“To use a footballing analogy” says Michael Bohlin, international sales manager at Genelec, “it’s been a game of two halves – a challenging first half of the year, followed by a strong Q3, and Q4 looking very positive.” Most would admit, 2024 has been dogged by a multitude of issues. We came into 2024 with high interest rates, high inflation and ferocious energy costs. The continued Ukraine war. The continued impact of Brexit. Political turmoil. The King and Princess of Wales treated for cancer… There has been plenty to dampen both the spirits and business in the UK this year.