29 Aug, 2025
Behind the ops desk: Who’s who in your AV crew
When it comes to AV and production, there’s a lot more happening behind the scenes than you might expect. Understanding who’s who in your crew helps you...
29 Aug, 2025
15 Event Tips from Creative Production Experts
Whether it’s a 20-person boardroom or a national roadshow, great events are built on thousands of tiny decisions, and often the best ones happen behind...
20 May, 2025
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.
31 Mar, 2025
5 musical acts to take your event to the next level
We had the opportunity to work with SMA Productions on our Long Summer Lunch, during which Miss Bird delivered a dazzling aerial performance in...
6 Feb, 2025
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.
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...
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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...
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...
18 Sep, 2023
MCA & AV1 announce renewed five-year strategic partnership, major investment in venue technology
Live event production company AV1 and the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA Australia) announce details of a major investment in venue AV...
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
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...
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...
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...
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.
3 Aug, 2021
ControlRoom Melbourne relocates to St Kilda
ControlRoom Melbourne has a new home at Alex Theatre in St Kilda!
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...
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...
20 Mar, 2020
Introducing ControlRoom
Introducing ControlRoom… AV1’s highly controlled, cost-effective presentation studios where team, stakeholder or public information can be securely...
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.
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 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.
