Aladdin at the Black Box Theatre, Galway.

After the success of last year's production by the Performing Arts School Galway of Cinderella, Alex Fernie Audio Ltd once again supplied an eight way Sennheiser EW300 G2 wireless system for this year's production, Aladdin. To see what we can do for your theatre or musical production, visit our theatre section.

Accenture CCD, RDS Industry's Hall.

Alex Fernie Audio Ltd supplied a range of Nexo systems for the various stands that made up the Accenture annual CCD in the RDS. A full 10 way Sennheiser EW300 G2 wireless system was provided as well as a 16-box JBL VRX system to provided extended coverage for the activities on the main stage.
Lighting as ever was provided by Blacklight
Breakfast with Ulster Bank
in the G Hotel

Alex Fernie Audio Ltd provided full AV for a recent breakfast product launch for Ulster Bank in the striking surroundings of Galway's G Hotel.
Progressive Democrats 21st Birthday
at The Clayton Hotel Galway

Full PA and crew was provided for the celebration of the Progressive Democrats 21st birthday in Galway's new Clayton Hotel. AV crew were also provided to ensure smooth coordination of the in-house AV equipment. Lighting and backdrops from Blacklight.
Sennheiser Wireless System
for Athenry Musical Society

A 12 way Sennheiser wireless system was recently provided for the Athenry Musical Society's production of Guys and Dolls. A combination of HSP2 headset and earworn versions of the ME2 lapel mic were supplied for the cast. To ensure even coverage of the acoustically challenging venue, a Nexo PS15 system was provided for the capacity 500 a night audience.
Schwarzkopf at the Radisson SAS hotel

A full compliment of Sennheiser wireless headset mics were provided for a recent hair stylist demonstration by Schwarzkopf. Camera, multimedia and interfaces were also provided. Further events will be taking place throughout the country, beginning in the Burlington Hotel in March.
Lighting and drape by Blacklight.
Also in February...

The Whose Line is it Anyway crew were once again in the Roisin Dubh. Supplied was a 5 way Sennheiser beltpack system with lapel mics.

A networked audio system was installed in newly opened children's activity centre Hip Kidz in the Briarhill Industrial Park in Galway. The system will be expanded in March to accomodate the restaurant and adult waiting areas.

Various systems were supplied for NUIG's Muscailt Arts Festival. We also sponsored a prize for the winning act in the Music Society's Battle of the Bands competition.

In the Radisson: The Valentines Ball, The Maritime Ball, NUIG Arts Ball, NUIG Fashion Show in aid of Croi, The Insurance Institute Dinner.

Sound & AV crew was provided for NCBRI annual dinner in the Ardilaun Hotel.

Wireless systems were provided for the Oughterard School Musical and the St. Enda's School Musical.
Druid "Leaves" in Druid Lane Theatre

Druid Theatre are once again in tech rehearsal with a Nexo PS10 system with LS1200 subs for sound designer John Leonard. The show moves to London later on the month.
Also congratulations to Sabine Dargent for her Irish Times Theatre Award for The Walworth Farce.
The Sawdoctors
open NUIG Rag Week 2007

The Sawdoctors (above) opened NUIG Rag Week 2007. Full PA and sound crew were provided for the 6 day event.
Croi Ball 2007

Sound crew, Sennheiser wireless mics and Sennheiser ME36 podium mics were supplied for Croi's annual fundraiser in the Radisson SAS Hotel  in March
Galway Comedy Festival 2007

Sound crew and  Sennheiser wireless handheld mics, HSP2 headset mics were supplied for the 2nd Galway Comedy Festival. Pictured are Colin Murphy and Tommy Tiernan.
Liam O'Maonlai, Town Hall Theatre.

Sound crew and PA were provided for a recent solo gig at the Town Hall Theatre by the Hothouse Flowers' Liam O'Maonlai.
Schwarzkopf, Burlington Hotel Dublin.

Nexo PS15s, Sennheiser Wireless, sound crew and cameras were provided for a product demonstration by Schwarzkopf in Dublin's Burlington Hotel in March. A further event took place in Monaghan's Hilgrove hotel in April. Further Schwarzkopf events will be taking place in Dublin and Cork.
Cuirt Literary Festival 2007

Alex Fernie Audio Ltd provided a full range of Sennheiser ME36 mics for the events and readings at this year's Cuirt Literary Festival. Sennheiser ew300 series beltpack with ME2 capsules were also supplied. A range of Nexo PS systems were also supplied for the unveiling of memorial plaques on Nimmo's Pier and the Claddagh quays. Running concurrently with the Cuirt festival were events marking the culture of Brittany, of which L'orient is twinned with Galway City. 
The Green Party National Conference, Galway 2007.

Alex Fernie Audio Ltd supplied full AV for the recent Green Party National Conference in the Galway Bay Hotel.

A full compliment of Sennheiser ME36 podium and table mics, Sennheiser wireless together with a discrete 8 box Nexo PS10 system were provided for the main hall. Audio feeds were also made available for members of the press.
Audio splits to outside broadcast were also supplied as was full AV for the many workshops central to the 3 day conference.

