This year's A.C. Lighting North Tradeshow is moving to a new purpose-built exhibition hall with 50% more space to facilitate an expanded exhibitor line-up and rising attendance levels.

The event takes place on 1st and 2nd May in the new Saviles hall at the Royal Armouries Museum in Leeds, which is adjacent to the original location and now the city's largest exhibition venue.

As well as accommodating the show's expansion plans, the improved facilities also enable the organisers to provide the main exhibition, complementary theatre seminars programme and buffet lunch with a bar and dining area all within the same hall.

The A.C. North Show has become an essential industry event for buyers in the Midlands, the North of England and Scotland due to providing these regions with a dedicated, definitive showcase of today's entertainment technology market.

Full show details will be confirmed in the coming months, but visitors can expect the same popular format, including exclusive 1st UK showings of new products, the latest innovations from over 70 leading brands, one to one demonstrations and technical advice, and some exclusive 'show-only' exhibitor deals.

Visitors will again have a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes on, and discuss the production of, some of the most innovative entertainment projects with today's leading industry experts in this year's free guest speaker seminars programme.

Exhibitors will include an even wider range of theatre, concert, film and TV lighting, audio and associated equipment suppliers from A.C. Lighting's large stockholding of leading entertainment technology brands, and representation from many of the key industry associations and publications.

Jonathan Walters, A.C. Lighting's Northern Sales Director commented: "We are really excited about moving to this brand new venue, as it provides us with even better facilities for demonstrating the latest entertainment technologies and the opportunity to invite even more exhibitors. I'm confident that this year's event will continue to position the A.C. Lighting North Tradeshow as the definitive industry showcase for the North of England."

Show admission is free for registered industry visitors and includes entry to the seminars and free buffet lunch. Pre-register to guarantee your admission by calling A.C. Lighting Ltd on 0113 255 7666 or go online to www.ac-et.com/tradeshow.