Browse the Expo Hire blog posts to help you plan your upcoming event
All Blog Posts June 2026 May 2026 April 2026 June 2025 August 2024 July 2024 May 2024 April 2024 March 2024 February 2024 September 2023 August 2023 May 2023 April 2023 February 2023 November 2022 October 2022 September 2022 August 2022 June 2022 May 2022 April 2022 March 2022 February 2022 June 2019 May 2019 April 2019 March 2019 November 2018 July 2018
This guide outlines the technical requirements for projector hire and screen selection for corporate events, conferences, and presentations. It covers the relationship between venue lighting, throw distance, and equipment specifications to assist in planning your audiovisual setup.
This guide covers the practical requirements for stage hire, including selecting the correct dimensions, understanding load ratings, and managing essential accessories. It outlines how to configure staging for specific event types, such as presentations, awards ceremonies, and live performances.
This guide explains how to select the correct ice buckets and cooling equipment for events. It covers sizing requirements, ice volume calculations, and the practical differences between open-top buckets and powered refrigeration units.
This guide covers the technical requirements for hiring a pie warmer for events, markets, and festivals. It details the operational differences between heated cabinets and heat lamps, food safety regulations for holding temperatures, and how to select the correct catering equipment for your specific service needs.
This guide outlines the practical requirements for event lighting hire, distinguishing between decorative LED furniture and complex technical lighting systems. It covers the types of equipment available for hire, how to match lighting choices to specific event formats, and when to engage specialist AV contractors.