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2024

The P.A. People TheatreQuip Lighting Bars - 4th Generation lighting design

TheatreQuip Pro Bar and Arch Bar are wired lighting bar systems designed and engineered by the team at The P.A. People. Designed for hoisted, suspended, and fixed applications.

>> CX Magazine – June 2024

The P.A. People Network-Based Solutions

Over the past 25 years, The P.A. People have developed a reputation as one of the world’s leading event communications providers. Now located in its new facility in suburban Greenacre in middle Sydney, the company continues to expand its rental communications and audio hire fleet.

>> CX Magazine – May 2024

The P.A. People Our People Make The Difference

TheatreQuip Pro Bar and Arch Bar are wired lighting bar systems designed and engineered by the team at The P.A. People. Designed for hoisted, suspended, and fixed applications.

>> CX Magazine – April 2024

2023

The P.A. People Discuss Venue Engineering...Safety, Experience, Equipment & Capacity

The P.A. People’s venue engineering team has over 200 years of combined experience across engineered design, integration, installation and service.

>> CX Magazine – November 2023


Vivid Sydney 2023 … The P.A. People deliver comms solutions across multiple sites!

Now in its 13th year, Vivid Sydney attracts vast numbers of visitors to the Australian city across three weeks in May and June as many of Sydney’s iconic buildings and landmarks are transformed each night into almighty canvases for public art.

>> LSI Magazine – July 2023


Vivid Sydney 2023 opened on Friday Night May 26th!

The P.A. People are again supporting this iconic event with an extensive comms package as well as PA systems at various installations around the CBD.

>> CX Blog – June 2023


Vivid Sydney attracts record crowd of more than 3.28 million

Vivid Sydney has recorded its largest ever attendance numbers with crowds of more than 3.28 million enjoying light, music, ideas and food programs over 23 nights.

>> Australian Leisure Management blog – June 2023

The P.A. People TheatreQuip Lighting Bars - 4th Generation lighting design

This significant project is a re-development and re-scoping of the previous facility, Sutherland Entertainment Centre, now designed to attract touring theatre companies and other live performances.

>> CX Magazine – May 2023


A Summer of Sport & Events

The P.A. People’s Event Comms team’s summer season started in November with a return trip to Philip Island to deliver two-way radio capability for the delayed 2022 SuperBikes championship.

>> CX Blog – February 2023

2022

Bondi Pavilion: Dismantle & Rebuild

Waverly Council has undertaken a project to upgrade and rejuvenate Bondi Pavilion.

>> Inavate – October 2022

VIVID Sydney 2022

The P.A. People are no strangers to large scale public events.

>> CX Magazine – August 2022


The P.A. People Venue Engineering Team is Ready!

The P.A. People has recently expanded its operations to incorporate a new Venue Engineering team.

 CX Magazine – August 2022

National Day 50 in The UAE

The P.A. People delivers wireless comms systems on a grand scale.

>> CX Magazine – May 2022

2021

The P.A. People celebrates fifty years!

It all started in the early 1960’s in a garage in suburban Enfield, NSW.

>> Australian Event Awards Blog – Jul 2021

The P.A. People: 50 Years On! … from Suburban Garage to World Stage

Achieving 50 years in this business is an incredible feat!! ETA is pleased to spotlight The P.A. People.

>> ETA Magazine – Jul 2021

The P.A. People marks half-century

The P.A. People is celebrating 50 years in business this month, having been incorporated in July 1971.

>> Pro AVL Asia Blog – Jul 2021

Marking 50 Years of The P.A. People's Growth

Last Friday marked the 50th anniversary of The P.A. People’s, growing from a garage in the Sydney suburb of Enfield.

>> ALM Blog – JUL 2021

The P.A. People Celebrates Fifty Years!

What started back then as Christian Sound has grown to be one of the most well respected and diverse professional audio and AV solution providers around.

>> CX Blog – Jul 2021

2020

The P.A. People Brings Dante Audio to Sydney FC, Cronulla Sharks and St George Illawarra Dragons Games

The P.A. People presented a number of proposals to previous management teams to upgrade the sound system at the Venue

>> C+T Blog – Oct 2020


Sydney 2000 Olympics - The Legacy Continues

Twenty years after the iconic Sydney Olympics, The P.A. People continues the legacy of Australia’s greatest sporting event.

