MA Lighting MA3 onPC command wing XT is in the House!

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Hobart’s Playhouse Theatre has a long and colourful history. Since it purchased the building in 1937, the Hobart Repertory Theatre Society has maintained The Playhouse, carrying out extensive renovations and improvements to this fine old building. The Playhouse has seen hundreds of productions and has been the training ground for dozens of actors, directors and playwrights who have gone on …

Prolights Packs a Punch!

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For 27 years, the Foxtel Group’s Main Event pay-per-view destination has broadcast all the unmissable fights bringing World Champions to the fore as well as new and emerging talent. So when Paul Nardella of On Track Lighting was recently contracted to light No Limit Boxing’s latest bouts for Foxtel, he knew he had to get it right. Paul has around …

Dave Trapp Wonders How We All Got So Old!

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From when I was a total upstart in the industry I admired Emmanuel and Showtech’s support and the tight relationship he had with Gino at his Perth company AVLA, where I first started. I still remember feeling like a rockstar when EZ flew us over for a Martin conference and I received training on the Case console. I loved the …

Claypaky Mini-B Spots Pack the Power for AVE

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Audio Visual Events recently purchased sixteen Claypaky Mini-B Spots – the tiny “fixtures” with a powerful, energy-efficient moving and static beam. AVE® wanted to invest in ultra-compact moving headlights that offer more creative flexibility in various venues without compromising performance. As AVE® provides both production and dry-hire services, they need to stay up to date with innovative lighting products that …

Martin MAC Viper XIP Enter the Starlite

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Starlite, a leading production and hire company renowned for its commitment to top-tier lighting solutions, recently bolstered its inventory by adding Martin MAC Viper XIP fixtures. The Starlite team was first captivated by the MAC Viper XIP’s potential at a Martin Technology preview held at Show technology Melbourne. The decision, they assert, was a natural one. Building upon the legacy …

MAC TO THE FUTURE

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An exciting launch for the new Martin Viper XIP drew amazing crowds to Show Technology’s Sydney showroom last week. Clients came to Sydney from across Australia and New Zealand to take part in a professional event which showcased exciting new products from the Martin lighting stable, but the main attraction was the Viper XIP, a new legend in the making. …

ShowPRO Joins Creatures of Australia

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Creatures Of Australia is an immersive digital experience that allows you to see unique Australian wildlife in a way you never have before. Brought to life by AGB Creative in partnership with the Australian Museum, the exhibition was held at Olympic Park’s Fever Pavilion in Sydney and preparations for an overseas tour are underway. Whilst the hero of the event …

Orange Civic Theatre Gets Familiar With grandMA3 compact XT

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Orange Civic Theatre offers a diverse annual program including many local, national and international touring productions. On any given week, they could be hosting a musical, dance recital, comedy show or band. Some performances, particularly live music, require a lighting console that suits busking and the venue’s current console was not designed for the task. Allan Brown from Centre State …

50 Years of WAYO Celebrated by Prolights & ShowPRO

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WA Youth Orchestra commemorated an illustrious 50 years with two special concerts featuring a selection of their most popular and renowned musical masterpieces. Taking over Perth Concert Hall on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14, the concerts included popular WAYO renditions of Maurice Ravel’s Boléro, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, Ennio Morricone’s Cinema Paradiso, John Williams’ Jurassic Park and more. The …

Scene Change Add Martin MAC One Sight Unseen!

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Let’s face it, the Martin MAC One is an absolute godsend to the corporate production world. With its extremely compact size and lightweight, it features a 4 to 27-degree ultra-fast zoom, advanced 120W RGBL LED engine, and 150mm Fresnel lens making it a no-questions-asked winner.Nick Waterman, Managing Director of Scene Change Adelaide, purchased 32 x MAC Ones without even seeing …