Cindi Drennan is the Artistic Director and Co-founder of illuminart, an Australian artist-led studio that designs and delivers permanent projection and lighting works for landmarks and public places, creating reliable night-time cultural assets that operate year after year. illuminart brings together artists, producers, and technical specialists with deep experience across projection, digital media, public art, and large-scale project delivery. Cindi …
The Sydney Conservatorium of Music has added an MA Lighting grandMA3 onPC Command Wing XT to its inventory, making it the University of Sydney’s third MA console. “Our MA2 onPC systems had served us well, but they were reaching the end of their lifecycle, so we began assessing replacement options to pair with an upgrade of Music Workshop’s house lighting,” …
Located in Melbourne’s Federation Square, the Transport Hotel is a popular live-sports venue, with 13 screens and one mega screen in its Public Bar. When the San Francisco 49ers arrived in Melbourne last week for their historic NFL clash with the Rams at the MCG, the venue created a special experience for fans. In the week before the game, 49ers …
Since the inaugural Ministry of Sound Testament event in 2021, VLA Productions has proudly served as its lead production supplier for the Sydney shows. This partnership builds on years of collaboration with Ministry of Sound Australia and Soapbox Agency, delivering high-impact audio, lighting, vision and staging for their flagship events. Ministry of Sound Testament 2026 marked the latest evolution of …
Sydney’s Master Sound Productions has just had a bit of a Claypaky frenzy, adding eight Mini-B washes, five MIDI-B washes, and eight Mini-B spots to their hire inventory. Master Sound are a one-stop shop that provides a full package: staging, lighting, sound, and the backline The company is no stranger to the Claypaky family, already owning Alpha Beam 700s and …
28 August 2026: 50 years of Claypaky Today, exactly 50 years after its foundation, Claypaky celebrates its golden anniversary. It was on 28 August 1976 that Pasquale Quadri “Paky” – a promising young musician from an early age and passionate about photography and optics – founded the company in the province of Bergamo, northern Italy, with an idea that was …
Show Technology officially opened its New Zealand office in Auckland on 30 August 2016, and ten years on, its commitment to New Zealand’s lighting industry remains as solid as ever. During that time, the company’s capacity to maintain extensive stock, manage warranty and general service work in-house, and deliver technical support and operator training has been invaluable to customers. “It …
Perth band Karnivool brought a striking light show to Brisbane’s Riverstage during their In Verses Australian tour. Designed by Sam Jarousek, the rig featured IJS Productions’ new Martin MAC Viper XIP fixtures. Having already invested in 24 Martin MAC Ones, IJS has expanded its inventory with 24 MAC Vipers, creating a strong all-round lighting package. “We had a gap in …
Sydney-based CVAV is known for its installation work, including bracket manufacturing and related rigging skills, and often works with other AV integrators that lack such specialist capabilities. Although their permanent installation work accounts for 95% of their business, CVAV also has a small hire department that was recently upgraded with four Claypaky Mini-Bs, two ShowPRO Blinder II C, two ShowPRO …
Photography: White Fox project by PMG Group – Strategic Workplace Design and Delivery Partner The White Fox After Hours room is a purpose-built podcast and content creation studio within the White Fox HQ in Rosebery. It is a dedicated space where the team can film podcasts, interviews and digital content in-house. The room needed to function as a professional production …