>> ETA Magazine – Oct 2020

The P.A. People Looks Back on The Legacy of Australia's Greatest Sporting Event

The P.A. People have looked back on their input to the Games and how the event helped fuel the Sydney-based company’s ongoing growth.

>> ALM Blog – Oct 2020

Sound System Solution for Netstrata Jubilee Stadium

The P.A. People have delivered an impressive sound system solution for Georges River Council in the western grandstand at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.

>> ALM Blog – Oct 2020

Sound Challenge

Brett Steele explains how the Sydney Showground Stadium provided state-of-the-art sound for the T20 Women’s World Cup opening.

>> Australian Leisure Management Magazine – Aug 2020

Rathmines Theatre

The P.A. People has shared details of its audio, AV, communications and theatre systems installations for the refurbishment of the historic Rathmines Theatre on behalf of Lake Macquarie City Council.

>> Australian Leisure Management Magazine – Aug 2020


Sydney Showground Stadium Upgrade and T20 Women’s World Cup Celebration

The P.A. People are Australia’s professional audio vendor with a significant capability to execute both an audio system design for a venue of this scale and a rental solution.

>> SIA Magazine – June – July 2020

The P.A. People Bring Experience, Quality and Assurance to the Fore

The P.A. People’s comprehensive experience spans the country, providing fit-for-purpose system solutions for nearly 50 years.

>> ETA Magazine – July 2020

2019

Out of the Box

Bankstown Sports Club’s foyer signage showstopper.

>> Digital Signage – Sep 2019

Media Transport “The Boring Bit”

We are often asked to provide a transport solution for audio and/or video signals around a venue, across a city, or indeed around the world.

>> CX Magazine – August 2019

Club Hit

Bankstown Sports Club takes its foyer signage to another level.

>> AV Magazine – Sep 2019

Good as Gold

You can’t accuse Sovereign Hill of not extracting the very best value from its AV investments.

>> Venue Magazine – Sep 2019

Clear-Com Freespeak II

For years, simple and reliable full-duplex wireless communications has been somewhat of a holy grail for intercom manufacturers.

>> CX Magazine – May 2019


The Riverside Stables

William Inglis & Son embrace both heritage and high-tech with The P.A. People.

>> CX Magazine – March 2019

More Audio for Sport

The P.A. People prescribe Bose and Linea Research for Sydney FC.

>> CX Magazine – February 2019

2018

Interview - Stable AV Networking

Inglis thoroughbred sales turn over hundreds of millions of dollars. Now it has a signage and IPTV system that keeps pace.

>> AV Asia Pacific Magazine – November 2018

The Roundhouse UNSW

An organisation of students and alumni that manage the venue – initiated an 18-month project to give The Roundhouse the thorough refurbishment it has long deserved.

>> Mondo DR Magazine – November 2018

Ready to perform

The Roundhouse undertook an extensive refurbishment project to ensure a spectacular experience for patrons into the future.

>> Inavate Magazine – Jun 2018

Hearing Augmentation, Technology and The Law

‘Hearing Augmentation Systems are a vital public service, and a legal requirement in many public spaces as defined in the Building Code of Australia.’

>> CX Magazine – Mar 2018

Expert guidance ensures audio & lighting systems are fit-for-purpose

‘40 years of experience and excellent relationships with manufacturers allow us to provide well-designed professionally-installed systems, backed by a comprehensive warranty and reliable service long into the future.’

>> School News – Mar 2018

No Business Like Snow Business for PA People at Winter Games

‘The crucial role of providing venue communications for the recent Winter Olympics held in Korea was undertaken by veteran Australian company The PA People.’

>> C+T Magazine – Mar-Apr 2018

The P.A. People on a Tiger Trek

‘The P.A. People’s Installed Systems team has supplied the AV solutions at Taronga Zoo’s new Sumatran tiger experience, Tiger Trek.

>> PRO AVL Asia – Jan-Feb 2018

People behind the big events

‘If you’ve ever attended a football match, seen the impressive Sydney fireworks on New Year’s Eve or witnessed an Olympics opening ceremony, chances are you’re familiar with The P.A. People but just didn’t know it …’

>> WSBA Magazine – Jan 2018

2017

Discussion on hearing augmentation systems

‘Hearing augmentation systems are regulated under the relevant Australian Standards. Applicable standards for certain venues and public spaces are defined in the Building Code of Australia.’

