RECENT
PROJECTS
Tapestry Festival – Southampton Forward / Westquay
Services: Sound, Lighting, Staging & Technical Support
We were thrilled to support the first-ever Tapestry Festival, a two-day celebration of music and community in the heart of Southampton. Set against the city’s medieval walls, the festival brought together international artists and local talent, as well as interactive workshops for the public.
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Our team handled all aspects of technical production — from clear, balanced sound for every performance, to flexible lighting that worked from daytime through to evening sets, plus full staging and power distribution. On-site engineers kept everything running smoothly, making sure every act and workshop went off without a hitch.
The weekend was a huge success, with audiences enjoying seamless performances and a vibrant atmosphere. The festival quickly established itself as a standout cultural event in Southampton, and we were proud to play our part in bringing it to life.
Silverlake MotoFest – Eastleigh FC / Silverlake Automotive Recycling
Services: Staging, Sound, Microphones & Technical Crew
As the technical partner for Silverlake MotoFest, one of the South’s largest automotive and family-friendly festivals, we delivered reliable production support to keep the event running smoothly. Held at Silverlake Stadium, the event featured live music, stage interviews, vehicle displays, and family activities — all requiring seamless technical delivery throughout the day.
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Our team installed safe, sturdy stages for performances and interviews, a PA system that delivered clear audio across the site, and dependable wireless microphones for hosts and performers. On the day, our crew stayed hands-on, managing everything from setup through to pack-down, ensuring each element transitioned effortlessly.
Outdoor events like this come with challenges — open spaces, ambient noise, and constantly changing schedules. We worked closely with the organisers to adapt in real time, making sure every part of the festival stayed on track without technical issues.
By the end of the day, the festival was a success: the crowd enjoyed every performance, the audio carried clearly across the venue, and the organisers were delighted with how everything came together. It was a fun, lively event and a great example of how careful planning and experienced technical support can elevate a large-scale festival.
KHP Annual Conference – Hybrid Event
Client: Autumn Live Ltd
Services: Full Technical Production – Audio, Lighting, Video, Staging & Technical Crew
SBS Events provided the full technical production for the KHP Annual Conference, a hybrid event combining in-person and virtual attendance. Our team handled every element of the production, ensuring both live and online audiences experienced clear audio, seamless visuals, and a professional stage presentation.
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We deployed a comprehensive PA system with D&B speakers and wireless microphones, alongside digital mixing and monitoring to guarantee excellent sound throughout the venue. Video production included a vMix control rack, multiple high-spec laptops, 4K cameras, and large-format screens, enabling smooth live streaming and hybrid interactivity.
Lighting and staging were tailored to support live presentations while maintaining visual consistency on camera, using Chamsys MagicQ control, uplighters, and profile fixtures to create a polished environment. Our technical crew managed the build, operation, and breakdown, coordinating live audio, video, and lighting to run the event flawlessly.
The hybrid format posed challenges in balancing in-room acoustics with broadcast requirements, but the careful integration of AV systems ensured a seamless experience for all participants. Organisers praised the smooth delivery, technical expertise, and professionalism of the SBS Events team, making the conference a complete success.
Rosewood London, Exclusive Christmas Event
Services: Full Technical Production – Sound, Lighting, Staging & Crew
We were brought in by Lavinia Stewart-Brown Events to deliver the full technical production for this exclusive Christmas event at Rosewood London. The brief was simple — enhance the evening with high-quality sound, lighting and staging, while respecting the elegance of the venue.
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Audio was carefully designed to ensure speeches and live moments were clear and balanced without overpowering the room. Lighting was subtle but effective, using intelligent fixtures and uplighting to add warmth and atmosphere while complementing the venue’s architecture rather than competing with it.
We installed bespoke staging and backdrop elements tailored to the format of the evening, with safe, reliable power distribution throughout. Our engineers remained on site to manage the production from start to finish, ensuring everything ran exactly as planned.
The result was a polished, seamless event that felt refined and effortless — exactly what the client and venue required.
Celebrate Festival Conference
Services: Sound, Lighting, Video, Staging, Rigging, Power & Technical Crew
For the 2025 Celebrate Festival, SBS Events was appointed to deliver the complete production infrastructure for the main Big Top venue. The brief was to create a professional, welcoming environment capable of supporting keynote talks, live worship, and a varied multi-day programme.
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We designed and installed a high-performance audio system tailored to a temporary structure, ensuring strong speech clarity and consistent coverage. A versatile lighting setup adapted effortlessly between conference sessions and evening worship, while large-format projection and LED displays kept content visible and engaging from every seat.
