http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/category/latest_news/4 en-us copyright 20/20/2013 720 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/news_at_totally_sound/47 April and May have continued to keep the crew at Totally Sound pretty busy.  The Traineeship is ticking along nicely, with Caleb only a couple of months away from finishing his two year Cert III.  Jared, our newest trainee has got off to a great start and as we head into winter we look forward to providing lots of training opportunities for the crew. On the gig front... The Cat Empire, with support from Saskwatch and Matt Gresham, launched the South West Autumn Racing Carnival at the Graham Bricknell Music Shell.  Tickets included admission to Bunbury Stakes Day, which was a nice touch.   Ryan was lucky enough to spend some time with the crew from Audiotechnic at Groovin' the Moo The crew at Totally Sound installed 3 x 55" TVs and a three zone  sound system with Ipod control into the new Anytime Fitness at Australind. Great looking gym!   Derek and good friend Dean from Lomax Media headed off to the Hilton in Melbourne with Esther Price Promotions for the Dairy Australia Countdown Symposium.  Wives stayed home, but next time.... Derek also worked with Esther Price Promotions on the Dairy Innovators Conference on a dairy farm in Scott River. Challenging weather conditions, but a great conference. Current Event Management and Fermoy Estate presented a lovely evening of fine wine and classic jazz in the beautiful grounds of Fermoy Estate.  Local trio Elixir supported visiting US artist Marilyn Keller and her six piece band.   30/05/2013 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/margaret_river_gourmet_escape/45 The Margaret River Gourmet Escape combined the beautiful backdrop of Margaret River with many talented chefs, including Neil Perry, George Calombaris, David Chang, Matt MOran, Kylie Kwong,Rene Redzepi, the list goes on.  Leeuwin Estate Winery hosted the Gourmet Village which saw 15 pop up restaurants, many exhibitions, chefs theatre, an interactive kitchen and even a Master Chef live kids cooking class.  Voyager Estate with it's magnificent rose arches hosted the Icon Dinner and there was a gourmet BBQ at Smiths Beach.  There were also many satelite events throughout the region. The Totally Sound team were there to provide the sound, lighting and AV production.  Probably the most radio mics we have had go out on any one single event.  Last count was 46 channels!                              Leeuwin Estate Winery                             Siemens Chef's Theatre                                                                       Greg taking notes for dinner tonight      A little cooking hardware....                                                                             Voyager Estate                                                                                  The magnificent rose arches at Voyager                    Deano from Lomax Media                    Gourmet BBQ Totally Sound style....the boys may have learned a little something from all those chefs! 13/12/2012 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/20_years_of_blues_at_bridgetown/44 Great to once again be part of the Bridgetown Blues festival, especially on this, their 20th year. Quite a milestone.  All the usual entertainment was there, great Blues music, street theatre, the bustling street party and added to the program this year was the "Peoples Choice' awards. The Totally Sound team were busy with lighting and sound for the intimate Festival Club, the Blue Owls Nest, the Geegelup Stage, Lotteries West Stage and the Bridgetown Hotel.  Weather was as can be expected in Bridgetown, hot, cold, wet, dry and everything in between.   Blue Owls starting to come together                                                                                             .....then filling fast   Pete at Blue Owls and Colin at Geegelup                                   JB on monitors at Blue Owls                                                                                        Intimate Festival Club                                      Alfresco Breaky                                                                                       Lunch Ladies                                 Only a slight shower...                                                                            Markets on Saturday                                    Kerry's Abode                                                                             Whitey the go to man..                                           Graham at the hotel                                                                        Col on lights at Geegelup                                Blue Owls Nest 28/11/2012 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/south_west_small_business_awards_2012/40 Congratulations to Alison Maughan and the people from the Small Business Centre on another great awards night.  Around 320 small business owners and community members gathered for the glamerous evening.  Totally Sound as major sponsors of the event provided sound, audiovisual and lighting production.  Always great to work alongside Dean and Sharon from Lomax Media who put together the media content, image mag and a rather amusing video showcasing some local acting talent!    14/06/2012 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/new_line_array_system_for_bunbury_entertainment_centre/39 The team at Totallysound have recently completed an upgrade to the sound system at the Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre.  The centre now boasts a sexy new Turbosound Flexarray System, 5 elements and 1 double 18 inch sub per side. An amplifier upgrade (4 x Lab 10 000Q and 1 x Lab 9000) was completed last year in preparation for the new system.  