>> Acoustics Australia – Dec 2017

Sounds All Right

‘With provision mandatory in many public spaces, including educational institutions, places of business and auditoria, providing hearing augmentation systems is also an example of excellent customer service for the one in six Australians who are affected…’

>> Australian Leisure Management – Dec 2017

The P.A. People Kit out Barangaroo Ferry Wharf

‘The Barangaroo Ferry Wharf will serve Sydney’s newest commercial district and provide increased capacity for ferry services to meet future demand. The P.A. People provided audio services installation for the new facility…’

>> AV Magazine – Dec 2017


Hearing Augmentation Solutions

‘The P.A. People has been delivering hearing augmentation solutions for well over 20 years. The company has been and continues to be a leader in the design and delivery of these systems.’

>> BDAV News Magazine – DEC 2017

Crystal Clear at Taipei Summer Games

‘Seamless setup – Supported by The P.A. People, a Clear-Com Global Rental Group partner, the Winly team installed an integrated Clear-Com intercom system with an Eclipse HX digital matrix at the heart of the solution.’

>> Panstadia Magazine – Dec 2017

Hearing Augmentation: Kept in the Loop

‘Hearing aids are undoubtedly getting better, nevertheless a hearing assist system helps ensure those with hearing difficulties are afforded every opportunity to enjoy audio amplified through an installed PA…’

>> Venue Magazine – Dec 2017


More than just communications Inside The P.A. People

‘The PA People work around the globe, supplying highly complex communications systems for the largest events ever held. They design and install audio visual systems for venues and buildings across Australia.’

>> CX Magazine – Sep 2017

SEA Sydney Connects with P.A. People for Campus Relocation

‘Established in Australia in 1976 by legendary industry character Tom Misner, SEA Creative Media Institute is now one of the world’s leading educators in creative media…’

>> C+T Magazine – Jul-Aug 2017

Nitro Circus – Regional Rampage

Chaos with dirt, calm with comms. Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus Live – toured 15 regional Australian towns and cities this autumn. The P.A. People supplied the communications solution for the whole tour…

>> CX Magazine – Jul 2017

Uniting technologies in Strathfield

‘An A/V upgrade was recently completed at Strathfield Uniting Church in New South Wales. The new solutions were installed by the P.A. People and include an audio system with simple and event operating modes…

>> Worship AVL – Jul-Aug 2017


Ahead of their Game

As one of Australia’s largest suppliers of audio visual systems, performance lighting and production communications systems, The P.A. People is a leader in the communication systems field.

>> Australian Leisure Management – Mar 2017

Three of a Kind

‘Proper installation is just as important as investing in the right gear. James Cooke follows Australian systems integrator The P.A. People as it completes multiple church audio installations…’

>> Worship AVL Magazine – Jan-Feb 2017

2016

The Art House Wyong Already Creating an Impact

‘The P.A. People provide audio and lighting solutions for keynote venue. The Art House Wyong is a new, much needed performing arts venue in the heart of the NSW Central Coast…’

>> Entertainment Tech Asia – Oct 2016

The Art House Wyong

‘The Central Coast builds its own Fly Tower Theatre. The centre is already a success, boasting a 500 seat proscenium arch Theatre, and a flexible 130 seat ‘Studio’ space that is suitable for emerging artists…’

>> CX Magazine – Sep 2016

State of the Art House

‘The Art House Wyong is a new, much needed fly-tower equipped performing arts venue in the heart of the NSW Central Coast. Having just opened the centre is already a success, boasting a 500 seat proscenium arch Theatre’

>> AV Magazine – Aug-Sep 2016

Switching over

There’s a famous saying by Murray Walker that in Formula One ‘anything can happen’. The new Formula One season has shaken-up the tried and tested P.A. People setup for the Melbourne Grand Prix…

>> Pro Audio Asia – Jul-Aug 2016

Sound & Vision

‘For over 40 years, The P.A. People have been delivering sound reinforcement, audio-visual and communications systems for venues and events. Chris Dodds explains why such systems are so important…’

>> Australian Leisure Management – Jul-Aug 2016

The Little Aussie that can

The P.A. People is taking on the best in the world and winning. Thirty-five years later the company has watched the business grow to now over 40 full-time staff, new products and an uncanny ability to compete on a world stage.

>> Micenet Magazine – Jun 2016

Another Big Summer for The P.A. People

‘It was another big summer of sports and events for the P.A. People with the company helping to deliver cricket, rugby, tennis and soccer, among others.

>> C+T Magazine – Apr 2016

Bankstown Sports Club Partners with The P.A. People

‘Looking to take a leadership position in its community and sphere of influence, Bankstown Sports Club, located in south-west Sydney, recently partnered with The P.A. People.’

