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Long-term and short-term equipment rental for sound, lighting, video, and mechanical engineering systems for live venues.
Adlib's dry hire rental service is the go-to solution for live venues needing premium audio, lighting, video, and rigging equipment.
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Introduction
Dry hire services offer a cost-effective solution for those who have the expertise to handle their own live venues but need access to high-quality equipment. Our dry hire options give you the flexibility to rent the gear you need, when you need it, without the additional expense of hiring technical personnel. Our rental inventory includes the latest technology from leading brands, ensuring reliability and high performance for your event.
Our dry hire process is designed to be simple and user-friendly. We ensure each event is equipped to deliver outstanding performances. Our expert team provides comprehensive support, assisting with equipment selection and offering technical guidance to ensure seamless operations.
Regardless of whether it's a dry hire or a supported hire, you get access to the same support and experience as you plan your project.
Get access to over £20m of equipment and a team with 40 years of experience working in the most popular venues across the UK and Europe.
Personalised equipment packages and expert support to meet all your project needs.
We offer sound reinforcement rental for all live events, from large concert venues to intimate clubs. Our systems deliver crystal-clear audio for any performance, whether you need a full setup or enhancements for even coverage. We cater to musicians, presenters, and DJs, ensuring impactful sound that transforms gigs into unforgettable experiences across diverse event types.
We provide professional audio control packages for live venues and events. Our venue-ready setups include top-quality mixing consoles, stageboxes, and accessories from leading brands like DiGiCo, Yamaha, and Allen & Heath, ensuring optimal sound control for any performance.
We offer a diverse range of wireless microphones from top brands, suitable for various live performance needs. Our selection includes handheld mics for vocalists, clip-on and headset options for presenters, and instrument mics for musicians, ensuring crystal-clear sound capture for any act or event.
Ensure seamless coordination at your live events with our comprehensive communication systems. Our packages include headsets, belt packs, and accessories, keeping your crew connected and in sync throughout the performance.
Master your event's atmosphere with our cutting-edge lighting control systems. We offer top-brand lighting desks from Avolites, ChamSys, MA Lighting, and ETC, ensuring precise control for any live performance.
Enhance your live performances with our versatile lighting floor packages. From stage-integrated to discreetly placed options, our range creates stunning atmospheres and effects for any event or venue.
Elevate your performances with our diverse range of lighting fixtures. From intelligent moving lights to static options, our equipment illuminates stages, sets moods, and enhances the visual impact of any live event.
Enhance your live event with our professional smoke, haze, and fan rentals. Create the perfect atmosphere for your performance with our tailored packages.
Guide your audience with precision using our followspot and tracking systems packages from trusted brands like Robe and Robert Juliat.
Deliver seamless visual experiences for your live events with our cutting-edge vision mixing and control systems. Customised to match the scope of your production, our solutions feature top brands including Blackmagic Design, Panasonic, and Ross, ensuring flawless execution of your video components.
Whether you need to integrate high-quality projectors into your production or require large-format displays for backstage show relay, our diverse range of Projectors & Displays has you covered.
Elevate your live event with captivating video content showcased on an immersive LED video wall featuring premium panels from ROE Visual, Unilumin, or PixLED. Enhance your production with high-quality visuals that leave a lasting impact on your audience.
With over 40 years of rental experience, we help you in creating exceptional theatre shows.
Account Manager
Adam Taylor
Account Manager
Jack Condell
Project Manager
Joe Sunley-Smith
Project Manager
Rory Cavanagh
At Adlib, we pride ourselves on providing a seamless and stress-free rental experience. Our process ensures that every detail is taken care of, from the initial enquiry to event execution.
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When you express interest in hosting an event, we're here to listen and assist. Our team values open communication and aims to provide a friendly and helpful response to every enquiry.
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Our Account Manager will take the time to understand your specific event needs. We capture every detail accurately through email, phone calls or a meeting online or in person.
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We provide an initial quote and revise it based on your requested changes. Our transparent pricing respects your budget while delivering an exceptional rental experience.
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We liaise with the production team to ensure the event setup meets their specifications. Our attention to detail provides a flawless event environment.
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Before the event, we finalise agreements and deliver your kit to ensure the event runs smoothly.
Enhance your live show with our industry-leading production equipment.
O2 Academy Brixton
Adlib's expertise in live venue support is showcased through numerous successful projects. We've enhanced sound quality at O2 Academy venues in Bristol, Glasgow, and Edinburgh with advanced audio systems.
Our clients consistently praise our dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. Adlib’s ability to deliver customised solutions and our extensive inventory of high-performance equipment make us a reliable partner for various projects.
At Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, we integrated a sophisticated sound system in their new "Music Room"—a versatile space for 160 to 250 people, adaptable for cabaret, theatre, or standing configurations.
Aviva Studios
Manchester Academy
Adlib has over 40 years of experience in the industry and a team of in-house experts with over 100 years of Live Venues experience. We consistently deliver exceptional audio-visual solutions and events throughout the country.
As a leading technical provider, we are proud to hold ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications, which demonstrate our commitment to quality, environmental responsibility, and occupational health and safety.
Get access to over £20m of equipment and a team with 40 years’ experience working in most popular venues across the UK and Europe.
Fill in our form, email us at rental@adlib.co.uk or call on +44 (0)151 486 2214
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