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ShowPRO R3 Washes Hidden at The Epping Club

JodyAustralia, Venues

Located in Sydney’s Northern Suburbs, The Epping Club is an iconic event destination with meticulously designed function spaces that have just undergone a stunning multi-million-dollar renovation. The result is sophisticated new finishes, elegant designer lighting and state-of-the-art sound and visual technology. As part of the refurbishment, the entire ceiling was removed along with the long-serving Martin RUSH lighting fixtures. All …

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Ayrton, Prolights & Martin Gather Round

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

During Gather Round at Adelaide Oval, Scene Change and Twenty3 delivered ‘The Pepsi Collective’, a premium experience in William Magarey Room. The experience offered live entertainment, DJs and bespoke food and beverage. Scene Change viewed this prestigious event as the ideal opportunity to debut their brand-new Ayrton Stradale Profiles, which joined Martin MAC Ones, Prolights Arena Cobs and Astra Wash19Pix fixtures to …

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Elite Event Technology Stock Up with Martin MAC Viper XIP

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

Elite Event Technology has invested in 32 Martin MAC Viper XIP with a further 16 units in the post! The Martin MAC Viper XIP is an excellent continuation of the Viper line and represents the state of the art of LED-based automated lighting. “It seems that with a lot of entertainment lighting these days, there is safety in numbers, and the …

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Claypaky Celebrates 50th Milestone with Show Technology

JodyAustralia

2026 is a landmark year for Claypaky as it celebrates its 50th anniversary – a milestone shaped by continuous innovation, a commitment to excellence, and a strong ability to turn challenges into opportunities for growth. As part of the celebrations, Claypaky has been visiting its suppliers across the world, and Show Technology was fortunate to host Alberico D’Amato, Claypaky’s Sales …

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AV Stumpfl PIXERA Powers Sold-Out Hilltop Hoods Australian Arena Tour

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

Melbourne-based production company Diverse Audio Visual Events (DAVE) recently deployed AV Stumpfl’s PIXERA two RS Gen.2 media server as the backbone of the complete video system for Hilltop Hoods’ Never Coming Home Tour 2026, a national run of arena shows that sold out across Australia. Hilltop Hoods, one of Australia’s most successful recording acts, took the Never Coming Home Tour to Qudos …

Mike MacDonald Calls the Martin MAC Encore Two a New Workhorse for Theatrical and Broadcast Lighting

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

“This is easily the most curiosity and enjoyment I’ve had with a fixture in a long time,” commented Mike MacDonald, Senior Lighting Designer, Twenty20 Creative. “Optically, technically, and visually, the Martin MAC Encore Two is a premium fixture that delivers exactly what it says on the box.” Mike recently used 22 Martin MAC Encore Two fixtures at a corporate theatre …

Cockatoo Island’s Spine-Chilling Transformation for Wednesday Launch

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

Sydney is accustomed to staging spectacular launch events, but when Netflix took over Cockatoo Island to celebrate the return of Wednesday in season two, they set a new benchmark. Rizer, the acclaimed global experience agency, delivered an event of incredible scale and sophistication, transforming Cockatoo Island into a gothic playground for the launch. From eerie installations to atmospheric lighting, every …

Industry Stalwart Andy Maher Appointed Technical Sales for Show Technology

JodyAustralia

After seventeen years in the industry, Andy Maher reflected on his life and decided it was time for a change of scenery. “It was time for a change,” he admitted. “I needed to do something to challenge myself, get my brain moving again by doing something new.” Andy confesses that he has always admired the product inventory that Show Technology …

Parkes’ Little Theatre Given New Life with ShowPRO and Zero 88

JodyAustralia, Entertainment, Venues

Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society recently secured grant funding to acquire new stage lighting for the theatre. An exclusive ShowPRO rig was acquired, featuring seven R3 Wash, three AuroCYC HEX IP, six Eclipse Profile Zoom RGBAL and LED Profile FC. The new rig has significantly enhanced the performance environment by expanding the range of available colours and effects, thereby providing …

Ayrton Huracán Wash & Martin MAC Viper XIP Light Up Home, Land and Sea

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

Continuing the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s tradition of adventurous contemporary commissioning and collaborations, Home, Land and Sea presented three intriguing ballets inspired by journeys in unknown seas, and what it means to come home. Two of the ballets, The Way Alone and Home, Land and Sea, were lit by Jon Buswell, whilst Dan Wilson lit Chrysalis. This was the first …