Professional Event Production That Makes an Impact

Sound, lighting, staging, AV equipment and experienced technical support for conferences, awards evenings and special events throughout the UK.

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Professional sound system and microphones for event hire

Sound Systems & Microphones

PA systems, speakers, mixing desks and microphones for speeches, music and live events.

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Professional moving-head and event lighting

Event & Production Lighting

Moving heads, uplighting, room colour, stage lighting and building illumination.

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Professional modular stage available for hire

Stages, Catwalks & Platforms

Modular stages, presentation platforms, catwalks, steps, rails and black stage skirts.

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Projector and large screen for conference hire

Projectors, Screens & Displays

Projectors, large screens, TVs, monitors and video walls for meetings and presentations.

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Lectern and microphone for conference hire

Lecterns & Presentation Equipment

Lecterns, comfort monitors, clickers and presentation equipment for professional speakers.

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Photo experience and event entertainment setup

Photo Booths & Magic Mirror

Magic mirror, photo booth and 360-degree experiences for awards, parties and celebrations.

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Retro arcade machines available for event hire

Retro Arcade Games

Classic arcade machines offering memorable entertainment for corporate and themed events.

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Dance floor available for weddings and events

Dance Floors

Starlight, chequered and traditional parquet floors for weddings, parties and awards nights.

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Black event draping and backdrop hire

Drapes, Backdrops & Room Dressing

Black, white and starlight draping for backdrops, room transformations and photo areas.

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Special effects lighting for event hire

Props & Special Effects

Themed props, atmospheric effects, sky beams and visual features for high-impact events.

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Clear Advice From The Start

We help shape the right setup for your venue, audience and running order, without overcomplicating the plan.

Separate Service Pages

Dedicated pages for conference hire, sound, lighting, staging and awards nights make it easier for visitors to find exactly what they need.

Local Event Support

Regular supply across Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, West Bromwich and the wider West Midlands.

Not Listed? Ask Us

If you are looking for event hire services or equipment not shown here, please enquire. We can often help directly or point you in the right direction.

Browse Dedicated Service Pages

Visit the separate pages below for conference hire, sound hire, lighting hire, stage hire and awards night hire.

Business Partnerships

Hotels, venues and event spaces

For many years we have been a regular supplier of AV and technical services to a range of hotels and venues across the West Midlands. Please contact us for a friendly chat and see all the benefits and features of using Paul James Promotions as your main supplier.

Business Partnerships

Promotion & Event Agencies

Over the years we have worked closely with other event and promotion agencies, under their banner and as part of their team, with supply and technical support. Please contact us for your next event.

Audio Services

Audio recording and playback support for professional event moments.

  • Event recording
  • Awards stings
  • Walk-on intros
  • Voice over playback

Conference and Meetings Hire

Equipment hire for meetings, presentations, seminars and conference rooms.

  • Conference AV
  • Flip charts and pens
  • Projector and screen hire
  • Laptop hire
  • Laptop clicker
  • Lecterns and microphones
  • TV and monitor hire up to 86"
  • Video wall, different sizes available
  • Stage sets
  • Technician support

Dance Floor Hire

Dance floor hire for weddings, parties, awards nights and corporate celebrations.

  • Wedding dance floors
  • White Starlight Floor
  • Black and white chequered dance floor
  • Black And White Dance Floor
  • Traditional parquet dance floor
  • Party dance floors
  • Awards night dance floors
  • Corporate event dance floors

Drapes

Drape hire for backdrops, room dressing and event spaces.

  • Black drapes
  • White drapes
  • Backdrops in white and black
  • Backdrops in starlight, white and black
  • Backdrops for photo shoots
  • Room Draping

Lighting Services

Lighting hire to transform rooms, stages, dance floors and building exteriors.

  • Artist lighting wash and spotlighting
  • Battery lighting
  • Building wash
  • Disco and special effects light
  • Event hire disco lighting
  • Festoon hire
  • Gobo projection
  • Stage lighting
  • Spot lighting
  • Uplighting

Photo Booths

Photo booth hire for parties, awards nights, weddings and branded events.

  • Traditional Booth
  • Magic Mirror
  • Pod Booths
  • Aerial 360 Degree Motion Video Shoot

Sound Hire

Clear, reliable sound systems for spoken word, music and live events.

