Melbourne-based Front of House Productions (FOHP) has significantly expanded its moving light inventory with the purchase of Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures – snaffling 50 in one go! “For many of our shows, quantity matters,” commented Michael Eather, FOHP’s Lighting Director. “LDs want impact through numbers, so purchasing 50 units was simply a logical decision.” Michael…
Situated in Hamilton, New Zealand, the BNZ Theatre is a versatile performing arts venue featuring a 1,300-seat auditorium, circle balconies, and flexible staging arrangements. It hosts a variety of events, including concerts, rock, pop, and rap performances, musicals, ballet, opera, and community ceremonies. The venue was previously known as Waikato Regional Theatre, before a five-year…
The crew at ei Productions happily admits they are long-term Martin lighting fans. Over the years (actually decades), they’ve had pretty much all of the Martin products from Roboscan 805 and RoboColour One through to the new, incredible Martin MAC One. “Having seen them at a Show Technology launch event, they’ve been on our “to-buy”…
Life Church’s North Campus, located on the North Shore of Auckland, recently underwent a building renovation, including a complete refit of its lighting setup, opting for a system comprising ShowPRO and Prolights luminaires. Ruarangi Pewhairangi, North’s Production Assistant, commented that they knew the required lighting style, as it needed to match the fit-out in their…
Strategically located on the outskirts of Sydney within its rapidly growing north-west region, Bella Live sets a new benchmark for live performance venues in the city and is one of Australia’s largest new multi-purpose entertainment venues. It’s a curated, high-energy destination for live music, DJs, festivals, comedy, sport, and standout corporate events. Momento Hospitality, a…
Perth’s Elite Lighting has recently made two significant investments through Show Technology, adding Martin MAC Aura XIP and Ayrton Mamba to their lighting inventory. Elite’s Managing Director, Brock Preston, explained that the Martin MAC Aura XIP was a natural progression for them, replacing their ageing Martin Aura XB units that have served them exceptionally well…
In 2025, the University of Newcastle celebrated 60 years of delivering higher education for thousands, pioneered groundbreaking research to solve local and global challenges, and played a vital role in helping create a thriving region. The year culminated in Sixty: A Celebration in Sound, a special concert showcasing the incredible talent of the University of…
To celebrate the final season of Stranger Things, Sydney Harbour was transformed into Hawkins with bikes, projections, demogorgons, and even a fiery appearance from Vecna himself. Fans embarked on a fully immersive adventure exploring the mysterious Hawkins National Laboratory and using interactive elements to solve challenges alongside characters from the show. The experience combined live…