We called on the expertise of Engineer Peter Suckling to design the flying hardware and our friends at Spurling Engineering built the mounting bars.      17/05/2012 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/huge_weekend_at_the_nannup_music_festival/38 The annual Nannup Music Festival held over the March long weekend is always a colourful, festive event with a wonderful line up of talent. Nannup is a really beautiful little town and it comes alive with five stages of music, talent awards, lanes of food vans, so many colourful stalls, kids activities and of course the ever entertaining buskers and clowns.  There really is something for everyone. Totally Sound provided the sound and lighting to all the stages over the weekend.  The line up of talent was amazing; Bobby Alu, Tin Pan Orange, Lanie Lane, Adalita, The Amazing Drumming Monkeys, Swamp Thing to name a few. There were international and local artists all bringing something different to the stage.  You could sense the crowd were loving it. Proof was in the line of people in the wee small hours of Sunday morning gathering to book their camp spot for next year! What a priveledge to be part of such a wonderful event. Congrats to the Festival Committee and all the local people who come together each year to make it happen.             7/03/2012 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/boyup_brook_country_music_festival/36 Awesome crowd at the festival this year! With vans, a truck and two caravans, the Totally Sound convoy fitted right in with the rest of the caravans heading to Boyup Brook for the annual Country Music Festival. The crew set up camp behind the stage in the music park.  Getting a bit more comfortable ever year, with caravans, camp chairs, shade shelter,  even cooks on hand (Nat and Kez).  No time to admire the view though.  The packed program runs from Thursday to Sunday and includes shows at the Harvey Dickson's Music Centre, a Street Stage, Ute Muster, Bush Poets and of course all the entertainment on the purpose built stage at the Music Park. There is also the West Australian Country Music Awards Gala Presentation Evening. There was an amazing array of entertainment, certainly something for everyone.  Headliners the 'Songbirds'; Beccy Cole, Sara Storer and Gina Jeffreys wowed the sellout crowd and Pixie Jenkins kept the laughs coming all weekend.  The Bush Poets stirred many emotions, some serious, others had the crowd giggling as they munched on their traditional Sunday morning bacon and egg roll. Had some great feedback about the sound and lighting production from the crowd and performers.  The organising committee are a wonderful bunch of people to work with and should be congratulated on yet another great festival weekend. 23/02/2012 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/blues_at_bridgetown/33 Just got back from another Bridgetown Blues.  Such a beautiful place and the festival is a credit to all those who make it happen.  Everyone at Totally Sound (even the office girls) and a fantastic group of audio engineers who come and join us for these bigger events spent 4 days in Bridgetown.  Our crew were responsible for the sound at the Bridgetown Hotel, the Street Stage, the Youth Stage, the Festival Club, Blue Owls and Geegelup. As usual there was plenty of amazing talent on the various stages over the weekend. For the crew there was lots of hard work, mixed with some great comradery and a few good laughs making for a memorable weekend.          18/11/2011 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/georgiana_molloy_anglican_school_hall_installation/32 It has been a season of installations for the team at Totally Sound, one of the bigger ones being the PA, Lighting and AV System installation at Georgiana Molloy Anglican School.  The installation was in their 'MAC' Hall, which is a large, modern, multipurpose centre with a built in stage at one end. The PA installed consists of D&B Mini Line Array and a Digital Consol.  Lighting includes three lighting bars, patchbay, dimmers and control.  The audiovisual components are 2 x 3.6m screen and 2 x 6000 lumen Panasonic Projectors, run by a Crestron Control System. This latest digital technology provides a simple interface to what is a relatively complex system.                   27/09/2011 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/lighthouses_go_pink_on_international_lighthouse_day/30 Cape Naturaliste and Cape Leeuwin lighthouses all pretty in pink to support breast cancer awareness and mark International Lighthouse Day.  The event was a fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation and included a day of community activities followed by the lighting of the two iconic lighthouses in the region.   22/09/2011 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/job_opportunity_at_totally_sound_-_operations_manager/29   The Operations Manager is responsible for liaising with clients, quoting and planning for jobs, logistics and rostering.  This is very much a hands on role, working on shows as a senior operator/team leader as required.   Knowledge/ Qualifications Required    A thorough working knowledge of professional audio equipment Basic understanding of lighting from a quoting perspective Understanding of audiovisual systems A competent Sound Operator/engineer either through experience or qualification and experience. Computer skills- basic word, email, able to adapt to new software etc.   Personal Skills    Exceptional verbal communication skills Ability to develop solid working relationships with clients People management Skills High level of organisation and timeliness Problem Solving People Management   Duties and Responsibilities   Staffing/rostering Site survey, quoting, product selection, planning, purchase andinstallation Equipment, vehicle and staff logistics Team Leader – including communicating with the team, providing feedback on performance, ensuring tasks are complete, dealing with complaints, managing safe work practice. Contributing to budgeting and capital expenditure decisions Relieving Business Manager as required   Totally Sound are a relatively small team in a regional area.  