2023
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
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
Other media mentions
Content & Technology Blog
Systems Integration Asia
Entertainment Technology Asia
EVANZ e-News
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.
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
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
Waverly Council has undertaken a project to upgrade and rejuvenate Bondi Pavilion.
>> Inavate – October 2022
The P.A. People are no strangers to large scale public events.
>> CX Magazine – August 2022
The P.A. People has recently expanded its operations to incorporate a new Venue Engineering team.
>> CX Magazine – August 2022
The P.A. People delivers wireless comms systems on a grand scale.
>> CX Magazine – May 2022
2021
It all started in the early 1960’s in a garage in suburban Enfield, NSW.
>> Australian Event Awards Blog – Jul 2021
Achieving 50 years in this business is an incredible feat!! ETA is pleased to spotlight The P.A. People.
>> ETA Magazine – Jul 2021
>> Pro AVL Asia Blog – Jul 2021
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
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 presented a number of proposals to previous management teams to upgrade the sound system at the Venue
>> C+T Blog – Oct 2020
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 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
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
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
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
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’s comprehensive experience spans the country, providing fit-for-purpose system solutions for nearly 50 years.
>> ETA Magazine – July 2020
2019
Bankstown Sports Club’s foyer signage showstopper.
>> Digital Signage – Sep 2019
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
Bankstown Sports Club takes its foyer signage to another level.
>> AV Magazine – Sep 2019
You can’t accuse Sovereign Hill of not extracting the very best value from its AV investments.
>> Venue Magazine – Sep 2019
For years, simple and reliable full-duplex wireless communications has been somewhat of a holy grail for intercom manufacturers.
>> CX Magazine – May 2019
William Inglis & Son embrace both heritage and high-tech with The P.A. People.
>> CX Magazine – March 2019
The P.A. People prescribe Bose and Linea Research for Sydney FC.
>> CX Magazine – February 2019
2018
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
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
The Roundhouse undertook an extensive refurbishment project to ensure a spectacular experience for patrons into the future.
>> Inavate Magazine – Jun 2018
‘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
‘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
‘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’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
‘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
‘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
‘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 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
‘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
‘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 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
‘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
‘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
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
‘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
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
‘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 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 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
‘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
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
‘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 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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
‘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
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
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 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
‘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
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
‘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
‘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
‘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
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
‘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
‘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
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
‘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
‘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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Project: JMC Academy. JMC’s new Ultimo campus provides a formidable proving ground for the creative Industries.’
>> AV Magazine – Sep 2013
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
Media Mentions Online
- CX Blog – Introducing Tradeline: a 24/7 online store from The P.A. People
- PRO AVL Asia Blog – The PA People upgrades historic Rathmines Theatre – August 2020
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – THE P.A. PEOPLE DELIVERS SYSTEMS FOR LAKE MACQUARIE COUNCIL’S RATHMINES THEATRE – August 2020
