Meet the Stars Under the Stars Once the night show action has drawn to a close, the audience can meet their favourite stars. The talented performers will make their way around the edge of the Main Arena, chatting to fans, signing autographs and of course posing for selfies! The team behind EkkaNITES Jack Ellison 2024 celebrates the 10th year of the night show being produced by entertainment extraordinaire Jack Ellison. Jack is a professional athlete turned special events producer who has worked on blockbuster films including James Bond Quantum of Solace and Mission Impossible 2 and is a winner of the prestigious Australian Events Awards. Ashley Neuendorf Ashley Neuendorf, Director of High Impact Lighting, has been involved with lighting productions for more than 17 years. He has toured with bands including Boy & Bear, Illy and Amity Affliction. Ash has also done the lighting for sporting events such as the State of Origin Series and Brisbane
Broncos Indigenous round. This year for the night show, Ash is showcasing an automated follow spot system, along with industry leading beam lights. Lachlan Marsh Lachlan Marsh is a Brisbane based music producer and Broadcast Engineer for Nine Entertainment. His music has been supported by some of the world’s biggest electronic acts including Above & Beyond and Don Diablo. This is Lachlan’s third Ekka producing the soundtrack for the Fireworks Spectacular, bringing with him his signature high energy dance music and unique composition skills. Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics Displays Howard & Sons Pyrotechnics, celebrating 102 years of pyrotechnic innovation, are world leaders in pyrotechnics & SFX. They have an international reputation for taking projects into the next league, pushing pyrotechnic boundaries and exceeding audience’s expectations. Christian and Andrew Howard represent the fourth generation of the Howard family who have been honoured to work with the Ekka to provide the pyrotechnics and special effects for EkkaNITES.
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