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AHRI Congress Gala Dinner

Palladium Ballroom, Crown Melbourne

Transforming a Corporate Gala into a Broadway-Inspired Spectacle

The Challenge

The Australian Human Resources Institute engaged Microhire to deliver full technical production for its National Convention & Exhibition gala dinner. The theme, “A Night on Broadway,” called for a high-impact experience that balanced formal presentations with theatrical entertainment.

The goal was to create a stage design that could transform instantly between show segments while commanding attention in a large venue. The layout needed to bring the entertainment closer to the audience and build anticipation throughout the night.

The Solution

Microhire provided end-to-end technical production, including:

Stage and Visual Design
- Built a two-part stage featuring a main platform, a central solo stage, and a connecting runway
- Used a ‘live billboard’ of three large LED screens as the visual centrepiece
- Added side projector screens to support content visibility across the venue
Multimedia and Vision Mixing
- Delivered all content playback, live camera feeds, and branding elements
- Used two roving cameras and an Ascender vision mixer to manage live-to-screen video
- Integrated holding slides, titles, and presentation content seamlessly into the show flow
Lighting and Showcraft
- Designed a sloped lighting rig to enhance stage depth and transitions
- Programmed over three hours of dynamic lighting sequences for different scenes
- Used a GrandMA lighting console and over 100 intelligent fixtures to adapt the mood throughout the evening
Production Support
- Microhire’s Technical Director oversaw all aspects of vision design and live show control
- Coordinated full setup, operation, and pack-down with a dedicated crew

The Results

Delivered a seamless blend of formal proceedings and immersive theatrical performance
Created a dynamic stage presence that kept guests engaged across the evening
Executed a fully themed experience that met the creative brief with precision and flair
Received outstanding feedback from the client and delegates

“The event was a total success… Microhire’s technical production was five star. They listened to our brief and designed an event that realised our objectives using the latest showcraft techniques and impressive technology.”
Kryshla SalarisFounder of DAF

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