There’s no greater ‘goosebump moment’ for any LD than audible gasps of amazement from a crowd reacting to a lighting or visual effect … that’s what happened each night in the Joburg Theatre, downtown Johannesburg as a truly spectacular ‘rose window’ – made up of 89 x Robe LED moving lights - was revealed for the first time during the new South African production of “Sister Act”. Production … [Read more...]
First BMFLs in South Africa
MJ Event Gear is the first South African rental and technical production specialist to invest in Robe’s BMFL Spots … with 24 fixtures delivered by local distributor DWR. The Johannesburg based company, led by Mike Jones, celebrated their new arrivals with an impromptu industry get-together attended by many top LDs … who enjoyed the chance to see and feel the fixture that’s been creating such a … [Read more...]
Robe Paints it Red for SA Guide Dogs Association Ball
Leading SA technical production company MJ Event Gear from Johannesburg supplied full technical infrastructure including over 75 x Robe moving lights to the prestigious 2014 South African Guide Dogs Association (GDA)’s “Red Carpet Affair” charity fundraising gala dinner. Lighting Designer Ole Boinamo chose 48 x Robe LEDWash 600s, 12 x LEDBeam 100s and 16 x Robe 300E Spots for the moving … [Read more...]
Robe DigitalSpots for Juanita du Plessis celebration show
Robe DigitalSpots took their share of the limelight at a special concert staged in the Big Top Arena, Carnival City Johannesburg, ZA, to celebrate 10 years at the top for leading South African singer/songwriter, Juanita du Plessis. Lighting for the event - also recorded for DVD and enjoyed by a live audience of 3000 - was designed by Francois van der Merwe from MJ Event Gear, the company … [Read more...]
