In Sydney, a groundbreaking new venue has emerged within an iconic heritage-listed building. Its vision is to attain elite status among the world’s top super clubs. The Plaza Hotel is a notable example of the inter-war building boom in central Sydney, featuring a striking Spanish Mission-style facade. Since its opening in 1930 as a movie theatre, it has played a significant role in the local…
Australia’s greatest sporting rivalry is back, with the 2024 Ampol State of Origin Series now underway. Game II headed to the iconic MCG with The Temper Trap performing for the pre-game entertainment. The Indie rock band was formed back in 2005, they have won multiple ARIA awards, including Best Group twice, and Best Rock Album…
The new Burnie Arts Centre is a reimagined, fully-integrated multi-platform arts centre offering an annual program of performing arts, functions, changing exhibitions and historic displays. The first stage of the renovation included the refurbishment of the Town Hall which seats 750 and has a flat parquetry floor, tiered balcony seating and stage area of 10m…
The 2024 Adelaide Festival opened with the world premiere of Baleen Moondjan, a contemporary ceremony from creative visionary Stephen Page. Inspired by a story from Stephen’s grandmother from the Ngugi/Nunukul/Moondjan people of Minjerribah (Stradbroke Island), Baleen Moondjan celebrates First Nations’ relationships between baleen whales and communities’ totemic systems. Set amongst giant whale bones on the…
Harry the Hirer Productions (HtHP) was proud to be the lighting and AV partner for the 2024 Melbourne Fashion Festival held at the World Heritage Royal Exhibition Buildings (REB) and superbly lit by Hugh Taranto. Taranto jumped at the opportunity to utilise HtHP’s brand new stock of Martin MAC Ones. The MAC Ones’ compact design,…
Queens of the Stone Age are touring Australia with gear supplied by Phaseshift. It’s a colourful rig designed by the incredible Emmanuelle ‘Gigi’ Pedron. Debuting on the tour is Phaseshift’s Macula system, the ground-breaking application for when a remote-controlled followspot system is required. “I was interested in the Macula system because you can use it…
Geelong Arts Centre has raised the curtain on its $140 million Little Malop Street redevelopment, a Victorian Government-backed transformation that has created Australia’s largest dedicated regional arts centre boasting two new theatres alongside new bars and event spaces. With new venues comes new equipment including 28 Claypaky Sinfonya Profile 600 fixtures that have received rave…
Bouncing back from the nightmare that was Covid, Dave Jackson of Creative Productions insisted he would not be investing in new gear for at least two years. However, as the work flooded in he could not resist adding to his inventory and he went big! Ayrton Perseos, Ayrton Zonda 9 Washes, more Ayrton Mistrals, Ayrton…