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The Argyle is situated The Rocks, in one of Australia’s oldest buildings, and is the ultimate Sydney nightlife venue. The venue has a rich historic feel, with a uniquely modern take. Housed in the 1820s Argyle Stores building in the heart of Sydney’s Rocks precinct, The Argyle retains much of the original heritage-listed structure. Blending an alluring mix of historic …
Australia’s longest running men-only gay hotel, The Laird in Melbourne, recently held a leather party bringing in extra lighting gear to make the night special. The lighting was designed by the Hotel’s resident lighting person Allan ‘Pearl’ Parkinson along with the supplier Paul Nardella of On Track Lighting. The centre piece was a custom made mirrorball encased in a mirrored …
Jay Productions & Events spent six months planning last weekend’s pictured wedding reception, held at Sydney’s Technology Park, after the bride sent them a sketch of a stunning chandelier she wanted. The talented team at Jay Productions turned her dream into reality, not only designing, building and installing the chandelier but also lighting the structure as well. The chandelier consisted …
White Night returned to Melbourne with Resolution X supplying our gear all over town. First up, Res X lit Pyrophone Juggernaut using their new MA2 onPC command wing System as well as Martin MAC700 Profiles and Washes, Atomic strobes and ShowPro LED Quad Par IP65s. Like something out of an enchanted forest, the Pixel Fruit tree Designed by Tim Newman …
The Entech Roadshow has wrapped for another year and yet again, it was an amazing success for Show Technology. “The format is absolutely spot on and I take my hat off to the organisers for running a well-orchestrated event,” remarked Emmanuel Ziino, Managing Director of Show Technology. “We get to meet a lot of customers along the way and discuss …
Scene Change Adelaide added Martin Professional RUSH MH7 and MH6 fixtures to their inventory prior to Christmas. The resourcefulness these fixtures offer was essential for the busy holiday season and Nick Waterman, Director SA, Scene Change, commented that versatility of lighting was key to working within their clients’ budgets. Pictured are a couple of Christmas themed events held in the …
Many years ago, the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre purchased their first MA Lighting International console in the form of a grandMA light. In 2013 they added a grandMA2 light to their inventory and at the end of last year they expanded further with the acquisition of a Dot2 Core and a Dot2 XLF. Michael Duckworth (AV & Production Services …
Robert Elsworthy, Venues Technical Supervisor for Tamworth Regional Council, looks after three venues; the Capitol Theatre in the heart of Tamworth’s CBD which is a multi-purpose performing arts theatre, Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre (TRECC) which is the home of the CMAA Country Music Awards and the Tamworth War Memorial Town Hall. Recently he took delivery of sixteen Martin …
Claypaky’s extremely high quality Scenius Profile is a light for all shows; not just as an effects projector, but also as a key light. This greatly simplifies the lighting system layout since the same light can perform multiple tasks. At last there is a moving light with a discharge lamp whose characteristics also arouse interest in those who work in …
Fresh from their launch in Melbourne this week, newly formed design collective ADDITIVE have revealed their first major project entitled The Spiral. ADDITIVE comprises of three well known lighting designers; Tom Wright, Paul Lim and Ben “Bosco” Shaw. After years of working on productions and festivals around the world, these experienced professionals, and close friends, have joined forces to harness …
