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CXtra May (and April) – what happened?
Here is CXtra May, and it starts off with the story behind our failed relaunch last month as The Hit List. But we have done it – come check out our NEW studio! Plus we have studio guests Marty Beaton (MGB Backline) and Steve Knight (Norwest Productions).
Read MoreThe P.A. People at The Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix – ‘The Biggest Pop-Up Event in Australia’
The P.A. People are no strangers to large sporting events, counting the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and the FIFA World Cup as clients. But there’s something special about the Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix. As Andrew Westacott, CEO of the Australian Grand Prix Corporation declared during a contractors’ thankyou breakfast held on site prior to the…
Read MoreHills Hits The Road
Hills Limited is today kicking off a National Road Show with the unveiling of two Innovation Airstream vans that will hit the road to engage with customers and suppliers about Hills transformational journey. “Hills is undergoing a company-wide transformation that will deliver a wider range of products and more integrated services that will vastly improve…
Read MoreMichael Montgomerie-Williams joins ULA Group Sales Team
Michael Montgomerie-Willams has joined the ULA Group Sales team as a National Account Manager. Michael comes with an enthusiastic approach and a vast industry experience – starting his first gig back in 1985 in a little pub in St Kilda with just a few PAR cans … to working with some of the biggest cover bands…
Read MoreAsbestos – lighting designer fights disease
Lighting designer and Star Events Centre entertainment manager Steve Wickham has settled out of court with asbestos manufacturer James Hardie. Steve has a fatal lung condition caused by exposure to fibro in 1994, and took court action that led to startling revelations by a former Hardie CEO. In the case, new evidence arose that will…
Read MoreLD Demfis Fyssicopulos lost in surfing accident
Sadly lighting designer Demfis Fyssicopulos went surfing in LA and didn’t survive. His website pays homage to his love of the water: “Demfis resides in Los Angeles with his daughter with whom he enjoys the ocean and the activities that it has to offer”. There are tributes (such as here) – quite accurately, as any…
Read MoreGet on board for Avolites Webinars
Avolites introduces on-line training sessions for the users of their lighting consoles and media control products. The Avolites Go-To-Meeting provides you with a tool to view Avolites Titan Simulator. You will be able to view the latest features demonstrated by the Avolites trainer and have the ability to ask questions. The webinars will be hosted…
Read MoreSoundfirm Installs Australia’s First Meyer Sound Cinema System for Dolby Atmos Dubbing Stage
Soundfirm, which has received more awards than any other Australian audio post facility, has selected a Meyer Sound cinema loudspeaker system for its Dolby Atmos dubbing stage in its new Melbourne location. The large mixing room is the country’s first to feature an all-Meyer Sound screen channel and surround loudspeaker system. The Meyer Sound system…
Read MoreACCC ruling on Technician On Duty (TOD) fees
52357 – AV Services – web See ruling document on link The Technician on Duty battle has been won, by Staging Connections. The leading Australian audio visual supply firm followed an American model by introducing fees for supervision of external AV production at its in house venues. This led to complaints by firms that they…
Read MoreMelbourne’s Federation Hall goes digital with complete control by AMX
Melbourne’s Federation Hall is a 220 seat theatre on the beautiful grounds of The Victorian College of The Arts, Southbank. Part of The University of Melbourne, the Hall is a true multipurpose venue, hosting lectures, orchestral performances and film screenings. “It’s as much a teaching venue as it is a performance venue” explained Scott Morrison,…
Read MoreNovatech’s Jacob Thomas wins MEA SA Young Professional Scholarship
Novatech Creative Event Technology is proud to announce their guru of all things I.T., Jacob Thomas is this year’s winner of the Meetings & Events Australia Young Professional Scholarship. Over the last four-and-a-half years, Jacob has been a knowledgeable lighting and vision technician, managed and developed the permanent installations portfolio, been responsible for all internal…
Read MoreWhy can’t LED be measured the same way as tungsten light?
By Jimmy Den-Ouden While we can measure the light output of a tungsten light source or fixture in Lumens, it doesn’t work exactly the same way for LED sources. Let’s look at why. Tungsten sources produce output that is both visible and non-visible. Radiometric measurement takes into account non-visible and visible output, and this output…
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