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The Art House Expands Ayrton Stock with Ayrton Stradales

JodyAustralia, Entertainment

The Art House is the centre for the arts on the NSW Central Coast. Since opening in 2016, it has become a venue of national significance and was awarded Performing Arts Centre of the Year in 2022, whilst also providing a state-of-the-art performance space for the local community. The venue consists of a 500-seat theatre, a 178-seat studio, a foyer …

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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 …

POWA Increases its Claypaky Sharpy X Frames

Leigh JurdAustralia, Entertainment

POWA Productions continues to experience a growing workload, resulting in rising demand for versatile, multifunctional lighting solutions. In early 2025, they purchased 50 Claypaky Sharpy X Frame, a hybrid fixture built on the most iconic moving light, the Claypaky Sharpy. With its ability to create spot, profile, beam, or wash effects, the Claypaky Sharpy X Frame was a dream solution. …

Ayrton Rivale Profiles Go Above & Beyond

Leigh JurdAustralia, Entertainment

Above & Beyond Production Services ranks among Melbourne’s top lighting and LED screen production companies, providing state-of-the-art visuals and lighting that make events truly memorable. Since AABPS has long included Ayrton fixtures in their rental inventory, they quickly chose Ayrton again when searching for a new Profile fixture. “The Rivale Profile is the latest iteration in the Ayrton family, sharing a …

Lighting the Sound with Ayrton Mambas

Leigh JurdArchitectural, Australia

The world’s largest light installation shines on a small Australian town In 2026, Albany – a port city in Western Australia – will commemorate two centuries since Europeans first arrived on Menang Noongar Country, acknowledging this milestone as part of the area’s ancient and ongoing narrative. The festivities kicked off with Lighting the Sound, an extraordinary display by internationally renowned Finnish …