This requires everyone to be flexible and somewhat multi skilled from a production point of view.  Being a team player who is willing to step outside their role occasionally to achieve the best possible outcomes for the client is essential.   For further information visit the website listed below, or feel free to call Kerry on 08 9725 4599.     Totally Sound PO Box 5338,Bunbury DC 6230Phone: 08 9725 4599Fax: 08 9725 6257email: admin@totallysound.com.auwww.totallysound.com.au     9/06/2011 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/the_val_lishman_health_research_foundation/27 As a supporter of the Val Lishman Foundation, Derek had the pleasure of working on their last fundraising event, "A Night on the Vinyl".  The event combined an open garden followed by a cocktail evening and art auction.  Guest were able to bid on a variety of brassieres that had been designed by celebrites.  It was a delightful event in a truely picturesque setting.  The team at Totally Sound are proud to be supporters of this community driven volunteer organisation, promoting health research right here in the South West of WA.        3/06/2011 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/opening_of_the_busselton_jetty_and_the_2011_jetty_swim/25 A huge crowd gathered for the much anticipated opening of the Busselton Jetty.  The 7000+ crowd were treated to an evening with Kate Ceberano and Ian Moss followed by a wonderful fire works display.  Totally Sound provided the sound and lighting for this event, and Colin Keys put together the sound track for the fire works.  It was one of those events that just had a great vibe and that the team were really thrilled to be part of.   Then it was up bright and early for the annual Busselton Jetty Swim... 23/03/2011 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/wignalls_vintage_blues/21 Blues Brothers Review and Daryl Braithwaite took to the stage at the beautiful Wignalls Winery for the annual Wignalls Vintage Blues.  Our team love this event.  It is a chance to visit Albany and is a nice way to get back into it all after the short Christmas break.  As always the lovely surrounds, perfect weather and quality entertainment made for a great show that was very well attended. 2/02/2011 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/wignalls_vintage_blues/22 Blues Brothers Review and Daryl Braithwaite took to the stage at the beautiful Wignalls Winery for the annual Wignalls Vintage Blues.  Our team love this event.  It is a chance to visit Albany and is a nice way to get back into it all after the short Christmas break.  As always the lovely surrounds, perfect weather and quality entertainment made for a great show that was very well attended. 2/02/2011 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/carols_by_candlelight_in_kalgoorlie/20 After a long hot drive in Boris the Truck, the team arrived in Kalgoorlie to set up for the town's annual Carols by Candlelight.  A lot of hard work and planning had been put in by many community volunteers before our arrival, and the result was a truely lovely carols that was very well attended. Well done to everyone involved! d 15/12/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/plan_conference_at_abbey_beach_resort/18  MC Glynn Nicholas kept delegates amused throughout this two day conference held at the lovely Abbey Beach Resort.  The conference culminated in a Gala Dinner on the final evening. This was the first trip out of the factory for the new Digidesign SC48 digital mixer.   7/12/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/international_iron_man_in_busselton/17 Finish Line at International Iron Man in Busselton.....powered by Turbosound Flexarray 6/12/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/blues_at_bridgetown/16 The Bridgetown community are to be congratulated on another terrific Blues Event.  It is a massive undertaking for a small town and they do an amazing job. Totally Sound were responsible for the sound on 6 stages where 50+ Bands played over the the entire weekend.  It all kicked off with the Friday night street party with bands on all stages and plenty of street entertainment.  Saturday morning saw the closing of the main street and the crowds settled in for a full weekend of Blues music. There were plenty of big names, Blue Shaddy, Eugene Hideaway Bridges, The Break, Jeff Lang, Toby and some amazing local artists.  Busking, street theatre and stalls all added to the atmosphere.  Special thanks to Jill and Pete for their wonderful hospitality, what a beautiful place to spend a weekend. 18/11/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/beefex_on_the_gold_coast_2010/14 Derek has just returned from another trip to the East.  Esther, from Esther Price Promotions came up with the usual list of challenges for the Beefex Conference, not least of which was a horse on stage and a 'masterchef' style cook off!  The conference was held at Royal Pines Resort and culminated in a Gala Dinner on the final evening.          18/10/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/st_marys_primary_school_hall_installation/13 The crew at Totally Sound have been busy installing a sound system in the new hall at St Mary's Primary School in Bunbury.  The multizone system is designed to allow flexibility for a variety of applications in this multipurpose space.  Controlled by a Nexia CS Digital Audio Processor, the system allows for presets to be stored and recalled as required.  Microphones include 6 radio (2 hand held, 4 headset), three choir mics and two vocal mics.  The system also has ipod and laptop connectivity.                    24/09/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/new_norcia_abbey_chapel_sound_system_upgrade/11      The Roman Catholic New Norcia Parish recently engaged Totally Sound to Install a new sound system into the iconic, heritage listed Abbey Chapel.  The Abbey is in a classic cross design and has now been fitted out with a combination of Australian Monitor column speakers and a Sound Sphere, a Bosch Plena Mixer Amplifier and a Shure SLX Radio Microphone system. The Benedictine Community put the system through its paces with a capacity crowd last weekend and reported that they were “delighted” with it’s performance.     