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – Bose and The P.A. People Back 2019 Queensland Music Awards – April
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – Warwick Farm Facilities Benefit from Site-Wide Audio-Visual Flexibility – April
- Content Technology Blog – Operational Simplicity for Multi-use Facilities – April
- Inavate Blog – William Inglis & Son’s Riverside Stables Complex, Australia – April
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – The P.A. People Boost Audio Experience for Sydney FC – January
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – Sumartran Tiger Trek – November
- C+T Blog – Sumartran Tiger Trek – November
- C+T Newsletter – Sumartran Tiger Trek – November
- CX Blog – NRL Grand Final – October
- CX Blog – Monster Jam – October
- C+T Blog – NRL Grand Final – October
- C+T Blog – Monster Jam – October
- C+T Newsletter – Monster Jam – October
- C+T Newsletter – NRL Grand Final – October
- Event Awards Symposium EDM – The P.A. People Profile – October
- C+T Blog – City2Surf 2017 – September
- CX Blog – City2Surf 2017 – August
- C+T Newsletter – Arsenal vs Sydney FC – August
- CX Blog – Barangaroo Wharf – August
- AV Newsletter – Barangaroo Wharf – August
- AV Blog – Barangaroo Wharf – August
- Image Magazine – AO Logo – July
- Smartcom Motorola Site – F1 2017 – July
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre – July
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – Sydney Olympic Aquatic Centre – July
- C+T Blog – Arsenal vs Sydney FC – July
- CX Blog – Arsenal vs Sydney FC – July
- CX Blog – Aquatic Centre – July
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – SAE – July
- Event Awards – Q&A Scott Davidson – July
- C+T Newsletter – SAE – June
- CX Blog – Nitro – June
- CX Blog – SAE – June
- C+T Blog – SAE – June
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – AO Logo – February
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – Strathfield Uniting – April
- C+T Blog – UAE National Day – February
- C+T Newsletter – AO Logo – February
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – AO Logo – February
- B&T Blog – AO Logo – February
- C+T Blog – AO Logo – February
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – AO Logo – February
- CX Blog – AO Logo – February
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – Qantas assure Beach festival – February
- C+T Blog – The Brewhouse – January
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – The Brewhouse – December
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – The Brewhouse – December
- CX Blog – The Brewhouse – December
- AV Blog – The Brewhouse – December
- Venue Blog – The Art House – November
- AU Leisure Blog – The Art House – September
- CX Blog – The Art House Wyong – August
- AV Blog – The Art House Wyong – August
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – Wings for Life – June
- AV Blog – The P.A. People: Behind The Grand Prix – June
- C+T Blog – Australian Grand Prix with Motorola and The P.A. People – June
- Micenet Blog – The Little Aussie That Can – June
- C+T Blog – Summer Sports & Events – March
- CX Blog – Bankstown Sports Club – February
- Content + Technology Blog – Bankstown Sports Club Invests in Partnership with The P.A. People – January
- Content + Technology Blog – Big Summer of Events for The P.A. People – January
- Venue Blog – SPORTS’ BIG WIN – January
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – The PA People supports Bankstown Sports Club expansion – November
- Content + Technology Blog – The P.A. People Installs Video Wall for ACMA facility – November
- CX Blog – The P.A. People Installs Video Wall For ACMA Facility – November
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – The PA People helps ACMA spread the message – November
- AV Newsletter – FREESPEAK TO THE PEOPLE – October
- AV Blog – THE P.A. PEOPLE ADDS FREESPEAK TO ITS INVENTORY – October
- AV Blog – AHEAD OF THE GAMES – October
- AV Newsletter – BIG GAMES AV – October
- Australian Leisure Management Blog – Blue Mountains Theatre and Community Hub gets an effective AV solution – October
- Content Technology Newsletter – Clear-Com Scales Up for the European Games with The P.A. People – October
- Architecture and Design blog – The P.A. People uses Clear-Com to ensure spectacular success of the European Games – September
- C+T Blog – Clear-Com Scales Up for the European Games with The P.A. People – September
- PLSN Blog – The P.A. People Support European Games with Clear-Com Gear- September
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – The PA People nominated for Australian Events Award – September
- Content + Technology Blog – dBbox2 Review – June
- SVG – Baku 2015: Clear-Com, The P.A. People deliver powerful ceremony communications solutions – June
- CX Blog – dBbox2 – Audio Tests Made Simple – June
- CX Blog – Handball To The P.A. People With Clear-Com – June
- CX Blog – BSS Soundweb London, Dante and The P.A. People – Networking Australia’s Biggest Sporting Venues – June
- Audio Media International – Review article – June
- Pro Audio Asia Blog – Japan Foundation May
- Jands – Qatar Handball – April
- Content + Technology Blog – Summer Wrap – March
- Worship AVL Newsletter – Christ College Chapel – March
- CX Blog – EAW & Adelaide Oval – March
- EAW – EAW Provides Comprehensive Coverage to Adelaide Oval – February
- Worship AVL – St Jude’s & St John’s – Jan
