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New Zealand’s theatres, venues and hire companies have enthusiastically embraced the High End Systems Hog platform, with multiple units installed around the country by NW Group. The latest addition, a Road Hog 4 in Auckland’s SKYCITY Theatre, joins a flagship Hog 4 in Tauranga’s Baycourt Theatre, a Road Hog 4 in Auckland’s Bruce Mason Theatre,…

Scene Change has made an unprecedented clean sweep of the Technical Production categories at the Meetings and Events Australia National Awards this week. Scene Change Adelaide won the Business Under $5M category, while Scene Change Sydney won the Over $5M category. This was the second year in succession Scene Change Adelaide has won the National…

At prolight+sound, Sennheiser is introducing an app for remotely controlling its evolution wireless D1 radio microphone systems. The WSR app converts iPad and iPhone into a handy remote control for digital D1 systems, assisting in the configuration, management and monitoring of radio links. The app is available from the Apple App Store as of now.…

Australia’s leading producer of microphones teams up with BalconyTV to bring you more Music With A View BalconyTV, an online video channel of musicians performing on balconies around the world, announced today that it will be teaming up with RØDE Microphones, now the exclusive microphone sponsor for all 60+ BalconyTV production teams in over 30…

Resolution X, one of the largest providers of rental lighting, audio and rigging equipment in Australia, are leaders in bringing new and innovative equipment to the shows they work on. Staying ahead of the game requires the need for continued investment in new hire inventory, including fixtures and consoles. In order to cater to their…

HF Event Services are a one-stop-shop production company based in Dural in the north west of Sydney, providing sound, lights, vision, staging and crewing for any and every kind of concert and event. Owner and Technical Director Colin Baldwin has over 40 years’ experience in the business, has long been a fan of Soundcraft mixers,…

Nightlife Music, in partnership with Spotify, has announced the launch of crowdDJ®; the latest innovation in music entertainment set to close the gap between the at-home and in-venue music experience. crowdDJ® is a modern-day jukebox empowering the crowd to engage with and personalise a venue’s music offering in real time. Using the free app on…

Off the back of this year’s ISE, Hills has signed an agreement with Community Professional Loudspeakers for exclusive Australian and New Zealand distribution rights. The American manufacturer of leading loudspeaker technologies rounds out the Hills AV product portfolio with a range of indoor and outdoor loudspeakers designed be attractive yet unobtrusive while offering great musical…

Pro-audio brand RØDE Microphones is excited to announce ‘My RØDE Reel’ is back for its third year and is bigger and better! With close to 5,000 video submissions from 89 countries, ‘My RØDE Reel’ has not only become the world’s largest short film competition, but has also established itself as a staple amongst the global…

Melbourne’s new $230 million City West police station in Docklands houses nearly 1,500 staff, united from multiple locations and divisions. With over 240 rooms fitted out with audio visual equipment, the facility boasts everything from a simple screen with automated control in the lunch room to a 28 screen video wall in the main operation…

VUE Audiotechnik last week announced that Jim Sides is stepping down from his active role as Executive Vice President. Since VUE Audiotechnik’s launch in 2012, Sides has been actively building VUE’s global network through distribution, dealer and integrator relationships. He has successfully established global VUE presence, notably with the formation of VUE Europa GmbH and VUE China,…