PALME Vietnam 2013, the 3rd Vietnam’s International Exhibition for Pro Audio, Lighting, AV, and Broadcast, was launched on Wednesday in Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center in HCMC’s District 7.

Following the successful showcase in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, held in 2010 and 2011 respectively, PALME Vietnam 2013 exhibition is expected to be more exciting showcasing the latest products and technologies for the entertainment and broadcast industry.

The 3-day event will showcase over 130 exhibiting companies and brands from over 25 countries from Europe, USA and Asia.

Leading international brands bringing their latest stuffs to the event include AKG, Antari, Antiq, Black Magic Design, BSS, Christie Digital, Clay Paky, Crown, D.A.S. Audio, DTS, Ecler, Extron Electronics, FBT, Globaltruss, JBL, Laserworld, Lexicon, L-Acoustics, Loud Professional, LSC Lighting, Martin Audio, Master Audio, Midas, Nexo, Percon, Pioneer DJ, RCF, SAE Audio, Sennheiser, Sharp, TOA, TW Audio, Vistron and many others.

Held alongside the exhibition is a series of seminars and manufacturers' product workshops which will offer participants a broader view on the latest broadcast technology developments in Vietnam such as Over-The-Top (OTT) technology, High-Tech Broadcast sets, and Multi-Windowing Display.

This year, there will also be a Live Outdoor Line Array Sound System Demonstration where several exhibitors demonstrate their state-of-the-art sound systems.

Visitors will be able to experience the best of sound from these international brands specially brought in for the wxhibition.

In addition, there will be a Pioneer DJ & Me Competition specially brought to you by Bao Duong Co. Ltd. for DJs and DJ-enthusiasts to participate and meet fellow music lovers.

“Basically Vietnam is at the crux of a boom. The people are very hungry to enjoy a high quality sound of music. Electro-Voice is proud to bring its complete range of products into Vietnam,” said Chan Yit Ming, Director of Regional Sales Asean and Korea of Bosch.

“We celebrate our 80th anniversary of producing quality sound, with our participation in the PALME Vietnam show. The response has been overwhelming and we look forward to increasing the quality of our audio business in Vietnam.”

"We strongly believe that this is a market that will grow very exponentially. We are aiming for the entertainment and architectural markets in Vietnam, and are here for the first edition of PALME to establish the DTS brand in the country,” said Franco Zaghini, International Sales Director of DTS.