Crosstalk’s founder, Steve Williams, began technical ministry whilst still in High School. This ad-hoc ministry grew until the late 1980’s when Crosstalk Technical Services was set up to offer specialist production, technical advice and training services to churches, schools and Christian organisations predominantly in Sydney and the surrounding suburbs.
Whilst working as a teacher, Steve spent many holidays and weekends doing tech related ministry as well as undertaking a number of school-based productions. It was during the late 1990’s that it became obvious there was a clear need for a ministry-based approach to the provision of technical services in a way where training, skill-sharing and partnership underpinned the ministry.
Identifying a significant need for production and event services offered specifically within a ministry framework, Steve left his school teaching career to focus entirely on Crosstalk Technical Services from 2004. Since then, Steve and a more than 20-strong team of like-minded “techies” have built Crosstalk into a reputable provider, trusted by high profile schools, churches and conference organisers to deliver professional events, training and technical support with honesty and integrity.
Crosstalk Technical Services is made up of a skilled team of over 20 technicians, all having had extensive experience in various aspects of event lighting, sound, video and production management. Having been involved in sound, lighting and event management for over 40 years, Steve manages our day-to-day operations and also has a large network of trusted partners who are brought on board to help execute larger events or those with particularly tight timeframes.
Fully insured, Crosstalk Technical Services’ team members are “Working with Children” checked and key production personnel are “White Card” trained. Various other training accreditations held by our staff include operating scissor-lift, boom-lift, man-lift and forklift machinery, as well as testing and tagging accreditation.
Crosstalk Technical Services has supplied Katoomba Christian Convention with AV services for three decades. Whether the event has been for 10,000 people or 100, whether complex or straightforward, Crosstalk has consistently delivered what we have needed, on time and on budget. You can rely on Crosstalk, and we highly recommend them.
Crosstalk has been fabulous in providing AV and technical services for our Ultra-Trail Australia event, the largest trail running event in the Southern Hemisphere. With around 6,000 runners and another 10,000 supporters, the Event Hub is a swarm of activity. Crosstalk provides excellent AV coverage for all these people to see and hear the important race briefing as well as AV and general set up supervision throughout the whole 2-day expo and race check-in. Not only are Steve and his team extremely competent, they are willing to go the extra mile, catering for last minute adjustments and requirements and all the while remaining friendly and kind – a perfect combination!
It is always a pleasure to partner with Crosstalk. I have worked with them on 10+ events and each time I have appreciated and been thankful for their experience, professionalism and desire to work with us to do a great job.
What an amazing evening our Speech Night was, thanks in large part to the magnificent contribution of you and your crew.
I truly appreciated your help and friendliness right from the start (during our first meeting as you explained what was required and how things panned out on the night), when we met the Town Hall people and finally your quiet confidence and professionalism on the night.
A sincere thank you to you and your team for your friendliness and professionalism.
