KEEPING MUSIC LIVE

IN THE WHITSUNDAYS

THE HISTORY OF:

GUNNADOO PRODUCTIONS  was established in 1986 at Airlie Beach Queensland by Darren Hicks. Having a band of his own (THE GUNNADOO BAND) Darren realized there was a need for professional sound equipment hire and production in the Whitsundays, as the area has one of the best live music industries in Queensland. Darren then found his true career in life as a sound engineer, he is still actively playing bass, didgeridoo and mandolin in a duo throughout the Whitsundays called 'Whitsend',  Sadly the Gunnadoo Australiana Band parted ways in 2003.

Being a small company,  with a two man crew,   Gunnadoo Productions provides a personalized service.   Gunnadoo Productions is equipped to do indoor/outdoor concerts, small conferences, public address systems, hire of small/medium/large PA's for travelling acts, small/medium lightshows, we are able to light rooms for dinners etc and have now added a laser lightshow to the company, we can also find the act that is just right for any situation, whether it is a convention, a concert, a venue gig or residency in the Whitsunday region. Our true specialty is audio, with Darren now being recognised Australia wide as one of the best sound engineers, he is often requested by acts to do their sound during their Queensland tours, to quote Phil Emmanuel      "HE HAS THE BEST EARS IN THE BUSINESS"   Thanks for all your support Phil.

THE NITTY GRITTY FOR HIRE:

Allen & Heath GL 2000 mixing desk

16 channel powered Yorkville with 2 powered foldback sends,  internal FX and graphics

8 channel Mackie 808s mixing desks

4 x Presonus digital graphics, 2 x Yamaha graphics, 4 x Alesis DBX Compressor units, Rev 500 Reverb, Roland SDE 3000 Delay unit and a Aphex Aural Exciter over the mix

6 x EV Mongoose Double 15" + Horn F.O.H. speakers,  4 x Double 18" P-Audio Loaded Sub bins all powered with the Yorkville 4040 and 2040's

6 x P-Audio 12" loaded foldback wedges and two EV 15" drum fill all powered by AM-1600's

4 x P-Audio 400watt powered speakers

All Shure SM58 Microphones, AKG drum kit microphones with the C1000's, Shure radio microphones and headsets

BACK LINE:

Marshall JCM-900 Dual Reverb with Marshall Quad box, (4 x 12")  

Lab system 450 watt bass amp with dual 15" P-Audio neodymium loaded TL bins

LIGHTS:

12 x Par 56 profile

2 x Dual tri colour lasers and 2 x single tri colour lasers

4 x strobe lights,   blinders and a 18" mirror ball with pin spots

4 x IC4's  with DMX controller

We have been lucky enough to work with some of Australia's biggest and best production companies,  Staging Connections Hamilton Island, Kennedy Amp Hire Services in Mackay and PROGEAR Cairns.

Darren & Carmen have toured extensively throughout North Qld with Col Elliott (the comedic legend) and The Spirit of Ireland dance group and have worked with some wonderful Australian and international acts such as  Phil Emmanuel, Brian Cadd, Joe Camilleri,  Adam Thompson, Anne Kirkpatrick with the Slim Dusty band, James Morrison,   Phil Cass, Bondi Cigars, Jackie Love, Russell Morris, Darryl Braithwaite, James Reyne, James Blundell, Rose Bygrave from Goanna, Jeannie Little, Steady Eddy, Bliss Bomb (Cairns), Kamahl and many more artists, as well as doing production for the Bowen Fishing Classic for the past 11 years, Airlie Beach Fun Race, Airlie Beach Carols by Candlelight for 7 years, Proserpine Cultural Centre Morning Melodies for the past 9 years, Whitsunday Tourism Awards 2003,  The fun filled Melbourne Cup at the Airlie Beach Hotel for 8 years, Wintermoon Festival for the past 5 years (and for the rest of our lives we hope!!!), Hamilton Island Race Week 2004 (audio only), Hamilton Island Outrigger Cup (audio only), Fantasea Reef Festival "OUT OF THE BLUE CONCERT" 2004.  Hayman Island New Years Eve 2005.

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AIRLIE BEACH HOTEL Great food Fantastic views

AUDIOVATION TECHNOLOGIES All your pc and sever needs

FANTASEA CRUISES For the best views of the Whitsunday's 

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HAMILTON ISLAND Speaks for its self

HOLIDAY SOFTWARE My Dad's webpage

MAGNUMS MASS NIGHTCLUB Foam parties, laser lightshow, live bands fun fun fun

MUM ONLINE An interesting site with cam links to the Whitsunday Region and beyond

WESTNET INTERNET Totally the best ISP we have ever used 

WINTERMOON FESTIVAL Don't miss it!!! MAY DAY long weekend every year