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AV Hire and Event Production​

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Looking for AV production support for your next live event? LSS Live is a UK event production company based in Manchester, delivering integrated AV production, sound hire, lighting hire, stage hire, power distribution, and technical management for events across the UK and internationally. Combining industry-leading equipment with an experienced engineering team, LSS Live supports every stage of the production process, from planning to de-rig. To discuss your AV production brief or request a site recce and specification sheet, contact the team today.

 

Why organisations choose LSS Live for AV production:

 

  • 25+ years’ experience in live event production

  • Integrated sound, lighting, staging, AV and power

  • Expert engineers providing site recces, RAMS and build oversight

  • Suitable for conferences, exhibitions, festivals, concerts and corporate events

  • UK-wide and international delivery from a Manchester base

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Professional AV production for live events

LSS Live delivers AV production as part of joined-up event production services that keep your show coherent, reliable and on schedule.

 

Whether you are planning a conference, exhibition, awards night, festival, touring production or large-scale public event, the team can integrate:

 

  • Visual systems and show control

  • Professional sound hire and PA distribution

  • Creative lighting design and lighting hire

  • Stage hire, structures and access

  • Power distribution and event infrastructure

  • Technical and production management

 

The aim is simple: clear communication, impactful visuals and consistent audience experience, backed by robust engineering and safety.

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What to expect from our AV production process

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1. Initial brief and consultation

The process starts with a conversation about your event format, venue, audience size, content, and show schedule. LSS Live will review any technical riders, room plans and previous show notes to understand your priorities and constraints.

 

Where appropriate, an expert engineer conducts a site recce to assess:

 

  • Access routes and load-in options

  • Stage positions and sightlines

  • Rigging points and roof capacities (where applicable)

  • Power availability and distribution routes

  • Audience layout and coverage requirements

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2. Technical design and specification

Using the brief and site information, the team develops a production design that can include:

 

  • Stage layouts and deck sizing

  • Lighting positions, fixture types and control

  • Sound system design for even coverage and clarity

  • Screen positions, LED walls or projection surfaces

  • Power distribution and backup strategy

  • Crew structure, show calls and schedules

 

For more complex projects, LSS Live can support with detailed technical documentation and, on request, provide a site recce and specification sheet covering sound plots, lighting plots and power schedules.

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3. Pre-production and rehearsal support

Ahead of the event, LSS Live coordinates with venues, suppliers and stakeholders to confirm:

 

  • Load-in and de-rig timings

  • Health and safety documentation, including RAMS

  • Technical cues, running orders and content formats

  • Interfacing with in-house systems where required

 

Where rehearsal time is available, audio and visual elements are run through on site so that cues, levels and transitions are properly tested before doors open.

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4. On-site delivery and show operation

On show days, the focus shifts to reliable, safe delivery:

 

  • Engineers and technicians oversee the build, inspections and sign-off

  • Sound and lighting teams run soundchecks, line-checks and cue rehearsals

  • Operators manage FOH, monitor world and show control throughout the event

  • Changes and contingencies are handled in coordination with your production or event management team

 

Following the show, the crew manages a controlled de-rig, protecting venue assets, infrastructure and schedules.

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Safety, compliance and engineering oversight

AV production often involves temporary structures, rigging, power distribution and high audience numbers. LSS Live’s expert engineers provide qualified oversight to keep your event compliant and resilient.

 

Engineering responsibilities typically include:

 

  • Leading site recces for staging, rigging and power

  • Producing RAMS (risk assessment and method statement)

  • Overseeing temporary works and ballast where stages and roofs are involved

  • Checking load ratings, rigging plans and wind performance data for temporary structures

  • Coordinating ground protection, access routes and emergency egress

  • Managing inspection, handover documentation and sign-off before rehearsals

 

For outdoor events in particular, engineers ensure that wind action plans, weather thresholds, show-stop criteria and communication procedures are clearly defined and briefed to production, security and key stakeholders.

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Lighting & sound within AV production

Lighting and sound are central to most AV production briefs, whether for a conference keynote or a full-scale festival.