22/09/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/totally_sound_successfully_completes_annual_accreditation_review/10 Totally Sound have been accredited with the Events Industry Association since September 2004.  Every year around this time, the lovely Cassandra Brennan heads down the highway to Bunbury to do our onsite survey. This review process no longer requires massive effort like it did initially, as we have reached a point where the crew are on board and policy and procedure updates and changes occur as required throughout the year.  It does however provide an opportunity to stop and take a look at your business, check how changes that have been made are working and review legislative compliance.      17/08/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/totally_sound_annual_golf_challenge/9 Blustery weather was not going to stop the much anticipated Totally Sound annual golf challenge.  There had been much trash talk leading up to the big day, the day that would see another name on the Challenge Day plaque.  It was all a bit more upmarket this year.  Golf at the Dunsborough Lakes Golf Course followed by lunch at beautiful Caves House.  We also sorted a bit of a handicap so that the 'non golfers' amoungst us stood a fair chance at the title. After a brief stop for good coffee, it was off to Dunsborough Lakes.  The title is very appropriate, I think there were at least 5 balls swallowed up by the lakes during the day.  It was decided that we would tee off in two groups....those that could....and those that could not.  Funnily enough, those that could did not necessarily do so on the day!  Derek reigned supreme for the second year in a row.  Nat was not far behind, followed by a now somewhat subdued Damien.  Most improved on the day was young Ryan, who scored 23 on the first hole (par 4), but was doing very well for himself by the end of the game.  He is definately one to watch for next year. Then it was off to Caves House for some fab food and absolutely beautiful red wine in front of the fireplace.  The venue was very quiet when we arrived, but we soon changed that.  Especially after Kerry had had a few wines!  All in all a great day out for the team.  Let the rivalry begin for 2011!                Are we there yet?                                           Yes Ryan, it is a bit like a car!                               Really Kerry, any excuse!                    Apparently this is the "A" Team ? 14/04/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/installation_at_settlers_tavern_in_margaret_river/8 As part of a complete refurbishment, Settler's Tavern in the main street of Margaret River made the decision to purchase an inhouse PA and lighting System.  The Totally Sound team were contracted to install a Turbosound Flex Array System consisting of 2 x TFA 600 Top Boxes and 1 x Double 18" sub per side.  The team also put in a Global Truss Arch over the stage to support the PA and the lighting. The lighing installed consists of 8 x Tricolour LED Par 64's.          17/03/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/nannup_music_festival/7 Totally Sound was again contrated to provide production for six stages at the Nannup Music Festival.  The main stage, the amphitheatre, was an opportunity for us to trial the new Digidesign SC48 digital console, which Damien very quickly fell in love with.  Our new Turbosound Flex Array speaker system covered every seat in the house with crystal clear sound and we received many positive comments from artists, organsiers and festival goers about the quality of the sound. John Butler (in solo mode) charmed a packed amphitheatre with a really special, intimate performance as the headline act on the Saturday evening.  The combination of picturesque Nannup, beautiful balmy weather and fantastic entertainment meant for a rather exceptional experience over the long weekend.  17/03/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/boyup_brook_country_music_festival/6 It was an extra special year for the organising committee of the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival.  Twenty Five years on and the event is stronger than ever.  Headlined by Tanya Kernigan and showcasing an impressive line up of country talent, the event encompassed the usual ute muster, dancing, music and the very popular Bush Poets Breakfast.  Totally Sound are proud to have had a long association with this iconic event and it was terrific for the team to be there on this special occasion. The event provided a great opportunity to fly the new Turbosound Flex Array System.  The crew plotted the site into the Ease Software and were impressed with how this related to the live site.  The results were exceptional. The team camped at the back of the stage and it has to be said that the camp setup has reached an all new level of sophistication.  Make no mistake these lads are not 'roughing' it. The camp is quite an elaborate arrangement complete with shower, and cooks (Kerry and Nat)!                                                                                                                                                                17/03/2010 http://www.totallysound.com.au/news/latest_news/turbosound_flex_array_system/2 The team at Totally Sound are excited to announce the arrival of their newest system - the Turbosound Flex Array System. Comprising sixteen TFA600H mid-high-line enclosures and eight TSW218 subs, the Turbosound Flex Array System represents the latest in line array technology and a significant milestone for our business. Able to be adapted for use as a line array system or as a point source, the Flex Array is suitable for indoor and outdoor settings. This system allows Totally Sound to provide an even greater level of live audio production to our clients. Contact us today to find out more. 13/01/2010