  • Speeches
  • Conferences
  • Singers
  • Awards
  • Background music
  • Weddings
  • Voice over
  • Playback
  • Radio microphones: handheld, lapel, headsets, lectern and tabletop
  • Mixing desks

Special Effects Hire

Event effects to add impact to entrances, reveals, first dances and awards moments.

  • Confetti effects
  • Dry ice effects
  • Gobo projection
  • Indoor cold sparks
  • Haze machine
  • Haze and smoke
  • Low fog machine
  • Mirror Balls
  • Dancing on clouds effect
  • Snow and bubble machines

Staging

Professional stage hire for formal events, live performance and special moments.

  • Awards
  • Ceremonies
  • Conferences
  • Weddings
  • Bands and live singers
  • Catwalks
  • Fashion show
  • Bride and groom staging

Themed Event Hire

Equipment and styling support for themed parties, corporate nights and special occasions.

  • Themed Party Equipment
  • Black And White Cloth Backdrops
  • Black Or White Starlight Backdrop
  • Casino Props
  • Giant Dice
  • Giant Playing Cards
  • Giant Card Suits
  • Giant Clapper Boards
  • Giant Vegas Sign
  • Oscar Statues
  • Flashing Giant LED Stars
  • Gatsby
  • Hollywood Props
  • LED Furniture: Cubes, Tables And Giant Swings
  • LED Drinks Bars
  • Movie Set Giant Spot Lighting On Stands
  • Oversized Directors Chairs
  • Peaky Blinders Backdrops
  • Red Carpet Entrance Walk
  • Room Lighting And Effects
  • VIP Ropes And Poles In Red, Black & Gold

Technical Support

On-site technical help to keep your event running smoothly from setup to finish.

  • Event technicians
  • Site visits
  • Full show support from planning to a successful event
  • Lighting engineers
  • Sound engineers
  • Video playback technicians

With over 25 years of experience in the event industry and using only the very best equipment, you are guaranteed the best show.

From conference AV hire and projector screens to awards night production, stage hire, sound systems and feature lighting, we support venues, hotels, agencies and private clients across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Conference Hire in Birmingham and the West Midlands

We provide professional event equipment hire across Birmingham and the West Midlands, including Dudley, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall and West Bromwich, with conference AV hire, sound hire, lighting hire, stage hire, projector and screen hire, lectern hire and trusted technical event support.

Birmingham Dudley Wolverhampton Solihull Walsall West Bromwich West Midlands

Popular Event Types

Conferences, meetings, awards nights, gala dinners, fashion shows, product launches, weddings, corporate events, open days and private celebrations.

Popular Hire Services

Sound Hire Birmingham, Lighting Hire Birmingham, Stage Hire Birmingham, Conference AV Hire, Projector and Screen Hire, Lectern Hire, Dance Floor Hire, Props Hire and Photo Booth Hire.

Why Clients Rebook

Reliable conference AV, sound, lighting and stage hire, complete technical support for conferences, awards nights and special events, and one company for sound, lighting, staging, screens and support.

Areas We Cover

We provide conference hire, event equipment hire, conference AV, sound hire, lighting hire, stage hire and awards night support throughout the United Kingdom, including Birmingham, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, West Bromwich and the wider West Midlands. We regularly supply hotels, meeting venues, business spaces, exhibition venues, banqueting suites, councils, schools and private event spaces.

Birmingham and city centre venues

Conference hire Birmingham, sound hire Birmingham, lighting hire Birmingham, stage hire Birmingham and awards night hire for hotels, meeting venues, gala dinners, product launches and business events.

Dudley, Wolverhampton, Walsall and West Bromwich

Regular support across the Black Country for conference AV hire, projector and screen hire, lectern hire, sound systems, stage hire, awards night production and event technical support.

Solihull, NEC and the wider West Midlands

Reliable event equipment hire and venue support for Solihull, the NEC, exhibition spaces, golf clubs, racecourses, stadiums and special event venues across the wider West Midlands.

Nationwide Event Support Across the UK

We travel throughout England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, providing professional event equipment, delivery, installation and experienced technical support for events of all sizes.

Main Event Hire Services

A quick guide to the main services people search for most often when planning conferences, awards nights, business events and special occasions across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Conference Hire Birmingham

Conference hire in Birmingham with conference AV, projector and screen hire, TV and monitor hire, lecterns, microphones, stage sets and experienced technician support for meetings, conferences and corporate events.

