Show Technology Paints a Stunning Picture at the National Gallery of Victoria

JodyAustralia, Entertainment, Venues

The National Gallery of Victoria was founded in 1861 and is the oldest and most visited public art gallery in Australia. From intimate dinners to large-scale themed functions and incredible wedding receptions, NGV offers unique venue spaces for a variety of functions. NGV’s ever-changing program of major exhibitions, available for private viewings, is an ideal way to leverage your corporate …

Ayrton Mistrals Raise the Bar for Gigawatt

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

Since arriving at Gigawatt Sound & Lighting, a dozen Ayrton Mistrals have delivered fabulousness all around Brisbane. From The Big Gay Day to Peking Duk to The Presets, the Mistrals have made their mark. At 18.6kg and a compact size, Mistral outputs a spectacular 17,000lm, which aligns it with 800W/1000W discharge fixtures. The Mistral is a versatile, ultra-compact, and fully …

OTL Has No Regrets Regarding Impulse Purchase of Cyber Beams!

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

You’ve got to feel for Paul Nardella, Director of On Track Lighting, popping into our Melbourne branch for a social visit and leaving with the unexpected purchase of 32 ShowPRO/EK Lights Cyber Beams! Let’s face it, the Cyber Beam is pretty hard to resist with its impressive 34,000 lux at 8 metres. “I walked into the showroom one day and …

An All-Round Lighting Rig for The Round

JodyAustralia, Entertainment, Venues

In late 2023, the first show was held in Whitehorse City Council’s new performing arts centre, The Round. The $78m project represents a significant step forward in the City of Whitehorse’s artistic evolution. It is also the new cornerstone of the Council’s commitment to providing a vibrant, diverse, and engaged creative community through arts, culture, and heritage. The state-of-the-art complex …

Show Technology Delivers First Ayrton Mamba Fixtures in Australia to Showscreens

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

Show Technology is proud to announce the delivery of Australia’s first Ayrton Mamba fixtures to leading event production company Showscreens. These cutting-edge luminaires wasted no time in making their debut, going straight into action in front of a 57,000-strong crowd at Perth’s Optus Stadium during the Australian Socceroos’ thrilling qualification match for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. “It was a …

Australian Fashion Week

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

Australian Fashion Week (AFW) 2025 was once again held at the old Sydney train maintenance facility, now known as Carriageworks, in Sydney. The event, having been given a new lease of life by the NSW Government and the Australian Fashion Council, was slightly smaller than previous years, but no less spectacular. With two main runways, one called “The Runway” and …

Building on the Foundations of the MCA with AV1

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

The Museum of Contemporary Art Australia’s Foundation Hall is an impressive ballroom with 7-metre-high ceilings and a terrace overlooking Sydney Harbour. Once the original reception hall of the former Maritime Services Board, this 450-square-foot space features traditional materials, including scagliola stone pillars and terrazzo flooring. AV1 has been the in-house AV company for 18 years now, recently lending its audiovisual …

Cirque Alice: A Claypaky, Ayrton and Prolights Wonderland

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Cirque Alice is an extraordinary new show from the creators of the global smash hits The Illusionists, Circus 1903 and Le Noir. The World Premiere of this incredible adventure, held at QPAC, reimagined Lewis Carroll’s classic adventures with breathtaking twists and astonishing, gravity-defying feats. French Lighting Designer Hugo Mercier Bosseny lit the production along with his Associate LD / Head …

Tina Arena Tours with zactrack, Ayrton and Martin

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

Tina Arena has toured Australia with a nationwide encore tour of one of the country’s highest-selling albums, Don’t Ask. Celebrating the 30th anniversary of the album, the tour is entitled Don’t Ask Again with lighting design by Peter Rubie. The stage had no LED screen or imagery, with the show’s creative visuals focused on a touring lighting rig supplied by …