Profiles

… as far as knowing how studios worked, or how they might be modified or improved, Al was all over it.

These two hard-working personalities epitomise the ethos of the Design Quintessence family.

“Tasks, systems, equipment, and locations change over time, but our people have always made the difference.”

Our little family of tech-obsessed writers has grown considerably over the last few years, despite, and almost because of, the pandemic slowdown.

“I’ve never had a fear of dying. The best thing I can do is tidy things up as best I can so my missus can have a fresh start without all my shit in the way”.

“I learned a long time ago just because you love something you can’t expect everyone else to love it as well.”

“LeRoy Bennett claims he ‘designs concert tours’ for a living. I think he actually designs ‘WOW’ moments.”

‘The lads have said that music is now a part of their future and they’re set on what they want to do.’

“Country Arts SA, if you’re reading this, it’s time to give this theatre new FoH loudspeaker and foldback systems.”

“In this business, we must constantly remind ourselves that we lift, suspend and move significant gear over performers and audiences, making the issue of fit-for-purpose gear and people paramount.”

“We really needed all these Robe luminaires to give us both enough latitude to deliver for our artists”