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What difference will our new office make?
So we’ve nearly finished moving into our new office and warehouse in Liverpool – just waiting for the builders to finish the kitchen and the last bits of IT equipment to be moved later this week. As I sit at my new desk I’m wondering what difference our new space is going to make to our company over the next few months. It’s been a big change for us and a considerable expense but when we looked at our business plan we realised that it was a move we needed to make and that it would be an investment in our future growth. A big motivator for the new space was to make the team happier and, to make sure we can maintain and prepare our equipment in a way that keeps up the high standards that we want to provide. Our new location is less than 15 minutes drive from where most of us live and is in easy reach of Liverpool and Manchester which we anticipate will save around 40 man hours each week. It’s definitely nice to have loads of natural daylight in the office, a nice meeting space, and a comfy sofa to relax on when we’ve been working too hard. We wanted an office that would help us be really creative and have fun so we’ve kept all the paperwork and clutter away and out of sight. Over the next few months we are going to paint a whole wall as a giant whiteboard for brainstorming ideas. The warehouse doesn’t look or feel like a typical warehouse. It is light, bright and airy with plastered walls and a really clean feel. It doesn’t have a massive metal roller shutter, it has double glass panelled doors. We chose it to be that way deliberately. We aim to maintain our equipment to an even higher standard and even items that look a little scratches would look totally out of place in our new warehouse. We’re already noticing the difference as we chat through our plans for different projects. There’s an increase in ideas being generated as we are all sat together in the same open plan office. We’d love you to drop in – just let us know when you’re coming by and we’ll put some coffee on.
We’ve Moved
We’re excited to announce that Stagetex Head Office has relocated! Almost trebling in size, we are now proud to call The Matchworks, our Liverpool home. To celebrate our expansion and relocation, we’ll be throwing a networking drinks reception – details to follow. Over the last few months, we’ve been working hard on an amazing range of events – from fashion show catwalk for George, Asda to a week long theatre production in Liverpool Anglican Cathedral celebrating 400 years of the King James Bible. Here at Stagetex we aim to cater for every event production need from simple projector or smoke machine hire, to a full scale awards ceremony, gala dinner or touring theatre. To keep up to date with our latest projects, sign up to our monthly newsletter. Please will you update any records with our new address as shown below. All contact numbers have of course remained the same. Unit 19b The Matchworks 140 Speke Road Liverpool L19 2RF Tel: 0151 329 2220 In the meantime, you are more than welcome to drop by for a visit, see the new offices and catch up over a cup of tea. With best wishes, Peter Van Neste Director
Planning a fashion show
If you’re planning a fashion show you will have a lot of things to consider! The first thing you will want to do it put together a team of people to help you. These will include: A Show Producer or Production Manager – someone to make sure the rest of your team are on track and to oversee all the departments. A Stage Manager – someone to make sure everything goes to plan on the day. Responsible for making sure the right models are ready at the right time. Casting Manager – someone to help you choose the models and to make sure that they know what they are doing, that they are comfortable and that they are well rehearsed. Marketing Manager – someone to help you sell tickets and advertise the event. Stylist – someone to choose the clothes and fit the models. At Stagetex, we have have produced plenty of fashion shows and we can look after a number of the roles listed above on your behalf – leaving you free to enjoy the show, meet your guests and promote your brand whilst being certain that your show is in safe, experienced hands. Not only that, but we can also supply all of the technical equipment that you will need including the runway/catwalk hire, lighting hire, backdrop hire, temporary changing areas, sound system hire, furniture hire and video screen hire. If we can help you with your next fashion show, give one of our project managers a call on 0845 388 1581.
Projector Hire Liverpool
Projector Hire Hotline: 0161 850 0883 Stagetex has just taken a large delivery of new audio visual equipment to compliment its existing stock. Included in the delivery is a new Sanyo XP100 6500 lumen projector. The Sanyo XP100 projector is ideal for all medium size projection applications including conferences, awards ceremonies, theatre performances and film screenings. We stock a range of interchangeable lenses for all of our projectors which means that they can be used in a variety of applications. For example, with a short throw, 0.8 lens, the projector can be used for rear projection without having a large distance between the screen and projector (ideal in smaller rooms) or, with medium throw lens (1.8-2.4), the projector could be hung from a truss and used to front project. Our full range of projectors and screens are available to hire from our warehouse based in South Manchester or can be delivered throughout the country.
PA Hire Manchester
Sound System Hire Hotline: 0161 850 0883 Stagetex provide PA system hire in Manchester for all types – corporate, live music and private events including: Conference sound system hire Classical concert sound system hire Music festival sound system hire Wedding sound system hire Band sound system hire Theatre sound system hire Concert sound system hire Public address system hire For conferences, we can supply anything from a 2 speaker PA with a single microphone suitable for up to 100 guests to large arena size PA systems with hundreds of inputs. For live music we can provide small PA systems suitable for small acoustic acts right up to large scale festival sound systems for up to 15,000 people. We have a stock of DJ equipment including Pioneer CDJ1000s and DJM800s available to hire along with plenty of wireless microphones. We stock top of the range equipment from leading manufacturers including: Yamaha, Sennheiser, Crown, Shure, Kling & Freitag, AKG, Audix and Soundcraft. Click here to find out more about our PA System Hire service in Manchester. or call us on 0161 850 0883 for a free no obligation quote.
