What Showtech Australia does

Showtech Australia is a privately held Australian entertainment rigging, automation, and stage flying specialist, founded in 1987 by T.J. "Tiny" Good and headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria. The company delivers rigging design, supply, installation, and operation for live theatre productions, circus, television and film, corporate events, music festivals, and — more recently — marine and cruise line entertainment installations. Its technical stack is centred on mechanical automation hardware, including Kinesys variable-speed chain hoist systems, 3D winches, and computer-controlled stage flying winches for performer flying, supported by an in-house team of fully licensed riggers and automation operators.

The company is structured as a parent operating three wholly-owned subsidiaries — Showtech Rigging (production rigging services), Showtech Automation and Staging (specialist automation projects), and Showtech Training Australia (rigging and automation certification). It holds ISO9002 quality management and AS4801 occupational health and safety certifications, and uniquely maintains worldwide insurance specifically covering performer flying, a profile that qualifies it for high-risk theatrical and live-event engagements. Showtech is positioned in the input as the Australian industry benchmark for rigging and automation, with a documented track record on flagship productions including Peter Pan and Mary Poppins.

Commercially, Showtech operates a direct-to-client project services model: customers engage via phone or email, scope and price are negotiated on a quote basis per project, and there is no disclosed subscription, framework agreement, or recurring-revenue product line. Adjacent service lines — TV/film rigging, brand and art installations, visual merchandising rigging, and a dedicated consultancy practice — extend the core capability into adjacent verticals. The input does not disclose revenue, headcount, or funding data, and there are no M&A, partnership, or investment events on record.

Name

Showtech Australia

Legal name

Showtech Australia Pty Ltd

Website

https://showtechaustralia.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Showtech Australia is a Melbourne-based entertainment rigging, automation, and stage flying specialist serving theatre, circus, TV/film, corporate events, festivals, and marine/cruise clients across Australia with 30-plus years of operating history.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Entertainment Rigging & Stage Automation Services

NAICS

Other Performing Arts Companies (71119), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Staging & Rigging Services (MPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH), Temporary Structures (Truss Roofs, Tents, Barricades) (MPAGAKAK), Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB), Event Stagehands & Production Support Crew (HSACAEAJ)

Keywords

• Entertainment rigging services
• Stage automation systems
• Performer flying effects
• Mobile staging rental
• Event crew services

Headquarters

HQ city

Braeside

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Equipment Hire and Rental: Hire and operation of rigging equipment (Kinesys systems, truss systems, hoists), mobile stages, self-erecting staging systems, aerial and wire work special effects equipment, drapes, reveals, track systems, and professional crewing services. Revenue generated through rental fees for equipment and operators.
2. Professional Crewing and Labor Services: Provision of licensed riggers and scaffolders, elevated work platform operators (boom lift and scissor lift), loaders and stage hands, skilled tradespersons, film and event management personnel. Revenue generated through service fees for specialized personnel.
3. Technical Consultancy Services: Risk management, risk and hazard assessment, occupational health and safety consultancy, rigging consultancy, staging consultancy, event management consultancy, venue consultancy, flying effects consultancy, and automation consultancy. Revenue generated through consulting fees.
4. Theatrical Installations and Maintenance: Installation and maintenance of fly systems, drapes, venue lighting suspension systems, PA suspension systems, rigging suspension systems, and theatre/venue maintenance services including OHS/WHS compliance checks and fly system inspections.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Showtech Australia provides specialized entertainment rigging, staging, automation, and performer flying effects services for theatre, circus, TV/film, corporate events, festivals, and venue installations. The company hires and operates rigging equipment (Kinesys systems, truss, hoists, winches), supplies licensed crew (riggers, scaffolders, EWP operators, stage hands), and delivers consultancy, maintenance, and theatrical installation services across Australia.

