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ULA lights up the Eiffel Tower
The icon of Park Road, Milton in Brisbane – The authentic replica of the famous Eiffel Tower landmark – has just undergone a $60,000 renovation, which resulted in a spectacular hourly light show every night, similar to the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Eiffel Tower in Park Road was built just before the commencement of…
Read MoreAudio-Technica is Hungry for Music…Feeds!
Audio-Technica is proud to announce that commencing September 2013, A-T will become official partners with MusicFeeds.com.au. Music Feeds has been making leaps and bounds in the independent music scene, providing a platform for musicians across a variety of genres to showcase their talents. Music Feeds is now Australia’s largest independently owned music website, providing their…
Read MoreMichael Gearin joins Show Technology Australia
Show Technology has recently appointed Michael Gearin in the newly created role as NSW Technical Sales. Michael’s role will be out and about visiting venues, dealers, theatres, production houses and performance spaces all over NSW and the ACT, helping people with their Entertainment Lighting needs. Michael has a strong background in production, having worked with…
Read MoreWorld Record attempt at “strongest public temporary structure” in Darwin
A local innovator and Skycity Darwin are at the forefront of a revolution in the building industry with what it is believed to be the strongest public temporary structure in the world. The Skycity Beachside Pavilion may look like another stylish marquee – but this ‘tent’ can withstand winds to the equivalent of a medium range…
Read MoreETC And Vari*Lite Dazzle At King Kong The Musical
Global Creature’s new multi-million dollar production of King Kong has taken Melbourne by storm. It’s an all-out spectacle, with fantastic lighting, sound, stagecraft, singing, costumes and dancing and an incredibly life-like six metre tall gorilla! Peter Mumford’s stunning lighting design has just won him a Helpmann Award, a verdict that surprised no one. Pivotal to…
Read MoreKV2 Audio Asia Pacific joins forces with ETA
Newly formed company Entertainment Technology Australia is delighted to announce KV2 Audio Distributor Dave Williams will join forces with ETA to better service the Australian market. Williams, who has been distributing KV2 in Australia for the last decade, announced that he saw a number of advantages in bringing the KV2 brand under the ETA marketing…
Read MoreSimonds Stadium installs first AVB enabled BSS Soundweb in Australia
Simonds Stadium, home of the Geelong Cats, has become the biggest and most successful multi-purpose venue in regional Victoria. The third stage of the Simonds Stadium’s redevelopment was recently completed with the addition of a new Southern Grandstand, increasing capacity to over 35,000. Total Events Co were called in to design, supply and install the…
Read MoreCriniti’s Manly Gets Constant Audio
Criniti’s has become an institution since it first launched in 2003, building up a cult following and reputation for lovingly prepared recipes that reflect authentic cuisine from their origins in Southern Italy. With four restaurants already in tow, Criniti’s Manly is the latest venue to join the family. Constant Technology were called upon to design,…
Read MoreCouncil Venues and In House Production
A reader poses this as a debate: I am concerned that local councils around NSW appear to be electing to offer in house production to potential hirers of council venues, using council technical staff, without charging the hirer a proper labour rate. This is apparently because council is already paying these workers anyway so they…
Read MoreCityLife Church takes on Soundcraft Si Performer 3 & Shure PSM 900
Audio visual consultants Mozaix have supplied CityLife Church with a Soundcraft Si Performer 3 mixing console for use in their Manningham, Victoria, campus. “The Soundcraft Si Performer was chosen mainly for work flow and the audio quality it produces,” remarked Paul Tucker of Mozaix. “A number of consoles from different brands were tried but as…
Read MoreNZ’s Hawke’s Bay Opera House upgrades to LX600
The Hawke’s Bay Opera House, situated in Hastings, New Zealand, is one of the Southern Hemisphere’s most impressive examples of Spanish Mission architecture. The Theatre, with its extravagant Art Nouveau interior decorations, is the keystone of the complex. Originally known as The Hastings Municipal Theatre, Hawke’s Bay Opera House was built in 1915 for £12,000…
Read More2013 AVIA winners announced at Integrate
The opening day of the Integrate expo at the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre saw the annual Audio Visual Industry Awards handed out to the lucky few. The big winners on the night included Pro AV Solutions Queensland, taking out two awards, and Auditoria for its epic work on the London Olympics. Congrats to all…
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