Audio & Beyond Launches British Audio Icon Funktion-One in India to Elevate Nightlife and Live Sound

MUMBAI: Audio & Beyond, the premium AV and immersive solutions division of Electronics Mart India Limited (EMIL), has officially launched the globally acclaimed British professional audio brand, Funktion-One, in India. The entry of this iconic brand marks a major milestone for India’s rapidly growing nightlife, hospitality, and live entertainment sectors, where venue owners and audiences are increasingly demanding world-class, high-fidelity sound experiences.

The grand launch event was attended by audio veteran and Funktion-One Founder Tony Andrews, renowned music composer Salim Merchant, along with top sound engineers, hospitality leaders, and DJs from across the country.

Redefining Indian Nightlife and Live Events:
As India’s experiential entertainment culture evolves, premium sound quality has transitioned from a luxury to a necessity for high-end clubs, concerts, and commercial spaces. Through this official launch, Audio & Beyond intends to establish Funktion-One as a category-defining name in the country’s professional audio landscape.

During the launch showcase, Audio & Beyond demonstrated the brand’s cutting-edge loudspeaker systems through diverse music formats, live performances, and DJ sets. The demonstration highlighted Funktion-One’s industry-leading live sound technologies, including:

• The advanced Vero VX system
• Next-generation projection system design software and intelligent audio workflows
• The newly launched PSM15 high-performance stage monitor

A Growing Footprint Across Elite Venues:
Audio & Beyond’s association with Funktion-One began in July 2025 through a distribution partnership with Em-Tec, the brand’s GCC distributor. Under this collaboration, Audio & Beyond handles local inventory, precision system deployment, and dedicated technical support across India.

The partnership has already successfully delivered state-of-the-art audio installations at some of India’s most premium hospitality venues, including:

• Four Seasons (Mumbai)
• The Nines (Mumbai)
• Big Bull (Hyderabad)
• Epitome (Pune)

Bringing True Musical Engagement to India:
Expressing his enthusiasm for the market, Tony Andrews, Founder & R&D Director of Funktion-One, noted that India has a rich musical heritage and a rising appreciation for genuine sound clarity. He emphasized that the Indian market is ripe for audio systems that prioritize low distortion, high efficiency, and profound musical engagement.

Mr. Rishabh Jain, Managing Director/Partner at Audio & Beyond (EMIL), stated that integrating Funktion-One into their portfolio aligns with the company’s vision to build a premium, immersive technology ecosystem that goes far beyond traditional consumer electronics. Backed by EMIL’s robust infrastructure and technical expertise, the collaboration aims to completely transform how premium sound engineering is experienced in nightlife, luxury retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces nationwide.