Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Venues”
The National Theatre, situated on London’s South Bank, has been a revered national institution for over fifty years. Its three theatres, the 1110-seat Olivier, the 890-seat Lyttelton and the 400-seat Dorfman, play host to a wide range of theatre performances from bold new work to re-imagined modern classics. The NT technical department have the responsibility to provide the best quality …
The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre are the proud owners of 24 x Claypaky Axcor Profile 600 that offer an excellent combination of high performance, exceptional light quality, and versatility of use. They also feature the exclusive, award-winning and patented Claypaky beam framing system. Ben Morris, Executive Manager – Technology, explained that they had some existing stock of moving …
A couple of years ago, Victoria’s Nazareth School purchased some ShowPRO LED HD Strips to supply a cyc wash behind the stage. Ready to upgrade their lighting rig they contacted Aaron Barfoot from Impress Audio & Lighting for some assistance. Aaron spent some time at the school with Show Technology’s Jason Griffin to work out the best solution for their …
In 2018, one of The Australian Ballet’s most popular works sprung to new life. Spartacus tells the story of a gladiator who led a slaves’ rebellion against the Roman Empire. One of the most important scenes is held in the Roman bath house and Head Electrician Adrian Siggs was tasked with recreating a steam effect. Adrian didn’t have to look …
New Zealand’s Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is Tauranga’s premier performing arts facility with the elegant Addison Theatre their show-stopping centrepiece. The venue is run and funded by Tauranga City Council who place a strict lifespan on their equipment and the time had come to find new overhead wash fixtures and replace their Martin MAC600 Wash fixtures too. “Instead of …
Townsville’s The Bank Nightclub, which was originally the Australian Joint Stock Bank when it opened in 1888, has reopened after a massive renovation. Sydney-based operator Shiv Suri has restored the venue in Flinders St East to its former glory as a popular dance venue. NQAV were responsible for supplying and installing the lighting and audio for this funky venue and …
Blacktown Workers is the first Australian theatre to add the Robert Juliat Oz followspot to their Venue, and not just one, but two have joined their Diamond Show room! The Oz features a 600W white LED source and is the first LED professional followspot to deliver output comparable to a 1200W discharge model. With its compact dimension, silent operation, smooth …
The 1Rebel group’s new London gym is mixing high intensity workouts with high end entertainment technology, using Claypaky SharBars and Axcor 300s to create an immersive fitness environment. Adrenalin hunters and clubbers alike are being invited to experience the new venue, in the Victoria area of the city, which features a pre-programmed lighting design created by internationally renowned LD Durham Marenghi. “1Rebel commissioned me to …
Located in Wellington, New Zealand, Scots College is a Presbyterian day and boarding school that features an impressive custom designed, fully equipped Creative and Performing Arts Centre. In 2012 Lighthaus Limited commissioned the lighting system and services in the performance arts space which incorporates a theatre with full lighting gantry, state-of-the-art recording studio, music suites and drama rooms. The latest …
September 2018 marked the 10-year anniversary edition of DEFQON.1 in Australia and as in previous years, the lighting and stages were spectacular. The festival took place at the Sydney International Regatta Centre transforming this breathtaking venue into the ultimate party island. The incredible mainstage, designed by the organization Q-DANCE, was the focal point of the event with Technical Production by …
