A safety bond is a small piece of kit that does a big job. It’s your backup plan—designed to stop a lighting fixture or rigged item from falling if the main fixing fails. Loop it around the bar or truss, clip it to the fixture, and you’ve just added a vital layer of protection. Not optional. Not decorative. Just essential.

Let’s be honest—AV (audio-visual) technology can feel like a foreign language. If you’ve ever nodded along in a meeting while someone throws around terms like DMX, impedance, or latency—only to Google them later—you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: You don’t need to be an AV expert to sound smart. You just need a few […]

AV isn’t just about hiring a few speakers—it’s the people, equipment, and expertise that make your event run smoothly. This guide breaks down where your money goes, why cutting corners can be risky, and how to get the best value for your budget.
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When planning an event, one of the trickiest parts can be figuring out how much to budget for AV. This guide is designed to give you a realistic starting point—a tool to help you understand the costs and help you make informed decisions and prioritise what’s most important for your event.

When it comes to outfitting your school hall or theatre, the question of whether to buy or hire lighting equipment is often the first hurdle, We discuss the pros and cons of both options.

Organising a successful conference involves lots of moving parts, and one of the things that always comes up in the planning is the audiovisual (AV) requirements. We’re talking lighting, sound, video, staging – all the technical aspects that mean your audience can see and hear what’s going on. The question of whether you need an […]

Hosting events in historic venues offers a unique opportunity to create memorable experiences for audiences. However, producing successful events in these kinds of spaces needs careful planning and consideration due to the architectural intricacies and preservation concerns associated with historical sites. If you’re considering hosting an event in a historic venue, here are some things […]

What is an EICR? An Electrical Installation Condition Report, or EICR, is a report produced following the inspection and testing of the fixed electrical system within a building.  This is the wiring that is often buried in walls, under floors and above ceilings which can’t always be seen, the fuse boards or consumer units, the […]

Running a technical rehearsal for your theatre production? From precise cue sheets to seamless transitions, here are some top tips to create a captivating and flawless performance. Technical rehearsals are a critical phase in the theatre production process, where the creative vision comes to life through the integration of lighting, sound, set design, and other […]

When organising events, having a reliable and versatile staging system is an important piece of the puzzle to help create a memorable and successful experience for attendees. Portable staging systems offer flexibility, ease of setup, and the ability to transform any space into a professional event venue. However, not all portable staging systems are created […]

Whether your event is a small village do, or a major festival, lighting is an important piece of the puzzle. Here are some things to think about with lighting your outdoor event. Outdoor festivals are vibrant and exciting events that bring people together to celebrate music, culture and community. One crucial element that can make […]

You may have heard that PAT testing doesn’t exist anymore – but is that actually true? In September 2020 a new code of practice was released for the inspection and testing of electrical appliances. These are the regulations that covered Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) as it is widely known. The new regulations have removed all […]