July 12th, 2010

While 32 nations played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Sydney was one of only six cities around the world to host an International FIFA Fan Fest. More than 500,000 people visited the Cockle Bay and Tumbalong Park sites, at Darling Harbour, where all 64 matches were broadcast live on four large screens.
JPS provided sound reinforcement and crew for the 31 day event.
| Dates |
June 11, 2010 – July 12, 2010 |
| Sydney |
Darling Harbour |
| JPS Crew |
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Dean Mizzi, Matt Debien, Tristian Johnson, Adam Williams, Shane Oldham, Tim Seconi, Raoul Plimer |
| Speaker System |
JBL VerTec |
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18 x JBL VerTec 4889 Enclosures |
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16 x JPS 18″ Subwoofers |
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16 x Crown MA5002VZ |
| FOH Drive System |
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1 x Dolby Lake DLP 4D12 Mesa |
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1 x Motion 1200 Wireless Tablet |
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4 x BSS FDS-366 Omni Drives |
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1 x BSS FCS-960 EQ |
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4 x BSS FCS-926 Omni Drives |
| FOH Control |
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1 x Soundcraft Vi6 |
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1 x Yamaha M7CL 48 Ch Digital Console |
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1 x Tascam CD-RW901SL |
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2 x Denon DCD-695 CD Players |
| Radio Mics |
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9 x Shure UR4D Dual Receivers |
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12 x ShureUR2 Hand Held Transmitters c/w Beta 58 capsules |
| Monitor System |
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12 x Clair Bros 12AM Monitor Speakers
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4 x Clair Bros R4 MkIII Side Fill Cabinets |
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1 x Clair ML18 Subwoofer |
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12 x Crown MA3600VZ Amplifiers |
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4 x Crown MA9001 Amplifiers |
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8 x Lake Clair iO’s |
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6 x Sennheiser G2 IEM systems |
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2 x Shure PSM 600 systems |
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1 x Yamaha PM5D-RH Digital Console |
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May 28th, 2010
Australasia’s leading touring audio suppliers; Jands Production Services Pty Limited (JPS) and Johnston Audio Services, (JAS) have entered into a Heads of Agreement to merge the two companies. The Heads of Agreement is subject to undertaking of due diligence which is expected to be completed by the end of June.
Both companies have long histories in the touring sound market and over the past four decades have supplied production services to nearly every major tour and music event in Australia and New Zealand.
Eric Robinson, CEO of JPS, commented, “In our discussions it has become clear that we’re both facing the same challenges on large tours and music events. Our clients are looking to us for increased efficiencies and jointly we’ll be able to respond in a way that reduces costs, expands our equipment offerings, and solves logistical problems. Potentially it brings major benefits to promoters and touring artists.”
The companies will continue to operate from their existing premises in Sydney and Melbourne and both expect to benefit by having access to a larger pool of equipment and expertise. The merged group expects to use the synergies of working together to deliver outstanding service for their clients.
Commenting on the move, JAS Managing Director Bruce Johnston stated, “I am excited about the new equipment and services we’ll be able to bring to our customers. The combination of JAS and JPS will create one of the best audio companies in the world, providing real benefits to Australian and international artists.”
The merger of the two companies will increase the level of support and service available to JPS and JAS clients and reinforces the group’s ongoing commitment to meeting the challenges of the modern touring market. Together the companies intend to remain at the forefront of technology, clearly demonstrated by the recent introduction of new speaker systems and significant investment in control and amplification packages.
Jands Production Services was founded in 1970 and operates in the theatre, corporate and touring audio markets.
Johnston Audio Services commenced operations in 1985 and provides audio for tours, festivals and fixed installations.
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February 18th, 2010

AC/DC, Australia’s most successful rock and roll band, with sales of over 200 million records worldwide, returned home in February as part of their Black Ice World Tour. It was the band’s first Australian tour since 2001.
The main loudspeaker arrays, for the tour, were Electro-Voice X-Array while Jands Production Services provided Clair Audio I5 cabinets for the side hands and delays. For the stadium shows JBL Vertec cabinets were used ito supplement the system.
| Dates |
February 11, 2010 – March 8, 2010 |
| Melbourne |
Etihad Stadium – February 11, 13, 15 |
| Sydney |
ANZ Stadium – February 18, 20, 22 |
| Brisbane |
QSAC Stadium – February 25, 27 |
| Adelaide |
Adelaide Oval – March 2 |
| Perth |
Subiaco Oval – March 6, 8 |
| JPS Crew |
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Nick Giameos |
| Delay Crew – Sydney |
Karl Sullivan, Dave Richardson, Paul Schofield, Simon Farrell, John Kerns |
| Speaker System |
Clair Bros Audio |
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20 x Clair i5 10° Speaker Cabinet |
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8 x Clair i5 5° Speaker Cabinet |
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8 x Clair i5 2.5° Speaker Cabinet |
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30 x JBL Vertec VT4889 |
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14 x Crest/QSC Amp Rack |
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20 x Crown MA5002VZ |
| FOH Drive System |
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10 x Clair iO Controller |
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1 x Gateway Motion 1200 Tablet PC |
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