Local supergroup Australian Rock Collective (ARC) is undoubtedly Australia’s most celebrated all-star ensemble with a combined 33 ARIA Awards and 16 Top Ten ARIA Albums. Made up of four Australian rock icons — Kram (Spiderbait), Darren Middleton (Powderfinger), Mark Wilson (Jet) and Davey Lane (You Am I) — ARC brings the energy of lifelong music fans to the stage, backed by the …
Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy Dazzle on Sydney Harbour
Samsung Electronics Australia premiered its Sky Portal film during a spectacular aerial stunt above Sydney Harbour. As the sun was just about to set, the Sky Portal screen was lifted high above the harbour to showcase a collaborative film shot entirely with Galaxy S26 devices. The Sky Portal – an 8m by 2.5m screen weighing over a tonne – was …
The Art House Expands Ayrton Stock with Ayrton Stradales
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 …
Ayrton, Prolights & Martin Gather Round
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 …
Elite Event Technology Stock Up with Martin MAC Viper XIP
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 …
AV Stumpfl PIXERA Powers Sold-Out Hilltop Hoods Australian Arena Tour
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
“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
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
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 …
POWA has a Confident Festival Seasion with Martin MAC Viper XIP and MAC Ones
POWA Productions has expanded its inventory with 24 Martin MAC Ones and 24 Martin MAC Viper XIPs with a rider-driven purchase. “We had our eye on getting some, and then when lighting designer Daniel ‘Gordo’ Gordon requested them for the Paul Kelly run of shows, we leapt at the opportunity!” remarked Jason Henderson, POWA’s Lighting Tech. “Our Managing Director, Geoff Knight, …










