ABOUT US

Passionate about tech!

Offering a great mix of equipment, experience and creativity.

We have built our reputation over the last 16 years, on our
attention to detail & dedication to see projects succeed.

Listening to our clients individual requirements, we can create a package of professional AV equipment and skilled technicians, to help your event be the success it deserves to be.


AV Technician hire
Sound Technician. Sound Engineer Hire.

Sales & Installation

Offering equipment sales and installation expertise to commercial venues such as – bars, cafes, restaurants, hotels, schools, retail stores, and places of worship.

Not getting the best out of your existing installation? We offer sound system tuning and operation tuition to help you maximise what your equipment can achieve.


Equipment Dry Hire

All of our equipment inventory is available for dry hire, this can be an economical way to use premium equipment for a one off production or event. 

We offer competitive day, weekend & week rates.
* Special long term hire rates also available upon request.

Festival Production

Providing numerous festivals up and down the country with AV equipment, from a simple PA hire for the smaller setups, right up to a scaled complete production solution for well established festivals.

SERVICES WE OFFER

Connect Audio Visual PA Sound Hire

Live Sound

Providing audiences with crystal clear & consistent audio across the entire venue.
Using rider friendly equipment from some of the best manufacturers In the world and experienced sound engineers that know how to get the best out of a professional sound system.

Stage Lighting Hire

Stage Lighting

Our team of dedicated professionals are passionate about creating immersive experiences that truly engage your guests.
Whether it’s soft mood lighting and speeches or high-energy party lighting and DJ setups, we tailor every element to suit your style, venue, and guest experience

LED Screen Hire. Video wall hire.

Video & Graphics

Create impact with high-quality video production and LED video wall solutions. From showing live feeds and wedding highlight reels to playing branded content or scenic backdrops, our screens and video systems add a professional visual edge to any event.

Conference AV Hire

Conference AV Hire

Here at Connect AV we recognise your conference needs to be flawless from start to finish.

From crystal-clear headset microphones and vibrant LED screens to seamless live streaming, we ensure your presentations are engaging and professional.

Wedding production hire

Weddings & Parties

We understand that a wedding celebration is a special day, for both you and your guests. One that lasts forever in our memories!

That’s why we will listen & work with you to find the best solution to bring your ideas & vision to life.

Event power hire

Event Power

Whether your event has dedicated mains power, or you require generators – Our distribution & cabling ensures you get reliable electricity exactly where you need it.

Our trained and fully qualified electricians are on hand to ensure safety is at the forefront of our temporary power installations.

Boxing Event AV hire

Boxing & Sports Events

Want to bring a bit of professional production to your boxing, MMA or sports event?
We can create fighter walk in staging with lighting, sound & special FX to really create that buzz!

Outside Lighting Hire.

Outdoor Lighting

We have a large inventory of outdoor LED flood lighting & intelligent dmx control systems. Its amazing the difference it can make to the feel of your event space.


Fireworks Display PA System Hire. Sound System Hire.

Fireworks & Laser Shows

We are regularly at local firework displays with Laser shows & large sound systems.
Playing music over the high spl of fireworks is no easy feat..

Loud with clarity is where we excel!

Photo Gallery

A few pictures of events we have successfully completed for our clients

 We have used Connect AV for our staging, production, AV and electrical infrastructure at our Pride in Gloucestershire event for many years. James’ service and reliability is superb and he can always be relied upon to assist in event of an on site emergency.

Richard Stevens

Pride In Gloucestershire Chair

The equipment he has is top of the range meaning that we felt we were in a festival more than a wedding.
He turned up on time and was the consummate professional.
Highly Recommend!

Harry Spencer

Private Wedding

Very professional service, did a fantastic job considering the complexity of our setup.
We had so many comments about the quality of the sound.

John Wigg

Ultimate Floyd Tribute Band

I’ve used Connect AV for various local events over many years and seen them handle much bigger projects. They are professional and knowledgeable. Highly recommended!

Caleb Evans

Tetfest Music Festival

We asked James to provide us with a PA for a party, so that our DJ would have a good system behind him. We were incredibly impressed by the service.
Not only was the quality of the equipment first rate, so was the service provided by James.

