25 Nov, 2024
Leveraging tech without losing touch: A planner’s guide to 2025
As technology evolves so does the world of event production, which presents new opportunities and unique challenges for planners. This article originally...
10 Oct, 2024
Laser shows, Dame Maggie and AV secrets: Step into Jayke’s world at MCA Australia
Ok, Jayke, let’s get to know each other. Tell us… You favourite beach in Sydney? Bronte Beach The best coffee in Circular Quay? Black and White Espresso...
30 Sep, 2024
11 fresh & funky January event ideas
Organise an event and support Redfern Youth Connect with Pay What You Like Traditionally, January is a quieter time in the corporate arena when equipment...
12 Jul, 2024
Introducing All Things All Creatures: Sydney’s All-New Video-First Creative Studio
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of All Things All Creatures, Sydney’s brand-new video-first creative studio. Formerly known as AV1's Content...
Say hello to the JMC FIVE | Part of AV1's Career Jump Program
Providing students with their first step Since 2017, AV1 has been connecting with colleges to offer students the chance to join as level-one...
11 Jul, 2024
DAISY Room: A Sanctuary for the Neurodiverse at KALEIDOSCOPE
DAISY Room: A Sanctuary for the Neurodiverse at KALEIDOSCOPE At KALEIDOSCOPE, AV1 proudly introduced the DAISY Room, a low sensory space designed to...
10 Jul, 2024
Nigel's Insight from Infocomm | The Largest Pro AV Trade Show in North America.
In June, I was fortunate to attend InfoComm with our Head Production, Brooke Perry. Infocomm is one of the largest AudioVisual Trade Shows in the world. ...
8 Apr, 2024
5 AV & production trends shaping 2024 events
This story appears in the Autumn issue of Spice, as part of its annual Hot Seat feature, which shines a spotlight on the MICE industry’s movers and...
8 Mar, 2024
Women In Leadership – Celebrating Brooke Perry’s journey into leadership at AV1
In 2024 we are celebrating the UN Women’s International Women’s Day Message “Count Her In”. Brooke Perry is AV1’s Head of Production and has had a...
29 Feb, 2024
Nigel Mintern’s quadrennial leap year message for the future
A commitment to our communities, to innovation and collaboration On February 1st, we publicly announced my new position as Managing Director of AV1. It’s...
1 Feb, 2024
AV1 Enters a New Chapter: Keith Wootton Passes the Torch to Nigel Mintern
After a 30-year career in the events industry, including a 19-year tenure as Managing Director of AV1, Keith Wootton is embarking on a new chapter. Keith...
17 Oct, 2023
Technical extravaganza – The Rotary International Convention
This article, by Jenny Barrett, originally featured in CX Magazine AV1 deliver the biggest corporate event this year Dylan Batterham, AV1’s Melbourne...
17 Oct, 2023
AI, Personalisation and Dynamic Experiences
AV1’s Managing Director Keith Wootton weighs in on “AI, Personalisation and Dynamic Experiences” in the Spring issue of Spice Magazine. Read the article...
29 Sep, 2023
Behind the Scenes with AV1’s Rising Star Ee-Shyan Balnave
Ok, Ee-Shyan let’s kick things off with a glimpse into your personality: If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be? Lovely,...
6 Sep, 2023
Big ideas and simple solutions with AV1’s Jake Fitzgibbon
Ok, Jake, let’s get to know each other. Tell us… What’s your most used emoji? 🤠 – Yeehaw Pineapple on pizza? Not for me, but if that’s your thing, go...
6 Sep, 2023
Kai’s 6 S’s for Creative Success
Are you stuck at a creative crossroads? Pouring over an event concept and can’t seem to make it gel? Or looking for new ways to approach your creative...
29 Jun, 2023
33 instaworthy highlights to celebrate EOFY
1. We rang in the 22/23 new financial year on the side of a mountain… View this post on Instagram A post...
27 Jun, 2023
Up close and personal with Dylan, AV1’s Melbourne Producer
Ok Dylan, let’s get straight into it with some quickfire questions. What’s your favourite emoji? 🤨
29 May, 2023
Top 5 Wellness Tips for Event Managers
It’s that time of year again. Event Managers are busier than ever, and looking after your health and well-being is important to keep you at your best...
27 May, 2023
The lowdown on LED screens and why you should use them
https://vimeo.com/814793768 MONOLITH | An AV1 original set design using LED technology As event professionals, you know how important having great
2 May, 2023
Let’s work together to navigate your event planning challenges
Event planners are up against it; World Scholarship Vault has named it the third most stressful job in the world for 2023. In this piece, we examine key...
