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Media hurts Hard Rock couple
“From Hard Rock to hard times: cafes collapse owing millions” yells the Brisbane Times this week. “Australia’s Hard Rock Cafe franchise has collapsed” asserts The Sunshine Coast Daily. So where does that leave the new owners of the Hard Rock Cafe franchise and two outlets? Jeff and Sam Beaumont (above) purchased the business as a…
Read MoreClay Paky and MA Lighting ship-shape for Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review
Imagination Australia has set a new global standard for public events, with one of the most spectacular showcases of projection, lighting and fireworks shows seen anywhere in the world. The Royal Australian Navy International Fleet Review symbolised 100 years since Australia welcomed their first Naval Fleet into Sydney Harbour. It was Imagination’s job to celebrate…
Read MoreCaution urged: do not download free Apple Mavericks!
Today Apple announced a free operating system upgrade, which potentially allows any Mac user to enter a new era. They said: “We have a very clear direction and very ambitious goal”. Mavericks is the new operating system, offering extended battery life on laptops and it uses memory efficiently to run faster. Plus Mavericks will…
Read MoreDoltone House Hyde Park: A Classy Audio System for a Classy Venue
Situated on level 3 of the Tattersalls Club, Doltone House Hyde Park is a new meeting and events venue boasting five metre high ceilings with an abundance of natural light via floor to ceiling spectacular windows and uninterrupted views of Sydney’s Hyde Park. The Hyde Park Ballroom is the main room which can be divided,…
Read MoreCX Training Venture Fails – Again!
After a year CX has pulled the plug on a short course partnership with Chatswood venue The Concourse. Offering short and sharp live sound and lighting courses, each with a two day duration and selling under $300, the demand was disappointing. Previously Juliusmedia Group were associated with accredited courses run at Julius Events College in…
Read MoreRod Craig Dies
Achieved Huge Success in Audio The passing of Audio Telex Communications founder Rod Craig leaves a void because people who achieve so much are rare. In the 1970’s he along with Roy Morgan and Alan Clarke saw an opportunity to become the distributor for Telex products in Australia. Audio Telex Communications began with two small…
Read MoreHarman acquires Duran Audio
Harman, announced the acquisition of privately-held Duran Audio BV on October 17. The acquisition provides Harman with access to innovative electro-acoustic and software-based directivity control technologies including the successful AXYS® Intellivox line of “steerable” columns. The AXYS products and core technologies will become an integrated part of the Harman Professional audio product line. “Today’s acquisition…
Read MoreMeyer Sound Tutorial Videos for CAL Column Array Loudspeaker and MAPP Online Pro
To expand its training support for product users, Meyer Sound has released two new online tutorial videos, focusing on the use of the MAPP Online Pro® acoustical prediction program and the Compass® control software for the CAL™ column array loudspeakers. These videos are available on the Meyer Sound website and on YouTube: The CAL tutorial…
Read MoreVirus Warning – Critical
This from our trusted I.T. network guy at CX Network: We’ve seen, over the last few days, a sophisticated ‘ransomware-style’ virus mostly targeting accounts staff / ‘accounts@xxx.com’ email addresses with a ZIP attachment. The attachment name has varied each time, but has so far been named in a way that would suggest it is a…
Read MoreSir Robert Helpmann Theatre Welcomes an ETC Ion 1000
Country Arts SA is one of South Australia’s largest arts organisations, providing arts and services across regional South Australia through a range of arts programs and initiatives, the management of performing and visual arts venues, and the provision of grant funding which supports the creative endeavours of communities and individuals. Each year Country Arts SA…
Read MoreJupiters Hotel & Casino Lights Up
Located in the heart of Australia’s premier tourist destination, the Gold Coast, Jupiters Hotel & Casino combines the luxury of an international resort with award-winning restaurants, lively bars, a self-supporting Convention Centre, spectacular stage shows and entertainment, and the non-stop action of the city’s only casino. Recently Blair Terrace from ULA Group worked together with…
Read MoreSøren Storm joins Robe as International Business Development Manager
Søren Storm has joined Robe lighting’s executive management team as International Business Development Manager. Søren’s experience includes 16 years of working in top management for a leading lighting manufacturer, during which time he’s built up an awesome amount of contacts worldwide and an impeccable reputation for integrity, in the process becoming one of the best…
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