Phantom of the Opera has been an international phenomenon for more than 30 years. Now, the French concert version of the hit musical has debuted in Montreal and Quebec City where lighting designer Jean-Francois Couture, of Montreal’s La Boîte à Lumière, utilized grandMA3 full-size console for lighting control. The new production, featuring 20 singers and a 40-musician orchestra, enchanted audiences …
MAC Aura XBs Impress Michael Zagarn
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Michael Zagarn has added 14 x Martin MAC Aura XBs to his inventory treating them to a day out at the SummerSalt festival featuring Xavier Rudd and Yothu Yindi & The Treaty Project. “The MAC Aura XBs did a great job and looked amazing,” commented Michael. “They were so bright and matched well with the MAC Quantums and Claypaky Unicos …
IPS look to the future with MA3
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jeremy Koch of Innovative Production Services has always been a great fan of the MA Lighting platform and was considering purchasing a grandMA2 light when he heard about the grandMA3 console. “It made sense to go with a grandMA3 light instead and getting onto a new platform right at the start of a new development phase was exciting,” he commented. …
Chameleon Welcomes the New Year with StageSmarts
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]ABC ushered in 2019 with a star-studded concert on the Boardwalk of the Sydney Opera House. Australians around the country and people around the world tuned into the ABC to celebrate the biggest night of the year, New Year’s Eve. 3.6 million viewers partied the night away, tuning in to The Night is Yours concert, music, fun and fireworks. From …
Scots College grows with MA and ShowPRO
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Located in Wellington, New Zealand, Scots College is a Presbyterian day and boarding school that features an impressive custom designed, fully equipped Creative and Performing Arts Centre. In 2012 Lighthaus Limited commissioned the lighting system and services in the performance arts space which incorporates a theatre with full lighting gantry, state-of-the-art recording studio, music suites and drama rooms. The latest additions to their …
MA onPC command wing goes on tour
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lighting designer Seth Giles will soon be leaving his New Zealand home for a 3 month tour in Europe with his MA Lighting International MA onPC command wing safely packed in his luggage. Although Seth has mainly been using his MA onPC command wing in his local theatre for small shows, it will soon be operating on some of …
Regent on Broadway Theatre, Palmerston North
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The historical Regent on Broadway Theatre in Palmerston North, New Zealand, has switched to an MA Lighting International MA2 light console for lighting control and Technical Manager Shamus Jackson is both delighted and relieved! “I started working here last November and they had a Hog 3 which was really on its last legs,” said Shamus. “Initially they wanted to …
The Hills Grammar School
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] When The Hills Grammar School in Dural were looking to upgrade their R.J. Phipps Performance Centre and Blue Box Theatre, they called upon HF Event Services and Show Technology for their expert advice and assistance. Consequently both spaces were kitted out with Martin Professional RUSH MH6 LED moving wash lights, ShowPro Quad-12 LED PARs and MA Lighting International dot2 …
Castle Hill RSL
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Justin Baker, Technical Director of Intellect Projects Group, supplied Castle Hill RSL with an MA Lighting International dot2 core console saying the venue used to have an aging Hog 1000, talk about chalk and cheese! “The venue didn’t need anything as big as a grandMA console and the dot2 core has the flexibility to grow if we need it …
Sofitel Hotel Sydney Darling Harbour
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Located in Darling Harbour, adjacent to the new International Convention Centre Sydney, the 5 star Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour sets the benchmark for luxury and exceptional experience. The 590 rooms and suites combine French elegance and contemporary design, with breathtaking views of the Harbour. The hotel also features three bars, a restaurant, club lounge and outdoor pool. The nine …