>> C+T Magazine – Feb 2016

Sports Big Win

‘Bankstown Sports Club partners with The P.A. People to get the right AV. Sydney’s big clubs don’t get much bigger than Bankstown Sports Club. With more than 65,000 members it’s a huge multivenue enterprise, with large scale audio-visual needs and challenges.’

>> Venue – Jan 2016

2015

Media Screening – ACMA Video Wall

‘The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) Pyrmont office in Sydney now has a resplendent centrepiece video wall in the foyer. The video wall communicates important ACMA messages to visitors via presentations that display via a networked PC.’

>> Digital Signage – Dec 2015

Bankstown Sports Club invests in AV partnership with The P.A. People

‘Sydney’s The P.A. People is known for its 40 year history of audio/AV work in stadiums, theatres, civic buildings, schools, Houses of Worship and transport hubs.’

>> Clubs & Pubs Manager – Summer 2015


Getting people talking

‘The P.A. People delivered the world’s largest ceremonies communications system for recent European Games in Baku. Pro Audio Middle East listens in.’

>> Pro Audio Middle East – Sep 2015


The P.A. People Deliver Comms for Baku European Games

‘A brand new addition to the global sports landscape, the European Games ran from 12-28 June in Baku, Azerbaijan. Sydney, Australia-based firm The P.A. People delivered the world’s largest ceremonies communication system for the Games.

>> C+T Magazine – Sep 2015


Baku Olympic Stadium

‘Kalie Mcintyre reports on the brand new 68,000-capacity Baku Olympic Stadium, which was the centrepiece of this year’s inaugural European Games.’

>> PANSTADIA Magazine – Sep 2015

Ahead of The Games

The Inaugural European Games In June barely registered on the sporting calendar In this part of the world but Australia had a podium position In production, with a solid contingent flying in to Baku to join the 350 staff and 1000 crew.

>> AV Magazine – Aug 2015


CTP Systems dBbox 2 Portable audio testing convenience

Some people get oddly enthused by test equipment – typically they’re the kind of people who rely on such equipment to make their working days easier.’

>> CX Magazine – July 2015

The Spectrum Solution

‘The Sydney Opera House attracted 8.2 million visitors in 2013, greeting them with world class facilities that are continually upgraded and improved. Most recently, Australia’s move towards 4G mobile coverage necessitated one such upgrade.’

>> Pro Audio Asia – Jul-Aug 2015

Handball to The P.A. People with Clear-Com

‘THE SMALL BUT INFLUENTIAL nation of Qatar on the Arabian Peninsula earned the right to host the international Handball Federation’s 24th Men’s Handball World Championships this January and February.’

>> Content+ Technology – July 2015

Expert Witness

Nathan Barrios of Australian Based The P.A. People outlines what you need to know when specifying a loudspeaker system for one specific application.

>> Audio Media International – May 2015

EAW Provides Comprehensive Coverage to Adelaide Oval

‘Local integration and production company, The P.A. People tasked to cover venue with a seating capacity of 19,000.’

>> Entertainment Tech Asia – May 2015

Changing spaces

‘A five-year ambition has been achieved within the chapel of St John’s College at the University of Sydney, thanks to The P.A. People and Bose.’

>> Worship AVL – Jan 2015

2014


The PA Person

‘From teen electrician to leading a global integration company, Chris Dodds of The P.A. People has had a remarkable career, as Richard Lawn reports’

>> Pro Audio Asia – Nov-Dec 2014


Intelligibility & Ethereality

Sydney’s The P.A. People recently took on two separate church projects, the first of which faced all of these difficulties, while the second actively sought t exploit them to its advantage.

>> NecaNews – Nov-Dec 2014

Winning at the Oval

‘With a history stretching back to 1871 and high expectations, the recent retrofit of the Adelaide Oval presented a big challenge for The P.A People’

>> Pro Audio Asia – Sep-Oct 2014

The P.A. People Keep Le Tour on the Road

‘As the requirements for the race unfolded in late May, the complexity of the radio communications system grew significantly, and the organisers called on Australian company The P.A People for support’

>> C+T Magazine – SEP 2014

Tech Talk: 100v line speaker systems installation basics

Constant Voltage or 100v line audio systems are an ideal setup for retail, commercial and large scale distributed audio systems due to cable distances allowed and simplicity of design installation.