2 May, 2023
A vibrant cocktail evening on MCA’s Sculpture Terrace
Boasting spectacular views of the Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge, and contemporary architecture, MCA’s Sculpture Terrace provides a stunning...
2 May, 2023
AV1 to provide production support for Rotary’s international convention in Melbourne
AV1 has been selected to provide production support for Rotary’s international convention in Melbourne at the Rod Laver Arena from 28 – 31 May 2023. The...
6 Apr, 2023
Empowering Women in AV and Tech
On the week before International Women’s Day (IWD), AV1 hosted an event at our HQ for Women in AV and Tech. The event was organised by AV1’s People and...
6 Apr, 2023
MONOLITH | An AV1 original set design
MONOLITH An AV1 original set design AV1’s very own Luke “Fozzie” Fosbury has made a name for himself by creating unforgettable experiences for his...
25 Feb, 2023
Inspiring guests with AI generated poetry #eventsinspo
Chat GPT is the phenomenon of 2023. According to Ben Hamer, Futurist, over 30% of the Australian workforce has used technology to assist in their role. ...
25 Feb, 2023
Where to now for hybrid events?
As we look at what’s next for hybrid events, the AV1 and Sprintr teams give micenet their insights. How has the demand for virtual, hybrid and in-person...
2 Nov, 2022
AV1 & Spice News’ top 17 Sydney experiences for event planners this silly season
We’re in the final stretch of the year and silly season is almost upon us. There is no shortage of incredible experiences out there to help you fill your...
2 Nov, 2022
2022 gift guide for conscious event planners
AV1’s annual gift guide is back! This year, our guide is curated from products and organisations with social purpose and sustainability at their core. ...
5 Oct, 2022
Events with purpose 👁️ What is your why?
Since 2015, Purpose Conference has explored, celebrated and amplified the growing momentum around ethical, regenerative and social impact business. As we...
25 Aug, 2022
18 reasons why the industry loves live events
Events are magic. Sharing ideas, making connections, learning, career progression, self-improvement… whatever your reason for producing or attending, we...
24 Aug, 2022
18 AV1ders 18 Years Ago
We’re an eclectic bunch. This piece needs no introduction, just grab yourself a cuppa and enjoy getting to know our rockstar team.
3 Aug, 2022
How many Joels?
We are so excited to announce that we are moving home! On Monday 1 August, we picked up the keys to our massive warehouse at 64 Burrows Road in...
2 Aug, 2022
3 content ideas for your events and marketing
Did you know that people are watching more video online than ever before – in fact the amount of online video they watch has almost doubled since 2018....
7 Jul, 2022
Introducing AV1ation Airways
Are we launching a new airline? Not yet… Our content team had their head in the clouds, dreaming up content for the fictional AV1ation Airways Annual...
7 Jul, 2022
#InspiringIdeas Projection Mapping
Our #inspiringideas series continues with projection-mapping 📽️ This month’s inspiration comes from:An AV1 production
5 Jul, 2022
6 ideas worth stealing from AV1’s staff retreat
1 Escape the day-to-day Our staff retreat saw us travel to the Blue Mountains. When considering potential locations, we evaluated what we really wanted to...
28 May, 2022
#inspiringideas Geometric Design
Geometric design is a longstanding trend in graphics, interiors, architecture, art and of course, events. The beauty comes from its simplicity. Mixing...
25 May, 2022
Record revenue month for AV1 as it signs on with the new ACE Hotel and expands team
To meet the renewed demand for events across Australia, AV1 is expanding. Following a record month in May, in which the company experienced its highest...
2 May, 2022
#inspiringideas Larger than Life Displays
Oh hey there event managers 👋 We heard you were looking for some inspiration. #inspiringideas is an all-new monthly series running across AV1’s social...
1 Apr, 2022
5 tips for writing a creative content brief
Think of your event as a brand. It needs a visual language and a clear message that runs through all of your marketing collateral; pre-event, on social...
30 Mar, 2022
What’s next for live events?
Was it all a dream? Right now, we’re all revelling in the live event. It’s the simple things; seeing crowds of people in a room, impromptu conversations...
24 Mar, 2022
Ideas and insights from AIME’s show floor
An Industry Inspired The Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME) welcomed the events industry back in style at Melbourne Conference and...
21 Feb, 2022
A Sneak Peak into Sydney’s New Ace Hotel 
There’s a new venue in town and we’ve got a sneak peek for you.
1 Feb, 2022
How easy is it to switch to virtual? The complete rundown
If we’ve learnt anything in the last two years as event planners, it’s the importance of contingency planning to manage risk, while being able to...
