When Ben Hunt, Head of Lighting at the Empire Theatres, first fired up their new Robert Juliat Dalis LED cyc lights, his first impression was ‘finally we’ve found something up to the task’. “It’s no secret that to light a cyclorama with conventional asymmetrical floods is going to require some serious power along with its…
In November of last year, NW Group won the tender to upgrade the flood lighting on the roof of Wellington’s Michael Fowler Centre. The MFC is a 2200 seat concert hall with seating over two levels. It has hosted many international acts and is the home of the NZSO (New Zealand Symphony Orchestra). The award-winning…
Based in Queenstown, TomTom Productions is a design oriented production company offering a wide variety of lighting and video concepts to events throughout New Zealand’s south island and beyond. After recently taking stock of twelve Claypaky Mythos 2 and 200 meters of Martin Professional VDO Sceptron TomTom decided to test their new equipment straightaway sending…
Andy Mutton of Lightning Lighting has purchased two Spheriscans, Claypaky’s revolutionary scanner with a modern twist. The Spheriscan’s pan rotation does not have an end-stop: its mirror goes on turning endlessly beyond 360 degrees, which creates an absolutely original swirling effect. “When I saw that the Claypaky Spheriscan allows continual rotation of the mirror I…
Lighting designer Alex Berlage lit Sydney Theatre Company’s world premiere of Lethal Indifference with Intense Lighting’s new Martin Professional MAC Encore Performance CLD fixtures. Alex commented that the MAC Encore was one of the quietest moving head profiles he had ever used and that he had never seen a Sound Department so excited about a…
Located in Darling Harbour, adjacent to the new International Convention Centre Sydney, the 5 star Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour sets the benchmark for luxury and exceptional experience. The 590 rooms and suites combine French elegance and contemporary design, with breathtaking views of the Harbour. The hotel also features three bars, a restaurant, club lounge and…
Canberra’s Eclipse Lighting and Sound has had a great time this past couple of months using their recently purchased sixteen Martin Professional MAC Quantum Profiles. Managing director Chris Neal was looking to replace his aging MAC2000 fixtures and the MAC Quantums were the perfect choice. “I’m really big on LED so the fact that the…
Victoria’s Benalla Performing Arts and Convention Centre (BPACC) is one of the region’s premium destination for theatre, performing arts, movies, convention and conference hire. The venue features a 344-seat tiered auditorium, three professional meeting rooms, and a cinema kiosk. Lighting designer Tom Willis works closely with BPACC, supporting their touring shows and providing technical support.…