Why Adlib?

More than just equipment.

Your event technology partner for creative production. Audio, lighting, video, staging, and rigging to rent, buy, or install anywhere in the UK and Europe.

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“It’s not just about owning the kit, but really it’s the infrastructure and the people and the personalities that surround you. They make Adlib. I just happen to be the person who brought them all together.”

Andy Dockerty, Founder & Director

The partner you never knew you needed.

Whether it’s a live event, installation, or equipment purchase, finding the right supplier will enhance your project.

For the technically complex. For the logistically challenging. And for the day-to-day projects that need to be right, first time. The exact right blend of equipment, experience, infrastructure, and creativity.

With access to our huge equipment inventory, three UK locations, team of 220+ full time staff, in-house transport department, CAD design studios, pre-production space, and service centre you’ll find it easier it easier to deliver better projects, more cost effectively.

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Our People

It's more than just equipment.

We're a passionate team of 220+ professionals across the live events and system integration spectrum - engineers, technicians, designers, logistics experts, and account managers - who are dedicated to support you and the success of your project.

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Awards

Awards

Industry Recognition

Recent Awards

  • TPi Awards 2024 - Favourite Sound Rental Company
  • TPi Awards 2023 - Favourite Sound Rental Company
  • TPi Awards 2023 - Monitor Engineer of the Year - Laurie Binns
  • TPi Awards 2023 - FOH Engineer of the Year - Steve Pattison
  • Kier Supply Chain Awards 2022 - Specialist Supply Chain Partner - Highly Commended
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  • TPi Awards 2022 – Favourite Sound Rental Company
  • TPi Awards 2022 – Outstanding Contribution – Andy Dockerty
  • 2019 Culture and Creativity Future World of Work Impact Award
  • TPi Awards 2018 – Favourite Sound Rental Company
  • TPi Awards 2016 – Favourite Sound Rental Company
  • IFB 2016 Festival Engagement Award
  • Cavern City Tours Beatle Week Hall of Fame
  • TPi Awards 2008 – Favourite Sound Rental Company
  • TPi Awards 2006 – FOH Engineer of the Year – Dave Kay

Winning Favourite Sound Rental Company of the Year for the third consecutive year at the TPi Awards. This accolade, along with nominations for Favourite Lighting and Favourite Video Rental Company, acknowledge the hard work and dedication of the Adlib Rental Team over the past year.

Accreditations

  • ISO14001 Environmental
  • ISO9001 Quality
  • ISO45001 Occupational Health and Safety
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Community

In addition to grassroots educational work that Adlib carries out, we also support local causes and charities such as Hillsborough Foundation and Alder Hey Children’s Hospital.

Whether it’s a donation or supply of equipment for events, we believe it's our responsibility that communities around us benefit from our work.

Adlib aims to encourage and inspire employees to raise funds for various charities that include MIND, Macmillan Cancer Support, Save the Children and Mare Curie.

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Many thanks to all our guests, panellists, staff, and partners for their contributions to fostering a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere that truly embodied this year’s theme of #InspireInclusion.

This session featured a screening of the short film 'For You: Stories from Women in Live Events', live equipment demostrations, and a dynamic panel discussion titled 'Industry Insight: Navigating the World of Live Events'.

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Recent Projects

From one-off events to permanent installations, we're the technical partner of choice across the UK and Europe. We tackle projects of any scale with precision and expertise. Browse our latest case studies to discover how we collaborate with artists, designers, architects, and production teams to transform creative visions into reality—delivered on time, and within budget.

The Royal Masonic School for Girls

The Royal Masonic School for Girls

Adlib-designed audio solution transforms historic great hall while preserving architectural heritage.

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Il Divo

Il Divo

Compact L2 System Delivers Arena-Scale Impact Across Diverse Venues in UK and Northern Europe.

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Gladstone Theatre

Gladstone Theatre

Gladstone recently took the decision to improve its audio provision with the installation of a CODA Audio solution. Venue technology specialists Adlib were engaged to supply and install the new system.

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AURORA

AURORA

AURORA recently completed a European tour, which included a mixed itinerary of arena and theatre shows. Event production specialist Adlib provided audio and video for the tour.

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O2 Academy Brixton

O2 Academy Brixton

Adlib maintained a long-standing relationship with the Academy Music Group by designing, supplying, and installing a ‘best of the best’ L-Acoustics sound system and lighting in the iconic Grade 2 listed O2 Academy Brixton.

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Hillsong

Hillsong

Adlib delivered comprehensive technical production services for the Hillsong Conference 2024 at ExCeL London, managing audio, lighting, video, and rigging across multiple breakout rooms and the main hall. The three-day event combined seminars, communal worship, and live music performances, requiring versatile technical solutions throughout the venue.

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