LiveFX Ltd was setup by Brendon Durey in 2011 to fill a hole he saw in the NZ live special effects market for a company that was focused on quality world standard equipment & consumables that were being requested by touring bands, stage shows and DJ’s and that no one in New Zealand stocked.
Over the years LiveFX has been increaseing its stock of quality FX equipment so we can make safe, impressive Special Effects available to the domestic New Zealand event, celebration and theatre industries.
LiveFX Ltd has built its reputation on providing a strong safety management process which meets all the Worksafe criterias for managing a safe workplace.
We stock the best brands of special effects gear from around the world, MagicFX. Look Solutions, Fire One firing systems, Galaxis and more
From the fluids we use to the fire proofed confetti and streamers through to the best quality American stage pyrotechnics. We focus on quality and safety.
We ensure all our staff are not only well trained in the use of the equipment and products but are also supplied with correct safety equipment and are well versed in risk management and best practice methodology.
Its our job to ensure that the venues our clients use are supplied with all the necessary paperwork and licencing obligations are met and exceeded.
Our pricing is transparent and all costs are identified up front to our clients. We have a firm no surprise additional cost policy.
Brendon Durey comes from a family of SPFX technicians and has been one of NZ’s leading SPFX Supervisors for over a decade. Brendon has been the managing director of one of NZ’s largest Film & TV special effects companys for over 10 years and has project managed the special effects for many of the largest events in New Zeland. Brendon brings a background of sound project management, international experience and loves a challenge.
Steve Yardley started his professional career in the theatres and live music venues of Wellington in th 1980’s so brings a wealth of experience with him. Over the last 30 years Steve has worked in technicial entertainment in both live events of all kinds and T.V. and film. A proven team leader who thrives in challenging environments and has a track record of exceeding client expectations in the world of Special Effects.