The installation included a 10m x 6m main stage with full drape, comprehensive truss support, and structured power distribution to safely manage the demands of a large-scale event site. Our crew oversaw the full schedule — from build to live show management and de-rig — maintaining reliability throughout the five-day festival.
The result was a technically robust, well-managed production that allowed organisers and speakers to focus entirely on delivering meaningful content to their audience.
Associated British Ports Christmas Carol Service
Services:
Full Technical Production – Sound, Lighting, Staging & On-Site Support
SBS Events delivered full technical production for ABP’s annual Christmas Carol Service, transforming Southampton’s Ocean Cruise Terminal into a warm and festive celebration space.
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Our team provided a complete PA system with expert sound engineering to ensure clear, balanced audio across the terminal’s large open space. Atmospheric stage and ambient lighting enhanced the performances, while full staging, backdrop, rigging and safe power distribution supported both indoor and outdoor elements.
Despite the acoustic and logistical challenges of the venue, careful planning and experienced on-site crew ensured a seamless setup, smooth live production, and efficient breakdown.
The result was a professional, immersive festive event that received excellent feedback from both ABP and attendees—another memorable production delivered by SBS Events.
Sarisbury C of E Junior School Music & Food Festival
Services: Outdoor stage hire, sound system, power distribution, wireless microphones, on-site sound engineering
Sarisbury C of E Junior School’s Music & Food Festival 2025 brought together over 600 pupils, staff, and families for a day of live performances and celebration — all supported by professional technical production. Held on the school playing field, the festival needed staging and sound that could handle multiple acts while keeping the day running smoothly.
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Our team installed a full outdoor stage with secure access and weatherproofing, a PA system delivering clear audio across the field, and wireless microphones for performers. Power distribution was managed for all equipment, and on-site sound engineers ensured seamless transitions and consistent sound throughout the day.
Outdoor events bring unique challenges — from open-air acoustics to coordinating multiple age groups. We worked closely with the school to create a safe, polished setup that adapted in real time, keeping the festival on schedule.
By the end of the day, every year group had performed, the audience enjoyed clear, high-quality sound, and the festival atmosphere was lively and celebratory. Even Mayor Pal Hayre attended, making it a memorable day and a strong example of how expert technical support can elevate a community event.
Client Feedback:
“We are beyond grateful to the incredible SBS crew for their outstanding work and professionalism during our school’s outdoor music event. From start to finish, they went above and beyond to ensure everything ran smoothly, creating a fantastic experience for everyone involved. Their expertise, dedication, and positive attitude truly made the day unforgettable. We couldn’t recommend them more highly—an absolute 10/10!” – Natalee Lindsey, Sarisbury C of E Junior School
TEDxWINCHESTER
Services: Sound, lighting, video, live camera feed integration, on-site technical support
TEDxWinchester / Autumn Live returned to the University of Winchester for a day of inspiring talks and engaging presentations, all supported by expert technical production. The event required precise sound, lighting, and video to meet TEDx’s high standards and keep every moment running smoothly.
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Our team delivered a full production setup, including crystal-clear audio mixing, subtle yet dynamic lighting, and video playback with live feed integration. On-site technical support ensured seamless transitions between slides, videos, and live camera feeds, while adapting in real time to the venue’s acoustics and schedule.
Events of this scale bring unique challenges — tight timelines, complex AV coordination, and maintaining flawless production under pressure. We worked closely with the TEDx team and venue staff, making sure every element was executed without compromise.
By the end of the day, every talk ran smoothly, the audience enjoyed high-quality audio and visuals, and the TEDx team could focus entirely on delivering their content. The event was a polished, inspiring experience and a strong example of how professional technical support can elevate a world-class event.
Client Feedback:
“TEDxWinchester is a volunteer-run event, delivered to benefit the regional community through sharing ideas that can change everything. The team at SBS bring creativity, cutting-edge tech, and high production values to the day, reducing the stress on the team and making sure the ideas and our speakers are front and centre throughout the event. Their thorough approach and generosity mean the audience have a high-quality experience and our speakers can deliver a talk of a lifetime from the world-famous red dot.” – TEDxWinchester Organiser
ST Mary’s Church hire
Like many churches, St Mary’s Church in Southampton decided to stream their carol service in December 2020 and chose to produce a music video. SBS Events was delighted to be asked to provide a comprehensive lighting package – including technicians and a lighting designer for the day of filming.
St Mary’s were looking for a dramatic yet creative feel for the video and that was certainly achieved.
