22live has now rescheduled it’s ‘Test Drive’ event, following a move to an entirely different premises from that originally planned. Alex Penn, 22live commercial director comments “After originally planning to host this open day in September 2025, we were forced to postpone as our plans changed and we moved to an entirely different building! However we hope that relaunching now, will develop even more interest as we are in a bigger more exciting space, and the event promises to be even better than before.”
We are throwing open the doors of our brand-new Redditch HQ for “22live – Test Drive” — a full-day open event on Wednesday 18th March 2026, between 10:30am and 5:00pm, aimed at anyone working in live sound, touring, production, and events.
Designed as a hands-on, real-world showcase, Test Drive is a chance to get into the detail on some of the industry’s latest products to really gain understanding and also a unique opportunity to compare and contrast.
In addition to getting hands on with the gear you can also meet the team, and see how 22live supports clients across sales and hire activities as well as some of the training opportunities we can provide. 22live are proud to welcome all to our new 28,000sq’ warehouse and showcase our facilities.
Whether you’re specifying for a tour, building an install, considering the latest purchase for your company, or just want to try something new, this is a chance to get in the room with people who have real world experience of these products, with the 22live team also being supported by the various brands represented at the event.
All are welcome whether you intend to get into detail with the equipment, or whether you just want a chat and some free food. This is a great networking opportunity as well!
On the day
Get hands on with the following products via SSL and Yamaha workstations with multi-track playback spanning all systems:
d&b audiotechnik – the new CCL Compact Cardioid Line Array and U-Series- LISTENING TIMES - 12:00-12:30 & 15:00-15:30
DPA Microphones – Core+ and the new N-Series wireless
Hollyland - Learn about their latest wireless comms packages
LINK - Cable and connectors from our prferred supplier, and AGORA Network switches
Martin Audio – FlexPoint and TORUS - LISTENING TIMES - 11:00-11:30 & 14:00-14:30
Sennheiser – SPECTERA
Shure – Axient Digital PSM & ANX4
Solid State Logic – Live consoles and TCA Packages
Yamaha – Rivage Series and DM7
KLVR, iSEMcon and Rational Acoustics - New products & software
Meet brand reps, and product specialists
Try it for yourself — drop in and look at the kit you want to see, with support.
Food, drinks, and proper face-to-face conversation with other industry pros
“Alex Penn from 22live closes. “We wanted to give people an opportunity to experience some of pro-audio’s hottest products in a new format, which should help people to make better educated decisions in their equipment choices for both hire and sales. We’re also keen to meet new people and show off our new facility, so it should be a great day for all whether networking or wanting to test drive new products.””
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