Demitri Hahlos discovered his passion for event production during his school days, when he volunteered for the AV crew. What started as a curiosity for sound and lighting quickly became a calling. Demitri was the go-to for every assembly, musical, and school event, always eager to learn the ropes and push the boundaries of what was possible with limited gear. …
Red Globe Productions, is proud to announce the addition of Ayrton’s latest innovation, the Stradale Profile. This makes Red Globe the first production rental house in Australia to offer this cutting-edge fixture to the market. The Stradale Profile represents a significant addition to Red Globe’s already extensive Ayrton family, which includes the Rivale and Mistral fixtures. Demand for the new …
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 …
After six months in the field, CPC Production Services’ Martin MAC Viper XIP has quickly proven itself across concert, corporate, theatrical, and broadcast environments. They’ve already become a backbone of CPC’s lighting inventory, from large-scale conferences to long musical seasons and quick-turnaround weddings, the Viper XIP has delivered consistent output, rock-solid reliability, and minimal maintenance. “The IP54 rating is a major plus in …
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 …
