History
JPJ Audio, the merged operation of Jands Production Services and Johnston Audio has a history dating back to 1970 when Jands first began providing sound and lighting equipment and expertise for local and overseas entertainers.
Over the last four decades, JPJ Audio has undertaken some of the most innovative and memorable projects in the fields of sound and lighting. When Elton John first toured Australia in 1971, Jands provided what was then the largest PA system ever assembled in Australia. Throughout the 70s and onwards JPS was the preferred supplier of equipment and staff for nearly every major entertainer that visited the country. We are gradually working through our old records and photographs and will add to this section regularly.
May 30th, 1977
Tour Dates 1977 May 12 Festival Hall Brisbane May 15, 16 Hordern Pavilion Sydney May 19, 20 Festival Hall Melbourne May 25 Apollo Theatre Adelaide May 30 Entertainment Centre Perth
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November 11th, 1977
Rumours was released on the 4th of February 1977 and on 28 February, after rehearsing at SIR Studios in Los Angeles, Fleetwood Mac started a seven month-long promotional tour of America. In late 1977 they arrived in Australia and headlined the massive outdoor “Rockarena” shows in Sydney and Melbourne. They also played smaller indoor shows […]
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November 13th, 1977
Rockarena was promoted as the biggest outdoor concert ever staged in Australia, with headliners Fleetwood Mac supported by, Santana, Little River Band, Kevin Borich Express and Creation. Dates – 1977 Nov 11 RAS Showgrounds, Sydney Nov 13 Calder Park Raceway, Melbourne Sound System – Clair Brothers 32 x Clair S4 Speaker Cabinets, each containing: 2 […]
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February 4th, 1978
1978 was the peak of Electric Light Orchestra’s popularity with Out Of The Blue as their best selling album yet, a wildly popular stage show, and general high respect from radio and music critics. ELO brought their symphonic rock and laser lighting show to Australia in February 1978. Nothing on this scale had been seen […]
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March 21st, 1978
Tour Dates 1978 March 17 Festival Hall Brisbane March 18 State Theatre Sydney March 19 Palais Theatre Melbourne March 21 Apollo Theatre Adelaide Promotor Garry Van Egmond
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May 29th, 1978
Tour Dates 1978 May 18 Regent Theatre Sydney May 20 Festival Hall Brisbane May 22, 23 Canberra Theare, Canberra May 25 Festival Hall Melbourne May 27 Apollo Theatre Adelaide May 29 Entertainment Centre Perth
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