Insights
Straight answers from the technical team
Guides written by the people who build and run the events: what each kind of event needs, what it costs to get wrong, and what to ask before you book.
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Weddings, 9 min read
Wedding lighting and sound: a planner's guide from the ceremony to the last dance
What each part of the day needs, how much of it the DJ or band already brings, and the questions to ask the venue before you book anything.
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Private parties, 8 min read
Marquee party sound, lighting and power: how to plan a garden party that works
Gardens have no sockets and plenty of weather. A practical plan for the sound, the lighting and the power, with a worked example for 100 guests.
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Venues, 8 min read
Choosing an AV partner for your venue: preferred supplier, white label, in-house or event by event
The four ways venues work with a technical partner, what each one asks of you, and the questions that separate a partner from a supplier.
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Event agencies, 8 min read
White-label event production: how agencies use a technical partner without losing the client
Invisible or alongside you, whose name goes on the paperwork, how the money works and how to brief a partner so the first quote is the right one.
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LED walls, 8 min read
Outdoor LED wall size and pixel pitch for events: a practical guide
Pixel pitch, viewing distance and screen size explained with worked examples for a beer garden screening and an outdoor stage, plus what weather and wind change.