The NRL Grand Final pre-match show

Australia

Lighting designer Tom Wright had the difficult task of lighting the pre-match entertainment at this year’s NRL Grand Final at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium. Fortunately, he had done the job before, as well as several State of Origins, and knew how to overcome the complexities associated with the production. “You never really know where you are…

Clay Paky takes flight at Defqon.1

Australia

Every September Defqon.1 Festival takes place at the Sydney International Regatta Centre, transforming this breathtaking venue into the ultimate party island. This year Chromatic designed the stage and lighting, using thirty-four Clay Paky Sharpy and sixteen Mythos to full effect. The theme was Dragon Blood but as the 2012 stage had been a dragon, inspiration…