A bit of a handbrake

With a global pandemic comes some inevitable changes.

The arts and entertainment sector has been one of the first to be hit and will be one of the most heavily affected.

We will be doing everything we can to look after our extended family and clients to make sure we all come out of this on the other side safe and in a position to pick up where we left off.

This is an unprecedented time for us all so while we hibernate remember the great events you have been to and look for ways to support the artists and venues as soon as it safe to do so.
See you on the other side!

Meanwhile here is an interesting ritual from the theatrical sector which we feel is fitting at these times.

ghost light is an electric light that is left energized on the stage of a theater when the theater is unoccupied and would otherwise be completely dark. It typically consists of an exposed incandescent bulbCFL lamp, or LED lamp mounted in a wire cage on a portable light stand.[1] It is usually placed near center stage. 

The superstitious have various justifications for the ghost light in relation to the supernatural. A popular theatrical superstition holds that every theater has a ghost, and some theaters have traditions to appease ghosts that reach far back into their history. For example, the Palace Theatre, London keeps two seats in their balcony permanently bolted open to provide seating for the theater ghosts

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February Wrap up

Our biggest month ever!

Huge events across all our departments with Metricon coming on board as one of our major clients. We have the opportunity to provide AV for their supplier expo at the Melbourne Showgrounds.

The Hub was in full force with a number of great acts namely the boys from Kingswood getting ready for their Australian tour. Another handy opportunity was being able to offer a weekly rehearsal space for an act involved in a rather large wedding at the end of the month.

The month wrapped up with an exclusive hire of the Mitchelton Winery. This involved 5 different areas from the art galleries to the tower to a full stage with live band and DJ in their underground tunnel system.

This was an amazing month and we really appreciate everyone who helped us nail each and every event.

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The Hub in full flight

Its the silly season for touring so this month we have had some amazing names through The Hub to get them show ready

From the final touches on fly racks to repairs on equipment or just the last few days rehearsal to build show files. THE HUB is the perfect place to get those finishing touches sorted.

  • Northlane

  • Japanese wallpaper

  • The Living End

  • Eves Karedes

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The Toff In Town

We’re thrilled to officially announce that we are now production managing at The Toff In Town! We got the call 2 weeks ago and couldn’t wait to start working in this stunning venue. The Toff has made a name for itself over the years - bringing in fantastic bands, DJ’s, comedians and artists of all kinds to take over their stage in weird and wonderful ways. We’re so excited to start helping bring these performances to life!

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Aus Music Month @ The Espy

Australian Music Month was a hit for us here at The Espy, with so many fantastic local artists gracing The Gershwin Stage, we started with a special ABC Melbourne live broadcast of ‘The Friday Revue’ with Brian Nankervis & Richelle Hunt, featuring Alice Skye, Freya Josephine Hollick & Joe Camilleri, with special guests I Know Leopard who also played later that night for their headline tour show. We also welcomed Alex Lahey, Cry Club, Nancie Shipper, WAAX, Pinch Points, Girl Germs, The Basics, Shrimpwitch, British India & we ended on an absolute high with San Cisco selling out the room. We’re very tired but we love working with these fabulous Australian artists, and creating a fantastic image and sound for them off stage to all their biggest fans. Can’t wait for next year!

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Footy Footy Footy!

Channel 7 Front Bar happily claimed their biggest show yet at The Espy in September. Their Grand Final Edition of the famous AFL program had hosts Mick Molloy, Sam Pang & Andy Maher taking over two stages of the hotel, broadcasting live to Australian audiences. With the bulk of the show being filmed in The Gershwin Room, they also had live crosses to The Basement Stage where live band - Picket Palace, played to the masses. The three hosts also brought along 80+ crew, along with two of our own on site for the massive day ahead.

Between The Tanks

Brick Lane Brewing Co. asked us to come down for a full production take over for their series of events ‘Between The Tanks.’ This series highlights Australian artists playing in the surrounds of the Dandenong’s, to a captivated audience at the brewery. The first series had Steve Kilbey & Sarah McLeod take to the stage. On the day we supplied staging, Front of House PA, monitors, lighting for the tanks, stage, and external lighting, including two skilled operators for lighting and audio. Great gig, can’t wait to go back!

The Hub Opens

Here to christen The Hub we welcomed Northlane in to take over the space in preparation of their world wide tour. Northlane were the perfect band to test our new production space. With their extensive technical requirements, having our office and warehouse right next door we could help them customise their gear to exactly their needs, to make sure it was cost efficient, effective and light enough to take around the world. Congrats on the tour guys!