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Do chain hoists “expire” after 10 years in service?
We sometimes get asked this question by clients who have heard that Australian Standards require chain hoists to be scrapped after 10 years in...
Rigging Renewal at Geelong Arts Centre’s Play House Theatre
The Geelong Arts Centre’s Play House Theatre has undergone a significant technical upgrade, with a complete overhaul of its stage rigging system....
The P.A. People Deliver Two Arena Systems in Two Cities Over Basketball Long Weekend
[November 2025] – The P.A. People supported a massive weekend of basketball production, supplying full audio and comms systems across two major...
The P.A. People Provide Audio and Communications at The 2025 Voltaren City2Surf
[October 2025] – The P.A. People once again delivered a comprehensive audio and communications solution for the world’s largest fun run in August,...
Moveket up the ante with the PROstage+ 2000-4
Moveket have announced the launch of the new PROstage+ 2000-4 – their 2000kg D8 Plus electric chain hoist with Remote Control, a 4 m/min lifting speed, and a 2.55kW electrical power. It completes the series of 250kg, 500kg and 1000kg hoists in the PROstage+ range.
TheatreQuip introduces a new range of hoists and control systems
TheatreQuip now provide a range of cost-effective hoists and control systems ideal for rigging applications in schools, community theatres, regional performing arts centres, and other small performance spaces. They are available in capacities up to 1000kg with options for DoL or variable speed control, load monitoring and position encoders.
ASM’s HCWA Hoist and Control feature at Integrate
The P.A. People are excited to feature the ASM HCWA Hoist and Control Series at Integrate this month!
The P.A. People partner exclusively with J&C Joel
The P.A. People are proud to announce their appointment as the exclusive Australian distributor for the J&C Joel motorised acoustic banner systems.
Finding Sanctuary at Macarthur Memorial Park
[July 2025] – Macarthur Memorial Park is an innovative and thoughtfully designed multi-denominational memorial and parkland destination, that blends...
The P.A. People Shine with Vivid
[July 2025] – Vivid Sydney is an annual celebration of creativity, innovation and technology that runs every May/June. Transforming Sydney for 23...
TheatreQuip announce ‘TensionGrid’ Virtual Floor systems
TheatreQuip is pleased to introduce TensionGrid, its new locally engineered and developed tensile wire rope access floor system for theatres and venues.
AV Upgrade at Caley’s Pavilion
[April 2025] – With its beautiful private garden and bushland setting, Caley’s Pavilion is the ultimate destination experience for small-scale and...
The P.A. People Bring the Summer Goods
[March 2025] – The PA. People Event Comms team’s summer season starts early in October with delivery of both Radios and our CCTV system for MotoGP...
The P.A. People partner with NAPACA
[March 2025] – The P.A. People were excited to attend the first NAPACA (NSW and ACT Performing Art Centre Association) Technical Managers Conference...
Thank you Stage Queensland
[February 2025] – A huge thanks to Stage Queensland for an incredibly successful Technical Managers Conference 2025! The P.A. People were privileged...
Showtech Australia Beefs Up Rigging Capabilities with 44 MOVEKET ProStage+ Chain Hoists Purchase
Sydney, Australia – October 2024: Showtech Australia, a leading provider of specialised rigging services and equipment in the entertainment...
The P.A. People Winter UPDATE – August 2024
The P.A. People Winter UPDATE - August 2024 Installations, Major Events, Engineering & Equipment, People & Service Integrate Expo is on from...
The P.A. People transform Marnkutyi Parirna Theatre
[August 2024] – The new Marnkutyi Parirna theatre for South Australia’s Trinity College in Gawler is an excellent example of how venue engineering...
The P.A. People go West
[August 2024] - Further to the recent establishment of its first interstate office in Queensland, The P.A. People are pleased to announce the...
ENTECH New Zealand
The P.A. People will exhibit at this year’s ENTECH NZ Roadshow at three locations. Specialists in Venue Engineering, Audio, AV, Performance Lighting...
The P.A. People Welcome Jodie Steele to the Team
[July 2024] – The P.A. People is pleased to announce the newest addition to their team, Jodie Steele. Jodie joins The P.A. People heading up their...