My Christmas lights journey began in 2007, using traditional incandescent string lights and early computerised controls that allowed me to dim and manage each string as a whole. At the time, I used Light-O-Rama software and controllers to bring the display to life.

After three years, I packed everything away when I moved from a house into an apartment, where strict strata rules meant there was no opportunity to continue the display.

In 2019, after relocating and building a home in Cameron Park, I had the chance to start again. After nearly a decade away, I was amazed at how much Christmas lighting had evolved. My original equipment was no longer compatible with modern LED technology, and my software was outdated, so I made the decision to completely rebuild the display from the ground up.

I upgraded to RGB LED pixels to achieve greater impact, improved reliability, and long-term durability. In December 2020, Jobling Street Lights was born, and we’ve been entertaining the community every Christmas since.

Today, the entire show is carefully programmed and sequenced using xLights, an open-source lighting platform. All sequencing is currently done manually, requiring a significant time investment throughout the year. As technology continues to evolve, emerging AI tools are beginning to shape the future of how these displays are created.