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Len Wallis achieves highest industry honour Len Wallis, owner and Managing Director of Lane Cove’s Len Wallis Audio, has recently been inducted to the CEDIA fellows program. The prestigious award is given by CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association) to long-time members and volunteers who have made a substantial contribution to the association’s success. The award recognises and acknowledges the contribution to the industry that Len and his company have made. The fellowship award is an especially high honour for Len, as he is the first Australian and only one of a small group outside of the US to receive this. On the night of the award, recently hosted on the USS Midway in San Diego, California, Len commented that his company and staff benefited greatly from the association with CEDIA. “CEDIA has a global reputation for excellence and in concert with CEDIA Australia, has helped raise the skill level and quality of work undertaken by Australian audio-video professionals.” As one of CEDIA’s inaugural Australian members, Len was a founding member of
Horns Plus to swing Lane Cove Locally-based swing jazz outfit Horns Plus Big Band will again be bringing their big sound to this year’s Lane Cove Village Fair on Sunday, October 8th. Len Wallis accepting his CEDIA fellowship award at a function in California.
the association’s presence in Australia in 1995. He went on to serve on the board for many years, twice as CEDIA Australia’s chairman. He has also volunteered his services as a presenter at many CEDIA expos. Len has a distinguished career in Australia’s audio industry, whilst simultaneously earning an enviable reputation internationally for the quality and originality of his company’s custom installation, home automation and integration systems. Len Wallis Audio custom installations have been designed for consumers in many overseas countries and feature regularly in global magazines for their excellence and aesthetics. Len has spent his working life in audio, starting as a salesperson for MS Sound in 1970. He opened Len Wallis Audio (LWA) in 1978 as a one-man show, and now as Managing Director, is still very much involved in all aspects of the company.
Performing between 2.00 - 3.00pm (time subject to change) on the Lloyd Rees Bandstand, Horns Plus will be directed by renowned trumpet player and Lane Cove Renowned resident Bob Coassin, trumpet player who has been working and local resident with the band over the Bob Coassin past six months. Bob has had a long career in the US, Europe and Australia, playing with some of the biggest names in music including Ray Charles, Buddy Rich, James Last, John Farnham and James Morrison. Horns Plus are sure to get your feet tapping with a colourful mixture of swing jazz, soul, latin and pop numbers. Horns Plus Big Band has been together for just over 15 years and is based in Lane Cove. The 19-piece band performs for a variety of public and private functions, community events and jazz festivals. For information visit www.hornsplus.com.au
Walk Around the World Lane Cove Council is seeking financial sponsorship from organisations and businesses interested in supporting the Walk Around the World program in March 2018. Walk Around the World is Lane Cove’s fun community fitness program which aims to get our community moving more and improving health and feelings of wellbeing. The program works individually or as a group and is great as a teambuilding exercise. If you would like to align your business or organisation with this community program, please phone 9911 3592 or email csinclair@lanecove.nsw.gov.au for a sponsorship package.
Horns Plus Big Band will be playing at the Village Fair on October 8th
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