Intense Lighting has increased its Perseo count to 26 units now owning just over 200 moving head profiles/spots. Adding more EclProfile CT+ takes the company to 60 units and over 180 LED profiles. “The Ayrton Perseo is a great workhorse with a bright and acceptable colour mixing system for theatre,” commented Ian Garrad, Director.…
New vision technology, like the AV Stumpfl Pixera Four Media Server, is constantly opening up more innovative possibilities for live events. AVE® Technical Project Manager, Daniel Quinn talks about the benefits of using the Pixera Four Media server at the 2024 APAC BigSummit. On September 24th, AVE® helped deliver the 2024 APAC BigSummit at the…
Based in Orange, NSW, Centrestate Sound & Lighting frequently provides production for events held all over the glorious countryside of that region. Many of those events are held where the technical infrastructure is somewhat lacking and so battery-powered equipment can be a lifesaver. With this in mind, Allan Brown, managing director of Centrestate, purchased a…
Hobart’s Playhouse Theatre has a long and colourful history. Since it purchased the building in 1937, the Hobart Repertory Theatre Society has maintained The Playhouse, carrying out extensive renovations and improvements to this fine old building. The Playhouse has seen hundreds of productions and has been the training ground for dozens of actors, directors and…
For 27 years, the Foxtel Group’s Main Event pay-per-view destination has broadcast all the unmissable fights bringing World Champions to the fore as well as new and emerging talent. So when Paul Nardella of On Track Lighting was recently contracted to light No Limit Boxing’s latest bouts for Foxtel, he knew he had to get…
From when I was a total upstart in the industry I admired Emmanuel and Showtech’s support and the tight relationship he had with Gino at his Perth company AVLA, where I first started. I still remember feeling like a rockstar when EZ flew us over for a Martin conference and I received training on the…
Audio Visual Events recently purchased sixteen Claypaky Mini-B Spots – the tiny “fixtures” with a powerful, energy-efficient moving and static beam. AVE® wanted to invest in ultra-compact moving headlights that offer more creative flexibility in various venues without compromising performance. As AVE® provides both production and dry-hire services, they need to stay up to date…
With an arena space similar in size to an Olympic swimming pool, the home of the Australian Outback Spectacular utilises every possible space to create the vibrant and ever-changing landscape of the Australian outback. The current production, Heartland, tells the tale of two struggling Aussie farmers, Reg and Marge, and the community’s courage, bravery and…