We are thrilled to announce that XMove is up and running at our first fixed installation venue in Australia. Just opened following a complete redevelopment, the Little Malop Street building has now been transformed to create the largest dedicated regional arts centre in Australia with a unique design that reflects Geelong’s history, culture and creativity.

Within this venue, The Story House, a multi-format 550-seat theatre, expanding to 850 in ‘live gig’ mode is a flexible space with versatile configurations and a fully automated fly system comprising 25 over-stage bars, 36 chain hoists running 9 lighting trusses and 2 orchestra pit lifts. 

The Story House allows audiences to immerse themselves in new worlds, experience a sense of occasion and ensure the creation of exceptional and extraordinary experiences.

“We have worked with world leaders to design these spaces, pushing the boundaries of what theatre spaces will need now and what they can be for the future.” Geelong Arts Centre CEO and Creative Director, Joel McGuinness

The installation of the system was successfully completed without requiring our presence on site at all. However, it was a pleasure to make a visit recently in order to provide in-person training for the in-house crew on the live system and it was exciting to see XMove in operation for live public performances during the inaugural season at the venue. Everyone was impressed to learn how easy it is to get started and keen to further their knowledge and experience with XMove.

First day at the show. We’re here demonstrating the new XMove automation system on stand J16. Do drop in and say hello, and hear about our latest developments.

XM will be exhibiting again at PLASA this year from Sunday 3rd – Tuesday 5th September. Come and meet me, and my new XM colleague Vicky Hamilton who joins us as Head of User Experience.  Vicky brings with her over 25 years of experience in software development, customer support and operator training for the theatre automaton industry. 

Catch up with us on stand J16, have a demo of the XMove system, and hear about our latest developments, working to create more open systems for theatre automation, plus the opening of our first venue using the XMove open system. 

I’m very honoured to have been nominated for a Gottelier Award, alongside industry legends, including Andrew Bruce & Howard Eaton – both of whom have shaped the industry that we see today, along with a record number of other nominees.
It is a tribute to the numerous colleagues and clients who I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years both at Stage Technologies and now with XM Automation, this nomination is really for them.
Do place a vote for your favourite here, just 24 hours before voting closes (Close of play – 19th August).
https://www.plasashow.com/news-2021/record-number-gottelier-award-nominees

XM will be on stand B47 at the ABTT trade show on 7th/8th June at Alexandra Palace, displaying our multi-award winning XMove automation platform, along with the XM Desk, and XM Wing.

Come along to the stand for a demo, and hear how open automation systems can provide a better alternative to traditional delivery models, giving you a more cost effective solution, and freedom of choice. We can be quite busy at times so do pre-book a demo if you are interested by emailing info@xmautomation.co.uk.

Looking forward to meeting up with friends old and new.

XM Automation are on the Whirly Reeler stand 620 with Ewart Richardson. My colleague Charlotte Lockyer will be very happy to demonstrate the features on XMove – the new open system for live event automation.

I’m heading to Las Vegas this week for LDI, would love to catch up with anyone who is in town. XM Automation will be exhibiting XMove on Entertainment Project Services (EPS) stand (2432). Do come along and have a demonstration of our award winning automation software. 

We’ve won an(other) award. Following on from our ABTT award we’ve won a PLASA award for Innovation for the XMove platform. Very excited to have received this award, following on so soon from winning ABTT Engineering Product of the Year. Huge thanks to Mark Lazarides, and Charlotte Lockyer for all their help, could not have achieved this without you.

We’re at PLASA this week showing our XMove software, and control desk. Also on the stand is our new XM Wing training console, perfect to learn automation essentials. Do call in and visit if you are around.