Posts by Jason Allen
Adelaide Convention Centre revamps with High End Systems and Theatrixx
A pioneer from the start, the Adelaide Convention Centre emerged as one of the world’s most modern and technologically advanced meetings and events venues last year following a $397M redevelopment. With construction now finished, technical upgrades continue to roll out across the complex, further strengthening the venue’s tech and AV capabilities. Not to be outdone…
Read MoreRobe Spiiders Shine at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia
The latest instalment of the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia was recently held at Sydney’s Carriageworks entertainment precinct. Bringing together the biggest names in Australian and international fashion designers, models and media, it is a must attend event for those on the cutting edge of fashion and design. Being the show of shows in Australia, designers’…
Read MoreRoady for Roadies – Fri Sept 21, Onehunga to Auckland
On Friday September 21, 2018, the music industry and associated businesses will walk the 16km Coast to Coast from Onehunga to downtown Auckland to raise money for road crew “roadies” who may have fallen on hard times. This is not a race, it’s a walk. The Roady for Roadies walk has been proposed by music…
Read MoreRCF Group Announces the Acquisition of EAW
RCF Group, with Headquarters in Reggio Emilia and Bologna and subsidiaries in USA and Europe, operates under the companies RCF and AEB Industriale (dB Technologies), is now adding EAW to further become an international leader in designing, producing and selling products and systems for professional audio and public address installations. Arturo Vicari, CEO of RCF…
Read MoreSuperannuation for Independent Contractors – LPA issues definitive statement
It has come to Live Performance Australia’s attention that there is uncertainty as to whether employers in the Live Entertainment Industry must make superannuation contributions for independent contractors. All employers in the Live Entertainment Industry should be making superannuation contributions on behalf of both their employees as well as people they engage as independent contractors…
Read MoreIntegrate 2018 – Tech Trends and Changes at the ICC
by Jason Allen Integrate returned to Darling Harbour and the new ICC from August 22 to 24 to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Despite some reservations about running on a Friday, turnout was good, with organisers reporting their busiest day ever on the Thursday. Exhibitors were feeling confident, stands were impressive, and the industry turned out…
Read MoreFull Boar 4 helps map Central AV’s future
Central Audio Visual are headquartered in Thebarton, a stone’s throw from Adelaide’s CBD. A family owned and operated AV company, they work in many major venues in SA, and pride themselves on providing the best gear, technicians and customer service to the corporate, events, exhibitions, broadcast, and sporting markets. Being the in-house AV providers at…
Read MoreNeed lamps for traditional fixtures? Clearlight Shows keeps the lights on
As major venues and production companies transition to all-LED lighting inventories, big manufacturers are ceasing to make replacement lamps for traditional fixtures, and many distributors are no longer sourcing and importing them. This could be a financial catastrophe for small venues, community organisations, houses of worship, and educational institutions across Australia, many of whom are…
Read MoreVale Richard Pacholski
We were very saddened to hear about the untimely passing of Richard Pacholski – universally known as R2 – over the weekend, after a short battle with cancer. R2 was a highly respected member of the lighting community, as a lighting designer, associate designer or production electrician. After starting his lighting career at the Adelaide…
Read MoreVuePix Screens for Inglis Riverside Stables
Inglis’ Riverside Stables complex in Warwick Farm is a world-class horse auction facility, accompanied by the five Star William Inglis Hotel. The newly developed $140m precinct features more than 800 stables, extensive parade space for horses, 5 star hotel with 144 rooms, state-of-the-art conferencing facilities and all-day dining, leisure and retail complex with over 1000…
Read MoreYou are invited to Loud & Clear!
Hear the future of Audio with Dynacord, Electro-Voice and Bosch. Meet and learn from a line-up of leading professionals in Sound Technology. This one-day event will bring the opportunity to experience the latest product technology in live-sound and communication. Whether you’re a consultant, integrator, live-sound professional or a production provider, one thing is for certain:…
Read MoreCX August relaunch
August delivered a thicker, more lush CX Magazine in print. Looking back, the entertainment technology industry was branded as ‘entech’ by us in 1993, when pro audio, lighting, and (then) staging were emerging from an analogue era and getting savvy. Now we have video all over us. Fast forward to 2018 and this month CX…
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