Sterling Event Group are pleased to announce the renewal of their Safe Contractor accreditation.
This highly respected accreditation recognises that they are fully competent and operating to the highest of health & safety procedures which meet all industry standards. Something that is paramount more than ever now within the live events industry.
Contact the team today to see how they can help with Virtual Events.
Sterling Event Group have expanded their virtual event space – Sterling Studio. Launched in March, the original Sterling Studio has proved popular with agencies and clients alike and due to client requirements their offering has now been expanded to include a number of new spaces and packages, which incorporate everything you would need from a venue for your event and a trustworthy AV setup.
Purpose built studio facility, based around an impressive 11.5m wide curved high resolution LED screen as a digital backdrop, offering the ability to create bespoke settings for every event.
A smaller yet highly flexible studio with a central LED screen digital backdrop, twin side screens and colour changeable set lighting, this facility offers a professional setting for a wide range of presentations.
This solution is the hire of Studios A&B together. It allows for breakout space cuts or for different segments of an event such as a keynote address then a fireside chat.
A smaller alternative, suited for a single person delivering content to camera. With a 2.5m x 2.5m digital LED backdrop for bespoke content, along with one 55inch screen set to the side. Basic AV setup included.
Not all events may require or be able to have presenters live from the Studio spaces, for example presenters based overseas or in locations with restrictions or limitations. This solution offers a more slick produced event than a simple zoom call. With the ability to overlay webcam feeds, and manipulate layouts, your virtual event can benefit from a professional look. Presenter kits can be sent out to increase quality where required.
The Studio spaces also house two purpose built dressing room spaces along with a waiting area with seating and refreshments, available for speakers and organisers to hire separately ahead of their studio time. Beyond the Studios, Sterling can also support with a variety of additional services such as live stream hosting, custom event website builds, registration platforms and audience engagement tools.
Contact the team today to discuss your next Virtual Event.
Manchester Cathedral is teaming up with one of its long-standing event production partners, Sterling Event Group, to illuminate the façade of the magnificent building in a blue hue in a show of solidarity and support for NHS staff and Key Workers who are going above and beyond to support our communities at this difficult time.
Richard Bowden, Managing Director at Sterling said “We wanted to show our support as a company for the magnificent work our NHS and key workers are doing in the battle against Covid-19. We have a great partnership with Manchester Cathedral and its work in the community. As a stunning landmark in the heart of our city we are very privileged to be able to illuminate it.”
The Dean of Manchester, the Very Reverend Rogers Govender said “At this very difficult time for Greater Manchester, our nation and the world, we are pleased to show our support to our NHS our Emergency Services and all the key workers who are on the front line in this global emergency by illuminating the Cathedral in blue. This building has been at the heart of our city in good times and bad for hundreds of years in support of all in our communities. This place reminds us that God in Christ is present with us at all times and will not abandon humanity especially when there is so much pain and grief in our midst’
The switch-on will take place at 2000 (8pm) as we Clap for Our Carers on Thursday 16th April, 2020 at Manchester Cathedral, Victoria St, Manchester M3 1SX.
Sterling Event Group have announced a new partnership agreement with one of Manchester’s leading event venues, Victoria Warehouse.
As part of the supplier agreement, which commenced on 31st January 2020, Sterling Event Group will be the venue’s preferred technical production supplier and will provide exclusive in-house rigging services for corporate clients across the venue’s wide array of unique spaces.
The technical production company, who celebrated their 20-year anniversary last year, work in partnership with many event venues and clients across the North West & the UK and are thrilled to be supporting Victoria Warehouse and their clients. Victoria Warehouse has numerous event spaces catering for intimate gatherings to large scale conferences and exhibitions all with an authentic industrial vibe.
Richard Bowden, Managing Director of Sterling commented on the partnership “We are really excited to be back working with the team at Victoria Warehouse, a venue with their strap line ‘We are what you make us’, which for our projects team opens up a world of options for creativity.”
James Cohen, Managing Director of Victoria Warehouse commented; “We are thrilled to be partnering again with Sterling Event Group for production and rigging, their team have a genuine passion for exceeding client expectations. This combined with their array of in-house services means we can be sure our clients receive the very best experience.”
This partnership comes at an exciting time at Sterling, with a recent expansion adding a further two warehouses to their Manchester based headquarters creating 8 additional jobs. The company plans to continue this growth throughout 2020 with investment, innovation and development to further improve its offering.
Technical production supplier Sterling Event Group, has invested in six Allen & Heath SQ-5 Mixing Consoles.
Sterling Event Group have purchased six Allen & Heath SQ-5 digital mixing consoles to add to our audio fleet. The console features 16 local XLR inputs and 12 XLR outputs. It is an extremely powerful and capable compact mixer. Other features include;
To accompany this investment, Sterling have also purchased four stage boxes – the AB1608. The AB1608 feature 16 inputs and 8 outputs. These units simply connect to the SQ via 1 Cat5/6 cable and can easily be patched to any input or mix bus via the SQ5. Multiple stage boxes can then be daisy chained for higher channel counts up to 48 inputs making this a very efficient easily configurable stage box solution.
Please contact our hire team for competitive quotations and to discuss how this equipment could benefit your next event or production. Alternatively see more info on our equipment hire page.
Our MD Richard Bowden caught up with TPi magazine;
Could you explain what first sparked your interest in the events sector?
I grew up with events, from as young as I could remember I was roadie for my Dad’s mobile disco, on larger gigs there would be production companies involved which exposed me to the world of technical production and I knew that was what I wanted to do. I never really played with toys I was more interested in speakers and par cans.
Could you describe how Sterling Events first came into being? What were the original goals for the company?
In my last year at school I set up Sterling Sound, we had a small amount of kit that I had built so I sent out some hire price lists to contacts I’d met working with my dad. The original goal was to provide PA systems for corporate events. We very soon began supplying, lighting, vision and staging to all sorts of events, at this point the company name was holding us back so we rebranded to Sterling Event Group. I could never of imagined where we are now 20 years on.
What were some of your highlights from those early days of Sterling Event Group?
There has been so many highlights and milestones over the years, from successfully delivering our first international event for a major brand to providing production to pop stars. No two days are the same and that’s what keeps things exciting.
How has the company expanded over the years?
It doesn’t seem that long ago when we took on our first premises and the £100 a week rent was daunting. Fast forward to today we now occupy several units by Manchester Airport with facilities designed to accommodate our specialist audio, lighting, vision, rigging and custom build stage and set departments. The team has also grown somewhat, we now employ 50 fulltime staff and we’re looking to expand this further in the coming months.
What is next on Sterling events schedule as we move into 2020?
2020 kicks off with a bang, the busiest January to date which sets to feature a European roadshow for a beauty brand, a large scale corporate awards, conferences for the government and even a party for a Premier league footballer to mention just a few. Alongside delivering these productions there will be further investment in kit and also further development for our custom build staging and set department.
You supported Production Futures this year. What were you opinions on the event?
I wish it was around when it started out! It was a great event with some really bright young people in attendance, a lot of which were genuinely looking to start a career in our industry and keen to call upon the experience of others. I think it’s really important that we all make an effort to give opportunities to the next generation as the industry needs them.
Read the article in the December issue of TPi Magazine – https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpidec19_digitallr/98
