Claypaky, Ayrton and Prolights cast a HALO over Townsville

Show Technology AAustralia, Case Studies, Entertainment

After months of anticipation and secrecy, ‘HALO’ – the light and sound experience designed specifically for Townsville has finished. Created and produced by Sydney-based AGB Events, HALO was a spectacular experience of massive proportions that transformed Castle Hill, the natural ‘halo’ that hovers above Townsville. Presented by the Townsville City Council, HALO ran in conjunction with the inaugural North Australian …

AV Stumpfl the Cream of the Crop for Strawberry Sound

Show Technology ACase Studies, Entertainment, New Zealand

With offices in Dunedin and Christchurch, Strawberry Sound offers a comprehensive AV rental and production service for events across New Zealand’s South Island. In order to offer their clients the best equipment possible, they recently invested in AV Stumpfl Monoblox projection screen kits, the world’s premium screens for the rental and staging industry. A package of two x 20ft Monoblox …

Claypaky, Studio Due and ShowPRO Create a Magical AURA

Show Technology AAustralia, Case Studies, Entertainment

AURA is Sovereign Hill’s totally new immersive experience that tells the story of how gold revolutionised Australia. Designed by Creative Director Andrew Walsh AM and his Accolade Event Management team of local and international talent, AURA features cutting-edge 3D projection technology and lighting effects. Over 64 acres, hundreds of stunning projections create an immersive storytelling experience that transports you back …

Omni-directional Claypaky Rig for Vivid

Show Technology AAustralia, Entertainment

Vivid Sydney commissioned Sam Whiteside, a visual art designer behind the massively successful Soft Centre Festival, to design a site-specific lighting rig for a run of shows at The Studio, a key venue in this year’s annual festival. The Studio lies hidden beneath the iconic Sydney Opera House and had been converted into a visually immersive space to host some …

Claypaky Fixtures Shine as Hip-Hop Duo Bigflo & Oli Closes France’s Top 14 Rugby Finals

Show Technology AEntertainment, International

All eyes were on the pitch at the Stade de France even after the finals of the French National Rugby League’s Top 14 concluded on June 15. French hip-hop brother duo Bigflo & Oli closed the event playing to packed stands as a large complement of Claypaky fixtures illuminated their dynamic set. The Top 14 competition has been played in …

Auroras Invigorate Alice Springs’ Mall

Show Technology AAustralia, Entertainment

Parrtjima – A Festival in Light, held every year in the Northern Territory, is a spectacular world of light and sound where contemporary and traditional Indigenous stories and artwork are brought to life under the night sky on an unprecedented scale. This year, for the second time, as well as illuminating the MacDonnell Ranges and Alice Springs Desert Park, Parrtjima …

ShowPRO LED PixPAR 1s Rock Christchurch

Show Technology AEntertainment, New Zealand

The New Zealand theatre company premiere of We Will Rock You was staged by Showbiz Christchurch at the Isaac Theatre Royal, opening March 29, 2019. The sets and costumes came from Queen Theatrical, with set design by renowned Stufish Entertainment Architects (London) and costumes designed by Tim Goodchild. The production is owned by the NZ Musical Theatre Consortium WWRY, and …

Martin ELP Shines Solo at Vivid Live

Show Technology AAustralia, Entertainment

It’s not often we devote an entire article to the use of just one fixture … but then again the Martin ELP CL (Colour) LED ellipsoid fixture is an extraordinary product! You may think it’s just another Profile but, as Paul Collison explains, it has so many little features that make it a pleasure to use. As part of Vivid …

Show Technology Catapults Brisbane’s Lighting Industry Forward

Show Technology AAustralia, Entertainment, Venues

Show Technology has officially opened their newly extended Brisbane office boasting an incredible new professional lighting showroom, the largest in Queensland. As part of an extensive expansion program the company doubled its previous footprint by taking over the factory next door. The new showroom was essential for showcasing professional equipment from the world’s leading manufacturers of lighting and control systems. …

Eclipse Place Their Trust in Claypaky and MA

Show Technology AAustralia, Entertainment

Eclipse Lighting have added eight Claypaky Axcor Beam 300s to their inventory along with an MA Lighting dot2 core console to keep them in order! “I wanted something that was very bright, LED and lightweight,” explained Chris Neal, Managing Director of Eclipse. “It also had to be from a good, reliable brand name, a name that people will instantly accept …