VenueTech Cup
For outstanding contribution to backstage or technical theatre crafts
VenueTech Cup
In every high school, a handful of students diligently work behind the scenes for each assembly, showcase, prizegiving, or production, observing and exploring the crafts of lighting, sound, AV, or stage management.
The VenueTech Cup is our offer to Whakatū Nelson schools, to be awarded to students of any age or year to celebrate their outstanding contribution to backstage or technical theatre craft.
VenueTech Cup Recipients
Nayland College
2024 - Solomon Macbeth & Bailey Main
2023 - Solomon Macbeth
2022 - Kahu Sanson
2021 - Kahu Sanson
2020 - N/A
2019 - Jasmine Day
Garin College
2024 - Luke Lamont
2023 - Luke Lamont
2022 - Luke Lamont
Nelson College
2024 - Aiden Bruce
2023 - George Vesty
2022 - Conroy Douglas
"Like many in our industry, my journey into technical production for events began with high school experiences. Drama spaces, music rooms, and hall tech booths are where so many of us start to build our skill sets and passion for this craft.
"It is essential to acknowledge the students who give so much of themselves to support their peers - in roles that tend to become invisible when performed well.
This cup is a means to recognise and thank these students for their contribution while signalling that supporting entertainment with technology is not just a hobby - it's an entire industry that offers many highly professional, challenging, and rewarding pathways."
JR Richardson - Managing Director