Stage ONE

12/03/2019

Moomba 2019 - The all-new monarch float for the King and Queen of Moomba built here at Stage ONE. The castle-like design, inspired by the art-deco-gothic architecture of Melbourne's Manchester Unity Building, includes 34 towers, a grand staircase, and a regal colour palette. Watch at 00.56- 01.03 Stage ONE Moomba Festival Moomba 2019 City of Melbourne

14/12/2018

14/12/2018

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-12-09/nostalgia-of-myer-christmas-windows-captured-at-melbourne-museum/10578006

For the past 25 years Mr Kerr has been responsible for creating the animated displays in Melbourne's Christmas windows.

13/12/2018

Make Believe Exhibition Melbourne Museum celebrates the history of the Myer Christmas Windows since 1956, and recognises John Kerr's contribution, with Stage ONE, of 25 consecutive seasons.
A behind the scenes look at this season, Alice in Wonderland. Video by Melbourne Museum Museum Victoria Stage ONE

Make Believe, showing at Melbourne Museum until 9 February, is a magical, glittering, experience for children and adults alike, inviting lovers of this cheri...

13/12/2017

We share an entertaining moment: John Kerr with realestate.com talking about the Myer Christmas Windows and decorating at home for the festive season...
https://www.realestate.com.au/lifestyle/festive-style-tips-from-myers-christmas-window-designer/

11/12/2017

John Kerr with Sam Mac on Sunrise (CH7)
2018 Myer Melbourne Animated Christmas Windows

At the Bourke St mall in Melbourne.

11/12/2017

John Kerr at the Myer Christmas windows with Sam Mac on Sunrise (CH7)
2018 Myer Melbourne Animated Christmas Windows

Sam Mac quite literally gets amongst the Christmas spirit.

17/07/2017

The Carousel - sure to be the Jewel at the Westfield Chermside stage 2 launch. The carousel leaves our studio today, entourage with Stage ONE crew for a couple of all-night re-build events. More about the white sparkler post launch this Thursday.

11/11/2016

Launch day visions at the launch of the Myer Melbourne Christmas Windows - 'One Christmas Eve'.
John talks to the media; our talented artisans; the crowd.

11/11/2016

2016 Myer Melbourne Animated Christmas Windows -
Our 23rd season of Melbourne's greatest Christmas display.

Adapted from 'One Christmas Eve' by Corinne Fenton, illustrations by Marjorie Crosby-Fairall, we celebrate an Australian summer Christmas Eve, in St Kilda c1968 with a typical backyard BBQ, Luna Park and its grand carousel, and The Bowl's Carols by Candlelight.

19/08/2016

John Kerr was honoured by RMIT’s Merchandising Department this week, making it into the the Hall of Fame (yet again) of the open day event for the Visual Merchandising program.

John Owe-Young, senior teacher said ‘ John was very inspirational and informative. He warmly received questions from our students. We were very grateful to have him.’

Congratulations John for enduring as a leading professional in the industry and being a constant inspiration and role model to many.

05/08/2016

SET DESIGN. The stage set of Avenue Q, the Musical was designed by 3D prop specialist, John Kerr . Creative & technical director of Stage ONE Australia, John was appointed by producer Peter J Snee to bring unparalleled creative ingenuity to the Melbourne production. Avenue Q is playing at Her Majesty’s Theatre until Aug 14.


Photos: Nicole Reisley