The Australia Pavilion theme “Chasing the Sun” explores Australia’s unique energy, diverse and warm people, talent and creativity, and stunning natural environment. Designed by the Australian architecture design firm Buchan, the pavilion is inspired by the flowering blossoms of the iconic Australian eucalyptus tree. The tree’s many shapes and colours represent the diversity and dynamism of Australian people, and the …
Melbourne-based production company POWA covers almost every concert, corporate, event, and equipment hire facet. POWA has seen enormous growth over the past couple of years and has invested in plenty of top-notch gear. Recently, POWA could not resist purchasing fifty of Claypaky’s groundbreaking multifunction hybrid luminaires: the Sharpy X Frame. The Sharpy X Frame is one of the most versatile, …
When Ian Garrard, Managing Director of Intense Lighting, decided to replace some of his aging stock with new, large wash lights, he was delighted to discover the Ayrton Zonda 9 FX, a fantastic wash light that offers much more. “It’s a more than capable wash light in itself, and then the effects engine within it is somewhat different from anything …
Queenstown’s Tom Tom Productions is famous for pushing boundaries regarding ingenious lighting. To keep their creativity top-notch, they require the correct gear. This emphasis on imagination led the company to purchase 24 x Martin MAC Ones, the revolutionary Beam, Wash and Eye-Candy fixture featuring a captivating Fresnel lens. For many years, the legendary Martin MAC101 has been a staple of …
A proscenium arch theatre built in 1911, Launceston’s Princess Theatre stages a wide range of performances, including plays, opera, ballet, music/rock concerts, comedy shows, dancing eisteddfods, nostalgic film nights, school concerts and graduations, and even a circus or two! Head Technician Malcolm Butters is in his 23rd year of working at the venue, and it’s safe to say he has …
Ignite is an annual event that highlights new talent from the Universal Music group, presenting exceptional new Universal Music acts to a broader audience. This year, Olivia Dean, Sebastian Schub, and Sienna Spiro performed in Sydney, Australia, at an exclusive event attended by a select group of guests. Jay Productions & Events recognised that this prestigious event was an ideal …
Palvision Entertainment has acquired eight Ayrton Mistrals, and owner Calum Young is thrilled with the purchase, adding that the Mistral is the ideal light to add to his inventory and bring more creativity to his designs. “The Mistral is bright, fast, reliable and low maintenance,” he commented. “They offer great brightness with low power consumption. The colours are great, and …
Asteria Outdoors Festival 2025: Tales of the Crystal Realm hard dance music genre festival saw six international acts play to 7,500 people at Melbourne’s Burnley Park. Initially, the event was to be held under a tent, but a permit wasn’t granted, and it was completely outdoors. This meant a powerful, bright lighting rig that could withstand Melbourne’s unpredictable weather was …
Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building hosted Melbourne Opera’s stunning production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, the first time an opera has performed in this iconic venue. The grandeur of Wagner’s masterpiece came to life with a dynamic lighting design by the talented Philip Lethlean, featuring cutting-edge fixtures from Martin Professional. The golden trio of Martin’s latest innovation – the new powerful …