Simon Collingridge

Private Party

We hired James for the PA system at Tetbury Fireworks Night 2023. Polite, professional, punctual and the system and service we hired provided the perfect sound for our event. 
Booked for next year already!

Andy Howell

Tetbury Fireworks

James provided us with equipment/back up for a large private party in the summer. He was very organised and efficient and it was a pleasure to work with him.
I would not hesitate to recommend.

Amanda Hornby

Private Party

We used James’s services for a funeral service with live band. He showed expertise and professionalism from the point we contacted him for a quote and provided a calm and faultless experience on the day. Highly recommended.

Nick Boalch

Funeral Service

James once again did a fabulous job supporting the musical acts at Nailsworth Festival. Not only excellent sound output, but very professional and reliable service as well.

Mary Saunders

Nailsworth Festival Of Arts

If you’re after a great sound for any size occasion, you won’t go wrong. I recommend connect audio visual (Jim) to anyone wanting a decent sound system, lights and staging.
Never fails!

Moggy Moore

DJ

Given the variety of acts on display, a massive raising of the headgear to sound man extraordinaire – James Heathcote, as the levels and clarity throughout the evening were superb.

Jez Rowden

Blogger @ The Progressive Aspect

We use connect audio visual for our festival – Tetfest.
 
James and his team are just so helpful, knowledgeable and also offer great value, so thanks again guys and see you in July!

Mark Wood

Tetfest Founder & Director

I’ve been using Connect-AV for a couple of years now.
They are superb!
Easy to work with, reliable and utterly professional.
Top notch equipment
And super sonic walls of sound!
Highly recommend!

Rich Baldwin

Musician & Promoter

I have worked with James and his team a few years now and he is the loveliest person to work with. Amazing kit, exceptional service and I wouldn’t trust anyone else to look after our sound and lighting!

Kerrie Payne

Fairford Festival 

Amazing service. We’ve used James and his team for numerous events including Chalfest, stroud Festival of Food and Drink, Retrospective of House at multiple events, including Lakefest.
Tech is off the chart but just as important is the fact that James is totally flexible and accommodating. Faultless.

Dan Burner

Event Promoter & Business Coach

James and team are the consummate professionals in this game.
I have used Connect AV for several events now and their attention to detail is superb.
Quality in all aspects from planning, through to implementation.
Cannot recommend enough.

Danny Toft

DJ & Event Organiser

Fantastic service and great set up.
We did a last minute event and called on Connect Audio Visual.
They managed to arrange a team and provide exactly what we wanted. Great people to work with and competitive.
Fully recommend.

Gregg Haughton

One-School
Global

I have used
Connect-AV numerous times over the last year for various sized events. I have always been very impressed with the professionalism of James, from the initial contact and discussion as to what I require, to the set-up and the sound which always sounds spot-on, even when playing dusty vinyl! fully recommended

Neil Wilson
(Dubbu)

DJ

Testimonials

A few reviews from our lovely clients

Let’s start the discussion

Every great event starts with a conversation. We take the time to understand your vision, objectives, and key requirements – whether it’s a brand activation, corporate event, private party, or live performance. We’ll discuss your event’s theme, venue, audience, and any specific creative ideas you want to bring to life.

Connect Audio Visual provide: Event equipment hire, Event production support company, event technicians, event technical solutions, festival sound system hire, festival production team, festival power, festival stage lighting, event lighting, festival technician. Stage technician, stage sound, stage lighting, stage power,
Audio Visual Equipment rental, AV Hire, festival technical equipment, Sound engineering, audio engineering, event power, festival power & generator hire, lampy, lighting operator, lighting designer, lighting engineer. Theatre production support. Event Production Hire. Festival Sound Hire.
To the following areas: Stroud, Stonehouse, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Bristol, Swindon, Dursley, Nailsworth, Tetbury, Avening, Malmesbury, Crudwell, Bath, Wotton-Under-Edge, Minety, Ashton Keynes, Purton, Cricklade, Northleach, Eastington, Stow-On-The-Wold, Bourton-On-The-Water, Winchcombe, Bishops Cleeve, Ledbury, Newent, Berkeley, Chippenham, Melksham, Devises, Oxford, Ross On Wye, Hereford, Lydney, Cinderford. Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Somerset, Oxfordshire, UK.
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