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Sound Hire Birmingham

Sound hire in Birmingham for speeches, conferences, playback, radio microphones, live music support, mixing desks, weddings, awards nights and corporate event sound.

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Lighting Hire Birmingham

Lighting hire in Birmingham including uplighting, stage lighting, room colour wash, disco lighting, building lighting, special effects lighting and event mood lighting.

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Stage Hire Birmingham

Stage hire in Birmingham for conferences, awards nights, catwalks, walkways, carpet runways, fashion shows, ceremonies and presentation platforms.

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Awards Night Hire

Awards night hire in Birmingham with sound, lighting, stage, projector screens, lecterns, props, dance floors, technical support and complete event presentation help.

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Projector, Screen and Event Equipment Hire

Projector and screen hire, TV and monitor hire, video wall hire, lectern hire, meeting room AV, technical event support and general event equipment hire across the West Midlands.

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Why Clients Choose Paul James Events

Professional planning, dependable equipment and experienced support for venues, event organisers, businesses and private customers.

Careful coordination with hotels, conference centres, schools and event venues from arrival and setup through to an orderly pack down.

Respectful venue care

Clear planning, suitable equipment and dependable technical support for event organisers, businesses and agencies.

Reliable event delivery

Friendly advice and practical support from the first enquiry through to setup, collection and the finished event experience.

Helpful personal service

Hire packages for every event shape.

Start with a package, then tailor the kit list around your venue access, ceiling height, audience numbers, running order and sponsor requirements.

Got an idea and it’s not listed?

Tell us what you have in mind and we can help build the right hire package around it.

  • Bespoke event hire options
  • Advice on the right equipment
  • Support from idea to event day

What's Going On at Paul James Events

See recent and current event diary highlights showing what we are supporting right now across conferences, awards nights, launches and venue events.

Explore recent events, venues and installations supported by Paul James Events, including sound, lighting, staging, screens and specialist technical equipment.

Wednesbury Clock Tower illuminated green with powerful sky beams for a charity event
Latest Diary Entry
Location: Wednesbury Clock Tower Event: Charity Event

Wednesbury Clock Tower Illumination

Wednesbury Clock Tower illuminated in green, with powerful sky beams creating a striking landmark display for a special charity event.

Architectural Lighting Clock Tower Illumination Sky Beams Charity Event Support
Stage, sound system and microphone supplied for the MA Convention at The Old Library Birmingham
Recent Diary Entry
Date: 25th July 2026 Venue: The Old Library, Birmingham

MA Convention

Professional stage, sound system and microphone setup supplied for the MA Convention at The Old Library in Birmingham.

Stage Hire Sound System Microphone Setup Convention Support
Stage and steps supplied for the Compass Schools Awards on 17th July 2026
Recent Diary Entry
Date: 17th July 2026 Event: Compass Schools Awards

Compass Schools Awards Stage

Professional stage platform, black stage skirt and access steps supplied for the Compass Schools Awards.

Stage Hire Stage Steps Black Stage Skirt Awards Event Support
Nexo sound system and moving head lighting supplied for the Dudley Council Awards Evening at Dudley College Wide view of the stage, Nexo sound system and moving head lighting at Dudley College
Recent Diary Entry
Date: 16th July 2026 Venue: Dudley College

Dudley Council Awards Evening

Nexo sound system, moving head lighting and a Magic Mirror photo booth supplied for the Dudley Council Awards Evening at Dudley College.

Nexo Sound System Moving Head Lighting Magic Mirror Photo Booth Awards Evening Support
Peaky Blinders street scene backdrop at the Millennium Hotel Peaky Blinders portrait backdrop at the Millennium Hotel
Recent Diary Entry
Another Excellent Event Venue: Millennium Hotel

Peaky Blinders Backdrops

Peaky Blinders themed backdrops and lighting supplied to create a bold, atmospheric setting for another excellent event at the Millennium Hotel.

Peaky Blinders Backdrops Event Lighting Venue Styling
86 inch TV and stand supplied for World Cup viewing at Reginas Bar and Restaurant Birmingham
Recent Diary Entry
Date: 15th July 2026 Venue: Reginas Bar & Restaurant, Birmingham

World Cup Screen Setup

86" TV and stand supplied for live World Cup viewing, giving the venue a clean professional large-screen setup for customers to enjoy the match.

