Event Production in Devon

LiveSupport Event Services supply the technical equipment for events and a trained technical crew to run it. Whether it's something as simple as a PA system, or a full Lighting, Sound and Staging system for a local festival, they can help. They supply some useful advice if you are looking to hire a similar provider for an event.

What do you need to know from an organiser in order to provide a comprehensive quote?

In order for us to provide a quick and hassle-free quote, we require a few key pieces of information.

As well as the date, timings, and location, it would also be helpful to know the type of event (wedding/corporate/festival etc.) and a brief description of what you require. In some cases, it's handy to have an estimated number of guests, and if the event will be hosted outside please let us know.

If you have a budget you are working to, we will do our best to provide the best solution to match this too.

What advice would you give to a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

The biggest mistake our clients make before coming to us is simply paying too much. Consider what you need carefully; if your audience are members of the public, will they appreciate the difference between a mid-range brand and a much more expensive high-end system? We don't try to over-sell our clients unlike some of our competitors and will provide you with exactly what you need to make your event a success.

On the other hand, if a company offers you a very cheap quote, question it. Look at photos of previous events, specifications and ask the company why they are charging more (or less). As the saying goes, you get what you pay for!

Finally, if you are unsure, do not guess! Any reputable business will be more than happy to discuss your requirements in detail. If a company is not interested, this will most likely be reflected in the service they provide.

Please tell us a little bit about how and why you started the business.

I (Izaac) am the owner and one of the co-founders of LiveSupport Event Services, which was developed from my own Mobile DJ business. Ever since I was a teenager, I have been fascinated with the technical side of events, and enjoy seeing the hard work pay off when we make an event a success. We have a number of equally passionate crew members, who are all trained in multiple fields and ready to help.

We treat every client's event as a personal project - meaning we have a genuine interest in making your event great and take great pride in our work when we achieve this.

Please tell us about a booking you've had through Add to Event, how did it go? Would you recommend us to others?

Add to Event is an excellent place to find suppliers and advertise your services - we've used it for both! It's hard to choose a favourite, but we enjoyed providing sound, lighting and staging to a local festival and firework show last year, which was put on for over 2000 tourists of all ages. The comments from the public and the organisers were outstanding, and we've been re-booked to do it all over again this year.

I always recommend Add to Event to our clients for other services we don't yet offer, as it's a fantastic way to find local businesses who otherwise are hidden away!