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PA System Hire for a Corporate Christmas Party at Newbury Racecourse

Festive-themed restaurant seating area with a large red Ho Ho Ho balloon, ambient lighting, and dark green booths.

We recently provided a professional PA system for a corporate Christmas party held at Newbury Racecourse, hosted in the Hampshire Stand. The event combined formal and interactive elements, so reliable, flexible audio coverage was essential throughout the space. For this event, we supplied four RCF 10” speakers paired with our wireless speaker kit:👉 https://audiovisualexcellence.co.uk/shop/brochure/jts-spt-1r-uhf-wireless-audio-transmitter-system/ Using […]

Stage Hire for a Corporate Presentation in Central London

Small stage setup in modern corporate conference room, featuring modular black staging platform, backdrop, and natural light.

For corporate presentations, the right staging can make a significant difference to how information is delivered and received. Recently, our team supplied stage hire for an internal corporate presentation in Central London, providing a clean, professional platform that helped the event run smoothly from start to finish. The client required a small presentation stage for […]

GenR8: iPad Test Pattern Generator from CVH Visuals

Smartphone displaying a color calibration tool with multicolored bars, resolution settings, and display options. Ideal for AV setup.

When you’re checking a videowall, LED screen, LCD display or projector, the last thing you want is to be hunting for a reliable test source. GenR8, the new test pattern generator app from CVH Visuals, turns your iPhone or iPad into a compact, professional tool for fast, reliable screen checks. Download & Follow GenR8• App […]

Last-Minute Band Stage Hire for MOD Worthy Down Christmas Party

Sturdy stage setup with black skirting, step access, and ambient purple lighting, prepared for a corporate event.

When the team at MOD Worthy Down needed a band stage for a Christmas party, they called AVE Services for a fast, reliable solution. With just a couple of days’ notice, we supplied and installed a smart, professional 4x3m stage (13ft x 9ft stage), complete with stage skirt and subtle uplighting to finish the look. […]

Pennyhill Park Christmas Awards Night with N2O – LED Videowall, Lighting & Stage Hire in Surrey

Festive event setup with round tables, decorative lighting, and holiday-themed AV display for a Christmas party.

When N2O asked us to support their annual awards and Christmas company party, we knew it needed to look every bit as special as the work they deliver for brands all year round. As an award-winning brand experience agency, N2O live and breathe immersive, high-impact events, so the brief was simple: create a polished awards […]

LED Screens for Brand Activation Campaigns

Close-up view of LED screen pixels for event display, showcasing intricate lighting technology used in AV production.

Brand activations are all about impact. Whether you’re launching a new product, hosting an experiential pop-up or running a PR stunt in a busy shopping centre, you need something that stops people in their tracks. That’s where a well-designed LED screen setup becomes one of the most powerful tools in your brand toolkit. At AVE […]

Christmas Party Equipment: Your Guide to a Brilliant “Work Do”

Disco ball reflecting colorful lighting at an event, surrounded by truss rigging for support and illumination.

Christmas party season is the one time of year everyone expects music, lights and a proper dancefloor moment. Whether you’re planning a cosy office “work do”, a big corporate party or an end of year party with family and friends, the right Christmas party equipment makes all the difference. If you’re thinking about a DIY […]

Dual 86″ Screen Hire for Eden Business Meeting

Conference room setup with staging and dual projection screens for a corporate event, featuring branded banners and seating.

When Eden Motor Group needed crystal-clear visuals for an important business meeting, they chose AVE Services to provide reliable AV hire at the DoubleTree by Hilton Swindon, just off Junction 16 of the M4. For this short but important session, our team supplied and installed two 86″ large screens on electric lift stands, creating a […]

Canva vs PowerPoint for Corporate & Conference Presentations

Laptop screen displays a market share analysis with charts and graphs, set on a desk with vibrant tulips and office supplies.

If you work in marketing or comms, you’ve probably heard someone ask: “Is Canva good for presentation slides?” “Is Canva the new PowerPoint?” “Can I just present straight from Canva at our conference?” For internal catch-ups and quick updates, Canva is a brilliant tool. It helps people with little design experience put together good-looking slides […]

Why We’ve Switched to Rechargeable Batteries for Wireless Microphones

Yamaha digital mixing console with headphones, sound recorder, and power unit for AV equipment setup at an event.

At AVE Services, we’re always looking for ways to improve our live sound setups while cutting down on waste. One of the simplest but most effective changes we’ve made recently is moving our wireless microphones over to rechargeable AA batteries. We now run rechargeables in both lapel (lavalier) and handheld wireless microphones across conferences, awards […]

AVE Services is now a supplier on Add to Event

Logo for Add to Event with white text on a gradient pink and purple background.

