Kensell21 Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 Sad indeed but is understandable. Was hoping of catching up with members over there too. Would have been great to see you over there @Lazz Hopefully I can get to the July one next year. Mhmm July in Melbourne??? Bring on the winter woollies!!! ️ 1
Guest Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, Kensell21 said: Mhmm July in Melbourne??? Bring on the winter woollies!!! ️ We're trying to encourage exhibitors to use more valve amps 1 2
betty boop Posted May 3, 2020 Posted May 3, 2020 July is a great time for the show...best time of the year in melbourne to be indoors look forward to it ...
Guest Posted May 5, 2020 Posted May 5, 2020 Following the unfortunate but necessary postponement of this year's scheduled show: I'm pleased to announce we have secured and locked in our dates for next year as July 9-11, 2021 at the Pullman Conference and Events Centre, Albert Park, Melbourne. Coincidentally, being our 5th show since starting in 2016, we've returned to the original timing and month of that very first show. 7
Guest Posted May 6, 2020 Posted May 6, 2020 Australia’s largest and best attended Hi-Fi, Home Cinema, Integration Show & Expo announces dates for 2021. After postponing the scheduled November 2019 event due to the COVID-19 pandemic, StereoNET, one of the world’s largest independent publishers specialising in consumer electronics, and organiser of the Home Entertainment Expo™ is pleased to announce the dates for its Melbourne event in 2021. When? 9th to 11th July 2021 (Exhibitor bump-in Thursday 8th July) Where? Pullman Convention & Events Centre, Albert Park, Melbourne Trade & Press Morning Friday 9th July 2021 The Home Entertainment Expo will be the largest show of its type ever held in Australasia, and the organisers plan to bring a taste of Las Vegas CES to Melbourne. Showcasing a broad range of Consumer Electronics, from the largest screens to the smallest accessories, smart and connected products, Hi-Fi, Home Cinema, and smart home and entertainment products, the 2021 Expo promises something for all. The timing of the 2021 Expo has been carefully staged to avoid existing global shows and has been planned in consultation with our exhibitors, reaffirming the organiser’s commitment to the Australian industry and its stakeholders. Most manufacturers release their new products at Munich's High End Show in May each year. The July timing presents the perfect opportunity for many brands to show their new products in Australia promptly and for the first time. Show Organiser, Marc Rushton, said: Quote While having to postpone our show for 2020 was disappointing, it comes as a blessing in disguise as the Australia and New Zealand markets, and the economy as a whole will face many challenges over the coming period as we emerge from the pandemic, Quote Our 2021 Expo is timed perfectly to assist the industry in recovery, and to showcase to consumers both traditional AV and the very latest products and trends available in ‘connected lifestyle’ an area rapidly growing in popularity. The 2019 show had a long waiting list for exhibition spaces of all sizes, especially large ones. Having more than doubled the floor space for the 2021 Expo, organisers can now cater for a lot more exhibitors, ambitious showcase stands for the big boys, great listening rooms for everybody, affordable spaces for start-ups and smaller companies, and of course a much larger number of visitors. Thanks to CEDIA’s Australian Regional Development Consultant Paul Skelton, who joins the organisers in an advisory role, the 2021 Expo will be the very first and only consumer-facing show in Australasia showcasing connected home, automation, integration and custom installation. Register your interest in exhibiting at expo@stereonet.show | Public tickets will be on sale soon.
