Sphere Entertainment Acquires HOLOPLOT
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(eap) New York-based media company Sphere Entertainment Co. has announced that it has acquired all remaining shares in Berlin-based audio technology company HOLOPLOT. Sphere Entertainment had already made a first investment in Holoplot in 2018, when the two companies collaborated on “Sphere Immersive Sound, powered by HOLOPLOT”. The technology was first installed at the Beacon Theatre in New York in 2022 and then at the impressive event location MSG Sphere in Las Vegas in 2023.
In a joint statement on behalf of Sphere Entertainment, David Dibble, CEO of MSG Ventures and Paul Westbury, EVP, Development and Construction at Sphere Entertainment, said: “Holoplot is at the forefront of audio innovation, and their custom-designed technology has already transformed what is possible for concert-grade sound. This acquisition reflects our company’s commitment to staying on the cutting-edge of immersive experiences as we explore growth opportunities for both Sphere and Holoplot.”
“We have worked alongside the Sphere team for many years in developing our technology, and together we have forever changed the live sound experience,” added Roman Sick, CEO and Co-Founder of Holoplot. “As a result of this transaction, HOLOPLOT can accelerate its mission to bring its technologies to more applications and markets, and continue to push audio innovation to new bounds.”
Holoplot will remain based in Berlin and will operate from there as a wholly owned subsidiary of Sphere Entertainment. ■
