“We’re looking forward to sharing this incredible space with both locals and the world when we open in February 2026.”

The official launch function is Wednesday 16 July in downtown Auckland harbour, from 3pm until 5.30pm

Stadium Taranaki has embraced the next generation of assistive listening technology – Auri by Listen Technologies and Ampetronic, powered by Auracast

The Coral Sea Room now has a cutting-edge JBL VTX A6 line array system to enhance the venue’s audio capabilities

WORKING IN SHOWBIZ

7 Jul 2025

Generally, most jobs are fine, some are brilliant, and just a few are toxic.

The result: in collaboration with Paul, a show that felt more like a stadium spectacular than a school concert with over 500 performers.

“To be recognised for this work, and the sonic contribution to the storytelling, is such a great honour.”

BANGARRA’S ILLUME

7 Jul 2025

The combination of artforms creates a multidimensional experience that integrates dance and visual art design elements alongside First Nations cultural storytelling.

Inside the venue, the true showstopper was the runway’s centrepiece: a breath-taking curved VuePix Infiled ART digital canvas.

My mixes are noticeably more nuanced with the LV1 Classic than with other brands I’ve experienced.

With over 1,300 ACME fixtures powering the spectacle, the event isn’t just a celebration of music and culture, it’s a dazzling showcase of cutting-edge stage technology!

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