Showtools International

28/08/2026

Pretty isn’t enough anymore.

CX takes a closer look at how Portman is making decorative lighting work harder, with OMNIRAY already proving the point and HEXY taking it further.

The decorative fixture has always been easy to look at. HEXY wants to make it useful

26/08/2026

Your next rig just evolved.

Blinder output. 13-zone pixel control. Six point fastLINK

Introducing Hexy

26/08/2026

21/08/2026

Friday’s doing the heavy lifting. ⛓️

SRS AHD combines automatic phase alignment, voltage monitoring and scalable digital linking for reliable hoist control across touring, festival and live production environments.

With AHD8, AHD12 and AHD24 controllers, plus CMC and T19 control options, the system can be configured around the scale of the production.

Available nationwide through yours truly 🤝🇦🇺

Reach out to your local rep or click below to chat with our team

19/08/2026

More Portman. More OMNIRAY.

The Portman Lights momentum keeps building. This time, with OMNIRAY stock on the ground and ready for projects.

Talk to us about availability, demos or reserving yours.

18/08/2026

ZYAVA now in full view

wide 94° output, individual control, RDM and optional CRMX give designers the flexibility to move from bold blinder looks to fully programmed visual effects.

See what you can create.

14/08/2026

Not everything stays hidden.

Australia, consider this your first sighting.

We’ve got more to reveal.

14/08/2026

MADRIX 5.8 is here, and it’s huge.

New MADRIX Effects, increased DMX output across selected licences, support for MADRIX ARCEDIA licences, plus extensive performance and workflow improvements.

Already running MADRIX 5? Take note before updating. Version 5.8 requires a mandatory software licence update.

For MADRIX enquiries in Australia, speak with our team today

MADRIX 5.8 – The 8th huge update in 8 years of MADRIX 5.
We hope you like it!

The new headlining features for you include:
– New MADRIX Effects,
– Hindi,
– Boosts to your software licenses with more output for free,
– MADRIX ARCEDIA,
– And a wide range of workflow and performance improvements!

We'll showcase the main new features for you in our next posts.

MADRIX 5.8 is another free update for MADRIX 5.
Download your fresh bits from www.madrix.com

As always, we have updated the user manuals of the software to include and reflect all new features, improvements, and changes.
As always, we have translated and localized all new features, improvements, and changes into all the different languages the software offers for its user interface.

Make sure to read the full release notes at
https://www.madrix.com/products/software/releases

IMPORTANT NOTE
This software version requires a –mandatory– update of your software license!
The update is available for you online at the website 'key.madrix.com > Auto Update'.
You will also be notified by the installer and the software.
If you are offline and still wish to open the software, disconnect your MADRIX KEY before starting the software.

06/08/2026

Great to see our Head of Sales, Ben Rawnsley, featured in CX Magazine for his lighting design at the Sorrento Winter Solstice Festival. 🎉

Ben shaped the look of the event from daylight through to night, while adapting the design to the realities of a live outdoor production. It’s a strong reflection of the creative judgement and hands-on technical experience he brings to the job. 💪

Proud of the work, Ben - and congratulations to everyone involved.

31/07/2026

MADRIX in action.

Turning a complex architectural LED installation into one unified, dynamic visual canvas.

With powerful pixel-mapping and real-time control, MADRIX gives designers the flexibility to create coordinated movement, depth and atmosphere across an entire space.

Need pixel mapping, standalone playback or network distribution? Speak with our team about the right MADRIX solution for your project.