The Argyle

Show Technology AAustralia, Venues

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 …

The Laird Hotel

Show Technology AAustralia, Venues

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 …

BCEC Take MA Dot2’s and ShowPro

Show Technology AAustralia, Venues

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 …

Martin RUSH and ShowPro for Tamworth venues

Show Technology AAustralia, Entertainment, Venues

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 …

ADDITIVE Spiral

Show Technology AAustralia, Entertainment, Venues

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 …

Alice in Wonderland Reimagined

Show Technology AAustralia, Entertainment, Venues

Developed by Melbourne-based Grande Exhibitions, ‘The Adventures of Alice’ is a touring exhibition like no other. It’s a unique, high-tech journey into one of the world’s most timeless and best-loved stories on a scale like never before: Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland’ springs to life using Grande Exhibitions’ state-of-the-art SENSORY4™ technology, exquisite animation, a cinematic audio score and engaging …

Cleo Ultra Lounge

Show Technology AAustralia, Venues

Cleo Ultra Lounge, discreetly located in the Kings Cross area of Sydney, is a versatile and elegant venue that can be used as a cocktail bar, function lounge and night club. A luxurious venue, Cleo Ultra Lounge exudes an exclusive environment for prestigious clientele. Full Throttle installed the lighting at Cleo, which was specified and supplied by Show Technology. With …

ShowPro LED Fresnels at The Chapel

Show Technology AAustralia, Venues

Located just off Chapel Street in one of the oldest churches in Victoria, Chapel Off Chapel is one of Melbourne’s most popular live performance venues. Consisting of two theatres and a welcoming foyer, Chapel Off Chapel has hosted artists such as Coldplay, Foo Fighters and musicals such as Dreamgirls, Rent and Blood Brothers. Simon Prentice, Technical Supervisor at Chapel Off …