Pearce Hire exhibited at the new look Event Production Show this January meeting new and existing clients to discuss technical requirements for events in 2010 and beyond.

Through recent investment Pearce Hire has improved its services and range of equipment available in all departments.

Event power services have been enhanced through new distro and more environmentally friendly fuel tanks, known as double skinned bunded fuel tanks, manufactured to BS standards to protect against potential leaks which could be damaging to the environment and costly for organisers.

In response to an increasing number of requests from clients to help them reduce environmental impact of their events, Pearce Hire has invested in photo cell switch devises for site lighting which automatically turn off during day light hours.

Continuing the green theme, Pearce Hire has invested in an innovative stock of 20 i-Pix BB4 LED lighting units. These state of the art lighting fixtures also enhance the creative options of lighting designers.

Pearce Hire's audio department has taken delivery of a new Digital Yamaha M7CL console, adding to the company’s extensive range of consoles suited to meeting the differing needs of clients. The 48 channel board compliments the existing stock of Yamaha DM2000's, DM1000's and 01v's, further extending the range of modern control systems available to engineers.

A further investment in cable ramps sees Pearce Hire become the UK's largest stockist of Adam Hall cable ramp rental stock. The latest addition means their range now includes the Defender Mini Ramp, Defender 3 and Defender Midi, giving a comprehensive array of these products that are so essential to the health and safety of any event site.

Cambridge Folk Festival rounded off a successful busy month in Cambridge for event production specialist Pearce Hire.

The company's series of events began with Cambridge Big Weekend in Parkers Piece in centre of Cambridge where Pearce Hire supplied a complete production package of sound, lighting and power. Overseen by Pearce Hire's Project manager Dan Shelton the show stage featured music ranging from an Abba Show to World Music.

As well as operating lighting for the Main stage Dan also managed the temporary event power requirements for the whole site, including the 2nd music tent for local bands, the French market and the John Lewis sponsors tent (complete with fashion show).

Audio responsibility fell under the guise of Phil Couch who, installed and managed the L-Acoustics sound system

This was followed on the next weekend by a large garden party in Cambridge's universally popular Botanical Gardens, where 9,000 people gathered for commemorative anniversary celebrations. Pearce Hire supplied temporary event power, lighting and sound systems for the three outdoor stages: a main stage, acoustic stage and dance stage alongside a variety of children's activities taking place in marquees.

Stephen Fry, Simon Hoggart, Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller were amongst a celebrity team participating in a live University Challenge style quiz against a team of current students. This took place in front of the live audience and was broadcast in real time on two viewing screens.

The month finished with Pearce Hire working on the first of a three year contract supporting City Council organisers and headline sponsors of this years Co-operative Cambridge Folk Festival in their efforts to further reduce the festivals carbon footprint, having won a Greener Festival Award last year. The festival also had a new production manager in the form of Andy Keightley, who managed a very smoothly run festival featuring over 100 artists on three stages.

Following a show stopping summer of providing production packages of temporary power, lighting and audio to some of the UK's top events, Pearce Hire will be exhibiting at the Showman's Show showcasing services that will add technical and creative flare to any event.

In response to an increasing number of conversations with clients looking to reduce the environmental impact of their events, Pearce Hire has invested in an innovative stock of LED lighting, purchasing 20 i-Pix BB4 units. These versatile units enhance the creative options of lighting designers and as LED technology is also a more energy efficient light-source than traditional lighting, they also help organisers to reduce the carbon footprint of their events.

Pearce Hire's audio department has taken delivery of a new Digital Yamaha M7CL console, adding to the company's extensive range of consoles suited to meeting the differing needs of clients. The 48 channel board compliments the existing stock of Yamaha DM2000's, DM1000's and 01v's, further extending the range of modern control systems available to engineers.

Visit the Pearce Hire team to find out how they can add a sparkle to your next event