PRB Australia at Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Bull Riding, Big Screens, and Bigger Sound: Forefront at the PBR Origin Series
Forefront Productions was proud to kick off the 2023 PBR Origin Series at the Newcastle Entertainment Centre, delivering full-scale production to match the adrenaline-fueled action in the ring.
We’ve partnered with PBR (Professional Bull Riders) for over a decade now, and every year, the bar gets higher—and so does the energy. For the first round of the Origin Series, our team provided a complete audio, lighting, and LED video solution to ensure every second of the show hit with maximum impact.
Immersive Audio in the Round
To handle the demands of the in-the-round setup, we deployed our Adamson CS Series, featuring the CS10 and CS119. This powerful and compact system offered exceptional coverage across the entire venue—making sure every cheer, announcement, and soundtrack punch landed loud and clear from every angle.
LED Video That Dominated the Arena
Suspended above the action was a 7m x 4m PixaPanel T5 LED screen, providing stunning visuals and high-impact branding throughout the event. Beneath it, a smaller screen displayed the event clock and logo, keeping the crowd informed and engaged. As always, our LED screens delivered reliable performance, even in the fast-paced, high-vibration environment of a live bull riding event.
Lighting That Took the Show to the Next Level
For lighting, we brought the heat, literally. The rig included:
Martin Viper Performances
Martin MH-11s
Pixel Panel LED blinders
Pixel Panel Black PARs
All powered by our new LSC Unit 2R and controlled via our grandMA2 Light console, giving our operators precise creative control to match the drama and intensity of each ride.
The Tour Continues
Following Newcastle, our team continued with the Origin Series to Brisbane, Tamworth, and Townsville, supporting the full tour with the same level of care, consistency, and world-class production.
GEAR SHOWCASED IN THIS STORY
AUDIO:
Main Array: Adamson CS10 Line Array System with Adamson CS119 Sub Speaker Element
Main Array Outfill: Adamson CS7 Line Array System
Adamson CS10p Fill
LIGHTING
GrandMA2 Light - Lighting Console
Martin Mac Quantum Profile LED Moving Head
Pixapanel FlatPar Quad 18
Robe Beam 150s LED Moving Head
Martin MH11 Beam Moving Head
Robe Spiider - Wash/Beam LED Moving Head
Look Solutions Unique 2.1 Hazer
VIDEO
PixaPanel E3 LED Panel in Curved Configuration - 3.9mm Pixel Pitch
NovaStar VX4S LED Video Processor
Novastar VX16s LED Video Processor
Truss + Rigging
EuroTruss FD34 Box Truss
Global Truss F45 5 Chord Box Truss
Global Truss F44 Truss
Global Truss F33 Tri Truss
POWER
LSC Unitour 48ch Power Distribution
At Forefront Productions, we specialise in making live events unforgettable
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