Posts by Jason Allen
Vale Anne Kerr
Our Anne has passed away By Tony Daley, owner, Cases Com Au Last week we received devastating but expected news that my business partner, Anne Kerr, had passed away. Anne is known and respected by many people and thousands of customers. Anne had complications the last 2-3 years which compounded recently, and saw her hospitalised…
Read MoreBarbizon Lighting Australia ceases trading
Barbizon Australia, Sydney-based distributor of leading lighting brands including ARRI, OSRAM, Matthews, LiteGear, Altman, BB&S, and Outsight (Creamsource), has ceased trading. Attempts to secure comment or explanation from Barbizon Australia before this piece was published on the morning of 20 November were unsuccessful, with Accounting Manager Esther Klein stating in an email that “I have…
Read MoreHills to sell Australia and New Zealand AV business to Amber Technology
Amber Technology Limited, a subsidiary of Ambertech Limited (ASX:AMO), and Hills Limited (ASX:HIL) are pleased to announce they have reached agreement for the sale of the Hills Audio Visual (AV) business to Amber Technology, with both parties committed to ensuring a smooth transition for customers, vendors and employees. The sale, which is subject to certain…
Read MoreVale Garry ‘Brick’ Chamberlain
19 February 1960 – 4 November 2019. By Greg Yates It is with much sadness that I report the passing of Garry ‘Brick’ Chamberlain. I was informed by his long-time partner that he passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday November 4. At last he is at peace and free of the ills that controlled…
Read MoreNew at ENTECH 2020 – the AV Hour of Power
At 10 AM, an hour before the show floor of ENTECH Roadshow opens, Australia’s consultants and integrators will assemble for the AV Hour Of Power! Fuelled by free coffee and pastries, the busy AV professional will be treated to product expert’s ‘elevator pitches’ on what their product is, how it works, and why you should…
Read MoreCrewCare launches: Important new charity helping crew
Around six years ago a collective of 70s and 80s road crew had a reunion at St Kilda Bowls Club. Afterwards a spreadsheet of present and missing crew was created and with a lot of input from the 200 crew at the reunion, an eventual 400 names represented all known working crew from the 1970s.…
Read MoreOver 6 Million Pixels For MCEC – Vuepix Infiled Delivers Supersized Screens
ULA Group is very proud and excited to have been involved in supplying Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre with VuePix Infiled LED screen technology, delivering eight supersized screens throughout their award-winning complex. CLIENT Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC), located in the heart of Melbourne, along the famous Yarra River, has set the standard as…
Read MoreAussies Recognised at Allen & Heath 50th
Pic: Andrew Crawford and Stephen Bray with their ‘Distributor of the Year’ award, and the Ampervan When two young engineering students established Allen & Heath in the corner of a London factory, they could hardly have imagined that 50 years later, people from all over the world would gather to celebrate 50 years of continuous…
Read MoreNSW Live music industry stunned as Minister commits to consultation only after new legislation is passed
Pic: The Hon. Victor Dominello, MP, Member for Ryde, Minister for Customer Service Australia’s peak live music industry bodies called again on NSW Premier, Gladys Berejiklian, to immediately convene an industry roundtable after a meeting between The Australian Festival Association, Live Performance Australia, APRA AMCOS, and Minister Dominello in late October failed to provide certainty…
Read MoreCanberra’s Capital Sound & Lighting Announces Retirement
Canberra based sound and lighting business Capital Sound & Lighting have announced their company retirement after 10 years providing audio visual services. Company director Stephen Price broke the news to customers and suppliers on Friday 18 October with an email confirming retirement of the creative directors. “After 10 years providing sound and lighting production services…
Read MoreJands Appointed As Distributor Of Pioneer DJ In Australia
Jands are excited to announce the addition of Pioneer DJ to their distribution portfolio of leading audio, lighting and staging brands. This partnership will prove symbiotic for both businesses’ that were built from the ground-up on a passion for creating richer experiences through innovative technology. Pioneer DJ produces the world’s most sought-after DJ technology, renowned…
Read MoreJands Announces Expanded Partnership with Bosch
Jands Pty Ltd, leading distributor of audio, lighting and staging solutions in Australia and New Zealand, are pleased to announce an expanded distribution partnership with Bosch Security and Safety Systems.From October 1st, this expanded partnership will see the very successful Portable ranges from Electro-Voice and Dynacord joining Jands offering of Commercial and Professional Sound from…
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