Well your intrepid Organisers have literally been right around the world since our last National Audio Show and we're very pleased to report that this great Audio & AV Industry is alive and kicking in Australia and New York. So much so that we were completely taken aback by the volumes of visitors and the fantastic support from the Trade in general.

With every show we do, we learn more of course and that means good things for everyone in the Chester Group and in the industry, which brings us neatly back to the UK and of course the National Audio Show, or 'Whittlebury' as it's now known around the world.

Dates have now been set as you can see, and we're now hard at it garnering exhibitor support and setting out ambitious plans for this year.

Read more: AROUND THE WORLD IN 365 DAYS! FROM WHITTLEBURY - WHITTLEBURY

Building on the success of Australia's first real Hi-Fi show in 20 years, which was held at Melbourne's Marriott Hotel in 2011 – the Australian Audio AV Show 2012 moves to Sydney and will in future years alternate between Australia's two largest cities.

To be held over three days on October 19th, 20th and 21st the number of exhibitors at the Sydney event is already fast approaching the levels of the Melbourne show with more than sixty leading-edge brands already committed to exhibit.

The spectacular Sheraton on the Park in the heart of the 'Harbour City' is the venue and the hotels large rooms and stylish decor provides the ultimate setting to showcase what will be the finest array of electronic home entertainment products ever displayed and auditioned under one roof in Australia. Visitors to the show will get the chance to see the designers and creators of some of the world's truly iconic audio brands, some married to the wonderful world of 3D video.

Read more: Australian Audio & AV Show - Bigger and Better in 2012

Well we've made an excellent start to establishing long term an International Show for one of the greatest cities in the world 'NEW YORK' And that belief was reflected in our decision to undertake a long term contract with the incomparable Waldorf = Astoria.

We experienced a truly wonderful turn-out by visitors, with the queue's on the Friday and Saturday being exceptional, and added to which many were 'new to show' which we established via our e-ticket download data, great news for the Industry.

For those now in possession of a Show Programme, click here to download, they will have read about our commitment to Exhibitions and our 100% dedication to the well-being of the High End Audio & AV consumer markets; that is and always will be the ethic of the Chester Group, long term investment.

Read more: OUR NEW ‘NEW YORK’ SHOW - FROM THE CHAIRMAN

Congratulations to Andrew Dinnebeil of Toms River New Jersey for winning the VPI Scout Turntable at the New York Audio & AV Show '12.  The turnatbale winner was chosen by Michael Fremer - Stereophile's Analog Corner columnist, and presented to the winner by Mathew Weisfeld of VPI Turntables. 

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Yes AUDIO WORLD '12 (or Little Whittlebury as it was referred to over the weekend) was confirmed by both Exhibitors and Visitors to be a success. Moved from its previous location at Heathrow to Oatlands Park Hotel in Surrey, new life was breathed into this long running UK Spring Show.

The single objective for all our shows is to generate new interest says Roy Bird Chairman of the Chester Group, and we think that 'Oatlands' as the new home for AUDIO WORLD is well suited and conducive to that objective.

Read more: "LITTLE WHITTLEBURY" A SUCCESS