✓Staging & Rigging Specialists

Stage Hire London for Corporate, Conference & Live Events

Custom stages, certified rigging, every load calculated. Engineered for safety, sized for impact, finished to match the brand.

LOLER: Certified Rigging
Full: Load Calculations
CAD: Stage Design
7: Event Types Covered

Professional Staging That Defines Every Event Experience

The physical structure of an event tells the audience what kind of programme they are about to experience. A simple lectern signals a panel discussion. A multi tier stage with integrated screens and a 12 metre LED wall signals a flagship product launch. The structure leads, everything else follows.

We design and build stages from scratch for every event, sized to the venue, the running order and the audience layout. Whether it is a 600mm presenter platform or a multi level conference stage with show wings, integrated video walls and a flown lighting rig, we engineer it to be safe, solid and on brand.

Our rigging team operates under LOLER and PLASA standards. Full load calculations and risk assessments for every job, signed off before load in. The team is experienced working in complex venue restrictions including heritage interiors, low ceilings, listed beam structures and outdoor builds in high wind environments.

Awards Staging

Hero stages and certified rigging for awards ceremonies.

The Team

Our staging team

Designers, project managers, riggers and crew. One team from drawing to derig.

Structural Designers

CAD designers who specify stages and rigging structures from the venue out. Full load calculations, weight distribution, sight line analysis and audience flow. Drawings approved by structural engineers before fabrication.

LOLER Certified Riggers

Working at height riggers with current LOLER and IRATA certification. Roof rigging, ground support, chain motor operation and overhead truss. Documented inspection of every fixing before load in.

Project Managers

Single point of contact for the build from quote through to derig. Method statements, risk assessments, venue liaison and crew scheduling. They are the voice across all suppliers on site.

Build Crew

Stage build and dismantle team. Decking, stage skirt, masking and finishing. Trained on stages, towers, ground support and overhead truss. Out of hours load in to fit venue schedules.

Equipment

The equipment

A full inventory of staging, truss, decking and rigging hardware.

Modular Staging

Layher Allround and Litedeck.

Layher Allround scaffold for staging structures and towers. Litedeck and similar modular decking for fast install presenter stages. Stage heights from 200mm to 2m. Black stage skirt and brass front rail finish as standard.

Brands: Layher · Litedeck · Steeldeck

Truss Systems

Prolyte and Global Truss.

Prolyte H30V and S52V truss for hanging and ground support structures. Global Truss F34 for smaller scale builds. Ground support towers for venues without rigging access. Custom truss shapes available on enquiry.

Brands: Prolyte · Global Truss

Hoists & Motors

CM Lodestar chain motors.

CM Lodestar half tonne and one tonne hoists for overhead motorised rigging. Manual chain blocks for fixed positions. Motor control for synchronised flying movements. Full LOLER documentation per motor.

Brands: CM Lodestar · Yale · Kinesys

Soft Rigging

Wire bond, slings and shackles.

Wire bond steels, polyester round slings, certified shackles and quick links. PPE for working at height. All hardware visually inspected and tested before each event. Certification register maintained per item.

Hardware: PFEIFER · Crosby · Yoke

Event Formats

Staging for different events

Every event format has its own structural brief. Here is how we approach the most common ones.

Conferences

Speaker stage and AV integration.

Single tier or multi tier presenter stages with integrated lectern, comfort monitor and screen positions. Stage extensions for round table sessions. Fast change masking for panel formats.

Concerts & Live Shows

Touring grade build.

Concert stage with downstage extension, lifts, risers for band positions, integrated drum riser. Full overhead truss rigging with motors. Stage left and right show wings for crew and equipment.

Fashion Shows

Runway and reveal stages.

Catwalk runway with integrated lighting positions and turnaround. Reveal stages and side stages for opening and finale. Standing audience pit with crash barrier. All hidden behind soft cladding.

Awards Galas

Hero stage for the room.

Curved or angular stage with integrated screens. Presenter podium positions. Walk on and walk off positions for each award. Integrated lectern and award table.

Brand Activations

Bespoke structures.

Custom built brand structures, photo wall positions, hero installations. Modular for tour. Integrated lighting and AV from the structure.

Outdoor Events

Wind loaded and weather rated.

Outdoor stages with full wind load calculations. Roof structures over performers and audience. Ballasted ground support without the need for ground fixings. Weather contingency plans built in.

Engineered Builds

Multi level builds and ground support, engineered for safety.

How We Work

How we work

Brief

We walk through the event, the venue, the running order and the audience layout. CAD survey of the venue.

Design

Stage and rigging structure in CAD with full load calculations. Engineer sign off before fabrication.

Build

On site build to the timeline. Method statements and risk assessments shared with the venue. Toolbox talks before each shift.

Show day

Crew on standby during the event for changeover, monitor checks and rapid response. Strip and derig after.

Looking for Professional Stage Hire in London?

Talk to our project managers about your event. Load calculations and CAD drawings on every quote.

Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Are your rigging installations certified?+

Yes. Our rigging team operates under LOLER and PLASA standards with full load calculations and risk assessments on every job.

Do you provide CAD stage drawings?+

Yes. Stage and rigging structures are designed in CAD with load calculations and engineer sign off before fabrication.

Do you provide crew with equipment hire?+

Yes. Most clients book fully crewed production for peace of mind. Dry hire is available on most inventory if you have your own operators.

How quickly can you quote?+

Same day quotes on most enquiries. Complex multi venue or international briefs may take up to 48 hours.

Where do you work?+

London based with UK-wide coverage. We regularly work at ExCeL, Olympia, NEC, Royal Museums Greenwich, the Natural History Museum and prestigious venues across the UK.

Related services

Sound Production

Premium PA systems and audio engineering for every venue.

Video Production

LED walls, projection mapping and broadcast camera systems.

Lighting

Architectural uplighting to fully programmed moving head rigs.

Scenic Design

Bespoke set pieces and branded event environments.

Portfolio

See our recent event production work.

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