That non-existent Christmas break!

Just when we thought we were going to have a relaxing few weeks over Christmas, we got busy again! Dan and I lit an amazing event on Sydney Harbour with Hannafords events which featured performers on boats and islands all over the place, and then got a bit swamped with paperwork and preparations for a series of new and exciting projects for the new year. At the moment we have Andi working with us, a German intern who is finishing studying his lighting degree. Apart from all the German beer he brought with him, he's great to work with and we've had some great opportunities to show him the Aussie industry as well as the touristy bits and pieces. 2008 is already shaping up to be a huge year with jobs all over the world already being booked in. It's going to be an exciting one as we light and technically direct events both within in and outside Australia. Special thanks have to go recently to Martin Philips and Eric Belanger who took the time to show me some behind the scenes action at Daft Punk last week, and Paul Marin who took me around the new look Home nightclub in Sydney last night while DJ Ferry Corsten blew the crowd away. To all our followers, clients, staff and friends, have a great, prosperous and safe new year and we look forward to working with everyone again soon! cheers rich

Christmas in China

I have just experienced Christmas "Macau style". There are decorations everywhere which is nice, and there is piped Christmas music everywhere which is annoying. Inescapable really. The other thing you cant escape here in Macau is casinos. They are everywhere too, and more are being built. I have visited a few for "educational purposes" to look at the lights and entertainment aspects !! In short its pretty impressive. CATS is the reason I am here in Macau. The China tour comences here and continues for the next few months. Again Richard and I are lighting directing the tour. The Christmas / end of year season is behind us now. We did quite a few gigs. All good. All busy. All will return next year. Now we are heading into 2008. The year starts off with a dance party. What a perfect way to start. The year is shaping to up to be really interesting. Already gigs are unexpectedly appearing and they are new and exciting. Seems like this year will be huge. Anyway interval is nearly over, so its back to CATS and then to eat Chinese food and have a Tsing Tao. Bye Bye GY