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LED Screens for Brand Activation Campaigns

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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”

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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 […]

AVE Services is now a supplier on Add to Event

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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

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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 […]

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

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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 […]

How to Mic a Panel Discussion

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Getting audio right can make or break a panel. The trick isn’t just “more microphones”; it’s choosing the right type for your speakers, room, and budget—and keeping the setup simple enough that it runs smoothly without a full-time technician. The three common options Handheld wireless micsGreat for most live panels if used correctly. A handheld […]

AV Hire Budget — Why It Matters (And How It Saves Your Sanity)

Staging setup with LED screen and ambient lighting for a corporate event by AVE Services in a conference room.

You know that moment when someone says, “We don’t really have a budget,” and five minutes later says, “That’s more than we wanted to spend”? Classic. In the world of AV hire, budget isn’t a trick question — it’s the sat-nav. Without it, we’re quoting a videowall and a line array for what really needed […]

What is a “Decimator” (and why do AV techs love it)?

4 channel sdi multiviewer with HDMI

If you work in live events or video production, you’ve probably heard someone say, “Grab a Decimator.” They’re talking about the Decimator MD-HX, a tiny red box that solves a huge range of signal headaches on show day. Think of it as the AV world’s Swiss-army knife for converting, scaling, and troubleshooting video signals — […]

Projector and Screen Hire for a Small Meeting at The Nutshell, Winchester

Projection screen displaying test color bars for AV equipment calibration.

Planning a small meeting in Winchester and need reliable AV? We recently supported a client at The Nutshell on Kings Walk, providing a high-brightness Epson projector and a pull-up projection screen—perfect for showcasing images in a well-lit room. The brief Venue: The Nutshell, Winchester Purpose: Image showcase during a small meeting Challenge: Bright room lighting […]

Same-day Whiteboard Hire for an 8:30am Conference at Regency Park Hotel, Thatcham

Conference room setup with a U-shaped table arrangement, projector screen, and whiteboard, suitable for corporate meetings.

When a venue calls with a last-minute request, we move fast. For a morning conference at Regency Park Hotel, Thatcham, the client needed a large, mobile landscape whiteboard—complete with pens and an eraser—set up before an 8:30am start. Our team delivered, installed, and checked everything in time for doors-open. The brief Venue: Regency Park Hotel, […]

AV Hire at Danesfield House Hotel & Spa

Elegant banquet setup in a historic venue with round tables, large chandeliers, and mounted screens for event presentations.

Location: Danesfield House Hotel & Spa, BuckinghamshireEvent Type: Corporate Christmas dinner & awards Brief Our client required crisp visuals throughout a long, characterful function room for a festive dinner and awards presentation. The brief called for a main projection surface with identical content relayed to additional screens so guests at the far end would have […]

Do you really need subwoofers?

Stage lighting and LED wall with heart graphics set up for a corporate event at an indoor venue.

Many corporate event planners tell us, “It’s not a party—do we really need subs?” We get it. Subwoofers are often associated with nightclubs and festivals. But in business settings—product launches, award shows, conferences, and even subtle background music—subwoofers are a quiet hero. They don’t make things “boomier”; they make things clearer, warmer, and more professional. […]

Why We Use Neutrik TRUE1 Instead of Standard 13A British Plugs

In live events, reliability and safety aren’t “nice-to-haves”—they’re non-negotiable. That’s why our rental stock and in-house builds standardise on Neutrik powerCON TRUE1 (often seen as TRUE1 / TRUE1 TOP) rather than domestic 13A BS1363 plugs. Below is a plain-English breakdown of the benefits, plus when and where TRUE1 makes a real difference on site. Quick […]

Different Size Screens: What Audience Size Are They Best For?

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Choosing the right screen size can make or break visibility in a meeting room, conference, or live event. Below is a practical guide for LCD Screen Hire (32″–86″) with typical audience sizes and recommended viewing distances. We’ll also cover how to use relay screens alongside LED videowalls and projection for bigger rooms. The quick answer […]

How Much Does LED Video Wall Hire Cost in the UK? (2025 Guide)

Conference room setup with a large LED screen displaying graphics, truss framework, seating for attendees, and AV equipment.

Planning a show-stopping screen for your next event? LED video walls deliver crisp visuals in bright rooms and look superb on camera—but what do they actually cost to hire in the UK in 2025? This guide gives you quick ballpark figures, what drives the price up or down, and ready-made example packages you can use […]