Help for Heroes

Every now and then someone asks you to do a job for free. This time it was a local event raising money for Help for Heroes and we were more than happy to provide equipment and time free of charge.

With a minimal technical specification to work to, and obviously no budget, we pulled out all the stops to make it an enjoyable evening for all. The red carpet entrance, buffet and a wide variety of musical acts meant it was a great event for the many people that turned up to pack out the venue.

A limited power supply at the venue  necessitated careful choice of lighting fixtures and sound equipment so that we didn't overload the venue ring main.

Sound was from our extensive stock of HK speaker systems (the Elias PX system with D.A.R.T.s for monitors in this case) with mixing from our Midas Venice desk. Numerous radio mics and vocal and instrument mics were also supplied.

Although it was meant to be a dry hire, the engineer who volunteered for the evening was unable to attend at the last minute so we stepped in and assisted the numerous acts and bands for the soundchecks, after which the event manager (who was also MC) was able to take over.

With a show time of 7pm till 1am it was a very busy, fun-filled evening with talented acts following on all night.

Then all we had to do was pack away and take it all home..