Product overview

Showtech Australia is an entertainment industry services company offering a comprehensive portfolio of specialized services for live events, theatre, film, television, and corporate productions. The core offerings include Showtech Automation and Flying Effects (performer flying systems, stage lifts, stage revolves, LED automated screen movement, and multi-axis automated winch systems), Showtech Specialist Rigging Services, Showtech Circus Rigging and Services, Showtech Staging Services, and Showtech TV and Film Services. These are supported by Showtech Entertainment Crew Services (licensed riggers, scaffolders, elevated work platform operators), Showtech Consultancy Services, and Showtech Maintenance and Inspection Services. The company also offers specialized offerings including Brand/Art/Visual Merchandising Installations, Marine and Cruise Line Services, and Uncommon Services for unusual requests. Equipment rental encompasses Kinesys systems, various truss types, chain blocks, electric hoists, mobile stages, ground support systems, aerial winch systems, safety equipment, drapes, and theatrical installation components. The company operates as a unified service provider where services range from specialized rigging and automation to full production crew and equipment rental, serving sectors including theatre, circus, TV, film, fashion, corporate events, festivals, and major opening ceremonies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Showtech Automation and Flying Effects Performer flying systems and stage automation services including 3D automated winch systems, stage lifts, stage revolves, LED automated screen movement, and single/multi-axis automated winch systems for theatrical productions, corporate events, TV, film, and ceremonies.
• Showtech Specialist Rigging Services Rigging services for theatre, corporate events, film, and TV using a large inventory of entertainment truss, hoists, and rigging hardware.
• Showtech Circus Rigging and Services Aerial rigging, automated winch systems for aerial performance, and OHS/WHS compliance consultancy for circus and performing arts sectors.
• Brand, Art and Visual Merchandising Installations Rigging services for artistic installations, brand launches, brand activations, shopping centre installations, and community art installations.
• Showtech Entertainment Crew Services Specialist entertainment and concert crewing services supplying fully licensed riggers, scaffolders, elevated work platform operators, loaders, stage hands, and skilled tradespersons.
• Showtech Consultancy Services Management and production consultancy, seminars, and training for theatre, venue, circus, TV, film, schools, and educational facilities covering rigging, staging, automation, OHS/WHS, and event management.
• Showtech Maintenance and Inspection Services Theatre, venue, and equipment maintenance; OHS/WHS compliance checks; theatre and venue fly system inspections and reports.
• Showtech TV and Film Services Rigging, staging, scaffolding, special effects, green screens, drapes, venue blackouts, performer flying, outside broadcast structures, and automated screens for TV, film, video clips, and TVCs.
• Showtech Staging Services Ground support staging systems in various sizes suitable for community festivals, carols, music festivals, with modular platforms and full production requirements.
• Entertainment Rigging Equipment Hire and Operation Rental and operation of Kinesys systems, box truss, tri truss, folding truss, ground-supported self-erecting truss systems, chain blocks, electric hoists (250kg, 500kg, 1000kg), and associated rigging hardware including slings and shackles.
• Mobile Stages and Ground Support Systems Rental and operation of Tomcat ground support systems, Browns ground support systems, tri truss ground support systems, box truss ground support systems, outdoor and indoor staging, and modular platforms.
• Aerial and Wire Work Special Effects Rental and operation of 3D automated flying winch systems, single axis automated winch systems, safety equipment, harnesses, wires, apparatus, and SFX systems.
• Theatrical Installations and Maintenance Theatrical installations including fly systems, drapes, venue lighting suspension systems, PA suspension systems, and rigging suspension systems, plus ongoing maintenance and OHS/WHS compliance.
• Drapes, Reveals and Track Systems Rental and operation of chromakey green screens, black drapes, tab track systems, reveal systems, and venue blackouts.
• Showtech Marine and Cruise Line Services Rigging and automation services for marine and cruise line environments.
• Showtech Uncommon Services Specialist services for unusual, challenging, or unconventional requests including rigging, automation, and staging for opening and closing ceremonies, artistic installations, theming, and event styling.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• International specialist companies (unnamed)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerShowtech has partnerships and associations with leaders and specialist companies in their field across the world who share the same philosophies, creative insight, and quality equipment, crew and services to enhance client and customer satisfaction. Specific partner names are not publicly disclosed on the website.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Tait Towers: Tait Towers is a global leader in staging, automation, and rigging for live entertainment, concerts, and theatrical productions. Its automated winch systems, scenic automation, and stage engineering capabilities directly parallel Showtech's 3D flying winches, stage lifts, and revolves.
• J. R. Clancy:

Broad incumbents

• Production Resource Group (PRG): PRG is the world's largest entertainment technology and production services company, offering rigging, automation, lighting, video, and crew services globally. Directly comparable to Showtech's core rigging and staging offerings but at a much larger scale with international reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/showtech
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC-zYrBn0K2229maT3DeSWpg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ShowtechAustralia
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/showtech-australia
• Instagraminstagram.com/showtechaustralia

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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