We provided a range of spotlights, moving heads, sun strips, general wash lights and fairy lights. All controlled via a Chamsys lighting console.
jerk jam 2023
We provided full production for this local festival. The extensive audio package met all artist demands, featuring a D&B series FOH PA system, an Allen & Heath SQ audio control set-up with SQ6 at FOH, and an SQ5 on stage for monitor mixing. We also supplied a Pioneer DJ set-up, and Technics’ 1210 set-up for seamless changeovers.
Our lighting package, designed in-house, included a variety of Robe moving head fixtures, Showtec sun strips, and IP profiles for facial lighting, all controlled from our ChamSys MQ70. We also provided crew and technicians for operations, as well as a stage manager to ensure the event ran smoothly.
Locality Fest & bootfest
In order to ensure a successful execution of both local festivals, our company provided a comprehensive audio and lighting package. Not only did we supply the necessary equipment, but we also offered the expertise of our highly skilled engineers and crew.
These team members worked tirelessly and simultaneously at both events, ensuring that all technical aspects ran smoothly and that the festivals were memorable experiences for all attendees.
Eastleigh pride
We provided a complete production solution, including technicians for operation. We offered an extensive audio package to meet artist requirements, which included a D&B series Front of House (FOH) PA system, an Allen & Heath SQ audio control set-up with an SQ6 at FOH, and an SQ5 on stage for monitor mixing.
To further enhance the experience, we supplied special effects such as flame machines, remote confetti cannons, and vertical foggers. We also took care of the temporary power distribution for the site and stage management.
UHS AWARD SHOW
Our team at SBS Event Productions were entrusted with the full-scale production of UHS’ award show at the Ageas Bowl, a responsibility we undertook with utmost dedication and professionalism. We were tasked with comprehensive video production, capturing every moment of the illustrious event in high-definition detail.
Our sound team, equipped with cutting-edge technology, worked relentlessly to ensure the audio quality was impeccable throughout the event. From the subtlest of background scores to the loudest of applause, every sound was captured and delivered with perfect clarity.
The lighting, meticulously handled by our skilled technicians, was designed to highlight and enhance the visual spectacle of the award show. We used an array of lighting techniques to create an atmosphere that was both captivating and befitting the event’s stature.
Hybrid london event
We provided full production, staffing, and technical support for this high-end hybrid event, which was streamed live from London to hundreds of internal employees and company clients. The video control system was comprised of Blackmagic switchers/hardware to facilitate a variety of seamless Picture in Picture (PIP) displays.
We integrated four live cameras, two of which were manned by SBS camera operators, while ensuring all graphics, backgrounds, etc. were on-brand. We also included overlays for all conference speakers to ensure attendees knew who was speaking.
Additionally, we provided a separate feed for the in-house screens that displayed content only, as well as a comfort monitor feed for presenters to display a custom view. Five powerful Pro Mac computers were used for content control.
BAE systems Apprenticeship awards Show
We provided a comprehensive package that included audio, video, and basic lighting equipment. In addition to these, we also supplied a stage that was not only carpeted for aesthetic appeal but also featured a valance for a polished, professional appearance.
Furthermore, to ensure a seamless operation during the event, we provided skilled technicians who were able to expertly operate and manage the provided equipment.
Naval Wedding
The boardroom of the historic HMS Nelson was the location of our most recent project. We brought with us a full lighting package, meticulously designed to highlight the stunning architecture of the large, beautiful Naval hall. The goal was to create a transformative atmosphere that would immerse all attendees in the ambiance of the event.
Additionally, we provided a comprehensive audio package. This was not just to ensure that all guests could clearly hear the speeches given throughout the event, but also to enhance the evening’s live entertainment. The entertainment consisted of a variety of performances, including the vivacious and energetic routines of drag queens, the live music performed by a band, and the beats from a DJ that kept the party going.
To ensure the smooth operation of all these elements, we also supplied skilled technicians. Their expertise was vital in operating the advanced equipment and ensuring everything ran smoothly, allowing guests to focus on enjoying the event.
fleetwood unchained
Our services included an in-depth lighting design, which was meticulously planned to suit the band’s space and needs.
Alongside the design, we also supplied the necessary lighting equipment. We also provided a professional lighting engineer who installed and optimised the lighting system, ensuring its faultless operation throughout the concert.
CHRistmas party at the savoy
We provided a custom-designed lighting package, carefully crafted to fully transform the stunning Savoy ballroom. Every detail was meticulously thought out, with the sole purpose of ensuring that the ballroom perfectly matched and brought to life the client’s chosen theme.
Our team of professionals worked tirelessly to create an ambience that would leave a lasting impression on every attendee.