The core team that makes up Australian Event Services is an elite group of industry professionals that has helped Australian Event Services grow rapidly since its inception.
Director and founder, Scott Forsyth, has assembled a team whose individual expertise and renowned industry leadership means you will only be dealing with the best. Together, they will collaborate to deliver you an event that’s seamless, successful and something to be remembered for a very long time.
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> Scott Forsyth
With 15 years experience in corporate marketing, Scott understands the importance of communicating an event's mes-sage. He is determined to help you leave an impression on your delegates so that you can produce a healthy financial return on the dollars invested in the event. He is a member of the Australian Institute of Risk Management, the International Special Events Society and the Meetings Industry Association of Australia. Scott has also sat on the NSW Businessman’s Committee for the Australian Commonwealth Games and has worked
closely with the United States Olympic Committee in relation to their Risk Management and Safety procedures. Scott was nominated for the 2006 Citizen Of The Year in the Australia Day Awards for his leadership and charity work.
> Ian Baldwin
Ian is recognised as one of the National best audio engineers and system designers having worked in this capacity in many parts of the world. Over the past decade, Ian has extended his talents towards overall production management and this, combined with his audio engineering makes Ian a key member of our team and a trusted asset to our Company.
Ian has been employed in a senior capacity on:
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Rugby World Cup (Sydney)
Athens 2004 Olympic Games
> Ian Cooper
Ian Cooper is amongst the countries most proficient and versatile technical operators. From high end audio systems in some of the largest venues both here and overseas, to video control and computer graphic design, Ian is up there with the elite. It is a rare and talented person who is able to maintain a technically proficient knowledge in more than one field. Ian’s knack of knowing the perfect look and feel for our client's presentations
makes him a highly valuable member of our team.
Ian was heavily involved with the audio playback in Stadium Australia for the Sydney 2000 games and for Athens 2004, Ian was asked to oversee the installation of the PA system in the main arena.
> Ben Wheadon
Ben’s extensive experience in corporate theatre is matched only by his work on numerous international and national tours, as well as his integral contribution to Sydney 2000 Olympic events. Ben is a technology aficionado, keeping pace with the latest advances. It is this passion that enables
Ben to design shows for clients harnessing the latest technologies for the maximum impact whilst maintaining budget awareness. Bens “Can Do” attitude is priceless and many of our clients have gained from having him on our team.
> Nick Eltis
Nicks experience is unparalleled in the Australian Events Industry.
Nick ran the audio section for a large Concert Production company in Sydney so he has an innate ability to design and operate with the “Big Picture” in mind. His calm temperament is also one of his greatest assets—especially in the final few moments before the show gets under way.
Nicks credits include:
Rugby World Cup 2003—Technical Director—Ceremonies
Athens 2004 Olympics—Technical Director—Ceremonies
> Paul Collison
The first choice for many touring artists and television producers, Paul has an uncanny ability to use lighting effects that leave a long lasting impression. Paul has worked with Australian Event Services since our inception.
Paul's credits include - Lighting Director 2004 Australian Idol Grand Final, Lighting Operator for Rugby
World Cup 2003, Lighting Operator - Arias—2002 and 2003. Beijing Olympics—Ceremonies 2008.
> Melissa Cantrall
Melissa has worked with Australian Event Services for nearly 10 years. Melissa has an intimate knowledge of the industry including a high level involvement with the Melbourne Commonwealth Games and the Telstra Road Show to launch the Next-G Network.