Sports and public event production
SPORT COMMUNITY PUBLIC EVENTS

Sports & Public Events.

Helping everyone see, hear and enjoy the occasion. From sporting events and public screenings to Christmas lights switch-ons, festive markets and community celebrations, Hillside provides sound, lighting, screens, staging and practical technical support to bring people together.

Outdoor Sound
& PA
Announcements, music and performances.
Sports Events
& Screenings
Sound and screens for spectators.
Community
Celebrations
Technical support for local gatherings.
Seasonal Events
& Markets
Lights switch-ons and festive entertainment.
Flexible Technical
Support
Equipment, installation and operation.
Sound, lighting & AV for public events

Clear sound. Shared experiences.

From community celebrations to sporting events, everyone should be able to hear and follow what is happening.

Hillside supplies PA systems, microphones, screens, lighting and practical event support across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, with suitable projects elsewhere in the UK.

Public event stage and technical setup
Where we can help

From local celebrations to major sporting moments.

Whether you're organising a community occasion, town-centre celebration, sporting fixture or public screening, Hillside can help with the technical elements.

01 / COMMUNITY

Town & Community Celebrations

Sound systems, microphones, staging and technical support for civic occasions, village events and town celebrations.

02 / CHRISTMAS

Christmas Lights Switch-Ons

Outdoor PA, microphones, music and technical support for presenters, choirs, live performers and festive countdowns.

03 / MARKETS

Christmas Markets & Seasonal Events

Background music, announcements, lighting and sound equipment for seasonal markets, fairs and public entertainment.

04 / SPORT

Sports Events & Competitions

PA systems, commentary microphones, screens and technical arrangements for spectators, competitors and organisers.

05 / SCREENINGS

Live Sport & Public Screenings

Screens, projection and sound equipment for football matches and other major sporting occasions watched together.

06 / TRADITIONS

Wassails, Fairs & Community Events

Practical sound, lighting and event support for traditional celebrations, charity events and outdoor community entertainment.

Christmas lights switch-on sound & lighting

Make the countdown count.

Give presenters, choirs and performers clear sound at your Christmas lights switch-on.

Hillside can provide outdoor PA, microphones, music playback and technical support. Lighting and projected imagery can add to the atmosphere.

We have experience supporting Ledbury’s Christmas lights switch-on celebrations.

Little Malvern and Welland Parish Church wassail celebration
Seasonal events & local traditions

Events that bring communities together.

From wassails and village gatherings to seasonal celebrations, each event needs sound and lighting suited to its setting.

Hillside has supported Little Malvern and Welland Parish Church’s Wassail and can help organisers plan practical AV arrangements.

Christmas markets & festive entertainment

Create atmosphere. Keep visitors informed.

Keep visitors informed and create a welcoming atmosphere at busy markets and celebrations.

Hillside can support announcements, music, performers and lighting. Where suitable, projections can add a striking visual feature.

Public Announcements

PA systems and microphones for clear visitor information.

Background Music

Sound equipment for festive music throughout the venue.

Choirs & Live Performers

Microphones and sound support for choirs, singers and musicians.

Stage & Presentation Lighting

Lighting for performers and presentation areas.

Additional Sound Areas

Extra speakers to reach separate or larger areas.

Technical Installation & Support

Equipment setup, sound checks and on-site operation.

Sports event sound & AV

Keep everyone in the action.

Help spectators, competitors and organisers hear announcements, commentary and results.

Hillside can supply PA systems, microphones, screens and technical support tailored to the venue and crowd, including presentations and awards.

Hillside sports event production and technical setup
Big-screen sport & public viewing

Share the big match.

From pubs to outdoor viewing areas, clear pictures and sound make public screenings more enjoyable.

Hillside has supplied screens for football World Cup screenings in pubs and parks. We can advise on equipment, visibility, sound and site requirements.

Lighting, projection & visual effects

Transform buildings and public spaces.