BruceS Posted June 1, 2020 Posted June 1, 2020 Have been to all of the shows, including staying at the venue hotel for the weekend. I felt that show has improved every year. It seems that Mark is looking for a 'giant leap forward' for the next show, Rather than the usual 'incremental improvement'. Go for it Mark. Really looking forward to next year's show. Yes, it is a long year's wait, But it will be worth it. Look after yourselves. Bruce 1
Guest Posted June 1, 2020 Posted June 1, 2020 1 minute ago, BruceS said: Have been to all of the shows, including staying at the venue hotel for the weekend. I felt that show has improved every year. It seems that Mark is looking for a 'giant leap forward' for the next show, Rather than the usual 'incremental improvement'. Go for it Mark. Really looking forward to next year's show. Yes, it is a long year's wait, But it will be worth it. Look after yourselves. Bruce Thanks Bruce. I just look at it from my own perspective. I have travelled to shows all around the world and as much as I love them, it's a lot of the same old stuff. I want to bring an element of something for everyone to my shows. I want there to be so much that goes on a want and wish list when attendees leave. I know that as an industry for the most part, we're tech savvy, and currently there's no where to see all the tech that's coming into people's homes. This will be the place to witness the very best in hifi and home cinema, but also all the tech that's starting to overlap into our industry as well. It really is a massive leap forward if I can pull it off. I'll die trying though and despite all the obstacles over the last five years and some even moving to prevent our show ever happening at all, I see them as purely hurdles and challenges. The show has evolved and grown each year as a result. If we can add more value to you all and present an enjoyable show for even more people, then I think I'm doing a good job. 4
BruceS Posted June 1, 2020 Posted June 1, 2020 Love this new direction Mark. Can I make a suggestion which sort of flows from what you have said? It seems to me that the exhibitors sort of play it a bit safe and try to be a little conservative. I understand that and if I was an exhibitor I would do that as well. But what about some incentive (maybe an award or something) for exhibitors to give us something a little out of the ordinary? Let me give an example of what I mean. In vinyl there are balanced 'current mode' phono preamps. Never seen one at a show. Never seen one period!!! But they lots of advantages over the same old same old! Why not provide an incentive to offer the HiFi public exposure to something unusual even if it is not 'new'? I am sure that there would be people impressed enough to buy!! Could give another example of what I mean and I am sure that there are heaps more examples. Just some thoughts and ideas. I like everyone just wants the next show to be the best that it can be and then some. Again, keep up the good work Mark. Look after yourselves. Bruce
Guest Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 What's the consensus? Do we think hotel-based hi-fi shows of any sort of scale will be allowed in Australia in 2021?
muon* Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 Personally while I hope so for the many people that will want to attend, I think it is an unknown. I don't see this covid thing as anywhere over yet, we have a handle on it, but that could easily change and quite quickly under some circumstances. But I hope it will be normal enough to allow the event to have a green light
Bill125812 Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 Really depends on what happens Covid wise. But if it’s somewhat under control in Australia, and there is a Covid plan. Then should be ok. Just have it in Brisbane and all will be good 2
Guest Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 I've already done preliminary work to move it to another state if necessary. I think *personally* AU will eradicate COVID and events will resume at some point in 2021. But international borders (at least ours) will remain closed until there's a vaccine. That doesn't really affect our show aside from some bigger plans we were going to introduce. I've got the venue booked for both July and October. Really can't do anything but hope for the time being. If there was even the slightest risk of the health of any of our staff, exhibitors and attendees, there would be no question I will pull the pin though. It's just ain't worth it. It's now just a waiting game. 2
Hydrology Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, Marc said: I've already done preliminary work to move it to another state if necessary. I think *personally* AU will eradicate COVID and events will resume at some point in 2021. But international borders (at least ours) will remain closed until there's a vaccine. That doesn't really affect our show aside from some bigger plans we were going to introduce. I've got the venue booked for both July and October. Really can't do anything but hope for the time being. If there was even the slightest risk of the health of any of our staff, exhibitors and attendees, there would be no question I will pull the pin though. It's just ain't worth it. It's now just a waiting game. WA is a pretty safe place right now!!! 3 1
Saxon Hall Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 It is too hard to predict with any certainty. But here goes. In Victoria we have endured more than 100 days of lockdown and Premier Andrews is slowly drip feeding a relaxation of restrictions. I fear that the general populace will be so eager to get out and about that precautions will be thrown to the wind. Coupled with warmer weather this will inevitably lead to a spike in Positive Cases. It has happened in the UK , Italy and Spain and lockdowns have had to be re-introduced. I don't see Australia being any different. In regards to International Travel , some senior Federal Govt members have indicated that Late 2021 could be the earliest resumption of Non Essential Travel into Australia. For example Qantas has parked all of its A380 aircraft until 2023. Not exactly a vote of confidence.