20 Oct, 2021
Christmas gift guide for eventprofs
Let’s face it. Event planners are picky! That’s why they’re so great at what they do.
7 Oct, 2021
6 virtual Christmas party ideas that are actually good
Christmas is still a couple of months away, but it feels like it’s come early thanks to those eased restrictions which are just around the corner!
3 Aug, 2021
ControlRoom Melbourne relocates to St Kilda
ControlRoom Melbourne has a new home at Alex Theatre in St Kilda!
30 Jun, 2021
The Eventful Group: A special relationship 25 years in the making
Celebrating Mainstream’s 25th Anniversary with AV1’s long-term client The Eventful Group The Eventful Group and AV1 teams celebrating Mainstream’s 25...
25 Jun, 2021
AV1 and Inspire Speakers deliver a compelling, energetic Revive Live
Article by Bronwen Largier for micenet and reposted with permission.
4 May, 2021
5 ideas to engage viewers before your live stream starts
All too often we see event organisers get to the day of their virtual event and they’ve planned the content down to a tee… but they haven’t considered...
3 May, 2021
5 reasons to hold your hybrid event at ControlRoom MCA
Selecting the right venue for your hybrid or virtual event can be one of the toughest decisions event organisers will make during their planning.
23 Mar, 2021
Event experts weigh in on the emerging trends of 2021
This article was created by Spice News and republished with permission.
1 Mar, 2021
Where to find event businesses with a social purpose
To celebrate B Corp Month this March, we’ve put together a useful guide to champion fellow B Corporations in our industry that are doing great work not...
25 Feb, 2021
Take a virtual tour of ControlRoom at the MCA
Can’t make it in person for a site visit? No problem!
24 Sep, 2020
We surveyed attendees about what they look for in a virtual experience and here’s what they said
If you’re currently planning your first virtual conference, or perhaps you have a few under your belt but are curious about what your peers are...
22 Sep, 2020
5 things to know when choosing a speaker or MC for virtual events
1. It’s your job to be interesting; not theirs to be interested
3 Sep, 2020
What does a COVID Safe registration look like?
For those of you planning live or hybrid events, no doubt you’ve been researching and establishing your COVID safety plan. From venue capacity to...
7 Aug, 2020
Sprintr by AV1 is now an EventsAIR partner
Did you know that Sprintr by AV1 is now a global authorised partner of EventsAIR?
17 Jun, 2020
NEW: Hybrid ControlRoom at MCA
Introducing our new hybrid event space; ControlRoom MCA. AV1’s highly controlled, hybrid event space designed with the flexibility to engage both...
5 May, 2020
8 ways to stay mentally healthy while working from home
This content first appeared on mice.net.au and has been reproduced with permission.
28 Mar, 2020
10 easy steps to maximise your home set up for professional virtual meetings
Working from home? You’ll probably be tuning in to live video conferences a lot more frequently then. Perhaps you’ll also be the one leading the...
20 Mar, 2020
Introducing ControlRoom
Introducing ControlRoom… AV1’s highly controlled, cost-effective presentation studios where team, stakeholder or public information can be securely...
14 Mar, 2020
The ultimate guide to webcasting
We’ve been getting a lot of enquiries about webcasting, but also a lot of questions.
2 Mar, 2020
Creatives who inspire us
Sunday 8th March marks International Women’s Day – a movement to celebrate women’s achievement, raise awareness against bias and take action for equality.
15 Feb, 2020
5 reasons to host your event at Ovolo Woolloomooloo
Looking for a Sydney venue to host your next event? Look no further than the heritage wharves and water views of Ovolo Woolloomooloo.
17 Dec, 2019
How Do You Measure Event ROI?
Every event needs to provide value to your business. But how do you measure this value? By calculating the event return on investment – otherwise known as...
10 Dec, 2019
Top Apps To Help You Plan, Run & Analyse Your Event
Tantalising menus, cool breakout zones & savvy technology. It takes a lot of planning to get an event perfect, so we’ve put together our recommendations...
30 Nov, 2019
Fireside with Tim on risk & safety
With the silly season upon us, it’s important to stay safe these holidays. But it’s also important to remain safe on all your events throughout the year.
5 Nov, 2019
7 easy ways to make your event better for the environment
Ever get that dreaded feeling at an event when you walk past all the single-use items or a bin destined for landfill that’s overflowing with recyclable...
1 Oct, 2019
6 lessons from sport that’ll boost your event performance
From the Ashes to the AFL Grand Final to the Rugby World Cup and even your kid’s local Netball game… we’ve all probably watched a little (or a lotta)...
