In another sign of urban renewal for Newcastle’s CBD, The Wests Group have opened the inner city’s largest exhibition and conference facility entitled NEX (Newcastle Exhibition and Convention Centre). After the purchase of Newcastle Panther’s in mid-2015, The Wests Group has transformed the venue, relaunching the lower level as Wests City and the upper space as NEX. The good people …
Show Technology NZ Official launch
Tuesday August 30th 2016 was a significant date in the twenty-two year history of Show Technology, Australia’s leading solution provider for entertainment and architectural lighting applications. The date was the official opening of the Show Technology New Zealand office in Auckland with managing director Emmanuel Ziino welcomed officially onto the land in a Pōwhiri – a Māori welcoming ceremony involving …
BCEC Invests in MAC Quantum Profiles
The Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre has added sixteen Martin Professional MAC Quantum Profiles to their inventory and are thrilled with their purchase. “It was time to replace our MAC700 Profiles and the MAC Quantum Profiles were the obvious replacement,” explained Mathew Burke, Lighting Production Manager at BCEC. “We wanted to move with the times and our crew think that …
NW Group Grow With MA lighting
NW Group are growing their inventory of MA Lighting International MA2 gear with the recent acquisition of an MA2 full size, an MA2 light, two MA onPC with fader wings and a NPU signal processor. Already owning two MA2 light and a MA onPC with fader wing, NW Group has been a big fan of the MA platform for many …
Martin RUSH MH7 Hybrid for Bridge Church
“The project required a fixture that could meet the demands of everyday use across a wide range and style of events and after testing the Martin Professional RUSH MH7, it was clear that this was the right unit for the job,” said Dan Cornwell, Production Manager. “Without sacrificing functionality, we found the MH7 had the output, zoom and effects needed …
MJF Lighting Welcome New Arrivals to their Viper Family
“Vipers are awesome!” declared Michael Farrand of MJF Lighting in New Zealand when asked about his recent purchase of 24 x Martin MAC Viper Wash DX. “We also purchased another dozen MAC Viper Profiles and six MAC Viper Performances so we now have nearly ninety MAC Vipers in our warehouse.” The MAC Viper family introduces new patented technologies and a …
Perth’s Regal Theatre
Perth’s Regal Theatre has been given a new lease of life with a renovation of the art deco-style venue. Seats have been replaced, the stage lighting upgraded and interior paint scheme restored. The Regal is one of the few venues not subsidised by the State Government and depends on ticket sales and community support for its survival. So when new …
Michael Zagarn Branching Out With Martin
Michael Zagarn has branched out to form his own company currently trading under his own name as he has been so busy he hasn’t had time to work out a suitable trading name! Crucial to Michael’s endeavour are his array of Martin Professional products including MAC Quantum Profiles, MAC Vipers, MAC250 Wash, MAC250 Entour, Eth2dmx8, JEM Ready 365 and a …
Clay Paky A.leda B-EYE K10’s for Northwest Church
Northwest Church in Tamworth has been discovering the delights of their four Clay Paky A.leda B-EYE K10 fixtures along with a bunch of ShowPro HEX 18 LED PARs. The B-EYE K10 is a highly versatile light with three operating modes: wash, beam and effects. Its zoom ranges from 4° to 60° and is therefore suitable both for spaces with low …
New Zealand an Immense Success!
Entech New Zealand, the one day entertainment touring trade show, debuted last month visiting Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. “This was a highly successful show for us,” commented Karla Kimi, Show Technology’s Branch Manager NZ. “We were absolutely thrilled with the level of support from the industry at the CX Roadshow and we were welcomed into the NZ market with open …