Architectural lighting and projected imagery can give seasonal celebrations and public events a striking visual feature.

Hillside can discuss lighting, art projections and the practical requirements of your building or outdoor setting.

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Projection on the Malvern temple
Sound for community events

Make every announcement heard.

Clear announcements matter, even at small community events.

A well-planned PA system helps speakers and performers reach the crowd.

From speeches and charity presentations to choirs and town criers, different activities need the right microphones and speakers.

Outdoor sound must account for crowds, background noise and the layout of the space.

Hillside supplies sound equipment and practical support for councils, charities and community organisers.

Planning outdoor & public events

Good planning. Better events.

Planning ahead helps match equipment and technical support to your event.

Location & Layout

Town squares, sports grounds and village greens have different requirements.

Audience & Sound Coverage

Audience size and layout guide speaker placement.

Performers & Presenters

Consider presenters, performers and microphone needs.

Power & Site Access

Check power, access, space and setup times early.

Weather & Outdoor Conditions

Plan for weather and equipment protection outdoors.

Screens & Visibility

Screens depend on viewing distance, daylight and audience position.

Real events, real experience

Practical experience across public occasions.

Hillside supports community celebrations, seasonal events, sports screenings and live public occasions.

Ledbury Christmas Lights Switch-On

Sound and technical support for festive public entertainment.

World Cup Public Screenings

Screens for football World Cup viewing in pubs and parks.

Little Malvern & Welland Wassail

Support for a traditional local community celebration.

Public Staging & Event Production

Sound, equipment and technical arrangements for live events.

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Sound, lighting & event support.

Find the equipment or technical support your event needs.

Explore who we help, all services or our outdoor AV planning guide.

Sports & Public Events FAQs

Questions about outdoor PA, screens and event AV.

Can Hillside provide a PA system for a Christmas lights switch-on?

Yes. Hillside can provide sound systems, microphones and technical support for Christmas lights switch-ons, including arrangements for presenters, choirs, musicians and announcements.

Can you provide sound for a Christmas market?

Yes. Sound systems can be used for music, announcements and live entertainment at Christmas markets and seasonal events.

Can you provide microphones for school choirs performing outdoors?

Yes. Microphones and suitable PA equipment can be discussed for school choirs, solo singers and outdoor performances.

Do you provide outdoor PA systems for town and community events?

Yes. Hillside can provide PA equipment for announcements, presentations, entertainment and community gatherings.

Can you supply sound systems for sports events?

Yes. Hillside can discuss suitable PA systems, microphones and technical support for sporting events, competitions and spectator areas.

Can you provide a big screen for a football match?

Hillside has experience supplying screens for football World Cup screenings in pubs and parks. The appropriate arrangement will depend on the location and audience.

Can you provide screens for outdoor public viewing?

Outdoor viewing can be considered depending on the site, expected audience, daylight conditions and suitable equipment. Event organisers should arrange the required screening permissions.

Can Hillside provide projection mapping or architectural lighting?

Hillside can discuss lighting, projected imagery and visual effects for buildings and event spaces, including Christmas lights switch-ons and community celebrations. Options depend on the surface, location, content and technical requirements.

Can you provide staging for public events?

Yes. Hillside can provide temporary modular staging, lecterns, backdrops and related presentation equipment where the site and requirements are suitable.

Can we hire just a microphone and speaker system?

Yes. Individual equipment hire can be discussed without requiring a complete event production package.

Can you help if we don't know what sound system we need?

Yes. Tell us about your venue, expected audience and event programme. We can help explore suitable sound and technical arrangements.

Which areas does Hillside cover?

Hillside supports events across Worcestershire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire, with suitable UK-wide projects considered.

Let's talk about your event

Bring your community together.

Whether you're organising a sporting event, Christmas lights switch-on, festive market, public screening or community celebration, Hillside can help you explore the equipment and technical support that fits your plans.