26 Sep, 2019
Most requested walk-up stings
Photo: Campaign Track Nothing like a favourite tune to get a presenter or award winner pumped up before going on stage.
26 Jul, 2019
5 tips for a smooth AV set up
The last hour before doors is often super stressful for event organisers. But it doesn’t have to be.
23 Jul, 2019
9 podcasts for event planners (that aren’t about event planning at all)
Podcast lovers unite! There are plenty of podcast recommendations out there – just ask the dude on the train staring intently out the window what’s...
1 Jul, 2019
‘Av you heard about Joi?
“Enough with the dinosaur tools,” says Rob Vass, co-founder of Joi – a hot new event project management (EPM) tool for event planners.
29 May, 2019
How to ‘Netflix’ your event
Yes, we’ve turned Netflix into a verb. Not that we’re the first. But there’ll be no talk of Netflix and chill in this piece. Promise.
1 May, 2019
5 arts precincts to inspire your events
Inspiration is everywhere. It pays to look for it in new places. But often you’ll find it when you’re not looking at all.
27 Mar, 2019
Best post-event watering holes
So, you’ve just wrapped up the last leg of a roadshow. Bet you’re exhausted. And relieved.
4 Mar, 2019
Why balancing for better is, well, better
Better the balance. Better the world. That’s the sentiment for this year’s International Women’s Day on Friday 8 March and we’re on board.
27 Oct, 2018
Best bits from Wired for Wonder
Didn’t make it out to Wired for Wonder 2018? We can tell you it was fascinating.
23 Oct, 2018
Top 5 tips for choosing a technical partner
This post first appeared in micenet Magazine. Check out the full feature here. We’re not biased. Promise. But if you’re searching for a world-class...
4 Oct, 2018
AV1 expands further into Melbourne
As of September 1st, we have further expanded our local operations in Melbourne.
18 Aug, 2018
Ask our AV1ders: Best speakers on the circuit (Part II)
Earlier this year we brought you our speaker recommendations. And it was our most popular article ever.
31 Jul, 2018
10 takeaways from TEDxSydney
TEDxSydney. It’s the leading platform for ideas, creativity and innovation.
2 Jul, 2018
AV1 becomes a Certified B Corp
In October 2016, AV1 officially became a Certified B Corporation – making us the first AV company in the world to do so. Attending Wildwon’s Purpose...
26 Jun, 2018
5 ways to make your event more green
We all know live events tend to be wasteful by nature. After all, they require people to travel to and from, be fed and accommodated for at least a day.
19 Jun, 2018
AV1 is best for workers second year running
AV1 is proud to be honoured in B Lab’s Best For Workers list, scoring in the top 10 percent of more than 2,400 Certified B Corporations.
5 Jun, 2018
Fireside with Toni: An update on Women in AV
On International Women’s Day this year Women in AV Australia was launched – a group that aims to unite, support and empower women in the AV industry.
1 Jun, 2018
3 tips to master live event streaming
There are loads of benefits to streaming your event live.
27 Apr, 2018
5 trending musical acts for events
Combining world-class entertainment with high-quality technical services is a sure way to get your event firing on all cylinders.
4 Apr, 2018
Ask our AV1ders: Best speakers on the circuit
Ever wondered who the smartest person in the room is? Guarantee it’s your AV operator.
28 Mar, 2018
Fireside with Elena & Jake – our new trainees
We’re thrilled to introduce you to our Live Production trainees for 2018… meet Elena and Jake!
8 Mar, 2018
Industry unites behind Women in AV
A group that unites and supports women in the audio visual industry has been launched, coinciding with International Women’s Day.
30 Nov, 2017
AV1 offers traineeships to meet skills shortage
AV1 is taking part in an industry pilot program for Live Production traineeships to streamline and expedite the hiring, training and certification of much...
18 Oct, 2017
How break-in sessions are bringing event attendees closer
BREAKING NEWS. Have you heard of a “Break-In” session?
3 Oct, 2017
Highlights from Integrate Expo
Integrate – Australia’s largest AV and IT exhibition – is a big event on the calendar for AV1’s tech heads and production team. It’s the perfect place to...
26 Sep, 2017
MCA launches colourful pop up bar
Image: Scoundrel Projects What do curated cocktails and tasty bites, awesome beats and colourful lighting all have in common? They’ll be taking over...
21 Sep, 2017
Tips for recording video with your phone
Are you someone who always has their phone at the ready to record life’s memorable moments?
22 Jul, 2017
Five reasons to record your event
Did you know the average time an event manager spends planning and executing one event is 1,600 hours? Not to mention the dollars that go into making...