Planning an event just got even easier – you can now book AVE Services directly through Add to Event, the UK’s highest-rated marketplace for event services. We’re excited to be listed as a trusted supplier, making it simple for organisers to compare options, request quotes and find the right AV support for their event, all […]

Hire a 100″ Hisense QLED Display for Big Impact Meetings & Events

Conference room setup with AV equipment, including a large screen and podium for Limerston Capital's Annual General Meeting.

If you want your next meeting, conference or training day to really feel different, a 100″ Hisense QLED display is a great place to start. A true big screen in the room instantly makes presentations clearer, video calls more engaging, and training sessions more dynamic – without turning the lights down like a cinema. At […]

AV Hire at The Retreat at Elcot for a Corporate Get-Away

Conference room setup with round tables, bottled water, and notepads. A blank screen on a stand prepares for presentations.

Planning a corporate get-away at The Retreat at Elcot and need reliable AV hire for your meeting, presentations and evening entertainment? AVE Services recently supported a corporate client at this beautiful venue, providing a complete technical setup for both daytime sessions and night-time fun. For the main meeting space, we supplied 2 x 65″ screens […]

Whiteboard & Flipchart Hire for Creative Meetings at Kindred, London

Freestanding whiteboard in a conference room with panelled walls and patterned carpet, suitable for meetings or presentations.

This week our team headed into Hammersmith to support a client event at Kindred, Bradmore House in London. The brief was simple but important: provide practical, flexible stationery equipment to help a group share ideas, plan projects and capture visual content throughout the day. We delivered a whiteboard and flipchart to the venue, creating a […]

75″ QLED Screen Hire For Lime Wood Hotel Event In The New Forest

Large flatscreen on mobile stand displaying Weak or no signal in a wine cellar, near a table with HDMI cables and a remote.

AVE Services recently provided a 75″ QLED display on a day hire for an event at Lime Wood Hotel, set in the heart of the New Forest. The screen was brought in specifically for a single booking, giving the client a stunning focal point for their content. Lime Wood is one of our regular partner […]

AV support for panel day at Larkhill Racecourse

Conference room setup with rows of blue chairs, a stage, and AV equipment including large screens and speakers.

Larkhill Racecourse might be best known for its point-to-point meetings, but it also works brilliantly as a space for corporate events and demo days. We recently supported a panel discussion there, supplying full conference equipment and an on-site sound engineer to keep everything running smoothly. The racecourse is tucked right next to an MOD base […]

AV Equipment for Limerston Capital’s AGM Held at Claridge’s London

Conference room setup with AV equipment, featuring large display screens, seating, and conference tables with water bottles.

Supplying Premium AV Hire for a Leading Financial Firm’s Annual Meeting For Limerston Capital’s AGM 2025, our team provided a complete audio visual hire package at Claridge’s London, set within the elegant surroundings of The Drawing Room. We arrived at 8am to begin setup ahead of the 2pm meeting. Early starts like this give our […]

Whiteboard Hire at The Central, London: Meeting Room Supplies Delivered

Entrance to The Central venue, featuring a brick exterior and wooden double doors, ideal for hosting corporate events.

We’ve just delivered four freestanding whiteboards—each supplied with dry-wipe pens and erasers—to The Central in London. Whether it’s a workshop, client meeting, or a day of training, reliable whiteboard hire helps teams think on their feet and capture ideas quickly. This drop highlights how AVE Services supports London venues with meeting room supplies, training equipment, […]

Two-Day Offsite at The Retreat at Elcot Park: Interactive, Reliable, and Ready for Collaboration

Outdoor evening event venue with warm ambient lighting on fall foliage, featuring a patio with seating, surrounded by landscaped greenery.

Planning a confidential corporate offsite needs tech that just works, in a setting that keeps teams focused. For a recent two-day conference at The Retreat at Elcot Park, we provided a full audiovisual setup designed for interaction, clarity, and zero-fuss presenting. The Brief Host a two-day internal conference where presenters and delegates could interact with […]

Calvià Travel Showcase at Studio Pottery London: AV, Screen Hire & Event Support

LED screen displaying Magaluf for all with social media handles in a dimly lit event space, accompanied by a speaker for audio support.

Location: London, UKVenue: Studio Pottery LondonClient: Municipality of Calvià / We Are Lotus We supported a tourism showcase highlighting Calvià and the “new” Magaluf, hosted alongside World Travel Market (WTM). The Mayor of Calvià addressed guests, shared images, and premiered a short video that introduced the destination’s refreshed message: “Magaluf for all.” Our brief Deliver […]