Jands to distribute Studer, DIS

Jands have expanded their already impressive product portfolio, adding Swiss legend Studer and Denmark’s DIS to their stable. DIS (Danish Interpretation Systems) manufacture conferencing products and are a division of Informationsteknik Scandinavia Group of Copenhagen, Denmark, which Shure acquired in February 2011. DIS is one of the world’s leading brands of advanced conference technologies, providing…

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Norwest and Cairellie: official statement

SEE ORIGINAL STORY, HERE. Official statement: Norwest Productions Pty Limited, a leading provider of audio services in Australia and New Zealand, is pleased to announce today the acquisition of Australia’s specialist event services business, Cairellie Pty Ltd. Norwest’s Chris Kennedy says the acquisition of Cairellie gives Norwest the ability to broaden its range of services…

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Midas Pro Series Training at The Wick – Full House!

The Wick Studios in Brunswick – better known to crusty Melbourne rockers as the old Dane Centre – recently hosted a full house of Midas Pro Series consoles for three days of industry and student training. The full line-up was represented with the Pro9, Pro6 Pro2, Pro2c, Pro3, and the Pro1 all available for hands-on…

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Cairellie Acquired by Norwest Productions

(Pictured: Cairellie chief Steve Knight) It’s been the slowest dance in dating history. Rumored by CX in December, and vehemently denied at the time, the union has been bedded and the sheets washed. Now for the marriage, and it seems to hold promise. Norwest Productions vie with JPJ Audio for the title of market leader…

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$22 million gig this week in Sydney. But no more!

UPDATED: Watch CX-TV News on the Glebe Island Fiasco, here. Sydney hosted 3,000 delegates from The Perfect China company this weekend, with countless events and tourism pouring an estimated $22 million into the city. But thanks to an insane decision to shut down the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, and demolish the nearby Sydney Entertainment…

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Vale Frank Ward, Head of Production VAC

The performing arts industry mourns the passing of Frank Ward, highly respected Head of Production at Arts Centre Melbourne. He knew he was on the final journey and his Facebook page sets a new standard for dignity in the face of an approaching fate. “Sort of getting used to life as chemo patient which is…

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Glebe Island Expo and how it already has failed

UPDATED: WATCH CX-TV NEWS HERE. The White Bay Cruise Terminal in Sydney is causing passengers distress due to no public vehicle access. This is on the same long winding two lane road as the mooted Glebe Island Expo, a temporary replacement for the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre which will be demolished after Christmas. This…

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Vale Ian Woodhouse: Audio Community Leader

It is with deepest sadness that we advise the passing of Mr Ian (Woody) Woodhouse on the morning of Friday 12th July after a long battle with cancer. His family was with him and also long-time colleague Cameron Dunn. Dearly loved by all who knew him Woody is one of the legends of the professional…

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P!NK tour takes off with a prototype Sennheiser solution

P!NK’s The Truth About Love arena tour is wowing audiences around the world with its incredible mixture of chart-topping tunes, aerial acrobatics, and sheer no-holds-barred entertainment – all powered by audio equipment from Sennheiser. The 140-date 2013 tour sees P!NK perform like never before, flying above the audience, dancing between two stages and diving into…

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We are not LAME, says EEAA boss

Not long after CXtra went to air on CX-TV (HERE) with our editorializing about the forthcoming shift of all Sydney tradeshows to Glebe Island next year, we had a rocket call from Joyce DiMascio, CEO of the Exhibition & Event Association of Australasia (EEAA). (The item in contention is at 14.00 in the June edition…

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Image Design Technology to distribute Mersive in Australia and NZ

Mersive, a leading provider of visual computing software, has announced that Image Design Technology (IDT), one of Australia’s premier importers and distributors of audio, video and data distribution and display technology has been appointed as a Distribution Partner for Mersive.  IDT will introduce Mersive’s visual computing software solutions to the Australian and New Zealand markets.…

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