Professional Presenters Benefiting Awards Ceremonies
Professional Presenters An awards ceremony is a momentous occasion that celebrates achievement, rewards excellence, and brings people together to recognise outstanding contributions in the chosen sector. Whether it’s a corporate awards night, an industry association celebration or a community event, the role of the presenter is crucial in setting the tone and ensuring the event […]
How Ai Can Be Helpful To The Audio-Visual Industry
How Ai Can Help The Audio-Visual Industry The implementation of Ai is helping almost every industry type across the world. Undoubtably, the adoption and fast paced enhancement of Ai in the audio-visual industry is adding new features to events that were either impossible or far too expensive for most event organizers budgets. With companies such […]
Introducing Eco-Friendly Events for a Greener Tomorrow
What Are Eco-Friendly Events? In recent years the world has become increasingly aware of the environmental challenges we face, prompting a shift toward sustainable eco friendly practices in various aspects of life. On the numerous events that Istead AV produce each year we have seen that business leaders are realising that they must play their […]
How AV Companies Can Also Be Magicians
New Year’s Eve Display As you welcomed in the New Year, you may have been watching the London firework display on TV and amazed at the graphics that appeared on the centre of the wheel. In the AV world we sometimes incorporate a bit of innovative technical magic to impress the audience and the New […]
Top 20 Best Unique Awards Ceremony Music 2025
Award Ceremony Music Back by popular demand, here are our Top 20 music tunes to play at an awards ceremony, our 2025 addition! Getting the music right at your awards plays a huge part in the events success. We’ve often had guests asking us for our music playlist, so we must be doing something right! […]
What Should I Consider When Hiring a Stage Ramp?
Event Stage Ramp Do you need a stage ramp at your event? Here are a few pointers for you to consider. Accessibility at events is a must nowadays. Events have to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their abilities, can fully participate and enjoy the experience. From a production point of view, a ramp should […]
2023: The Year of the Video Wall
Video Wall in 2023 2023 has been our busiest year yet for providing video LED walls at customers’ events. The productions have ranged from supplying a moderate sized screen for the Saudi royal family, up to our largest screen yet, measuring over 20m wide, for a high street retailer’s staff conference. The benefits and wow […]
Catchbox- The Throwable Microphone
Catchbox Involvement A great addition to any event is the Catchbox, the world’s first throwable microphone. Whether you’re planning a conference, AGM or even a small meeting, Catchbox is a fun and interactive way of engaging with your audience, making their experience more enjoyable and most importantly, your event more memorable. Catchbox is lightweight, robust […]
Transporting equipment and goods through Europe
Legal Requirement If you ever need to transport equipment & goods through Europe, then there are some things you need to know. One of which is the production of a Carnet. We’re lucky enough to deliver events in Europe. We won’t lie, a pizza in Rome, or a Schnitzel in Berlin is rather enjoyable, but […]
Top 10 Music Stings by a Female Artist
Top 10 Music Stings To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’ve put together our Top 10 pieces of music, by a female artist, that we regularly play at our award ceremonies. The power of good music at any event should never be underestimated. It can instil emotions in your audience and help to create a certain […]
