Stage Equipment

Every stage production requires intensive teamwork between all those involved: musicians, performers, direction, dramaturgy, stage design, technology. The central task of the Event Technology Department is to work with this team to find and implement solutions, ensuring the best possible results in rehearsals and performances while complying with applicable standards and university guidelines. Within this real-life situation, the Event Technology Department trains students and staff in the relevant technical regulations and the legal, technical and safety regulations pertaining to events (such as the Event Act, Venue Regulations, Safety Guidelines, Fire Safety Regulations, etc.). In addition, it is the point of contact for competent advice in the technical field and offers specialist advice on purchases made by the various departments. The department also provides apprenticeships for those training as event technicians and specialising in event technology.

The places of work include the venues and rehearsal stages of the University Mozarteum Salzburg as well as guest venues as required.

Areas of responsibility:

• Technical support for all kinds of university events 
• Supervision of rehearsals and performances
• Production, construction and supervision of stage sets and technical implementation 
• Stage and scenery equipment
• Creating lighting, sound and projection concepts and plans in consultation with the departments involved
• Planning and implementing special effects for performances
• Organisation, provision and checking of energy supply
• Knowledge and application of job-related hardware and software (operating systems, application programmes) 
• Checking, repairing and maintaining all electronic devices and all equipment, operational facilities, technical operating and auxiliary materials
• Planning, supervision and implementation of guest performances