Forum Melbourne is a historic theatre and former cinema that has been a live music and events venue since it was taken over by Marriner Group in 1996. Situated in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD on Flinders Street, the list of musicians and bands that have graced the famous stage over the last 25 years is both extensive and impressive. …
Red Globe Delivers More Than Just The Lighting
Northern Beaches Christian School (NBCS) delighted audiences with their spectacular production of Mary Poppins, staged in its renowned Marina Prior Centre. Red Globe Productions was thrilled to partner with NBCS, bringing advanced technical production elements to complement the school’s existing infrastructure. The crew at Red Globe doesn’t just drop their gear off and say ‘see you later’; they are keen …
Australia Shines at World Expo 2025 Osaka with Prolights, ShowPRO & MA
The Australia Pavilion theme “Chasing the Sun” explores Australia’s unique energy, diverse and warm people, talent and creativity, and stunning natural environment. Designed by the Australian architecture design firm Buchan, the pavilion is inspired by the flowering blossoms of the iconic Australian eucalyptus tree. The tree’s many shapes and colours represent the diversity and dynamism of Australian people, and the …
Claypaky Sharpy X Frames Deliver Versatility to POWA
Melbourne-based production company POWA covers almost every concert, corporate, event, and equipment hire facet. POWA has seen enormous growth over the past couple of years and has invested in plenty of top-notch gear. Recently, POWA could not resist purchasing fifty of Claypaky’s groundbreaking multifunction hybrid luminaires: the Sharpy X Frame. The Sharpy X Frame is one of the most versatile, …
Disney in Concert Gets the Zonda Treatment
When Ian Garrard, Managing Director of Intense Lighting, decided to replace some of his aging stock with new, large wash lights, he was delighted to discover the Ayrton Zonda 9 FX, a fantastic wash light that offers much more. “It’s a more than capable wash light in itself, and then the effects engine within it is somewhat different from anything …
Robert Juliat Arthur LTs Shine Bright in Tasmania
A proscenium arch theatre built in 1911, Launceston’s Princess Theatre stages a wide range of performances, including plays, opera, ballet, music/rock concerts, comedy shows, dancing eisteddfods, nostalgic film nights, school concerts and graduations, and even a circus or two! Head Technician Malcolm Butters is in his 23rd year of working at the venue, and it’s safe to say he has …
Jay Productions & Events Ignite their Martin MAC Aura XIP!
Ignite is an annual event that highlights new talent from the Universal Music group, presenting exceptional new Universal Music acts to a broader audience. This year, Olivia Dean, Sebastian Schub, and Sienna Spiro performed in Sydney, Australia, at an exclusive event attended by a select group of guests. Jay Productions & Events recognised that this prestigious event was an ideal …
Ayrton Mistrals for Palvision Entertainment
Palvision Entertainment has acquired eight Ayrton Mistrals, and owner Calum Young is thrilled with the purchase, adding that the Mistral is the ideal light to add to his inventory and bring more creativity to his designs. “The Mistral is bright, fast, reliable and low maintenance,” he commented. “They offer great brightness with low power consumption. The colours are great, and …
A Complete ShowPRO Rig Delivers Stunning Results
Asteria Outdoors Festival 2025: Tales of the Crystal Realm hard dance music genre festival saw six international acts play to 7,500 people at Melbourne’s Burnley Park. Initially, the event was to be held under a tent, but a permit wasn’t granted, and it was completely outdoors. This meant a powerful, bright lighting rig that could withstand Melbourne’s unpredictable weather was …










