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System Design & Optimisation Seminar with Bob McCarthy – March 20-21 Sydney
System Design & Optimisation Seminar (with Bob McCarthy) March 20-21 Bob McCarthy has been involved in the design and analysis of sound systems for over 30 years. As a pioneer in the development of Meyer Sound’s SIM System he has helped push the science of tuning sound systems from the laboratories into practical world of…
Read MoreMeyer Sound LINA Launch – Sydney March 22
LINA Launch (with John and Helen Meyer) March 22nd Ausdo Brands Australia are launching LINA, Meyer Sounds new compact line array on March 22ndin Chatswood Sydney. Along with a presentation from Helen Meyer and a unique “Ask John” session with industry legend John Meyer, you will get a chance to hear about all of the…
Read MoreSteve Devine still at large…
Industry mainstay, late of Meyer Sound Australia and restorer of fine fixtures as Devine Lights, Stephen Devine, has confirmed that a mooted partnership with Jands is not to be after all. “After much discussion, Jands and I decided not to proceed with any business arrangement,” confirmed Steve. “I am now looking for other opportunities.” With…
Read MoreNAB exhibitors revolt – costs explode as trade show model reviewed
By Buck Freeman, Detroit. The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention is the largest trade show for any of the industries CX covers, with around 100,000 trade and over 1,700 firms represented. Held each April at the Las Vegas Convention Centre, the exhibitors are now pushing back against excessive costs. “Exhibiting requires significant investment of…
Read MoreWilliams Sound recognises Hills for outstanding sales achievement
Williams Sound, global designer and manufacturer of wireless communication technology, celebrated its 2017 international sales award winners at ISE 2018 in Amsterdam. Winner of the 2017 Outstanding Sales Growth Award was Hills Limited, exclusive distribution partner for Williams Sound in Australia. “Last year was pivotal for Williams Sound and Hills,” noted Doreen Ingebrigtsen, international business consultant for…
Read MoreScam Alert! Fake request for proforma from Victoria University!
Gareth Kays of GK Productions Australia down in Tas has alerted us to this fake request for proforma that appears to come from Victoria University. The sender is ‘purchasing@victoriauniversity.org‘ as opposed to an .edu.au domain. “Dear Sales, Please provide us a proforma invoice, quoting your best prices per item below for our institute: QTY: 40 Each…
Read MoreICC Sydney Supports Next Generation with World Class Audio Visual Graduate Program
International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) is supporting the next generation of technical professionals with the launch of its paid Audio Visual (AV) Graduate Program, designed to provide unparalleled vocational training and development opportunities. As part of the initiative, five exceptional graduates are gaining exposure to a year-round calendar of events, exhibitions and conventions, working…
Read MoreJBL and Soundcraft Amplify New Zealand’s Silver Scrolls
Dunedin, New Zealand: New Zealand’s annual music awards ceremony known as the APRA Silver Scrolls Awards was recently held in Dunedin. Silver Scrolls recognises and celebrates the success of NZ music creators across all genres of music and honours those that have had a significant impact on New Zealand’s life and culture with inductions into…
Read MoreBackdrops Fantastic Australia Wins International Event Award
Hot on the heels of winning the international Special Event Award for Best New Product/Technology last Thursday (Feb 1) at a gala awards ceremony held in New Orleans, USA, the Gold Coast-based event company has announced that it will launch its modular panel product into the American market under the new name Modular Backdrops USA.…
Read MoreAdelaide soundguy lives up to tired stereotype, regrets it immediately, apologises.
As reported at themusic.com.au and on social media, a sound tech at Adelaide’s The Gov managed to insult a female band member with a sexist comment last Friday, moments before she was to take the stage. Reportedly asking ‘How’s the glass ceiling going for you?’ of said band member, the sound tech was consequently flayed…
Read MoreJulius Grafton says farewell, new editor-in-chief prepares to stoke the fire
Since 1990 I’ve enjoyed every deadline and presided over every word in this fine journal. It’s reflected my view of our industry and carried my values. That’s the great privilege and responsibility of publishing. Owning your own platform to spruik your own views is awesome. Using it properly means I got this far. After this…
Read MoreLive From PyeongChang: The P.A. People Keeps Clear-Com Intercom Systems Running
A mix of comms approaches is deployed at the 15 locations Proper communications during Olympics venue operations are of paramount importance to everyone involved. At the 2018 PyeongChang Olympics, it has fallen on the team at The P.A. People and OneUp Solutions to ensure that the Clear-Com systems in use are keeping a large portion of key…
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