Event Production Services 

Providing custom packages of industry standard AV equipment and experienced technicians.
Based near Stroud, Gloucestershire.

ABOUT US

Passionate about tech!

Offering a perfect blend of equipment, experience and creativity.

We have built a renowned reputation over the last 16 years, for our attention to detail on projects.
Listening to our clients individual requirements, we can create a package of industry standard equipment and  skilled technicians, to help your event be the success it deserves to be.
Specialising and focusing our services towards the small to medium event and festival sectors.

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Sound engineer Hire. Lampy Hire.
Sound Technician. Sound Engineer Hire.

AV Equipment Sales & Installation

Offering equipment sales and installation expertise to venues such as: Bars and cafes, restaurants and hotels, company boardrooms, retail stores, places of worship and night clubs.

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.

AV Equipment Dry Hire

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 a competitive day rate, weekend rate & week rate.

*Special long term hire rates available upon request.

Festival Production Support

Providing numerous festivals up and down the country with AV equipment, from a simple PA hire for the smaller start up’s – right up to a scaled complete production solutions for well established festivals.

We also enjoy collaborating with other production companies with just sound, lighting or video packages.

New To the inventory

The Latest In Pioneer DJ Equipment

Pioneer CDJ-3000
Enhance your creative power with our evolved flagship multi-player. This robust unit is powered by a new MPU and packed with specially developed high-quality components and innovative features.

Pioneer DJM A9
With stunningly clear sound quality, enhanced playability and connectivity, and a host of new features to help you take your performances to the next level. 

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SERVICES WE OFFER

Some of what regularly fills our diary

Sound Engineer Gloucestershire

Live Sound

Covering audiences up to 5000+ people with crystal clear & consistent audio.
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.

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Stage Lighting Hire

Stage Lighting

Having racked up years of experience lighting up stages. 
From theatre shows, to Rock & Roll and dance/club nights – we know how to get the best visual impact for you. Getting the lighting right can really make your event stand out from the rest.

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LED Screen Hire. Video wall hire.

Video & Graphics

LED video walls offer a great solution to stage visuals & graphics. Their brightness makes them ideal to use during daylight hours. Perfect as a backdrop for artists performing, Also sponsor advertising can be a fantastic revenue raiser for your event. 

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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 day that lasts in your memories. That’s why we will listen & work with you to find the best solution, bringing your idea & vision to life.

Event power hire

Event Power

We provide power Distribution and Generators to the event industry.

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

Photo Gallery

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

A new level of control

Allen & Heath
Avantis

Avantis is a 64 channel / 42 configurable bus mixer platform featuring our 96kHz XCVI FPGA engine with class-leading 0.7ms latency plus add-on processing from our flagship dLive mixing system.

With 15.6″ Full HD touchscreen’s at the heart of the experience, Continuity UI allows you to see and instantly interact with more of what matters, enabling a seamless connection between the physical controls and the screen .

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SERVICES WE OFFER

Whether it’s a small PA hire for a party, or a loud sound system for a fireworks display?
We have lots of options to help your event be a success!

Christmas event production. Snow machine hire.

Christmas Events

Wanting to add a bit of panache to your Christmas event? We have snow machines and LED lighting to really add that festive cheer. Ring the bells!

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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.

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Fireworks Display PA System Hire. Sound System Hire.

Firework Displays

We are regularly at local displays with large format sound systems, capable of playing music over the high spl of fireworks.
Loud with clarity is where we excel!

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 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 Football Club

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 

Testimonials

A few reviews from our lovely clients

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Connect Audio Visual provide: Event equipment hire, Event production support, event technicians, event technical solutions, festival sound system, 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 & generators, lampy, lighting operator, lighting designer, lighting engineer. Theatre production support.
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.

Stroud Gloucestershire

enquiries@connect-av.co.uk

+447837351669

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