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…
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…
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.…
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…
To say that Perth’s Lux Events is busy is a massive understatement! All departments, Lux Events (Corporate), Lux Labs (Experiential) and Lux Live (Concerts & Festivals) are growing rapidly. The Concert and Corporate Productions acquisition in 2022 has been a very rewarding addition to the business. Lux Live supplies design, technology, programming, operation, and installation…
At the 2023 Bonnaroo Music Festival, 4Wall and ACT Entertainment debuted their ‘Pre Vis and Chill’ experience at The Other Stage. This previs production trailer was set up stage left of the stage. It offered incoming Lighting Designers the chance to relax in an air-conditioned room and update their show files on the included MA…
Since changing management, Launceston’s The Royal Oak Hotel has been refurbished, including the ‘Oak Shed’ Band Room. The hotel has cemented itself as the town’s premium music venue, hosting various local and touring acts. The stage is relatively small; however, the owners were keen to get some big lighting looks, so Simon Widdowson, Director of…
During September, Lightscape, the globally renowned multisensory phenomenon of light, colour and sound showcased Brisbane’s City Botanic Gardens, in conjunction with the Brisbane Festival, for its second year of bringing light and breathtaking installations created by acclaimed local and international artists. Working in partnership with promoters R G Live Ltd, a division of Sony Music,…