ABOUT US

Passionate about tech!

Offering a perfect blend of equipment, experience and creativity.

We have built an renowned reputation over the last 15 years, for our attention to detail on projects. Listening to our clients individual requirements, we can create a package of state-of-the-art equipment and  skilled technicians for your event.

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

Festival Technical Support

With over 15 years working the festival circuit, we certainly know what makes them tick! Music festivals are definitely where we specialise our services.

Connect Audio Visual have provided numerous events with production technology, from a simple PA hire for the smaller start up’s – right up to a scaled complete production solutions for well established festivals.

We cater for all sizes of event

Its not just the big festival gigs we do – we also supply lots of small PA & lighting hires in and around Gloucestershire and the surrounding areas. Anything from local DJ nights, to birthday parties & wedding celebrations.

We keep our overheads low to be able to offer competitive pricing of professional AV gear. The equipment quality really makes all the difference.

Supporting The Local Pride Events

Here at Connect Audio Visual we are proud to work alongside and support our friends in the LGBTQ+ community.

Having supplied technical support for Pride In Gloucestershire, Pride In Weston, Pride In Coventry & Pride In Stroud over the recent years. They are always fun & inclusive events to be involved in.

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. 

WHAT WE DO

Some of what regularly fills our diary

Sound Engineer Gloucestershire

Live Sound

Covering audiences with crystal clear sound, anywhere from 50 to 3500 people.
Using rider friendly equipment from some of the best manufacturers In the world and sound engineers at the top of their game.
We know sound!


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.

LED Screen Hire. Video wall hire.

Visuals

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. 

Festival Production Services. Festival Tech Services. Festival Lighting Hire. Festival Sound hire.

Festival Production

Whether its collaborating with other production companies with just sound or lighting packages.
Or whether you need a full production setup, including staging & power – we are here to help!

Music festivals are what we do best!

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 .

MORE OF WHAT WE DO

Whether it’s a small PA hire for a party, or a full festival stage setup – We can help you!

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!


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.

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!

Wedding PA Hire. Wedding Production support. Wedding Lighting Hire.

Weddings

We understand that a wedding celebration is a day that lasts in our memories. That’s why we will listen & work with you to find the best solution, bringing your vision and dreams to life.

 
James provided the music at the fireworks in Tetbury this year as well as the PA system. It was fantastic and added to a brilliant event!

Roz Goodwin

Festival Promoter

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.

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


Perfect service this weekend as always. Couldn’t recommend enough.
Thanks!


Ollie Hooper

The Great British Gin Festival

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

Testimonials

A few reviews from our lovely clients

Let’s start the discussion..

Connect Audio Visual provide: Event equipment hire, Event production support, event technicians, event technical solutions, festival sound system, festival production team, festival power, festival lighting, event lighting, festival technician. Stage technician, stage sound, stage lighting, stage power, Audio Visual Equipment, AV Hire, festival equipment. To the following areas: Stroud, Stonehouse, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Bristol, Swindon, Dursley, Nailsworth, Tetbury, Avening, Malmesbury, Chippenham, Melksham, Devises, Oxford, Ross On Wye, Hereford, Lydney, Cinderford. Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Worcestershire, Somerset, Oxfordshire, UK.