Breakthrough T1D Night of Champions Gala Sydney | Eventspec AV Production
Eventspec delivered full AV and technical production for the Breakthrough T1D Night of Champions Gala at Luna Park Sydney, raising over $911,000 for type 1 diabetes research

On Saturday night, Eventspec proudly delivered full technical production for the Breakthrough T1D Night of Champions Gala at Luna Park Sydney. This incredible evening combined world-class entertainment, inspiring stories, and high-impact fundraising to support type 1 diabetes research, raising an outstanding $911,000 in one night!
Delivering a Show of Scale and Complexity
Large-scale gala dinners require seamless integration of audio, vision, lighting, staging, and show control. For this event, we collaborated closely with the Breakthrough T1D team and the Luna Park in-house AV crew to design and deliver a production that was both technically complex and visually engaging. From the moment guests entered the Big Top, every detail was carefully planned and executed.
Our production included:
- Professional audio systems: Four stacks of JBL line array provided crystal-clear sound throughout the space, ensuring speeches, survivor stories, and live entertainment could be heard with clarity.
- Vision and camera systems: A 4K camera setup, IMAG (image magnification), and LED screen system brought every keynote, roving interview, and auction moment to life for all guests in the room.
- Lighting design: More than 40 moving lights, complemented by stage wash and effects, created dynamic atmospheres for different program elements, from heartfelt stories to high-energy performances.
- Show calling and technical direction: With a packed program including live auctions, keynote speakers, Q&A, entertainment, and fundraising moments, our technical directors and show callers ensured everything ran smoothly.
A Gala with Heart and Purpose
The Night of Champions Gala was not just a technical achievement. It was an evening filled with purpose. The program included survivor stories, keynote addresses, and live fundraising moments that inspired generosity across the room. Roving interviews gave voice to individuals and families affected by type 1 diabetes, creating emotional connections that translated directly into action.
The night’s energy culminated in a spectacular set from Hot Dub Time Machine, where special effects were added to enhance the party atmosphere and keep guests celebrating late into the evening.
Collaboration and Teamwork
Events of this scale do not happen in isolation. We worked hand in hand with Breakthrough T1D, the Luna Park AV team, and event partners to ensure every detail was covered. From pre-production planning to overnight bump-in and bump-out, our crew delivered with precision and efficiency, transforming the Big Top for this fantastic event.
A Record-Breaking Night
With over $911,000 raised, the Breakthrough T1D Night of Champions Gala was both a fundraising triumph and a showcase of what is possible when storytelling, production, and collaboration come together. Eventspec is proud to have played a role in delivering this meaningful event, supporting Breakthrough T1D in their mission to accelerate life-changing research for type 1 diabetes.










