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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...
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View AllMost 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.
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...
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...
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View AllAV1: a certified B Corporation – for the third time!
At AV1, we believe in doing business the right way—balancing people, profit, and the planet. That’s why we’re proud to announce that we’ve been certified...
100 event planners predict the future of events
At AV1’s Long Summer Lunch, event planners were invited to share their predictions for the future of events during the registration process.
The 7 benefits of a travelling technical director
In the world of corporate events, precision and consistency are key. Engaging a dedicated Technical Director (TD) to travel with you across multiple...
production
View AllThe 7 benefits of a travelling technical director
In the world of corporate events, precision and consistency are key. Engaging a dedicated Technical Director (TD) to travel with you across multiple...
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...
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. ...
content
View AllIntroducing 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...
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....
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...
studios
View AllControlRoom Melbourne relocates to St Kilda
ControlRoom Melbourne has a new home at Alex Theatre in St Kilda!
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.
Take a virtual tour of ControlRoom at the MCA
Can’t make it in person for a site visit? No problem!
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View AllHow 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...
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!
technology
View AllWhat 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...
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...