Industry Issues
Why you should join ACETA now
Our industry peak body, ACETA, has tremendous power to address the problems that every sector of the industry faces, but needs you to put your hand in your pocket and become a member. It’s not enough to think that the Board and the current members have ‘got it covered’, and are ‘doing a great job’.…
Read MoreInaugural ACETA Convention – our peak body flexes its muscles
Conferencing The Inaugural ACETA Convention our peak body flexes its muscles By Jason Allen. The inaugural ACETA Convention in Wangaratta was described by one industry stalwart as “the best industry event I’ve attended worldwide, ever”. From Friday 4 May to Sunday 6 May, the most influential and prescient members of the commercial and entertainment technology sectors…
Read MoreNovatech looks after their crew. Consider a move to Adelaide?
News Novatech looks after their crew. Consider a move to Adelaide? Novatech has reviewed their current employment contracts and a new and improved offering is being rolled out to staff over the next few months. A family-owned and run company, Novatech’s management team have long known that their people make the difference and have firmly…
Read MoreNZ Safety Guide updated – We compare Skippy Version
News NZ Safety Guide updated – We compare Skippy Version A Guide for Safe Working Practices in the New Zealand Theatre & Entertainment Industry (Version 14) is now available to download from the resource page on the ETNZ website www.etnz.org/resources. It has been nicely curated by Stephen Blackburn, Phil Conroy, Nick Kyle, and Rob Peters.…
Read MoreThe Challenges Confronting our Industry
Like many, our indsutry is confronted with demonstrable everyday challenges, including the maintenance of commercial activity, reduced profit margins and constantly increasing operational overheads. Specific aspects of sustainability vary by entertainment technology sector, and in this narrative, we will focus on those impacting manufacturers, in the knowledge that some of the themes affect the entire…
Read MoreGet and Keep That Gig
EMPLOYMENT Get and Keep That Gig By Simon Byrne. I used to run a decent sized production company in Canberra. Our bread and butter was corporate AV events but we also did a lot of music industry gigs. At our largest, we had 22 full time staff and about 20 more casuals on the payroll.…
Read MoreTech Tips
Here is this month’s collection of random tech tips to make your life just a bit easier! Tech Tips By Simon Byrne. Protect your Ears! There’s nothing quite like the satisfying crack and thump of a live drum kit, the punch of bass and guitar amplifiers, and the energy of the vocals over the PA…
Read MorePro Light & Sound 2018 Frankfurt still delivers
TRADESHOW REPORT Pro Light & Sound 2018 Frankfurt still delivers By Julius Grafton. While PL&S was once the eighth wonder of the trade-show world, it still packs a punch for hordes of tech-heads from everywhere. Including Australia and New Zealand, since I kept running into people I wanted to talk to, and some I did…
Read MoreThe Employment Issue
FEATURE The Employment Issue CX May 2018 is The Employment Issue, and we’re looking at all issues in the industry related to employment – how to get a gig, how to keep a gig, and how to keep educating yourself so you get better at your job. From the employer’s side, we find out what…
Read MorePro Distributor Training
Training Looking to learn more about a specific piece of gear? Need to get certified for your next installation or tour? Pro equipment distributors run a range of training courses on their brands, sometimes at their HQs, and often in other cities. Here’s a run-down on some of the training available. If you don’t see…
Read MoreThe inaugural ACETA Convention – Transforming and Inspiring
Pictured: Some, but not all, of the industry heavyweights at the inaugural ACETA convention The inaugural ACETA Convention in Wangaratta was described by one industry stalwart as “the best industry event I’ve attended worldwide, ever”. From Friday 4 May to Sunday 6 May, the most influential and prescient members of the commercial and entertainment technology…
Read MoreMerv McCasker Appeal and Benefit Show
Merv McCasker Appeal and Benefit Show Industry legend Merv McCasker has been diagnosed with an inoperable cancerous tumour on the liver and unfortunately at this point in time the future is not bright. Merv has worked in the music and event industry for the past 40 years such as on the Big Day Out, Field Day,…
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