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GNB Productions has invested in an MA Lighting grandMA3 onPC command wing and a grandMA3 onPC fader wing to be added to its rental stock. “We had a number of other consoles which were functional, but MA3 was the clear choice moving forward,” remarked Nick Brown, Managing Director. “It’s what the industry wants and what operators are familiar with. To …
Portland Arts Centre is Glenelg Shire Council’s premier arts venue, presenting live theatre and music, exhibitions, and private/community events. The venue is a traditional black-box theatre with 144 seats. It’s not a large space, but it does host a wide mix of shows throughout the year; as such, it requires a versatile lighting rig. “We needed to upgrade the lights …
One of the largest outer metropolitan arts venues in Australia, Frankston Arts Centre comprises an 800-seat theatre, five exhibition galleries, a function centre, a 200-seat black box theatre, and a creative arts hub. After purchasing six Ayrton Diablo Profile S fixtures in the first phase of a modernisation upgrade last year, and being thoroughly impressed by them, the Arts Centre …
When Element Live Productions was recently engaged to supply lighting for an Adelaide, Sydney, and Brisbane tour, they decided to add a fresh point of interest onstage in the form of eight ShowPRO Alligators. This innovative lighting fixture boasts a double-sided design, offering unparalleled flexibility and adaptability for various applications. It can serve as a beam, wash, and strobe moving bar, allowing …
After more than two years of design, research, planning, and construction, Our Wondrous Planet – the most expansive science and biodiversity gallery in Museums Victoria’s history – has opened at Melbourne Museum. Spanning 1,800 square metres across the first floor, the breathtaking multisensory gallery showcases four different biomes: reef, rainforest, ice and soil – ecosystems which all play a major role …
The Sofitel Melbourne On Collins’ award-winning and internationally recognised Grand Ballroom has recently undergone a remarkable transformation, led by its in-house audiovisual partner, Audio Visual Dynamics (AVD). AVD has proudly serviced the Hotel and Conference Venue market, along with a wide range of corporate and industry partners, since 1992. Drawing on decades of expertise and long-standing supplier relationships, the team delivered a …
Sydney is accustomed to staging spectacular launch events, but when Netflix took over Cockatoo Island to celebrate the return of Wednesday in season two, they set a new benchmark. Rizer, the acclaimed global experience agency, delivered an event of incredible scale and sophistication, transforming Cockatoo Island into a gothic playground for the launch. From eerie installations to atmospheric lighting, every …
After seventeen years in the industry, Andy Maher reflected on his life and decided it was time for a change of scenery. “It was time for a change,” he admitted. “I needed to do something to challenge myself, get my brain moving again by doing something new.” Andy confesses that he has always admired the product inventory that Show Technology …
Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society recently secured grant funding to acquire new stage lighting for the theatre. An exclusive ShowPRO rig was acquired, featuring seven R3 Wash, three AuroCYC HEX IP, six Eclipse Profile Zoom RGBAL and LED Profile FC. The new rig has significantly enhanced the performance environment by expanding the range of available colours and effects, thereby providing …
Continuing the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s tradition of adventurous contemporary commissioning and collaborations, Home, Land and Sea presented three intriguing ballets inspired by journeys in unknown seas, and what it means to come home. Two of the ballets, The Way Alone and Home, Land and Sea, were lit by Jon Buswell, whilst Dan Wilson lit Chrysalis. This was the first …
