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The PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW 2024 reached a historic attendance of 32,000 visitors: a resounding success for this new format!
After the great success of 2023, the PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW 2024 was once again held at the PALAIS DES CONGRÈS in Paris (Porte Maillot) on October 26 and 27. The event had the honor of welcoming its exceptional patron, Eric SERRA, the renowned composer and musician. This new edition established the PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW as the largest European exhibition dedicated to audio, video, music, instruments, and professional equipment enthusiasts, returning to this iconic venue, a true symbol of Hi-Fi's golden age. This spectacular event, highlighted by Eric SERRA’s exceptional support, was an undeniable success.
With an all-new format featuring an entire floor dedicated to music, instruments, and DJ culture, the PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW 2024 returned for the third consecutive year to the Palais des Congrès in Paris. Spanning 16,000 square meters of exhibition space, with product categories organized by themes and more than 130 exhibitors, the show generated unprecedented enthusiasm, achieving a historic attendance of 32,000 visitors—nearly doubling 17,134 attendees in 2023.
Accompanying this major milestone, the show now attracts a growing number of international visitors from around the world who come to experience this unique event. In addition to audio and video enthusiasts, many families and an increasingly large female audience also took part in the event. The visitor base continues to diversify, with significant representation across age groups.
Eric SERRA : Guest and ambassador of PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW 2024
The PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW had the immense honor of welcoming Eric SERRA this year as its patron and ambassador. An internationally renowned composer, musician, and producer, Eric SERRA has become a key figure in the world of film music, recognized for his unique style blending electronic, orchestral, and experimental influences. He is particularly known for his long-standing collaboration with director Luc Besson, contributing to several iconic films.
Among his most notable works are the soundtracks of *Le Grand Bleu*, *Léon*, and *The Fifth Element*, which have captivated audiences worldwide by enhancing visuals through music. A multi-instrumentalist, Eric SERRA is not only a film composer but also an accomplished musician. His presence at the PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW resonated naturally with the event's spirit, celebrating both technological innovation and a passion for audio and video. Through his compositions, Eric SERRA has consistently harnessed the power of sound to create immersive and emotional experiences. This event offered visitors an exceptional opportunity to meet this music legend.
Visitors enjoyed an immersive listening room where the new Dolby Atmos® mix of *Le Grand Bleu*'s soundtrack, remastered by Eric SERRA himself, was premiered under exceptional acoustic conditions (featuring equipment by StormAudio and Elipson). In addition, Eric SERRA participated in an exclusive interview on the "On Stage" platform, hosted by journalist and YouTuber PP Garcia, alongside Olivier CACHIN, journalist, writer, and TV host. During the session, he shared anecdotes, insights into his career, his creative process, and his influences.
To end the day, Eric SERRA performed an extraordinary concert with his band RXRA, playing to a full house and delighting the audience. This intense moment brought his participation in the show to a memorable close, leaving a lasting impression on all the passionate attendees!
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The PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW had the immense honor of welcoming Eric SERRA this year as its patron and ambassador. An internationally renowned composer, musician, and producer, Eric SERRA has become a key figure in the world of film music, recognized for his unique style blending electronic, orchestral, and experimental influences. He is particularly known for his long-standing collaboration with director Luc Besson, contributing to several iconic films.
Among his most notable works are the soundtracks of *Le Grand Bleu*, *Léon*, and *The Fifth Element*, which have captivated audiences worldwide by enhancing visuals through music. A multi-instrumentalist, Eric SERRA is not only a film composer but also an accomplished musician. His presence at the PARIS AUDIO VIDEO SHOW resonated naturally with the event's spirit, celebrating both technological innovation and a passion for audio and video. Through his compositions, Eric SERRA has consistently harnessed the power of sound to create immersive and emotional experiences. This event offered visitors an exceptional opportunity to meet this music legend.
Visitors enjoyed an immersive listening room where the new Dolby Atmos® mix of *Le Grand Bleu*'s soundtrack, remastered by Eric SERRA himself, was premiered under exceptional acoustic conditions (featuring equipment by StormAudio and Elipson). In addition, Eric SERRA participated in an exclusive interview on the "On Stage" platform, hosted by journalist and YouTuber PP Garcia, alongside Olivier CACHIN, journalist, writer, and TV host. During the session, he shared anecdotes, insights into his career, his creative process, and his influences.
To end the day, Eric SERRA performed an extraordinary concert with his band RXRA, playing to a full house and delighting the audience. This intense moment brought his participation in the show to a memorable close, leaving a lasting impression on all the passionate attendees!