Read the Latest News from Blue Shadow Group and the Events Industry.
Invest in audio Visual for your Conference! This should be the 2nd item to organise after booking your Venue!
When planning an event the one thing that is often overlooked is the audio visual component. We find it mind blowing how often we get told that we have no budget left for AV or I have a limited budget yet it is one of the most important aspects of any event, more so now that ...

23rd March 2021
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New Years Eve Community Events at Harley Park and Silver Bridle
Blue Shadow Group teamed up with City of Gold Coast Division 7's Cr Ryan Bayldon - Lumsden for not 1 but 2 New Year Eve community events at Harley Park Labrador and Silver Bridle Park Molendinar. Tickets were snapped up due to the cancellation by the Mayor of ...

14th January 2021
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Christmas is almost here!
With only 2 months until Christmas It’s almost party time! What better way to add to your Christmas theme than lighting and sound! We have everything from festoon lighting to colourful up lights, projection lighting effects along with superb audio equipment to sing ...

11th November 2020
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FOOTY FEVER IS HERE!
IT'S GRAND FINAL TIME! There is nothing like watching the Grand Final on the BIG screen! We have a range of projectors and screens, LED Screens and LED TV's to suit all your ...

15th September 2020 (Updated 17th September 2020)
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Virtual and Hybrid Events - The world of Live Streaming your Conference or Event!
Did you know that Blue Shadow can create Virtual and Hybrid Events with Live Streaming? Reach a wider audience with an online presence. Engage and interact with your audience through social media and Q & A platforms and post-events. Have your content online ...

1st September 2020 (Updated 17th September 2020)
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Receive a $100 Coles Myer Gift Card when you spend a minimum of $2000 and book before 31st December 2020!
The team here at Blue Shadow know that times are tough so we would like to reward our customers and clients who book a hire with Blue Shadow before 31st December 2020 and spend a minimum of $2000. ****Terms and Conditions***** ****This offer is not valid in conjunction with ...

7th August 2020 (Updated 1st September 2020)
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NEW! Business Essentials - The Automatic People Counting System
INTRODUCING THE AUTOMATIC PEOPLE COUNTING SYSTEM - COVID-19 policies has seen businesses requiring to make changes to their day to day running of the business. Introducing The People Counting System to help the flow of customer service and to ensure your business is COVID compliant. For ...

16th June 2020 (Updated 17th September 2020)
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NEW! Business Essentials - Test and Tag
Blue Shadow Test & Tag is a local Gold Coast company with the aim of providing the means to improve the safety of your workplace. We provide Electrical test & tag services to the AS/ANZ 3760:2010 standard. We want to ensure that your site is a safe place to work, not ...

8th June 2020 (Updated 17th September 2020)
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New in Stock Touch Free Hand Sanitiser Stations!
Avoid cross infection with this Touch-Free Freestanding Hand Sanitiser. It can be customised to your retail, work or home environment. A great solution to help you prioritise your health and the safety of those around you. Battery operated 6 x Double A (batteries are not ...

1st June 2020 (Updated 17th September 2020)
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New in stock! The Digital Signage Kiosk
We are excited to introduce the 55" Digital Signage Kiosk! Currently a major trend, interactive kiosks are the most stylish way to interact with your audience, guests or delegates. This giant looking smartphone is perfect to display your product, sponsor logos, ePosters and ...

21st October 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Melbourne Cup Ready?!
Can you believe Melbourne Cup is just around the corner? As an Event Manager we’re sure you have the champagne ordered, menu selected and theming locked in… however! What about live coverage of the race and Taylor Swift’s performance?! Don’t stress! ...

13th September 2019 (Updated 13th July 2020)
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Thinking outside the square for your next event? Mad footy fan?
We have partnered up with our friends at Suncorp Stadium to bring you the best audio visual in their nine function rooms! Yes you heard correctly Suncorp Stadium has nine function rooms AND you can book these for private events! From 16 foot screens and HD projectors to themed ...

2nd August 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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The Catch Box, or what our clients like to call, the throwable microphone!
If you’re looking for a fun way to get your guests to interact more during Q&A, the Catch Box is your answer! This clever contraption is basically a lapel microphone inside a foam cube, so there’s no need to worry about anyone getting knocked out… Once ...