Sound hire and live audio

LSS Live provides professional sound hire as part of its live sound production capability, including:

 

  • PA hire and speaker systems scaled to audience size

  • Front-of-house (FOH) and monitor systems

  • Line array and delay solutions for large spaces and outdoor shows

  • Microphones, playback and control systems

 

Audio design focuses on clarity of speech, musical impact, even coverage and, where relevant, noise-limit compliance.

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Lighting hire and visual impact

With hundreds of high-quality fixtures available through its lighting hire service, LSS Live can support:

 

  • Stage washes, key lighting and effects lighting

  • Show-stopping looks for performances and awards

  • Conference and exhibition looks aligned to brand colours

  • Control via DMX and show control platforms

 

Lighting is integrated with any LED screens or projection to keep presentations, video and scenic elements working together.

 

For detailed sound plots, lighting plots and power schedules, you can request a site recce and specification sheet as part of your AV production planning.

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Staging, LED screens and wider production support

As a full-service provider, LSS Live can align AV production with broader event production services:

 

  • Stage hire for everything from community events to festivals

  • Modular decks, ramps and risers

  • GR 1250 stage solutions for high-capacity outdoor shows

  • LED screens integrated into stage designs or indoor conference sets

  • Power distribution, FOH positions and cable management

 

The same experienced engineering team manages the full build, on-site inspections and sign-off, ensuring staging, LED and AV elements are safely integrated and efficient to run.

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AV production in Manchester and across the UK

LSS Live operates from its Manchester base and supports events throughout the UK and internationally.

 

Business address:
LSS Live
Unit 2, Sion Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3SB
Manchester, UK

 

From this hub, the team delivers AV production, staging, lighting, sound and technical event production for:

 

  • Corporate events and conferences

  • Exhibitions and trade shows

  • Festivals and outdoor concerts

  • Touring productions and live performances

  • Large-scale public events and community celebrations

 

If you are searching for an "audio visual equipment supplier near Manchester" for a managed event, LSS Live can provide a complete, engineered production package rather than isolated dry-hire equipment.

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FAQs about AV production

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What does AV production include for a typical event?

AV production typically covers visual systems (screens, projection or LED), sound hire and PA distribution, lighting hire, control systems, power distribution, and the engineers and technicians needed to design, install and operate everything safely throughout the event.

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Can you provide AV production for conferences in Manchester?

Yes. From its base in Radcliffe, LSS Live supports conferences and corporate events in Manchester and across the UK, combining AV production with staging, lighting, sound and technical event production management as required.

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Do you offer AV production for festivals and outdoor concerts?

LSS Live provides complete festival production and outdoor concert support, integrating AV production with stage hire, sound hire, lighting hire, power distribution and technical management. Solutions can scale from local community events to large music festivals.

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Can LED screen display rental be included in your AV production packages?

LED screens can be included as part of a wider AV production or staging package, for uses such as IMAG, sponsor content, branding and creative visual backdrops. Screen sizing, placement and power requirements are planned during the design phase.

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How far in advance should I book AV production in Manchester?

Lead times depend on the scale and complexity of your event, but it is advisable to engage LSS Live as early as possible, especially for late-summer, August Bank Holiday and autumn dates, which are often in high demand. Early engagement allows time for site recces, RAMS and detailed technical planning.

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Can you coordinate AV production with my venue’s in-house team?

Yes. LSS Live regularly works alongside in-house technical teams, venue managers and other suppliers. The company’s engineers liaise on power, rigging, access and schedules to ensure that AV, staging and venue infrastructure are aligned.

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Do you provide AV production for exhibitions and trade shows?

LSS Live supports exhibitions with AV production and exhibition production, including audio, lighting, staging and screens for feature areas, conference theatres and live demonstration spaces.

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How do you manage safety and compliance for AV production?

Safety is led by expert engineers who produce RAMS, oversee temporary works and ballast, assess ground conditions where outdoor staging is used, and manage inspections and sign-off. Documentation such as manufacturer data, inspection records and wind action plans is prepared before rehearsals.

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Can you support touring productions with AV?

Yes. Touring production support includes lighting, audio and technical crew, with AV production designed for efficient load-ins, consistent show quality and repeatable setups across multiple venues.

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Plan your next event with professional AV production

To secure professional AV production for your next conference, exhibition, festival or live performance, contact LSS Live to discuss your brief, arrange a site recce and request a specification sheet tailored to your event.

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