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Session 1A
Court Theatre - Vision and Design. A presentation on the newly completed Court Theatre and the collaboration between the architects and the theatre consultants. Presenters Erin Shepherd, Charles Collins
Session 1B
Integration of Time Code into cueing AV & Lighting. Some real world examples and insights from practitioners who incorporate time code in their designs. Rachel Marlow, Martin Searancke
Session 2a
Court
Theatre - Technical perspective. The process to get to the technical solution. Building on the earlier presentations. Presenters Erin Shepherd, Charles Collins
session 2bAudio Prediction vs Performance In the world of performance venue audio systems, software-based audio prediction tools have become essential for designing systems, setting expectations, and optimising coverage. But how closely do these predictions align with what actually happens on the ground? Join our team for an insightful session where we unpack real-world case studies from across New Zealand, showcasing where prediction software hits the mark—and where it doesn't. We'll explore the variables that influence outcomes, including venue architecture, environmental factors, audience presence, and system calibration. Through practical examples and honest discussion, we aim to bridge the gap between digital models and acoustic reality. Whether you're a system designer, mix engineer, or production manager, this session will offer valuable takeaways for improving results and understanding the limits of prediction in live sound. Presenter Tim Robertson. .session 3aCrowd Control Practices. Promoting crowd safety. Legal requirements and best practice around the use of crowd barriers and egress management. Presenter Tom Anderson, Alastair Barbour. session 3bIntegration of LED & Tungsten Luminaries in Lighting Design. The transition between light sources in performance luminaires continues. As we approach the second decade of LED in performance use, this panel explores some insights from industry practitioners who have evolved their design work over this period. Panelist Jo Kilgour, Sean Lynch Session 3Csession 4aAccessibility in Theatre. A review of current standards for new theatres from a patron and performer/practitioner perspective, and the challenges for refurbishing existing spaces. Presenters Phil Conroy, Maldwyn Greenwood. session 4BSustainable Design and production practices in theatre - working together. Award winning theatre and installation designer Marcus McShane discusses the sustainability of his collaborative designs and production with some colleagues. An opportunity to learn and consider an approach to design that reduces our industries impact on the environment. Presenter Marcus McShane session 4cNetworking 101 - Show delivery over ethernet - VLAN's, Bandwidth and IP's. PLug and Play show delivery over ethernet - VLAN's, Bandwidth and IP's. Always a popular topic at our conferences. Presenters. Nick Abel, William Yeung Session 5aHeight Standards update. An overview of the new height safety standard document due to be released this year AS/NZ 1891.4 and how it applies to our industry. Some valuable context from the Business NZ representative on the standards board. Presenter Shane Rhodes |
session 5b
session 5c
Wireless Multi Channel Audio Systems (WMAS). A presentation on the next generation of RF Wireless Microphone technology and what this means for live audio applications in Australasia. Presenters Glenn Ruske - Bounce Audio
session 6a
Small Theatres. What resources are available to a small theatre or society looking at securing their future? Hear from three practitioners and how they have approached the ever present challenge of finding enough resources for continuing operations and planning for upgrades to their organisations. Panelists Guy Coker - Meteor Theatre, Fraser Falconer - St James Theatre, Gore, Dinna Myers - Evolution Theatre Co.
session 6b
session 6c
Venue Engineering and Stage Machinery. Venue engineering has gone through a period of rapid change in Australasia over the last few years. What will this mean for new and existing facilities? Some perspective offered from a contractor currently engaged in stage machinery installation in the region. Presenter Peter Grisard - The P.A People
session 7A
Production, Paperwork, people, product and the performance. This session covers all the Ps. What paperwork is being provided by the production to the venue? And what are venues currently providing to deliver the performance? A current update from some practicing production personnel. Panelists Michael Gibbs - Marlborough Lights & Sound, Andrew Lees - Royal NZ Ballet, Carl Wanoa - Auckland Live
session 7b
Audio Visual networking - Kings College Case Study. Toi Manawa - The new music and performing arts centre for Auckland's Kings College was completed last year. The Centre includes an orchestra room, a dance studio, a rock room, a recording studio, practice rooms and a 250-seat theatre with a comprehensive control network. An opportunity to hear from one of the key installers on the project and the challenges faced during the project. Presenter Annelise Goodwin
Session 7c
session 8a
session 8b
Mental Health & Bystander Intervention. A presentation by Merlin Mills from The Listening Commission - providers of backstage support services and the people behinds the Be Kind/ Don't be a Dick initiative.