18th June 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Unique Site Inspection at the Sharks Events Centre
What an energizing morning showcasing the Sharks Events Centre for This is Gold Coast Business Exchange! Every year, Destination Gold Coast invite international event planners to the Gold Coast to check out what our beautiful destination has to offer. With an initial trade show ...

28th May 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Manic May at Blue Shadow Group
I am sure fellow event industry professionals can relate when we call last month Manic May! We know the event industry has its busier months however, as an events and exhibition hire company May seems to always be one of the busiest for us, especially when it comes to expos. As ...

24th May 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Did someone say Music Festival?!
The team are still busy cleaning off the mud from their boots from last week’s events, Dalby’s own Big Skies and the Narooma Oyster Festival! With the Big Skies Festival only in its second year, we are very proud to play a part in the AV production of such a successful ...

10th May 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Adamson S7 now for hire, exclusive to Blue Shadow Group
Blue Shadow Group owner Brett Moloney is very excited to announce that he has invested in an Adamson Systems Engineering S7 line array with subs, currently the only one available for hire in Australia! The ultra-compact system is the latest in Adamson’s S Series and is ...

30th April 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Griffith Mt Gravatt Campus 50th Celebration
This week our team got their creative juices flowing at the Griffith Mount Gravatt Campus! Celebrating 50 years of shaping inspiring teachers, the brief was to dress the area through coloured lighting and cleverly placed screens. As the space is quite long and curved, we decided ...

12th April 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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And that’s a wrap for the GC’s Sports Star Awards 2019!
The red carpet was rolled out last night for the Gold Coast’s Sports Awards, which celebrates the achievements of our city’s greatest athletes across a hugely successful year for local sport. Held at the Sharks Events Centre and in its 51st year, the star-studded ...

