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Dry hire vs full event production - which is right for your event?
A great event can unravel quickly when the sound desk arrives without the right cables, the lighting rig needs more power than the venue can supply, or nobody is sure who is calling the show.
Lisa Harding
1 day ago6 min read
What does an event production company actually do?
Planning an event involves more than finding a venue and deciding what it should look like. Behind every successful conference, exhibition, festival or live event is a team making sure the technical side works as it should.
Lisa Harding
Oct 156 min read
MRL Productions sponsors Brentwood Centre Event.
mrl productions are pleased to be sponsoring this year's Brentwood Jobs, Skills & Volunteering Event, organised by Brentwood Borough Council.
Lisa Harding
Oct 61 min read
From load-in to showtime: what goes into your live music event
Long before the event opens, the MRL productions crew is already on site. We've been working on your event for many weeks arranging logistics, loading equipment, arranging Carnets and flights/travel for our team.
Lisa Harding
Sep 213 min read
Soultown Festival 2024: Stages so good we did it twice
Soultown Festival needed production at scale and not just one stage, but two. They brought us in as the sole production supplier for the main stage, and then asked us to do it again for the dance stage.
Case Studies
Sep 212 min read
Chilli Partners at iGB Affiliate:
Chilli Partners had a vision: bring a James Bond theme to life on an exhibition stand. That's not just about slapping some lights on - it's about creating an immersive atmosphere, a sense of theatre, a reason for people to actually want to spend time in the space.
Lisa Harding
Sep 212 min read
Accenture at Mobile World Congress
Mobile World Congress is chaos in the best possible way. Thousands of people, constant energy, and competing stands all fighting for attention.
Case Studies
Sep 212 min read
Microsoft Exhibition Stand
Microsoft wanted their exhibition stand to stand out and not just by sitting there looking nice. They needed something that would genuinely stop people mid-walk, draw them in, and create an impressive backdrop for their product demos.
Lisa Harding
Sep 212 min read
Event production trends in 2026
As we progress through 2026, the landscape of event production has evolved significantly. Much of what we have seen has been driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and a heightened focus on sustainability.
Lisa Harding
Sep 162 min read
Choosing the right event partner for your event...
Choosing the right event partner can feel like a big decision because, let's be brutally honest, it is. The right team makes everything feel calm, considered, and joined up and takes the stress away from you, the organiser.
Lisa Harding
Sep 165 min read
Live music event production: Technical requirements explained
When you're organising a live music event, the technical side can feel overwhelming. There are so many moving parts such as sound systems, lighting rigs, staging, power management, and crew coordination. But here's what we've learned over our 30 years in live event production: get the technical fundamentals right, and your event runs smoothly. Miss them, and even the best lineup won't save the day.
Lisa Harding
Sep 146 min read
Conference production checklist:
Running a successful conference isn't about luck, it's about planning. Whether you're hosting 50 delegates or 1,000, ensuring a smooth event comes down to having the right things in place before doors open. Here's some of the things you need to tick off your list for your event.
Lisa Harding
Sep 146 min read
Hiring a corporate event provider in Essex
Organising a corporate event in Essex requires a delicate balance of creativity, technical expertise, logistics, and attention to detail.
Lisa Harding
Sep 83 min read
Building visual impact that works: Microsoft's conference stand production
When you've got one chance to stop someone walking past your stand at a major exhibition, you need to get it right. For this Microsoft's show, that meant creating something visually striking
Lisa Harding
Sep 73 min read
From Spitfires to Sabres: MRL Productions returns to Clacton Airshow
The 2025 Clacton Airshow featured the debut appearance of an F-86 Sabre, with MRL Productions sponsoring the aircraft's display.
Lisa Harding
Aug 1, 20251 min read
Fireworks light up Clacton Pier for website launch
Clacton Pier played host to a spectacular fireworks display in July 2025, marking the launch of Discover Clacton, a new website designed to promote the town's attractions, heritage and visitor experiences.
Lisa Harding
Jul 25, 20251 min read
MRL Productions sponsors Spitfire MH434 at the Clacton Airshow
The 30th anniversary of the Clacton Airshow brought a spectacular line-up to the Essex coast, including the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, a Fairey Swordfish, a Westland Wasp, the Red Arrows and a number of historic aircraft. Spitfire MH434 was sponsored by MRL Productions of Clacton
Lisa Harding
Aug 1, 20231 min read
From idea to fan zone in a week: how flexibility won the day
A casual conversation at the Brentwood Centre turned into a family-friendly fan zone drawing nearly 500 West Ham fans, all in less than seven days.
Craig Wiggins
Jun 7, 20231 min read
MRL Productions helps Jurassic Pier go out with a bang
Dinosaurs, fireworks, lasers and music. It's not your average Sunday night in Clacton. MRL Productions worked alongside Dynamic Fireworks to help create the soundtrack and visual production for the Jurassic Pier show on Clacton Pier.
Lisa Harding
May 8, 20231 min read
MRL Productions supplies new lights and controls to Essex University
MRL Productions supplies new lights and controls to Essex University in partnership with KV2 Audio.
Lisa Harding
Jun 2, 20201 min read
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