About:

Twenty20 Creative is a multi-disciplinary design studio founded by Mike MacDonald in Melbourne, Australia.

Mike graduated College of the Arts in Adelaide 2007 with Advance Diploma in Technical Production (Theatre & Events) and Rose Bruford College in London in 2014 with a BA (Hons) in Lighting Design.

Mike is now one of Australia's leading lighting and production show designers with over 20 years of experience across multiple disciplines, from intimate theatrical performances to sold-out arenas and festival headline shows, including multi-camera broadcast, theatre, live events and illuminated trails.

A diverse portfolio has enabled Mike to collaborate with a wide range of client's worldwide, including top international artists, record labels, production companies, event agencies, including many creative individuals along the way.

With a passion for stagecraft and showmanship, Mike spent many years developing his craft whilst acquiring the technical storytelling techniques to deliver world-class performances.


Services:

• Production & Lighting Design

• CAD Drafting & 3D Modelling

• Lighting Programming

• Video Programming

• Renders & PreVis Programming

• Technical Direction

• Custom Stage Scenic & Set Design

• Content Creation

• PreVis Production Suite - Studio Hire

• Equipment Rental - Click here: Rental List

Multi Camera Broadcast

2025/2026 - Millionaire Hot Seat Australia

Curio Pictures - Season 1

MA3 Lighting Programmer/ Director

2024/2025 - Deal or No Deal Australia

Endemol Shine - Season 1 & 2

MA3 Lighting Programmer/ Director

2021/2022 - LA BREA

Universal Pictures – Season 1 & 2

Rigging Best Boy/ MA3 Board Op

2021 – Blacklight

Universal Pictures

Rigging Electrics Best Boy/ MA3 Board Op

2019 - The Voice Australia

ITV Studios Australia – Season 8

MA2 Lighting Programmer

2018 - MTV Unplugged - Amy Shark

MTV Australia

Lighting Designer/ Director

2017 - ARIA Awards – Amy Shark

Blink TV

Lighting Designer

2017 - Apple Music Awards– Amy Shark

Apple Music

Lighting Designer & MA2 Programmer

2017 - Alien Covenant

20th Century Fox

Prac LX & MA2 Programmer

2014 - MUSE – World War Z

PRG UK

MA2 & Catalyst Media Server Programmer

2014 - Lady Gaga – NYC Roseland Ballroom

Verizon Productions

MA2 Programmer – Whitelight & Audience

2012 - Rolling Stones Hyde Park

PRG UK

MA2 Programmer – Whitelight & Audience

Corporate & Special Projects

2025 - Tag Heuer – Formula 1 Launch Campaign

Rizer Global

Lighting Designer & MA3 Programmer

2025 - Toyota & Lexus Australia NDC – Japan

George P Johnston Australia

Lighting Designer & MA3 Programmer

2022/2023/2024/2025 - Lightscape Melbourne

Sony Music Australia & Culture Creative UK

Senior Lighting Designer

2023/2025 - Lightscape Perth

Sony Music Australia & Culture Creative UK

Senior Lighting Designer

2022/2023/2024/2025 - ServiceNow Knowledge Australia

George P Johnston Australia

Lighting Designer & MA3 Programmer

2022/2023/2024/2025 - Toyota Australia NDC

George P Johnston Australia

Lighting Designer & MA3 Programmer

2023/2024/2025 - Toyota Perth WA Awards

George P Johnston Australia

Lighting Designer & MA3 Programmer

2023/2024 - Google Australia

Eat The Elephant & Amplify

Lighting Designer & MA3 Programmer

2023 - Mitsubishi Australia NDC

George P Johnston Australia

Lighting Designer & MA2 Programmer

Theatre

2025 – Game On Orchestra

Ithra Theatre - Saudi Arabia

MA2 Lighting Programmer/ Director

2024 – Amadeus

Sydney Opera House

MA2 Lighting Programmer

2022 – Boheme on the Beach

State Opera of South Australia & Norwest Productions

MA2 Lighting Programmer