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