After seventeen years in the industry, Andy Maher reflected on his life and decided it was time for a change of scenery. “It was time for a change,” he admitted. “I needed to do something to challenge myself, get my brain moving again by doing something new.” Andy confesses that he has always admired the product inventory that Show Technology …
Parkes Musical & Dramatic Society recently secured grant funding to acquire new stage lighting for the theatre. An exclusive ShowPRO rig was acquired, featuring seven R3 Wash, three AuroCYC HEX IP, six Eclipse Profile Zoom RGBAL and LED Profile FC. The new rig has significantly enhanced the performance environment by expanding the range of available colours and effects, thereby providing …
Continuing the Royal New Zealand Ballet’s tradition of adventurous contemporary commissioning and collaborations, Home, Land and Sea presented three intriguing ballets inspired by journeys in unknown seas, and what it means to come home. Two of the ballets, The Way Alone and Home, Land and Sea, were lit by Jon Buswell, whilst Dan Wilson lit Chrysalis. This was the first …
Based centrally in Orange, CCT Productions provides production and installation expertise to the Central West of NSW. Recently, CCT were asked to install lighting on the awning of Bank Orange, the leading customer-owned bank in Orange, NSW, which has been a part of the local community for almost 60 years. The initial budget was limited, but it had the potential …
Having a reliable and efficient network infrastructure is essential for live events or permanent setups. The Luminex GigaCore range of Ethernet switches is specifically engineered to meet the demanding needs of our industry, providing robust performance and ease of use for audio, video, and lighting IP protocols. Featuring a variety of functionalities that make them indispensable, GigaCore switches are optimised …
If you’re holding your wedding reception at Sydney’s famous Overseas Passenger Terminal, you’re surely striving for a once-in-a-lifetime spectacular event. Nestled in the heart of Circular Quay, the venue offers breathtaking views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour, and for one lucky couple, Showtime Productions transformed the interior into something just as spectacular. The wedding of Adem + Matilda …
Based on Tim Burton‘s 1988 cult supernatural fantasy film of the same name, Beetlejuice The Musical is a musical stage production with music and lyrics by Melbourne’s own Eddie Perfect. Now playing at Melbourne’s Regent Theatre, the show features some seriously ghoulishly imaginative lighting by Tony Award-winning Lighting Designer Ken Posner. Lighting is supplied by PRG Australia. Accompanying the eccentric, …
The National Gallery of Victoria was founded in 1861 and is the oldest and most visited public art gallery in Australia. From intimate dinners to large-scale themed functions and incredible wedding receptions, NGV offers unique venue spaces for a variety of functions. NGV’s ever-changing program of major exhibitions, available for private viewings, is an ideal way to leverage your corporate …
Since arriving at Gigawatt Sound & Lighting, a dozen Ayrton Mistrals have delivered fabulousness all around Brisbane. From The Big Gay Day to Peking Duk to The Presets, the Mistrals have made their mark. At 18.6kg and a compact size, Mistral outputs a spectacular 17,000lm, which aligns it with 800W/1000W discharge fixtures. The Mistral is a versatile, ultra-compact, and fully …
You’ve got to feel for Paul Nardella, Director of On Track Lighting, popping into our Melbourne branch for a social visit and leaving with the unexpected purchase of 32 ShowPRO/EK Lights Cyber Beams! Let’s face it, the Cyber Beam is pretty hard to resist with its impressive 34,000 lux at 8 metres. “I walked into the showroom one day and …