>> NecaNews – Sep-Oct 2014

Adelaide Oval the newest 143 year-old venue In Australia

‘Anyone familiar with Adelaide knows what a huge aesthetic change the recently completed redevelopment of Adelaide Oval has been to the heart of Ille city.’

>> CX Magazine – Aug 2014

40 years of service

‘The P.A. People is celebrating four decades of serving the Christian community In Australia. Worship AVL Asia discovers how it has lasted so long.’

>> Worship AVL – Jul-Aug 2014


Large-scale pop-up

Project: Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix. Staging a Formula 1 race on a temporary circuit can be hugely challenging, but good preparation and high levels of teamwork go a long way for Australia’s largest pop-up event’

>> Pro Audio Asia – July-Aug 2014

Art Dec Splendour with a 21st Century PA System

After shutting for renovations in 2011, southern Sydney’s Rockdale Town Hall re-opened with the auditorium’s Art Deco detailing restored.

>> NecaNews – Jul-Aug 2014

Av technical solution finds favour at Windsong

A brand new, purpose built indoor recital hall in Bermagui, southeast NSW has been equipped with state-of-the art technical infrastructure by The P.A. People.

>> NecaNews – May-Jun 2014

The P.A. People Hits Top Gear with Australian Grand Prix

‘THE P.A. PEOPLE ARE NO STRANGERS to large sporting events, counting the Olympics, Commonwealth Games and the FIFA World Cup as clients. But there’s something special about the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix.

>> CT Magazine – May-Jun 2014

The Eternity Playhouse completes renovation with The P.A. People

Project: Eternity Playhouse Theatre. ‘The PA People was recently called upon to supply the sound, paging and communications systems for The Eternity Playhouse.

>> Pro Audio Asia – Mar-Apr 2014


Born Again

Project: Eternity Playhouse Darlinghurst Theatre. A Victorian-era tabernacle has been given a new life for the twenty-first century.

>> AV Magazine – Mar-Apr 2014

The P.A. People Showroom

Now the only full-service Pro Audio retail space in Sydney?
‘In a city with more gigs and performance spaces than you can poke a stick at it’s troubling that there is a dearth of professional audio ‘one stop shops·’

>> CX Magazine – Feb 2014

Giving back to the community

Project: Wayside Chapel Sydney. ‘When the multipurpose Wayside Chapel required an equally versatile AV system, The P.A. People swiftly applied its expertise, supplying the perfect solution’.

>> Worship AVL – Jan-Feb 2014

Racing Ahead

Project: Randwick Sound & IPTV installation. ‘The new grandstand at Sydney’s Royal Randwick Racecourse is benefiting from advanced AV courtesy of The P.A. People.’

>> Pro Audio Asia – Jan-Feb 2014

20 Years of City2Surf

Project: City 2 Surf audio system. ‘The Sun-Herald Clty2Surf presented by Westpac is not just Sydney’s favourite sporting events; it is the world’s largest fun run.

>> Entertainment Tech Asia – Feb 2014

2013

Thoroughbred AV

Project: Randwick Sound & IPTV installation. Royal Randwick’s new $180m grandstand has been a huge audio-visual undertaking. And when it comes to a punt it’s mission critical.

>> AV Magazine – Dec 2013


A New Paradigm Achieved...

Project: Randwick Sound & IPTV installation. A new paradigm achieved at the New Grandstand, Royal Randwick Racecourse. Networked television distribution and audio systems deliver grand event experience!

>> Systems Integration Asia – Oct 2013

Paying Dividends

Project: Randwick Sound & IPTV installation. Royal Randwick’s $168m Investment Includes one of largest and most sophisticated signage and signboard solutions in the world.

>> Digital Signage – Oct 2013


Racing Towards the Future

Project: Randwick Sound & IPTV installation. Royal Randwick Racecourse and spectator precinct is a five-level grandstand that combines sporting with unparalleled entertainment options.

>> ANCR Magazine – Oct 2013

Creative Cornucopia

Project: JMC Academy. JMC’s new Ultimo campus provides a formidable proving ground for the creative Industries.’

>> AV Magazine – Sep 2013

Concert Quality Sound - ANZ Stadium

Project: ANZ Stadium sound system upgrade. A $3 mil sound system upgrade to Sydney’s ANZ Stadium gives concert-sound quality to the 83,500-capacity venue, setting a new standard tor stadium sound In Australia.

>> Acoustics Australia – Aug 2013

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