GEARHOUSE HELPS FILL UP FNB

November 2017 saw the third iteration of the “Fill Up” series of concerts which South Africa Hip Hop artist, Cassper Nyovest, has been using as a vehicle to inspire local youth to recognise their worth and ably demonstrating that anyone can realise their dreams with sufficient perseverance. 

SPOTLIGHT: TSHINYADZO MUOFHE

31 year old Tshinyadzo Muofhe currently fills the role of BEE and Transformation Manager at Gearhouse South Africa’s Johannesburg branch. A proud father to a little boy, Tshinyadzo takes both roles in his stride, and moving to Gearhouse is yet another new chapter for him. 

Waste not, want not – from offcut to flatpack

In a world increasingly concerned with sustainability and greening, the Live Events industry continues to evolve to stay in line with this type of demand on our businesses. At Gearhouse Group, several initiatives are in place to mitigate the companies’ impact on the environment and improve the sustainability of the operation.

GEARED UP FOR SUCCESS AT HUAWEI JOBURG DAY 2017

The Huawei Joburg Day live music festival, backed by Primedia’s 947 music radio, has become a landmark event on Johannesburg’s social calendar, offering fans and families the opportunity to invite spring to the city with a day in the sun to the sound of some of the country’s best loved local musicians. 

NEW PROLYFT FOR SPLITBEAM

To cater for top-notch theatre productions Priscilla Queen of the Desert (South Africa and Hong Kong Season), The Sound of Music (Asian tour 2017/18) and Evita (South African and Asian Tour 2017/18), South African based Gearhouse Splitbeam, a theatre equipment rental company, has invested in 90 additional Prolyft motors and six controllers supplied by DWR Distribution. Alistair Kilbee, Managing Director of Splitbeam elaborates on his experience with the brand and why he went this route.

WHY RUSH?

It’s always exciting to get a new product, and the Martin Rush PAR 2 RGBW, which Gearhouse recently acquired through Electrosonic SA was of course no exception…  

So, why Rush? What makes this product something worthwhile to have in the Gearhouse kit list?

HILTON TURNS 20 WITH IVTM

October 2017 marked the 20th birthday of one of Durban’s most loved, and iconic hotels, Hilton Durban. Built in 1997 to complement the opening of its prestigious next door neighbour, the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre, the hotel has been the recipient of numerous awards over the years, including South Africa’s Leading Business Hotel for five consecutive years (2013 – 2017). More recently, a multimillion Rand upgrade has been undertaken, with the refurbishment of the lobby, Vasco’s restaurant, and all 327 guest rooms, as well as the creation of a business lounge, and the Big Easy Wine Bar and Grill.