September 2018 marked the 10-year anniversary edition of DEFQON.1 in Australia and as in previous years, the lighting and stages were spectacular. The festival took place at the Sydney International Regatta Centre transforming this breathtaking venue into the ultimate party island. The incredible mainstage, designed by the organization Q-DANCE, was the focal point of the event…
Well-known Italian manufacturer of professional lighting brands, PROLIGHTS, TRIBE and ArchWork (under the parent company Music & Lights) will be hitting our shores down under, thanks to their perfect fit with Show Technology! Music & Lights is an Italian professional lighting manufacturer who is driven by achieving an excellence in creativity, innovation and customer satisfaction;…
Australian television history was made with the launch of Foxtel’s 4K Channel at Sydney’s Fox Studios with the event produced by Zennacle and the lighting designed by Josh Moffat. “It’s a good venue with lots of space, heaps of power and flat access,” said Josh. “Foxtel approached me four weeks out from the event with…
MAMMA MIA! The Musical has been playing to packed houses around Australia for most of this year. It is currently playing in Melbourne until 30 September before travelling to Adelaide for six weeks only. The show is a brand new production with new direction, choreography, scenery, costumes, lighting and sound. The lighting design is by…
Southern Stars, the performing arts extravaganza, was held over the weekend at Wollongong Entertainment Centre. Lighting design was by Christopher Snape LightingDesigner with lighting supplied by Chameleon Touring Systems. The rig included 110 x Martin Professional MAC101s, 26 x MAC 2000XB Wash, 15 x Claypaky Sharpys, 32 x MAC Vipers, 16 x ShowPro IP bars, 36 x 2k Fresnels, 30 x ShowPro…
Every year Advertising Week, the premier event for advertising, marketing brand and technology professionals, is held in five major cities across the globe – New York, London, Tokyo, Mexico City and now Sydney. The inaugural Advertising Week Asia Pacific (AWAPAC) was held in Sydney between 30th July and 2nd August at Luna Park, as well…
Lighting designer Mike MacDonald was incredibly impressed after using 10 of the ShowPRO Collider FC Strobes on the Echoes in Blue tour by the band City Calm Down. Touring with them for the Australian section of their AUS and NZ tour throughout the month of June with special guests Woodes and IV League. “I’ve used…
Sydney Youth Musical Theatre rocked out to the audience with a stunning performance of Rock of Ages. Switch it on, together with Lighting Designer Evan Jones, created 3D visualisations in Capture 2018 to bring Evan’s innovative vision into reality. Switch it on provided crew, trussing and additional lighting to complement Hornsby RSL Club’s Showroom. The…