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It has been an amazing few months, of which I’m sure every one involved will tell you, that they’re not in hurry to repeat for while. Looking back, it was a huge challenge but what achievement on all parts! Resolution X supplied and crewed many projects around Melbourne for the Commonwealth Games, and we wanted to share with you some of the highlights.

The Arts Centre Beach Project - The Arts Centre Lawn was transformed for the duration of the Games, with live bands, beach games, bathing boxes, performers and tons of sand. ResX supplied the lights and rigging for the stage and area lighting. Design was by Jon Buswell with crew from The Arts Centre.

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Parliament House – Once again Resolution X had the privilege to light up the exterior of the building for the games.

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Festival Melbourne2006 – Hidden amongst the sport was the largest ever cultural festival held in Australia. ResX was privileged to be asked to supply our equipment and services. With three main stages, the Festival Big Top, the outdoor Aerial Rig, and the Central Lawn for outdoor theatre, the Gardens were a major Festival hub for the performing arts.
ResX supplied all lighting equipment for Alexander Gardens and design for the Sound Shell and Garden stage was by Richard Grenfell. Niklas Pajanti of TrafficLight provided the designs for the Big Top and Outdoor Aerial Rig.

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Sidney Myer Music Bowl - During the Festival the Bowl played host to international and local stars of the of world music, percussion and dance in nine free evening concerts. In addition to the house rig, ResX supplied all the lighting to a design provided by TrafficLight’s Paul Jackson.

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The Flags of Angus Watt - Visual artist Angus Watt has many major commissions for festivals and venues all over the world that have enthralled hundreds of thousands of people with his stunning 'flagscapes’. His work could be seen all over Alexandra Gardens and at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.

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The Precinct - Every Palm, tree and walk way was lit up in the Gardens to keep the ambient atmosphere flowing between the stages. That’s a lot of lights and even more cable.

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All of these projects were a real team effort. It was a pleasure to work with all the great crew at Festival Melbourne2006, TrafficLight, The Arts Centre and Hede Electrics. Thanks to the ResX team – Dave, Russ, Andrew, Chad, Marcus, Colin with Troggie, AK, Kath, Richard, Harley, Charlie, Andrew, Richard, Tony, JP, Michael, Steve, Jarrod, Matt, Peter, Mark, Troy, Jed and Mark. It was a huge effort with over 1800 man hours on site and about the same at the factory.

In addition to the projects, (not surprisingly) we also have managed to increase our inventory. With two and half kilometres of new looms, 500 or so new extension cables, more flood lights, Par cans, and dimmers, all we need now is more floor space!