19th March 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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The End of an Era and the Beginning of a new Direction
We have some breaking news here at Blue Shadow Group! After 16 years, the partnership between myself and Daniel de Vries has come to a close and I have taken over full ownership of Blue Shadow Group. For those of you that do not know me I have always been working behind the ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Gold Coast Outdoor Cinemas
The Sure Way to WOW your Guests this Summer! With the amazing summer evenings we have on the Coast, why not watch one of your favourite movies under the stars? Liven up the corporate BBQ, create an unforgettable community event or surprise the kids with their favourite cartoons! From ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Pokémon Go friendly… events?
So we know Pokémon Go has hit the world by storm this month with businesses all over the world cashing in, but what does it mean for the event management industry? Is it just ANOTHER fad that gives kids (and adults!) another excuse to be glued to their phones? On one ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Bringing Event Lighting to the Gold Coast
At Blue Shadow Group we are proud to announce that we have partnered with Event Lighting as their exclusive dealer on the Gold Coast. Event Lighting was established in 2013 in NSW to bring high quality products and great support without compromising the affordability of lighting ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 13th July 2020)
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A Unique Experience for your Christmas Function
This is the perfect time of year to entertain your staff under the stars. Blue Shadow Group's outdoor cinemas experience is the perfect evening of “entertainment under the stars”. Perfect for an engaging family friendly Christmas event or games night on the big screen. Blue ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 24th September 2020)
Views : 594
Christmas Party Event Planning
The job of planning the company Christmas party can often seem overwhelming, how do you please everyone and make it fun? One big thing that can make or break an event through is planning, So how do you get it right? Here are a few steps to help make it easy and memorable. Set ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 24th September 2020)
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New Audio Visual Hire Staff
As part of our ongoing commitment to deliver to become one of the best event companies in Brisbane by delivering the best service and an amazing event experience, Blue Shadow Group are proud to announce the appointment of a Senior Service Technician as part of our event management ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Brisbane Video Production
Fixed Price quote vs per hour rate So which is better when selecting a contractor for your next video production be it in Brisbane, on the Gold Coast or anywhere Australia wide. Both have their benefits and their disadvantages. So let's look at a few and make you decision easier Fixed ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Online Events
When we start to look at the change happening with Corporate Events, there has started to be a big swing to taking the event online to generate more income but most of all generate more conversation. This has largely been seen in the government sector. As the trend starts to ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Green Screen Photography
Looking for something different for your next event that can Transport your participants to another location… or even out of this world. . With the power of a green screen Blue Shadow Group will transport you away to another world, or just let you pull the most ridiculous ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Video Streaming – Viewer Engagement
Are you looking for a few tips to drive viewer engagement in your videos post event? Check these out. Firstly it is important to decide if the video content you are capturing is not about the amount of view but rather the outcome or the preservation of the information. Based ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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AV Pro Partner Package
We are all about exceptional events without the worry Your own dedicated technician is waiting to help you, from now and until completion of your event! NO more worries, we take away the concerns about the presentations and videos integrating seamlessly on the day, we’ve ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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My Conference, My way!
Have you ever gone to book an event with a popular venue to be told that they will organize your Audio visual Solutions and can Manage your event Theming? Whilst on the outside it might seem like a good idea. as it may give you more time to focus on the other elements of the ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Event Hire Brisbane
When you start looking to create an event you have wealth of options when it come to suppliers, and no matter what type of vent you are planning weather it be a corporate event, product launch or just a company dinner at some point you will need professionals in Brisbane to help ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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The Difference between an ordinary and extraordinary event
With most things in life the difference between good and awesome comes down to planning. This is no different when looking at corporate events. So how do you know that what you are planning including event hire and video production are going to deliver and meet your planning ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 24th September 2020)
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Social Media and Lasers for your next Event
With the ongoing battle for your audiences attention and patronage at your upcoming events here are a few ways to help make your event stand out and get the sales you want. Social Integration Social Media is a fast paced and exciting area when it comes to conferencing and events. ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Capture your next conference or event
Have you been looking for a unique way to capture your next conference or event so the information is not lost or so that you could deliver it to a wider audience faster and more effectively that ever before. Well Video Streaming may just be your Answer….. It can be ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Understanding Event Management In Brisbane
The process of event management in Brisbane is a planned and produced occurrence, most specifically done by companies, organisations and individuals to gain more business and jump start a company. The full implementation of the preparations by an experienced events manager can ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Hiring Event Management Brisbane For Weddings
Are you hosting a wedding party in the coming months? That can be one of the most nerve-wracking thing that you can do. It will definitely stress you out and to save the bride and groom from such predicament, hire a company that provides event management in Brisbane. It would ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Event Theming Can Provide Better Preparations
Event theming has been utilised in the past as tool to communicate many messages across a wide audience. These message have successfully been transmitted through themes in events and people of like minds tend to gather together to discover about the meaning of the theme of these ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Video and Your AGM
Have you considered how to deliver you AGM or company update quickly and easily to your audience.and still ensure it is an accurate record of the proceedings. Web Streaming might just be the solution. Web Streaming allows you to deliver your AGM and the presentations in a ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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The Importance of Lighting
Lighting and your next corporate event. Understanding the link is important to making your event a Success . Lighting not only helps allow your audience to see what is going on but also sets the mood and helps engage a theme for your event. Using the power of lights we can also ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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How Event Management Brisbane Companies Help You
Organizing events is the essence of event management in Brisbane and that includes all events such as festivals, concerts, trainings, birthdays, summer camps, sporting events, anniversaries and other business gatherings that require the set-up and staging of audio-visual equipment. ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
Views : 540
Take your Christmas Party Outdoors
Has your event team been looking for a way to take your next Christmas party to the great outdoors and make it a event to remember? An outdoor cinema event may just be what you are looking for. it can be set up anywhere and can really give a wow factor that will set your corporate ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
Views : 580
Engage In Brisbane Video Production for Business
Companies get built because their owners want to make profit from this endeavour. However, with the rising competition in any niche, it becomes harder to do good business when you are still using the old way of marketing, including the methods on how you operate your business. ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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What Can You Benefit From Event Companies in Brisbane
Do you know how to choose from the best event companies in Brisbane so that you really get a good mileage for your budget? Organising an event for your company is something that needs a tough preparation. To achieve better results, there must be a standard to doing these preparations ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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The Wow Presentation
So you have gone to all the trouble of getting quality Audio visual and event theming to ensure you get the wow factor when delivering your message, But what if your message just isn’t engaging your audience. How can you make your presentation just as WOW as the Audio Visual ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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A Theme for your Next Corporate Event
How do you choose a theme for your next corporate event? Event Theming is an important aspect to make any event a success. So how do you choose between cowboys, colours, decades or many of the other possibilities out there. How do you stop your event theme from being repeated ...

