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The recent termination of the Australian distributor of Meyer Sound products leaves a big question: what happens now? While CX waits for a response from Meyer Sound in Berkely, we spoke to Steve Devine, a partner in the former distribution company, which is Meyer Sound Australia. The other partner is Harley Richardson. “The cost of…

The Sun-Herald City2Surf, the worlds’ largest fun run, was once again an event with some interesting challenges. Moving 80,000 runners and spectators in and out of Sydney’s CBD and the iconic Bondi Beach tourist location, has its’ logistical issues. The P.A. People is a small but integral part of that substantial exercise. As in previous…

Tough play leaves partners adrift In the brutal and hard world of AV integration, Pro AV Solutions stood out. A network of independently owned firms, each had a state territory, and each worked as a national network, with mostly national clients. Some 250 staff delivered the goods around the clock, designing and commissioning complex AV…

EVENT LIGHTING will now be trading as EVENTEC. EVENTEC is an Australian wholesale company and are exclusive distributors for Event Lighting, Event Lighting Lite and Event Pixels. EVENTEC also distributes Antari Fog Machines, one of the most highly distinguished brands within the effect machine industry. EVENTEC strives to provide high quality products feature packed and…

The Barangaroo Ferry Wharf will serve Sydney’s newest commercial district and provide increased capacity for ferry services to meet future demand. Sydney’s, The P.A. People provided audio services installation for the new facility. David Duong, Commissioning Manager for construction company McConnell Dowell said: “the performance result of the audio equipment installed is excellent, providing efficient coverage…

The ULA Group has opened the first of a number of new state of the art interactive showrooms at its Queensland office. The evening was catered in fine style and went off without a hitch, the loyal QLD and interstate clients were dazzled. Cuono Biviano comments: “I am so excited and humbled to open our…

Julius Grafton and his research assistant rubbed shoulders. After a neat 100 years of existence, Live Performance Australia turned up the volume to deliver a large, sparkling and utterly professional awards ceremony for the performing arts industry on Monday July 24. Sitting on the set of the musical Kinky Boots at Stephen Found’s Capitol Theatre,…

The P.A. People provided Arsenal game day assistance at ANZ stadium which included MC microphones and control for Arsenal vs Sydney FC (Thursday 13th July) & Arsenal vs Western Sydney Wanderers (Saturday 15th July). On Thursday 14th Arsenal held a fan day for approx 20,000 fans. The P.A. People provided the audio system, including 8…

On July 19 Robe announced it would shift its Australian and NZ distribution of its Robe and Anolis brands to Jands. In the announcement, it asked current customers of ULA, who for 2 decades have distributed its brands, to continue to work with ULA until the current order pipeline is cleared. ULA then made the following…

You’d be hard pressed no to be impressed inside the halls at the new International Convention Centre in Sydney as SMPTE 2017 pulled in the crowds. 97 exhibitors plus the right visitors made the show a success within its first hour of opening. The convention had its ICC debut and without doubt the new venue…

The Wombats are currently celebrating the ten year anniversary of their first album, touring Australia with Groovin’ the Moo and performing a few side shows. For the past five years FOH engineer Pete Bartlett has worked with the band as well as his other main act The Pretenders. The band members and crew were delighted…

At this year’s SMPTE in Sydney, Sennheiser will be presenting a range of audio technology solutions to support any scale of production, from large-scale movies and TV to mobile journalism. The Sennheiser stand will showcase a range of future-oriented products such as the MKE 2 Elements action microphone, a first official look at the Digital…