BIG Live Builds Its Own Lighting Arsenal for Global Ballet Ambitions

by Elton - March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

AUSTRALIA: For a company intent on redefining how contemporary audiences experience ballet, BIG Live Co is taking its production values firmly into its own hands. The rapidly expanding company has invested in its own lighting inventory as it continues to scale its touring ambitions across Australia and beyond, working closely with

FOHP Bets Big on Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy

by Elton - February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

AUSTRALIA: Melbourne-based Front of House Productions (FOHP) has made a decisive investment in its lighting inventory, expanding its moving light stock with the purchase of 50 Claypaky Ultimo Sharpy fixtures in a single order. Supplied through Show Technology Australia & New Zealand Claypaky’s official distributor in the region, the acquisition reflects

BNZ Theatre Opens with Precision, Power and Performance Excellence

by Elton - February 20, 2026February 20, 2026

NEW ZEALAND: When a new performing arts venue opens its doors, expectations are unforgiving. Artistic ambition, technical precision and long-term operational flexibility must align seamlessly—and at the newly unveiled BNZ Theatre that alignment has been delivered with confidence, clarity and control. Located in Hamilton and formerly known as the Waikato Regional Theatre,

ei Productions Goes All-In on Martin MAC One

by Elton - February 12, 2026February 12, 2026

AUSTRALIA: Reinforcing a long-standing relationship with Martin Professional lighting that stretches back decades; New South Wales based ei Productions has strengthened its lighting inventory with a significant purchase of Martin MAC One fixtures, facilitated by Show Technology Australia & New Zealand - the brand’s official partners in the region. Opting to scale the

Elite Lighting Doubles Down on MAC Aura XIP as Show Technology Delivers Fresh Firepower

by Elton - January 8, 2026January 6, 2026

AUSTRALIA: Rental specialists Elite Lighting have expanded its lighting arsenal with a further investment in Martin Professional MAC Aura XIP fixtures, strengthening its capacity to deliver high-impact productions through the festive season and beyond. The latest addition builds on the company’s existing inventory of the fixture, underlining its continued confidence

Frankston Arts Centre Elevates Its Stage Lighting Acumen with Ayrton Levante S and Diablo

by Elton - October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

AUSTRALIA: Frankston Arts Centre, one of Australia’s largest outer metropolitan arts venues, has stepped boldly into a new era of lighting sophistication with a significant upgrade to its rig with Ayrton — adding 12 units of the Ayrton Levante S Washes and an additional 6 units of the Ayrton

Resolution X Future-Proofs Networking with Luminex GigaCore Investment

by Elton - August 25, 2025

AUSTRALIA: With network reliability now being seen as a non-negotiable in live events and permanent installations today; Luminex’s GigaCore range of Ethernet switches has quickly become a benchmark for delivering robust, low-latency performance across audio, video, and lighting protocols — a fact underscored by Resolution X’s latest investment. The Australian production powerhouse has

Ayrton Mistral Adds Creative Firepower to Gigawatt’s Brisbane Lighting Roster

by Elton - August 2, 2025

AUSTRALIA: Brisbane-based production company Gigawatt Sound & Lighting has bolstered its lighting inventory with a dozen Ayrton Mistral LED spot luminaires, bringing compact yet powerful performance to a string of recent high-profile events across the city—including The Big Gay Day, Peking Duk, and The Presets. Distributed in Australia and New Zealand

Show Technology Facilitates Ayrton Mamba’s Dazzling Australian Debut with Showscreens

by Elton - July 14, 2025

AUSTRALIA: Show Technology, Ayrton’s authorised partner in Australia, has delivered the country’s first batch of Ayrton Mamba luminaires to leading event production house Showscreens — marking a high-impact debut at one of the nation’s most iconic venues. Fresh off the truck, the Mamba units were immediately pressed into action at Perth’s Optus

Crystal Clear Chaos

by Elton - April 29, 2025

ShowPRO Gear Powers Through Fire, Wind and Rave at Melbourne’s Asteria Outdoors Festival 2025: Tales of the Crystal Realm The pulsating heart of Melbourne’s hard dance music scene came alive at Burnley Park as the “Asteria Outdoors Festival 2025: Tales of the Crystal Realm” delivered an unforgettable night for 7,500 revellers.