Conference AV Hire Manchester
AV Hire Manchester: 0161 850 0883 Here at Stagetex, we have been extremely busy providing AV Hire in Manchester for a wide range of corporate events. Most recently we have provided sound system hire for the Royal Bank of Scotland float at Manchester Pride and stage hire, lighting hire and sound system hire for the 5th birthday party of a Manchester-based major energy supplier. Stagetex provide AV hire services throughout Greater Manchester and Cheshire in conference and event venues including Hilton Hotel Deansgate, Midland Hotel, Palace Hotel and Marriott Hotel Manchester and Peckforton Castle, Thornton Manor and Thornton Hall Hotel in Cheshire. Are you planning a conference in Manchester? Do you need an AV supplier who will work with you to ensure all details of your event are carefully planned and perfectly executed? We can help by providing you with a complete AV hire service including sound, lighting, staging, backdrops and theming. But we don’t just provide you with some equipment and a technicians to set it up – we work with you to make sure your presentation is clear and effective. We will provide an audio visual and staging design that will wow your guests, set your event apart from the rest and ensure you have a day to remember for all the right reasons. Need some inspiration? Have a look at some of the photos below then give us a call and we will happily chat through some options with you.
Conference Venues in Manchester
If you are planning a conference in Manchester you will have a huge range of things that you need to consider. From finding a Manchester audio visual (AV) hire and event production company to sourcing entertainment, speakers and catering. However, one of your first considerations will be the venue. Below are a few of our suggestions for venue hire if you are planning a conference in Manchester: The Midland Hotel Manchester The Midland is one of Manchester’s largest hotel and conference venues and can hold up to 700 delegates theatre-style in the Alexandra Suite. The hotel has played host to a wide range of events including fashion shows, exhibitions, product launches, conferences, gala dinners and party political conferences. The beautiful building will give your delegates a fantastic first impression. Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre The Crowne Plaza boasts 228 bedrooms and has nine meeting rooms with a capacity of up to 200 delegates situated over 2 dedicated floors with spacious conference and events breakout space. Located in the Northern Quarter on Shudehill with views overlooking the MEN Arena, Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre is within easy reach of the City of Manchester Stadium. Ramada Hotel Manchester The Ramada Hotel Manchester is a 3 star hotel situated in Manchester Piccadilly. The hotel’s “International Suite” can accommodate up to 700 delegates theatre style and has 10 dedicated conference rooms available for hire. 280 bedrooms are available and have LCD TVs and high speed internet access available. The Palace Hotel Manchester Right in the heart of the city centre, Palace Hotel Manchester has 257 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 1000 theatre style or 800 seated for dinner in the Ballroom. 12 conference and meeting spaces are available for hire along with a number of bars and restaurants.
Sound System Hire Liverpool
Sound System Rental Hotline: 0151 329 2220 Stagetex provide PA system hire in Liverpool for all types of events including: Conferences Classical Concerts Music Festivals Club Nights Weddings Music Gigs Theatre Productions (including musicals) Concerts Public Address For conferences, we can supply anything from a 2 speaker PA with a single microphone to a large arena size line array PA system with hundreds of inputs. For live music we can provide small PA systems suitable for small acoustic acts right up to large scale festival sound systems for up to 15,000 people. We have a stock of DJ equipment including Pioneer CDJ1000s and DJM800s available to hire along with plenty of wireless microphones. We stock top of the range equipment from leading manufacturers including: Yamaha, Sennheiser, Crown, Shure, Kling & Freitag, AKG, Audix and Soundcraft. Click here to find out more about our PA System Hire service in Liverpool. or call us on 0151 329 2220 for a free no obligation quote.
Projector Hire Manchester
Projector Rental Hotline: 0161 850 0883 If you are looking for Projector Hire Manchester, Stagetex AV hire Manchester are ideally located to provide you with everything you need. We have a huge stock of audio visual equipment and a wide range of projectors available for hire. Whether you are planning a small boardroom presentation that requires a basic desktop projector or a large scale conference, awards ceremony or exhibition that requires a more powerful projector, we will have a projector that is suited to your requirements. We stock a range of short throw and long throw projectors which are available for delivery anywhere in Manchester or for collection from our Manchester warehouse. The range of projectors that we have available for hire include 2800 lumen models (ideal for small boardroom presentations), 6500 lumen models (ideal for medium to large scale events) and 10,000 lumen models (ideal for large arena size events and outdoor projection). If you require AV hire or projector rental in Manchester click here or give us a call on 0161 850 0883.
Wedding Lighting Hire in Manchester, Cheshire & Liverpool
We have been extremely busy over the past few weeks providing wedding lighting and sound systems throughout Liverpool, Manchester and Cheshire across venues including Crowne Plaza & Marriott Liverpool, Midland Hotel Manchester and Peckforton Castle in Cheshire. The lighting systems have ranged from a package of uplighters to enhance wedding venues by washing the walls in colour to custom designed venue transformations including sound, lighting, staging and projection. As you will appreciate if you have worked with us in the past, we are really keen to make sure you are well looked after so we always like it when our clients let us know that all our hard work paid off. Are you planning a wedding in Manchester, Cheshire or Liverpool? Are you looking for some help making your venue look beautiful? We can help by providing you with sound, lighting, staging, backdrops and theming. But we don’t just provide you with some equipment and a technicians to set it up, we will work with you to discuss and design your dream wedding. A design that will wow your guests, set your wedding apart from the rest and ensure you have a day to remember for all the right reasons. Need some inspiration? Have a look at some of the photos below then give us a call and we will happily chat through some options with you.
Liverpool: 0151 329 2220 | Manchester: 0161 850 0883