86" TV Hire TV Stand Hire Live Sport Screening
Wall draping supplied at Elmhurst Ballet School Birmingham
Recent Diary Entry
Date: 7th July 2026 Venue: Elmhurst Ballet School, Birmingham

Wall Draping Setup

Wall draping supplied to help transform the venue space with a clean, smart and professional finish ready for the event.

Wall Draping Venue Dressing Event Setup
Stage setup supplied at Hippodrome Theatre Birmingham
Recent Diary Entry
Date: 7th July 2026 Venue: Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham

Stage and Railing Supply

Stage and railing supplied only for the event at Hippodrome Theatre Birmingham.

Stage Hire Stage Railing
Large screen display supplied at Walsall FC Club for Halesowen College
Recent Diary Entry
Date: July 2026 Venue: Walsall FC Club

Halesowen College Screen Setup

Large screen display and stand supplied at Walsall FC Club for Halesowen College, giving the venue a clean presentation-ready setup.

TV Hire Large Screen Display Stand Hire
Voting event setup supplied for Dudley Council in May 2026
Recent Diary Entry
Date: May 2026 Venue: Voting for Dudley Council

Dudley Council Voting Setup

Stage, sound system, projector and screen supplied with full technical support for Dudley Council voting in May 2026.

Stage Hire Sound System Projector and Screen Technical Support
Dudley Castle wall wash and sky beams lighting setup
Recent Diary Entry
Event Highlight: Memorable Venue Transformation Venue: Dudley Castle

Dudley Castle Wall Wash and Sky Beams

Wall wash lighting and sky beams supplied to create a bold high-impact exterior look at Dudley Castle.

Wall Wash Lighting Sky Beams Outdoor Event Lighting
Black starlight backdrops and star gobos supplied at BBC Studio Birmingham
Recent Diary Entry
Event Highlight: BBC Studio Production Venue: BBC Studio, Birmingham

Black Starlight Backdrops and Star Gobos

Black starlight backdrops and star gobos supplied to create a polished studio-style finish for the event space at BBC Studio Birmingham.

Black Starlight Backdrops Star Gobos Event Styling
Testing powerful skybeams at the unit
Recent Diary Entry
Venue: Testing at Unit

Powerful Skybeams Testing

Testing at the unit with powerful skybeams to check beam strength, spread and overall visual impact for upcoming outdoor event lighting work.

Sky Beams Lighting Test Outdoor Effects
Rustic DJ booth and lighting in use at a memorable event
Recent Diary Entry
Memorable Events

Rustic DJ Booth and Lighting

Rustic DJ booth and lighting supplied to create a warm, stylish and memorable event atmosphere, including a full setup in use on the dancefloor.

Rustic DJ Booth Lighting Dancefloor Setup
Uplighting and wall wash at Sandwell Valley Wedding Fair
Recent Diary Entry
Venue: Sandwell Valley Wedding Fair

Uplighting and Wall Wash

Uplighting and wall wash supplied at Sandwell Valley Wedding Fair to add warmth, colour and atmosphere throughout the venue.

Uplighting Wall Wash Wedding Fair Styling

Planning something similar? Contact Paul James Events to discuss the right equipment, styling and technical support for your venue.

Frequently Asked Questions

A few quick answers for people looking for conference hire, awards night equipment hire and technical support in Birmingham and the West Midlands.

Do you provide event support throughout the UK?

Yes. We provide nationwide event support throughout the United Kingdom, as well as regularly supplying Birmingham, Dudley and venues across the West Midlands.

Can we hire equipment only?

Yes. We offer dry hire as well as delivery, setup, technical support, derig and collection depending on what your event needs.

Can you supply more than one service?

Yes. We can combine sound, lighting, stage, screens, lecterns, dance floors, props and crew into one clear quote.

How to obtain dry hire equipment.

  • Collection and return in person from our warehouse
  • Delivery and collection from our company
  • Delivery, setup and technical support, plus derig and collection

Ready for the next brief

Tell us the date, venue and your ideas.

We will map the right equipment hire and crew for your conference, awards night, gala dinner or staged presentation, then send a clear quote.

Email the event brief

Looking for conference hire in Birmingham, projector and screen hire for meetings, sound hire in Birmingham, lighting hire in Birmingham, stage hire in Birmingham, awards night hire, lectern hire or product launch equipment hire across the West Midlands? Send us the brief and we will come back with a practical option.

If you are looking for event hire services or equipment that is not listed, please get in touch. Over the years we have built up wide experience across the event industry, so we can usually help, advise, or point you in the right direction.

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