Donnell Theatre Productions in Auckland have a substantial amount of theatre lighting and equipment that they are no longer needing due to retirement.  they are all in good working condition and have been maintained regularly. Ideal for a local theatre and also at the right price.  Email Ken Donnell directly donnell.theatre.productions@xtra.co.nz  or email me kate@musical.org.nz and I will send you the list. 

July news from ETNZ and AGM Report

Theatre Systems & Design Ltd has just completed the new counterweight flying system installation at the Baycourt Community and Arts Centre in Tauranga. The improvements are being well tested by the Musical Consortium production of "Miss Saigon" as produced by Tauranga Musical Theatre. Some of the main features of the refurbished stage house are:The Stage Left stage house wall has been completely rebuilt to give a vertical wall for the counterweight cradles. This wall has extended the stage by approx 1500 mm on Stage Left to give improved wing space on this side. The Stage Right side of the stage remains unaltered.  There are now a total of 52 linesets (approx, spacing 180 mm) + 2 panorama bars. The last 10 linesets have reduced drift (albeit only a small amount) and the last 6 linesets have the payload capacity reduced from 500 to 400Kg. This being due to the fact that the sloping roof at the rear of the stage was not able to be straightened due to serious structural issues. The grid has been extended across the entire stage area and the height to the underside of the grid is now 13470 mm. Pros dimensions are width = 13890 mm, height = 5930 mm. Batten length is 14 meters. Lineset 52 is 10380 mm from the setting line (back of pros) and there is approx another 1500 mm of stage space to the rear stage wall.  Full details can be supplied by the venue, contact the Venues and Events Lead Technician, Ben Hambling, ben.hambling@tauranga.govt.nz in the first instance until the specifications and new plans are uploaded onto their website

12 April - Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Entertainment Technology New Zealand Incorporated will be held on Sunday 16th May 2010 at 10.30am in Room D2 at Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School in Wellington.  Apologies to the secretary - secretary@etnz.org

 Working at Heights Course ETNZ are planning a course in Hamilton and another in Auckland for June/July. If you would like to attend please advise the Secretary@etnz.org

Kenderine Electrical have a large amount of Altman Shakespeare Profiles available for sale. They have large quantities of of 20 and 30 degree fittings available, but also have some other degree lenses available (5, 10, 40, 50)  These are available for $295 for the 20-50 degree fitings and $350 for the 5-10 degree fittings. However, they are open to offers on lots of 10 or more. The fixed focus SHAKESPEARE ellipsoidals are state-of-the-art luminaires in function, style, and efficiency. The dichroic coated glass reflector removes heat from the beam, resulting in longer gel and pattern life while offering a sharp, full field and distortion-free pattern projection. The generous accessory slot, the lens barrel, and the two-slot accessory holder all rotate to make these spotlights truly versatile performers. The lens barrels are completely interchangeable with the other Shakespeare beam angle units as well. The self-closing, self-locking retaining latch for the accessory holder, and the secondary lens barrel retaining latch are just some of the special safety features provided. With a wide range of non-proprietary lamps to choose from, the low wattage, high output SHAKESPEARE ellipsoidals are ideal for theatres, nightclubs, television studios, or wherever superior, energy efficient lighting performance is required. The output you can expect from 600 watts is similar to that of an older design 1Kw profile. Comes complete with hookclamp, safety wire, lamp (as is), and colourframe. Contact:  Ruthe Kenderdine - Business Manager Kenderdine Electrical Ltd / Professional Lighting Services Ltd ph +64-9-374 0248 mob +64-27-223 5993  fax +64-9-302 4102  www.kelpls.co.nz

The Light Site at Ellerslie 2010  - The Light Site has supplied equipment and technical support
 for this years supreme award exhibitor, the Christchurch Botanic Gardens, with their exhibit called “Pictures of Life and Death’ ... More

Kenderdine Electrical Ltd have just landed two new innovative products from GDS in the UK.
The first is the Liteware portable LED lighting system, featuring a battery powered standalone unit complete with WiFi DMX communication. Have a look at the details at: www.gds.uk.com/liteware.php Units are available for demo & hire in Auckland. The second unit is the Mobal Tester which is a smart cable tester for Socapex cables. Details at: www.gds.uk.com/mobal.php  In addition we have sample units of the original GDS product, Blues System, which is a very comprehensive LED based blue light system for theatres, new and old.  
Details at: www.gds.uk.com/blues-system.php

Kenderdines also have sample units of the new Martin Mac 301 moving head LED wash fixture. This fitting has the light output of a
Mac600 wash fixture with a fraction of the power use and the extremely long life of the LED light sources. In addition it features a zoom function which allows a long range of beam angles for the unit. More details at: www.martin.com/product/product.asp?product=mac301wash

Lighting For Entertainment Group
Professional Lighting Services Ltd - Kenderdine Electrical Ltd
66 Cook St, CBD, Auckland, 1010, New Zealand.
Ph:+64-9-3024100   DDI:+64-9-3740247   Fax:+64-9-3024102

ETNZ now have a Facebook page, become a fan
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Chris McKenzie from Kenderdine has a new email address: click here  or go to the Kenderdine Website

SELECON SCHOLARSHIP  announced at 2009 ETNZ Conference, the Selecon Scholarship has been made possible by the generous contribution of funds by the Directors of Selecon NZ. The Directors of Selecon wish to acknowledge the importance of the NZ market and the impact it has had...

