Event Inspiration, Tips & Industry Trends
Ideas, inspiration and behind-the-scenes insight from real events across the UK.
How to Light a Brand Event So It Looks Expensive
Make your London brand event look premium on iPhone with smart lighting layers, correct colour temperature, haze-friendly tips, and a clean cue plan (no “blue doom”).
Can You Put a Dancefloor on Carpet? 5 Pro Tips
Yes — but only if it’s installed properly. Here are 5 pro rules to keep a dancefloor stable, level and carpet-safe in Manchester hotels and UK venues.
Photo Booth vs Roaming Moments Guests Use
A no-fluff guide to what guests actually do: when a photo booth wins, when roaming shots work, and the hybrid setup that keeps everyone involved.
London Load-In Masterclass: Access, Lifts & Curfews
A practical London load-in run sheet: access, lifts, curfews, routes, noise rules, and a stress-free install plan from the AO Events crew.
Corporate Event Run Sheet: Speeches, Awards & Afterparty
A realistic, stress-tested corporate event timeline that actually works: speeches, awards cues, stage management, tech checks, and a smooth handover into the afterparty.
Sound Limiter Survival Guide for UK Wedding Venues
A practical guide to venue sound limiters—what they do, why they cut music, and how AO Events DJs and production keep weddings loud enough (without tripping the system).
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