ShowPro and Martin modernize the Royal New Zealand Ballet

Show Technology AEntertainment, New Zealand, Venues

Mike Farrand of MJF Lighting has had great satisfaction dragging the Royal New Zealand Ballet into the modern day by transforming their generic lighting rig to 80% LED, with the balance being tungsten from FOH position. MJF was recently awarded a four-year contract with the RNZB to supply their touring systems and Mike was on a mission to have the …

NRL Grand Final Pre-show

Show Technology AAustralia, Entertainment, Media

This year’s NRL Grand Final pre-show entertainment was provided by Macklemore with Tom Wright and Paul Lim of Additive once again providing a spectacular light show. The rig included 32 x Claypaky Sharpy Wash 330 on the field behind the stage, 16 x Martin Professional MAC Vipers and 8 x MAC Viper Wash DX from flown trusses in the stands …

Tiki Taane Mahuta tour

Show Technology AEntertainment, New Zealand

From May to June 2017 MJF LIGHTING LIMITED’s Shamus Jackson was invited to be the Head LX/Operator on the Tiki Taaane Mahuta Tour. He travelled across New Zealand with his young family in tow and also Taki Rua Productions to thirteen different locations. “It was a great experience,” he mused. “The equipment was simple to use and robust enough to …