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SML picks Anolis for Hordern Pavilion

The Hordern Pavilion in Sydney, often referred to as “The Hordern”, regularly hosts live performances, dance parties, sports tournaments, trade shows, conferences, and a variety of other events. Recently, the 5,500-capacity venue unveiled a new house lighting scheme featuring 46 Anolis Ambiane RGBW XPs, specified and installed by SimpleMotion Lighting (SML), a specialist in venue infrastructure lighting.

SML was approached by The Hordern’s operators, Playbill Venues, to reimagine the lighting of the venue. The aim was to replace the outdated halogen lighting system with a more modern, energy-efficient solution that would accommodate the diverse events that take place at the venue. SML worked in partnership with Jands, Anolis’ Australian distributor, with additional support from Eddie Galak, Business Development Manager of Architectural Lighting. The project was led by Jono Boer of SML, alongside Scott Hart. Together, they designed and implemented a lighting scheme centred around the Anolis Ambiane fixtures.

SML had to consider the venue’s flexible seating configurations - The Hordern can accommodate various setups, including all-standing formats for concerts and dance events. The lighting design includes twenty Ambiane fixtures rigged in the domed roof, four fixtures on each side of the room above the exits (for a total of sixteen), and an additional six fixtures covering the arches above the exits. Some of the lights are positioned where the previous lighting was located, while others are in new locations to align with the drape lines used to partition sections of the hall.

Custom plates and mounting brackets were fabricated to secure the fixtures to the ceiling and walls, with power supplies mounted on ceiling beam clamps. This task was completed with the help of rigging company Pollards. The Anolis fixtures are controlled via DMX and a Paradigm architectural controller, which also enables zone control. Touchscreen remotes allow for access and operation. While the primary use of the lighting system is for smooth and even white washes, the venue can be instantly transformed with full-colour lighting. Additionally, the new system reduces energy consumption.

Pictured (left to right): Jason Oxenham (Technical Manager, The Hordern), Jono Boer (General Manager, SML), and Scott Hart (Electrical Supervisor, SML). (Photos: Louise Stickland/Paul Clarke)

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