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Paul Rumble Joins the ULA Group as the New General Manager of Victorian Operations
ULA Group are very excited to welcome Paul Rumble to the family, joining their team as the General Manager of their Victorian office. Cuono Biviano, Managing Director of the ULA Group, comments: “I am thrilled to welcome Paul on board to the ULA Group. Paul’s vast experience and high standing reputation within the lighting and…
Read MoreAustralian Monitor targets pro audio sales with new appointment
Australian Monitor has appointed Mark Condon as National Sales Manager as it looks to strengthen its position in pro audio and commercial AV markets across Australia. Owned by Hills Limited (ASX:HIL), Australian Monitor prides itself in producing installation mixers, mixer amplifiers, amplifiers, speakers, microphones and accessories for the commercial and professional audio markets. It exports…
Read MoreBruce Jackson – Blazed Trails with Elvis
FEATURE Bruce Jackson Amazing Australian blazed trails with Elvis by Julius Grafton. Australian sound and electronics engineer Bruce Jackson was born at the right time to emerge as a leader in lighting and audio electronics during the late 1960s. He was the ‘J’ in Jands, which became the leading entertainment technology manufacturer and distributor in…
Read MoreGolden Features
ROADSKILLS Golden Features Golden Features headed on tour with stunning visuals by Cat Strom. Photo Credits: James Hughes Australian deep house / dance DJ Tom Stell, known professionally as Golden Features, has been a regular on the dance touring circuit since 2014. Currently signed to Warner Bros. Records, he has just released his first album…
Read MoreAntartica – While You Were Sleeping
PROJECTION Antartica – While You Were Sleeping by Cat Strom. Photo Credits: Joseph Michael Big Picture Australia & New Zealand and New Zealand artist Joseph Michael translated the scale and awe of Antarctica by using Auckland’s War Memorial Museum as the canvas for a full-scale 360-degree projection of a majestic iceberg. The multi-sensory experience was brought…
Read MoreVideo Projection History – The Talaria
PROJECTION Video Projection History – The Talaria by Simon Byrne. 30 years ago, the brightest video projector available for hire in Australia was the General Electric Talaria. In the late 1980s they cost about $180,000 and produced a massive 1,500 lumens! Yes, a $180,000, 75 kilogram machine produced less light output than your cheapest office…
Read MoreSnow Job – The Projector from the Smithsonian
DUNKS WORLD Snow Job – The Projector from the Smithsonian by Duncan Fry. It’s been a great season for the snowfields this year, so my gf said “Let’s go to the snow for a long weekend. We can stay in the town, and catch the shuttle bus up the mountain. What do you think?” Ah,…
Read MoreRoadies: the book that only Stuart Coupe could write
Reviewed by Julius Grafton. Old school roadies did heaps of drugs, drove drunk and crazy, knew how to fight, and would probably root your brother or sister, right? Well, yes, and the downside was crap money, rip-offs, premature deafness, or lung cancer from excessive venue smoke. Many have killed themselves since. When Stuart Coupe said…
Read MoreSennheiser Digital D6000
ROADTEST Sennheiser Digital D6000 by Adrian Barnard. Adrian Barnard is the co-owner of Melbourne production company Monitor City. Formed twelve years ago to provide bespoke audio packages for touring bands, concerts and festivals, Monitor City have continuously grown and now service a broad range of clients including the Falls and Unify festivals, local councils, broadcast,…
Read MoreAdelaide Oval audiences bowled over by new L-Acoustics system
Adelaide Oval has been described as one of the most picturesque Test cricket grounds in Australia, if not the world. Its importance on the international cricket circuit is undisputed, being headquarters to the South Australian Cricket Association (SACA). Its sporting credentials extend to other areas, with South Australian National Football League (SANFL) also calling it…
Read MoreVale Kim Goodlet
This short obituary is from Mark van Welie, originally posted on Facebook. CX are working on a full obituary and will publish as soon as possible: The West Australian Music Scene has lost one of our finest Audio Engineers in Kim Goodlet on Wednesday October 10th. Kim worked with local company Audex and was the…
Read More3D Modular Panels for Projection Mapping
Projection 3D Modular Panels for Projection Mapping presented by Backdrops Fantastic Australia. 3D modular backdrop scenic panels created by Gold Coast based event décor company Backdrops Fantastic Australia transform gala, conference and award stages into vibrant backdrops ideal for unique lighting and creative projection mapping. The panels come in eight versatile designs made of light…
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