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Live production and control rooms

Live shows cut and delivered calmly from the production gallery

We design and operate control rooms for concerts, festivals and stage events, handling multi-camera switching, streaming delivery and real-time video operation from our base in Durham.

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Services

What we run in the gallery

Six services cover a live event from the first camera plan to the final programme output. You can book one of them on its own or combine several into a single managed production.

  1. Multi-camera switching

    A vision mixer operator and a technical director cut your show live across several camera feeds. Shots follow the performance, the script or the running order, with clear talkback to camera operators. You get a calm, readable programme output.

  2. Live streaming production

    We encode, monitor and deliver your event to the streaming platforms you choose, working from a dedicated control room team. Signal health is watched throughout the show. If a feed degrades, someone is already looking at it.

  3. Control room setup

    We plan, build and test a temporary or fixed production gallery for your venue or festival. That covers equipment racks, cabling, monitoring and intercom. Everything is checked before the doors open, so showtime is not the first test.

  4. Concert and festival broadcast

    We cover stage performances from the camera plan through to the final programme output. The plan is agreed with you and the stage team beforehand. On the day, one crew keeps pictures and sound in step.

  5. Replay and graphics operation

    Live replays, lower thirds and on-screen graphics are operated in step with the show. Names, titles and sponsor graphics are prepared in advance and called up on cue. Replays are cut quickly so they land while the moment still matters.

  6. Remote production support

    Remote contributors and off-site feeds are brought into one managed production. We test each link before the event and keep a fallback ready. Your audience sees a single programme, whatever the source.

How it works

From first enquiry to final output

Every job follows the same route, so you always know what happens next. Each stage is agreed in writing before the next one begins.

  1. Enquiry

    You tell us about the event through the contact page: date, venue, expected audience and where the pictures should go. Hannah, our production manager, replies to confirm what we need to know.

  2. Technical plan

    Callum draws up the camera positions, signal paths and gallery layout, then walks you through them. Changes are cheapest here, before any equipment is allocated or crews are booked.

  3. Quotation

    You receive a written quotation covering the crew, equipment and any travel. Once you confirm it in writing, we hold the dates and schedule the team.

  4. Build and rehearsal

    We set up the gallery, check every feed and run through the show with the stage team. Problems found at this point are fixed while there is still time.

  5. Live show

    The crew runs the production from the gallery, with clear talkback and a calm running order. Afterwards we issue an invoice, payable by bank transfer.

Choosing an approach

Temporary gallery or a fixed control room

Venues often ask whether to build a gallery for each event or install something permanent. The right answer depends on how often you broadcast and how much space you can give up.

Temporary gallery for one event

Suits
Festivals, one-off concerts and venues that broadcast a few times a year
Space
Uses a room or area for the event only, then clears out
Set-up time
Built and tested before each show, usually within the load-in
Flexibility
Layout can change to match each stage and camera plan
Operation
Our crew arrives with the equipment and runs the show

Fixed control room

Suits
Venues and sites that stream or record on a regular schedule
Space
Needs a dedicated room with power, cooling and cable routes
Set-up time
Installed once, then ready for each event with a short check
Flexibility
Layout is settled early, so changes mean more rework
Operation
Our operators can run it, or your own staff after handover

Many clients start with a temporary gallery and move to a fixed room later. Tell us how often you expect to broadcast and we will talk through both options.

Frequently asked questions

These are the questions event organisers ask us most often before booking. If yours is not covered here, send it through the contact page.

  1. How far ahead should we get in touch?

    As early as you have a date and a venue. A multi-camera show needs a camera plan, crew availability and equipment checks, and festivals in particular need site visits. Shorter notice can sometimes work for smaller productions, so ask even if the date is close.

  2. Do you supply the cameras as well as the crew?

    We plan the camera and signal requirements with you and arrange what the production needs. The quotation lists exactly what is included, whether that is crew only or crew with equipment. Nothing is left vague, so you can compare it with any other quote you hold.

  3. Can you stream to the platform we already use?

    In most cases yes. Daniel builds and monitors the streaming chain, and we test delivery to your chosen platform before the event. Tell us which service you use and who holds the account, and we will confirm what is needed from your side.

  4. What happens if a feed fails during the show?

    The gallery team watches every source throughout, and we plan fallbacks in advance, such as a backup path or an alternative camera. If something drops, the programme output carries on while the fault is traced. We cannot promise nothing will ever go wrong, but we prepare for it.

  5. Can remote speakers or performers join the show?

    Yes. Our remote production support brings off-site contributors into the same programme as the live stage. Each link is tested beforehand, and the contributor gets simple instructions on what to set up at their end.

  6. Do you work outside County Durham?

    We are based in Durham and travel for concerts, festivals and stage events. Travel and accommodation, where needed, are shown as separate lines in the quotation. Tell us the venue and we will say what the logistics involve.

  7. How is the work priced and paid for?

    After your enquiry you receive a written quotation, and once you confirm it we invoice you. Payment is by bank transfer. Full details of what each service includes are on the Prices page.

  8. Can we visit the gallery before the event?

    For a venue build, we walk the space with you before the plan is finalised. On show day you are welcome to see the gallery during rehearsal, as long as it does not interrupt the crew. Ask Hannah to arrange a time.