David Manna, Technical Officer at Macquarie University’s Faculty of Arts in Sydney, sought a versatile moving light capable of delivering both a powerful beam with narrow and wide focus options, as well as additional features such as gobos and framing shutters. “Basically, all the features we rely on across multiple lighting fixtures are now consolidated…
When Element Live Productions was recently engaged to supply lighting for an Adelaide, Sydney, and Brisbane tour, they decided to add a fresh point of interest onstage in the form of eight ShowPRO Alligators. This innovative lighting fixture boasts a double-sided design, offering unparalleled flexibility and adaptability for various applications. It can serve as a…
Hobart’s Playhouse Theatre has a long and colourful history. Since it purchased the building in 1937, the Hobart Repertory Theatre Society has maintained The Playhouse, carrying out extensive renovations and improvements to this fine old building. The Playhouse has seen hundreds of productions and has been the training ground for dozens of actors, directors and…
As Melbourne’s FOH Productions continued their growth, they knew they needed to add an MA Lighting grandMA3 full-size to satisfy demand and keep their expanding inventory under control! “There was so much demand last year for an MA3 full-size,” commented Michael Eather, Production Manager/Head of Lighting at FOHP. “I was constantly having to hire in…
As the company’s needs change, Seamless AV has added exciting new gear to its ever-increasing inventory. To service the demand of their outdoor work requirements, eight Prolights Astra Pix19IP fixtures were purchased. This IP65 LED moving wash light is designed to be a workhorse for any large, outdoor stage or installation, offering a robust and…
Lighting designer Nicholas Beachen is a sought-after man flitting between Matt Corby, Golden Features and Dope Lemon, to name a few. The Golden Features tour has just wrapped, with Nick and Ben Kocsis Design working together on the show delivery. “Golden Features, his manager, and I spoke a lot over probably two years about ideas…
When Porsche Centre Hobart decided to celebrate 75 years of Porsche they held a spectacular event at Frogmore Creek Winery and this was the ideal opportunity for Sound House to debut their new Ayrton Mistrals as well as bring out their MA Lighting grandMA3 onPC command wing. When asked about choosing Ayrton, Simon Widdowson Sound…
Lighting designer Darcy Cook has been behind an MA console for the last 10 years and, having purchased his first MA2 light back in 2016, it was a natural move for him to upgrade to an MA3 platform in one form or another. Consequently, this year saw Darcy invest in a grandMA3 light and a…