Earlier in the year the dimmer in Sydney’s Redlands Senior School hall decided to give up the ghost. Instead of replacing it, the sensible option of completely replacing their ageing Par64 rig was chosen. The hall is primarily used for assemblies and official functions but is also occasionally used for small performance evenings so fixtures that were versatile and quiet …
Robert Juliat put Isaac Theatre Royal in the spotlight
Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal now houses three Robert Juliat Super Korrigan followspots, thanks to Hang Up Entertainment New Zealand, and Technical Manager Matthias Mard couldn’t be happier! The award winning Super Korrigan offer a light output which outperforms Xenon followspots of higher wattage, along with the ergonomic features which make Robert Juliat the followspots of choice. Used widely in theatre …
Ayrton Adds Architecture to Appelt’s EUROVISION SPLENDOUR
Ayrton is extremely proud that lighting designer, Jerry Appelt, chose more than 700 Ayrton fixtures for his stellar design at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. Appelt chose not to incorporate any video element in the show, instead returning to a lighting-based design in which Ayrton fixtures were a key creative feature adding depth, architecture and variety to the visuals. With …
MA onPC command wing goes on tour
Lighting designer Seth Giles will soon be leaving his New Zealand home for a 3 month tour in Europe with his MA Lighting International MA onPC command wing safely packed in his luggage. Although Seth has mainly been using his MA onPC command wing in his local theatre for small shows, it will soon be operating on some of the …
ShowPRO and Martin a Divine Solution
Horsham Church of Christ has opened its’ new headquarters designed to meet future needs of the church’s congregation and the wider community. The $4.5-million project was 16 years in the making and offers seating for 350 people on the floor level of its chapel, with room for another 150 people on a mezzanine level. Mozaix were contracted to design, supply …
Regent on Broadway Theatre, Palmerston North
The historical Regent on Broadway Theatre in Palmerston North, New Zealand, has switched to an MA Lighting International MA2 light console for lighting control and Technical Manager Shamus Jackson is both delighted and relieved! “I started working here last November and they had a Hog 3 which was really on its last legs,” said Shamus. “Initially they wanted to get …
The Hills Grammar School
When The Hills Grammar School in Dural were looking to upgrade their R.J. Phipps Performance Centre and Blue Box Theatre, they called upon HF Event Services and Show Technology for their expert advice and assistance. Consequently both spaces were kitted out with Martin Professional RUSH MH6 LED moving wash lights, ShowPro Quad-12 LED PARs and MA Lighting International dot2 core …
Brisbane Powerhouse Theatre
The Brisbane Powerhouse recently purchased eight ShowPro LED Profile FCs which leverage the power of RGBAL (lime) LEDs to boost the lumen output for white and lighter colours. “Our goal is to completely replace all our incandescent fixtures in the Powerhouse Theatre before the phase out of Tungsten technology,” commented Matthew Milne, Head of Lighting. “They have been performing well. …
The Albion, Melbourne
The Albion is Melbourne’s newest lifestyle venue and nightlife destination sprawling three floors with decadent lounge and dedicated function level and an incredible rooftop offering unprecedented views of the Melbourne CBD skyline.With a heritage dating back to 1869, this iconic building initially named and known as The Albion Hotel, spans a vibrant history as popular hot spots, The Roxy and …
Nitec and ShowPRO ideal for schools according to Lots Of Watts
Lots of Watts on the Central Coast has installed quite a few of our ShowPRO Nitec LED Fresnel 50 fixtures into churches and schools and, along with the Photon 80’s and Profiles, they have all become a school and church staple for the company. “The photos show a school here on the Coast which we recently fitted out with four …