ETNZ Conference – 18 – 21 June 2011 at the Telstra Clear Event Centre, Manukau Auckland

Philips announces the release of Strand System Builder AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - Philips announces the release of Strand System Builder software; a simple-to-use program for creating, documenting and presenting a lighting control and luminaire system tailored by you to meet the requirements of individual theatrical or architectural display projects. With the recent release of V3.2, Strand System Builder™ (previously only available for 120V markets) this powerful and intuitive tool becomes an international solution for lighting designers, specifiers, technicians and consultants allowing the selection of luminaires, dimming and control products for any region of the globe. The V3.2 addition of the Philips Selecon line of luminaires makes Strand System Builder™ the only design tool currently available with a full line of theatrical lighting fixtures. The Acclaim, Rama, Pacific, Arena, Hui, and Aurora product families have been integrated into a completely re-designed Luminaire Wizard to help users pick the correct luminaire for their specific application. The inclusion of EC21, WallRack and the rest of the Strand 230V product catalogue make Strand System Builder™ a worldwide tool for reference and system design. A user-friendly interface and product wizards means you do not have to know catalogue or part numbers and simple input or import of load schedules will automatically generate dimmer, relay and emergency transfer system hardware requirements. SSB will also produce the project bill of materials, one-line diagrams, standard product drawings, written specifications as well as data sheets to presentation quality colour PDF standards which can be personalised with your logo and company information. A detailed product reference library includes catalogues, product photos, data sheets, manuals and more PLUS a "Learn More" section includes dozens of technical white papers. Once you have SSB installed on your PC (be warned however, the initial download is 483meg and it may take some time) and have signed up to receive the regular updates via email then it's quick and simple to keep the program up to date. Download your FREE copy of Strand System Builder at www.strandlighting.com Strand System Builder runs on 32-Bit Windows XP/Vista based PC platforms. www.seleconlight.com For further information, please contact: Marie Southwood Philips Selecon Marie.Southwood@philips.com About Royal Philips Electronics Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified Health and Well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 116,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of $38 billion in 2008, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter.

Yamaha Digital Audio Training - Following a highly successful (and over-subscribed) series of Audio Training Seminars in Australia, Yamaha Commercial audio in partnership with MusicWorks are pleased to announce dates for audio training seminars here in New Zealand in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch throughout September. The seminars are aimed at sound designers and specifiers, operators and engineers, industry professionals and amateurs alike. Day one in particular will be of interest to those who work in live audio who wish to further their knowledge of these developing technologies.  Day two will be more appropriate for sound designers, specifiers and installers and those who are already familiar with digital audio.   There will be no charge for admission, though we may ask for a small sum to cover a light lunch etc.  Contact  dmollison@musicworks.co.nz or go to  http://www.etnz.org/news/details/yamaha-digital-audio-training.html for further information

Update from Philips Selecon - From July 1st our new e-mails will come into use so please replace the "seleconlight.com" address with the Philips.com address as cc'd. The old address will stay active for 6 months and in NZ we will be known as Philips Selecon – Stuart Mitchell, NZ Sales stuart.mitchell@philips.com  19-21 Kawana Street, Northcote Auckland 0627, New Zealand www.seleconlight.com

Go to www.etnz.org for ETNZ NZ  - Entertainment Technology NZ for all the latest information
on what is happening in the theatre and entertainment industry

Issues relating to Digital TV and radio mics – this could be a huge issue for MTNZ society members.  Click on the following link
on the ETNZ website to read more about this http://www.etnz.org/news/details/radio_mics_and_digital_tv.html  or go to http://www.jandsnz.com/news_pdfs/501085001217480201.pdf  for more information

Click here for the latest news from Toi Whakaari New Zealand Drama School

Click here to download the Venue Design Presentation from conference 2008 in Timaru as presented by Phil Conroy from Shand Shelton and Rob Peters, Theatresystems and Design

Want to get the most out of those old stage lights and save money?
As a professional lighting designer I travel NZ lighting shows from Auckland Theatre Company in the North to The Court Theatre in the South. I stage lighting seminars in smaller theatres and talk to technicians and societies around the country. One issue common to all is lean budgets. Buying lighting equipment is an expensive investment. Without good maintenance this investment is wasted. I frequently
see companies with good older stock sitting in a corner with a’ fix me’ note or worse attached to them These same companies usually complain at the lack of equipment available and yet there it languishes.  One of the common problems with this equipment is lamp-base failure or the expensive older lamps used in the early luminaires are not viable. Both Selecon and Strand made luminaires with these
old push-and-turn lamp bases including the Stand Pattern 23, 123 and Selecon SF500. As a lighting designer I find many of these old
lights still have a place on stage in particular the Strand Pattern 23, I am sure many of you would agree, is still a pretty remarkable light and still very useful.  At Limeburner they decided to give these lights another chance. Using skilled engineers they designed a simple, retrofit base unit replacing the old lamp base altogether. This utilises the modern bulbs used in most of today’s sub 1000w lights.
Not only are these bulbs brighter but also they are cheaper (Treasures take note)!  Its called the C-Block and as just $75
(less than a light bulb) you get the whole unit ready to simply screw and wire in. No drilling or guessing lamp height or position.
Supplied with new screws, earth tab and simple instructions these little units get your old stage luminaires up out of that corner
and back on stage where they belong.  Contact:  www.limeburner.co.nz   for direct supply - Phillip Dexter - Lighting Designer