A proscenium arch theatre built in 1911, Launceston’s Princess Theatre stages a wide range of performances, including plays, opera, ballet, music/rock concerts, comedy shows, dancing eisteddfods, nostalgic film nights, school concerts and graduations, and even a circus or two! Head Technician Malcolm Butters is in his 23rd year of working at the venue, and it’s safe to say he has …
Jay Productions & Events Ignite their Martin MAC Aura XIP!
Ignite is an annual event that highlights new talent from the Universal Music group, presenting exceptional new Universal Music acts to a broader audience. This year, Olivia Dean, Sebastian Schub, and Sienna Spiro performed in Sydney, Australia, at an exclusive event attended by a select group of guests. Jay Productions & Events recognised that this prestigious event was an ideal …
Ayrton Mistrals for Palvision Entertainment
Palvision Entertainment has acquired eight Ayrton Mistrals, and owner Calum Young is thrilled with the purchase, adding that the Mistral is the ideal light to add to his inventory and bring more creativity to his designs. “The Mistral is bright, fast, reliable and low maintenance,” he commented. “They offer great brightness with low power consumption. The colours are great, and …
A Complete ShowPRO Rig Delivers Stunning Results
Asteria Outdoors Festival 2025: Tales of the Crystal Realm hard dance music genre festival saw six international acts play to 7,500 people at Melbourne’s Burnley Park. Initially, the event was to be held under a tent, but a permit wasn’t granted, and it was completely outdoors. This meant a powerful, bright lighting rig that could withstand Melbourne’s unpredictable weather was …
Martin MAC Family a Perfect Composition for Wagner
Melbourne’s Royal Exhibition Building hosted Melbourne Opera’s stunning production of Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, the first time an opera has performed in this iconic venue. The grandeur of Wagner’s masterpiece came to life with a dynamic lighting design by the talented Philip Lethlean, featuring cutting-edge fixtures from Martin Professional. The golden trio of Martin’s latest innovation – the new powerful …
Lux Events In Control with MA Lighting & Luminex
To say that Perth’s Lux Events is busy is a massive understatement! All departments, Lux Events (Corporate), Lux Labs (Experiential) and Lux Live (Concerts & Festivals) are growing rapidly. The Concert and Corporate Productions acquisition in 2022 has been a very rewarding addition to the business. Lux Live supplies design, technology, programming, operation, and installation services to concerts and festivals …
Robert Juliat Oz Followspots are WOW!
When New Zealand’s MJF Lighting decided to replace their aging discharge fittings, they began searching for the best followspot on the market to suit their specific requirements. “We needed a small yet bright and versatile LED followspot mainly for medium to large size theatres,” explained Michael Farrand, Managing Director. “We also needed a small unit to use as a truss …
JAS’ Martin MAC Aura XIP Make Their Mark
For many years, Johnston Audio Services has built its reputation as a full-service audio company. However, it has recently established itself as a complete solution provider by creating a moderate-size lighting inventory. Managing Director Bruce Johnston decided to add a dozen Martin MAC Aura XIP premium moving head wash lights to his inventory. The MAC Aura XIP offers saturated washes …
Baycourt Community & Arts Centre Future-Proofs with MA, Ayrton, zactrack and Prolights
Located in downtown Tauranga, Baycourt Community & Arts Centre is the Bay of Plenty’s premier performing arts facility. This multi-purpose performing arts and events complex provides a variety of spaces for the local community and visiting national and international acts. The heart of the operation is the Addison Theatre, a community theatre with a 500+ seating capacity, bespoke orchestra pit, …