Finally, a separate camera feed was supplied to plasma and LCD displays in overflow rooms, media centres and press rooms.
Irish Institute of Taxation Conference

Alex Fernie Audio Ltd supplied a full range of Sennheiser ME36 podium and table top mics, together with ew300 series wireless equipment for the Irish Institute of Taxation's conference in Galway recently. Also supplied was a Sennheiser Infrared Wireless System for the hard of hearing. Pictured above is guest 'speaker'/entertainment, Today FM's and Gift Grub's Mario Rosenstock.
Sherry Fitzgerald 10KM Walkathon

A small Nexo PS10 system was recently supplied for the start-finish of the Galway Walkathon in aid of Temple Street Children's Hospital. PA systems are available at discounted rates for registered charities. Contact us at info@alexfernie.com for details.
Also in March/April:
  • Full Nexo Alpha E system and Logic Systems monitor system supplied to The Sawdoctors for 2 concerts in Dublin
  • Full PA, crew and AV supplied to the Clayton Hotel for private functions and seminars.
  • Sennheiser Wireless systems for the Roisin Dubh for Whose Line is it Anyway.
  • Full PA supplied to Corinthians RFC for their annual fundraising dinner at the Westwood House Hotel.
  • PA supplied to Macnas for their St. Patrick's Day Parades.

The Icarus Line/The Lemonheads, The Warwick

Alex Fernie Audio Ltd provided a Nexo AlphaE system and LM15 monitors for The Lemonheads' show in Galway in May. Tour support was provided by The Icarus Line.
Mary Coughlan
Town Hall Theatre, Galway

Crew and PA were provided for Mary Coughlan's homecoming show in Galway's Town Hall Theatre.
Paco Pena
Concert Hall,Limerick & Town Hall, Galway

Alex Fernie Audio Ltd supplied a Nexo AlphaE system together with a 12 way monitor mix (accomodating tour in-ear system), monitor engineer and crew for the Limerick and Galway legs of their Irish tour in May
Liam Clancy feat. Mairtin O'Connor
Town Hall Theatre.

Crew and PA were supplied for a number of dates recently for Liam Clancy. Pictured here is the Galway show which featured accordian player, Mairtin O'Connor.
Also in May.....
  • A 6 way Sennheiser wireless system and crew for the No Name Club regional finals in Galway's Black Box.
  • A rehearsal & recording rig was supplied to The Sawdoctors as they prepare for dates in Scotland, the UK and US.
  • Nexo PS15 system with DJ equipment supplied to Limerick's new Absolute Hotel for the annual Riverfest.
  • A 10 way Sennheiser wireless system, Nexo PS10 system with technical crew supplied for the Seamount College musical.
  • Sennheiser wireless for the Roisin Dubh for the monthly return of "Whose Line is it Anyway"
  • PA supplied to Macnas for the Gort Multicultural Festival.
  • 8 way Wireless system for the Kiltullagh Musical & Drama Society.
  • 10 way wireless system and technical crew for Backstage Ireland's annual end of year performance at the Town Hall Theatre.

Western Vascular Symposium,
Clayton Hotel, Galway.

Alex Fernie Audio Ltd provided Nexo PS10 and PS15 systems, Sennheiser EW300 wireless systems and podium/table mics, plasma displays and AV crew for the high-profile Western Vascular Symposium run by the HSE at Galway's Clayton Hotel in May.
Alex Fernie Audio Ltd supplied the PA and crew for the Mantua Mainstage at this year's Life Festival, held on the grounds of Lough Cutra Castle, Co. Galway.
12 stacks of Nexo AlphaE was supplied as well as a 10 way monitor mix. Pictured above are a selection of shots from the 3 day reggae/electronica festival, featuring in no particular order; Dreadzone, Highlite Tribe, Long Range featuring Orbital's Phil Hartnoll and punters.
More photos and full rig details can be found on the blog
Prague Quadrennial, Czech Republic.

A NEXO PS10 system was supplied to the Irish Theatre Institute as part of a month long international exhibition of theatre scenography, theatre architecture and sound design held in Prague, the Prague Quadrenniale
Contempo quartet featuring Mairtin O'Connor,
Town Hall Theatre

Technicians and PA were supplied for a unique concert in the Town Hall Theatre by the acclaimed Contempo String quartet and traditional musicians, Cathal Hayden, Mairtin O'Connor et al.
Inishbofin Arts Festival 2007

For the 8th year running, Alex Fernie Audio Ltd provided PA and crew for the Inishbofin Arts Festival. This year the festival featured Don Stiffe (right) and Sharon Shannon with the big band (above). For Sharon Shannon, a 10 way monitor mix was supplied using a combination of Nexo PS15's and Logic Systems LM15 monitor. FOH PA was Nexo AlphaE.
Also of note in June........
  • PA and crew for launch of Galway Arts Festival 2007 at the Radisson SAS Hotel, Galway.
  • Sennheiser wireless for Roisin Dubh.
  • PA supplied for Galway date of Slide, acclaimed Cork based folk/traditional act
  • PA and crew supplied for corporate fundraiser in aid of Galway Hospital Art Fund at The Grange, Oranmore.
  • Commencement of PA install for Druid Lane Theatre.
  • Supply of 10 way wireless system for Tirellan NS end of year show.
  • Supply of PA at Cloghan Castle, Loughrea for corporate events

July
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