About Us
At van Gent Productions we believe that all events and productions should be a memorable experience. We specialise in making your events look good, sound good and feel good.
OUR TEAM
Peter van Gent brings a wealth of knowledge in the technical area. A specialised sound engineer with industry experience starting as a drummer in the early years, sound engineer at Revolver Studios, owning his own retail musical instrument store, production management for national and international tours. Peter has worked with Leo Sayer, Michael Barrymore, Don McLean, KD Laing, Roberta Flack, Boney M, Sir Howard Morrison, Dame Malvina Major, Gray Bartlett, Chic Corea, Jools Holland, Ardijah, MaVelle, The Ladykillers and many more. For a full list please click our client list.
Loren van Gent started out in the industry as an aspiring keyboard player and vocalist before realising her talents lay behind the scenes. Having completed a Graduate Diploma in Arts Management she has been responsible for organising and managing various events around Auckland while also managing the day to day business operations for van Gent Productions.
Penny Witehira has been with us since January 2009 as the Production Co-ordinator for all our events. Penny’s calm exterior and attention to detail provides our technicians with all the information that they need to provide an efficient and reliable service for the centre’s day to day clients.
Dylan Sheehan is the new member to our team. Our young whiz kid who is proficient in both sound and lighting was also the recipient of the Smokefree 2009 Lighting Designer award. He brings a fresh and passionate approach to the industry and our events.
van Gent Productions also work with a talented range of sub-contracted technicians and suppliers within the industry.
The Brand
Previously established as PVG Productions in 2005, Managing Directors Loren & Peter van Gent have re-aligned the brand to match the overall operation of the company in its current environment.
Recognising “van Gent” as a strong representation of our brand which incorporates Peter’s exceptional technical and sound production skills with Loren’s business and production management skills it seemed a natural progression to change our company name and brand to van Gent Productions.
As part of our brand we chose to incorporate a koru into the logo as it has various representations which we aspire to as individuals and for the future of the company.
The Koru stems from the Maori culture and in particular a fern frond. The Koru represents the fronds ability to bring new life into the world hence terms such as new beginnings, new ideas or nurturing.
Applying these meanings to van Gent Productions we aim to support new ideas, cultivate new relationships and nurture current relationships with our clients, staff and suppliers. By working harmoniously together we can achieve greater outcomes.
What our clients say…….
“van Gent Productions have been doing the technicals for my show since 2005. Nothing is beyond them. Their attention to detail and pride of what people see and hear on stage in front of them is second to none. As a result of our association and friendship through my concerts, van Gent productions came on board as a partner last year for a 13 date national tour. Loren took the pressure of me to produce a tour, of which she also tour managed. The result was a successful (both artistically and financially) and happy team. I look forward to our next tour”.
June 2009
Shane Cortese, 58 productions
I have been priviledged to have worked with a company I consider the very best in New Zealand,. van Gent Productions. They have covered sound and lightin for all our major concert tours going back to the Barrymore tours of 1999. All our major artsis, including Norah Jones, George Benson, Bollywood, amongst them, have said that Van Gent Productiobns are world rated, and I agree totally.
I heartily recommend them to any client.
July 2009
Gray Bartlett MBE
NZEA Ltd
Director
former founder and owner of Pacific Entertainment Ltd