7th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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How Lighting Contributes To Best Event Management
Do you know that event lighting is a very crucial element of an appealing occasion? This is the reason why some events are not successful because they are too set in refusing to call help for event management Brisbane. Actually, there are many firms that provide not only lighting ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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The Power of Video blogging
How do you stand out from the blogging crowd and make your message heard and get your reader to take action. With the power of video production you can engage your audience better. A Video blog or Vlog for short is a powerful medium of getting your message across. Simply it ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Hybrid Events and Web Streaming
Blue Shadow Group is please to announce a new product to the market place that will allow any conference or event to get online easily. With the growing popularity and cost-effectiveness of virtual events, hybrid events have become a popular way of increasing participation in ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Modern Audio Visual Hire
Events at the present day such as road shows, awarding ceremonies, conferences or sales presentations would likely call for professional audio visual hire in Brisbane services to make these events become lively and be more professional in their presentations. There’s nothing ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Audio Visual Hire Gold Coast Benefits
Have you tried to plan for a big corporate event such as an awarding ceremony? As you go through the list of things to prepare, you will surely get overwhelmed at the myriad of things to accomplish in many areas. One of the difficult type of tools to obtain is the audio visual ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Non Verbal power of Web Video
Sean Rosensteel wrote an interesting article about the power of web video and the impact it can have on your business Here is an excerpt – the full article can be found here Social media groupies and web marketing nerds, this is our world. 758 million people worldwide ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Event Companies Brisbane Can Support A Launching Party
Are you planning for a launch party? This can be most effective to carry out when there’s a new service, a new company or a product has to be introduced to the existing customers or the new people. A launching party is a great way to reach out to a wider network and get ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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5 Tips for Web Videos
If you have a website, chances are you’ve noticed the explosion of web videos. What used to be a rarity with video being an expensive exercise, businesses without video on their site is probably falling behind. So how do you make your video stand out from the masses and ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Event Theming
Create a memorable event theme creates a memorable event Creating a theme for your event helps make it easier to organize food, entertainment and a great vibe for your event that will make it memorable. Select a theme that fits your participants and the purpose of your event. ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Introducing Web Streaming
With the growing popularity and cost-effectiveness of virtual events, hybrid events have become a popular way of increasing participation in traditional events at a relatively low cost. They also enable participation by people who might be unable to attend physically and it allows ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 13th July 2020)
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Christmas In July for December
At Blue Shadow Group we love “Christmas in July” (more events, more fun, more happiness!) but we realise that the smart July activity is to make sure the official December events are booked, organised and locked in. Last minute event planning means you don’t ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Social Media & Event Theming
You may be asking what do you mean social media and event Theming they are 2 completely different things when it comes to a corporate event. Well you are right but being able to integrate your social media into the Event theming is a trick that will help bring your event to ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Audio Visual Hire on a limited budget
When it comes to making your corporate event one to remember it is fair to say that the food, the entertainment and the audio visual hire requirements are all important to making it a WOW corporate event. So when it comes down to a tight budget how do you make your event perfect ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 8th October 2020)
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Top Corporate Event Trends
With 2014 well under way and there have been a few that have been showing their faces already this year and are set to only grow in popularity well into 2015. One of the trends we are seeing is Audience interaction. Polling – polling is a great way to get feedback from ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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Social Media And Conferencing P3
So you have put all the effort into getting Social media integrated into your event but cant seem to get the conversation flowing – What can you do? Pushing Interaction If at first the social media interaction in online discussions or conversations is not as active as ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
Views : 585
Social Media & Conferencing P2
Enjoyed the first few Gold Nuggets about integrating Social Media Into your corporate Event? Well here are a few more that will make all the effort that was put into Event Management and event Theming really Pay off: Hashtag With every online post, add a hashtag along with ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
Views : 586
Social Media & Conferencing
You have sorted out the Event management and have an Audio Visual Solution but have you ever wondered how to integrate social media into your next corporate conference, and we are not just talking about creating a hashtag and a Facebook site and calling it a success. When you ...

5th January 2019 (Updated 12th July 2020)
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