Upgrades to the Princess Theatre sound system are set to be funded in the City of Launceston’s 2017-18 budget.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
More than $450,000 has been earmarked to renew the sound system, rigging points for PA installation and audio power.
Alderman Ted Sands also singled out the line item as a priority at Monday’s meeting. He said the distortion factor in the dress circle was “quite apparent” and many patrons had complained.
Earlier this week The Examiner asked readers whether they thought the sound system needed upgrading.
More than 200 people voted with more than 70 per cent agreeing the upgrade was needed.
Holly Monery
Holly Monery is a journalist for The Examiner newspaper, based in Launceston, Tasmania. Her main area of focus is local government.
Holly Monery is a journalist for The Examiner newspaper, based in Launceston, Tasmania. Her main area of focus is local government.