metal beat Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) We could have a hifi show in Sydney now. Just gotta keep the diseased Victorians out we will be fine. Marc, 14 days hotel quarantine for you - and you can't bribe our security guards But seriously, a lot of other live venues will need to fully open including the music industry before the govt will allow a perceived non essential hifi show. Edited October 21, 2020 by metal beat 1
Telecine Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 (edited) It is a long way out to be making any sort of prediction. The National Cabinet strategy is suppression, not elimination. Elimination may still be achieved under that strategy. It is clear that the implementation of that strategy varies from State to State. Some States are more likely to achieve elimination than others but history shows us that they will jealously guard their borders if they do. Hard to see large indoor crowds being permitted unless the virus is eliminated or an effective vaccine has been administered to the majority of the populace. It is unlikely that the later will be achieved in your timeframes, so elimination is probably the only hope. Edited October 21, 2020 by Telecine 4
Bill125812 Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 44 minutes ago, Hydrology said: WA is a pretty safe place right now!!! Would be great if you’d let people in 2 1
Sean Perth Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 No we are fine not letting people in would make my job a lot harder 1
Guest Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 Yeah way too far out. It's a tough one as we've got many exhibitors wanting to sign up now, and new ones wanting to join for the first time. Even for a October/November show, work starts now. Let alone the currently promoted July date, which if I'm honest I can't see happening. I think everyone is keen to look forward but as organisers, we can't make decisions at the moment. Was curious to see how you all feel about it though.
Candyflip Posted October 21, 2020 Posted October 21, 2020 12 hours ago, Telecine said: It is a long way out to be making any sort of prediction. The National Cabinet strategy is suppression, not elimination. Elimination may still be achieved under that strategy. It is clear that the implementation of that strategy varies from State to State. Some States are more likely to achieve elimination than others but history shows us that they will jealously guard their borders if they do. Hard to see large indoor crowds being permitted unless the virus is eliminated or an effective vaccine has been administered to the majority of the populace. It is unlikely that the later will be achieved in your timeframes, so elimination is probably the only hope. I think Telecine has it well summed up Marc. As of today, agree fully with his points. I would just add perhaps: will anyone public liability insure an indoor event before July 2021? I'm working full time on COVID Recovery in my 8am-6pm life, and living/breathing this thing asleep and awake. Public gatherings in close quarters, and in VIC, are probably and most unfortunately, the last thing that will be relaxed. It makes your planning so difficult - nothing but empathy there. I write and distribute Packs for our business now that I have to totally rewrite the next weekend, after a Sunday announcement. 1
turnthetable Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 On 21/10/2020 at 6:05 PM, Bill125812 said: Would be great if you’d let people in Done https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-30/western-australia-hard-border-ends-low-risk-states-allowed-in/12830120
Kaynin Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 We can drink in pubs now, so that's a good sign. By the nominated dates I'd like to think our response to any outbreaks is better than first time around. I'd be more confident than not that it would go ahead. Besides, plan B of quarantining in the rooms for 2 weeks wouldn't be so tough...
Guest Posted October 30, 2020 Posted October 30, 2020 Ahhh ... that might be a good idea. A 14-day show - mandatory quarantine at the show! Anyway, just riding this out for now. Sadly our show concept is the worst possible scenario for close contact and confined spaces. We will continue to monitor the situation, and if things are not looking more positive by mid-December we will look at further postponement, or replace next year's show with an alternative concept perhaps. I have got a few ideas. 2 1
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