Is the Used Line Array Market the Best Read on Touring Health?
Yes, for most of the business it is. Headline box office measures the biggest tours, while the used...
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Why Is IP-Rated Gear Becoming the Default in 2026, and What Does That Mean for the Marketplace?
Because outdoor festivals and open-air productions are now a bigger, longer share of the touring...
How does the gear spec actually change once a tour crosses 20,000 seats?
By Marcel Fairbairn, founder of GearSource, 24 years in pro-AV marketplaces.
What has actually changed on the truss since the LED-hybrid and IP-fixture wave?
By Marcel Fairbairn, founder of GearSource, 24 years in pro-AV marketplaces.
How do you spot a used gear deal from a used gear disaster in 2026?
The short answer is that diligence in 2026 looks different than it did in 2019. Price is no longer...
Used gear pricing in 2026: what is the secondary market telling us about new gear demand?
If you only look at one number this quarter to read where live events spending is going, look at...
Tariffs on imported pro AV gear: what's actually changing for rental and resale pricing
The honest answer, for anyone running a rental house or buying used in 2026, is this: Tariff...
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Pro Audio, Video & Lighting Gear - Smarter Buying Trends for 2026
The Live Events Industry Is Changing Fast
GearSource Rebuilding its Foundation for Growth with New Finance Director:
We’re proud to announce a critical addition to our GearSource leadership team: Mark Stephen Yee...
GearSource® Announces Strategic Investment to Expand Global Event Technology Equipment Marketplace
[MIAMI, FLORIDA - March 24TH, 2025] -- GearSource, the leading global platform for buying and...
Auctions Disrupt your Business - Chasing The Bottom on Pricing
Alternative Strategies for Inventory Life Cycling For years now, Live Event production and rental...