EventSites

Gearhouse is the biggest event technical supplier in South Africa. Their website is generally well thought out, with reams of information about the company, their services, the events they’ve done and the types of event they can do.

Services: audio, audio visual, daylight screens, design, in house venue technical, management, lighting, power, rigging, structures, video conferencing

Types of Event: banquets, conferences, exhibitions, sporting and outdoor, product launches, concerts, fashion, film and broadcast, brand eventa, government events

Electrosonic SA is a major distributor of lighting, sound and image control in Southern Africa. They supply specialist AV products and complete AV systems for the corporate, retail, cultural, entertainment and leisure markets. They have a country-wide dealer network, with offices in Johannesburg and Durban, and a lighting service centre in Cape Town.

Equipment: Crestron, Kramer Electronics, Martin, Compulite, Selecon, Strand Lighting, Screen International, Helvar

Cape Town-based AVDirect is a specialist audio visual company. They focus on renting professional audio visual equipment and on the staging of events.

Event Types: fashion shows, laser shows, conferences, roadshows, staging events, photography, videos, discos.

Equipment:  video and data projectors, projection screens, PA systems, plasma and LCD screens, office equipment, conference equipment, video cameras, static and intelligent lighting systems, power generators, stages, dance floors

Enthusiastic service and a range of top-quality lighting gear have combined to make DWR Distribution one of the top lighting equipment sales companies in the country. In October 2008 they were awarded the Vari*lite distributorship for South Africa. Their website is frequently updated, and is packed full of great pics.

There’s an excellent section called “Industry Legends, Movers and Shakers”, which features interviews with some of the top players in the South African events industry.

Distributors for: ADB, Arkaos, Avolites, CM Rigging, MA Lighting, Robe, Strong Entertaiment Lighting, Vari*Lite

Also supply: Safety equipment and rigging gear including: harnesses, slings, I-beam clamps, first aid kits

The Sound Corporation offers their clients a wide variety of sound, lighting, staging, audio visual, backline and function hire.

They have designed cost-effective, productive and efficient modular systems to meet every requirement.

Their equipment is of the highest standard and can accommodate international technical specifications. They have worked on both international and local productions in genres such as music & dance, jazz festivals, classical concerts, corporate & sporting events, religious presentations, dance parties, rock concerts and art & culture festivals.

Tel: (011) 462-1170
Fax: (011) 462-5981

AV Unlimited has been in the industry for more than 15 years, and has built up an impressive list of clients. They offer audio visual, lighting and audio services.

Cape Town based AV Network offers audiovisual and video production services.

Services offered: Video production, video editing, DVD authoring, Dubbing, Internet FTP Service, Webcasts, Multimedia Presentations, Cellphone Content, Printing

Aurant Communications provides a complete Event Staging and Technical Management Service. The company was established in 1998 and has more than 20 years accumulated experience in the industry.

Event Types: Awards Ceremonies, Marketing/PR Events, Launches, Industrial Theatre performances,
Client Functions, Conferences, Road Shows, Exhibition Stands

Equipment: Video & Data Projection Systems, Lighting, Audio, Technical Crew, Stages, Décor, Draping, Sets, Special Effects, Lasers, Fireworks etc

Solid Rock claims to be one of the most highly regarded technical production/staging companies in the industry.

Their four key areas of business are sound, stage, lighting and audio-visual production.

Event Types: Corporate Events, Product Launches, Fashion Shows, Government & NGO’s, Road Shows, Concerts, Broadcast Events, Expos, Conferences, Special Events

Equipment: Data projectors, Screens, Dvd players, VHS/Beta players, Cameras, AV switching gear, Scalers, Plasma screens, Televisions, Rear projection TVs, Video recording, Post production, Duplication, Meyer Sound, automated fixtures, intelligent lighting, standard par fixtures, hazers, dimmers, mirror balls

Prosound claims to be the leading Pro-Audio / Lighting “Design, Supply and Installation” company in sub Sahara Africa. Their Rental Division has been in existence for over 36 years, making it probably the oldest in the country.

Prosound sells sound equipment from a long list of pro audio companies, including Electro-Voice, Crest Audio, Rane, Klark Technik, Meyer, Midas, Orban, RCF, Telex and Sony.

Their subsidiary, T&A Lighting supplies lighting equipment from Clay Paky, ETC, Zero 88 and Prolyte.

Production Projects supplies lighting services as well as stages, ramps, sound equipment and technical management services.

Tadco sells audio, lighting and audio-visual equipment. The company is excited, committed and determined to provide quality product and service, with defined objectives, in a happy, friendly atmosphere, reliant on long-term mutually beneficial relationships.

Intimate Product Knowledge Understanding of Application Strong Service and Back Up Unfaltering clearly defined objectives Infectious enthusiasm and passion along with an honest desire to listen to the needs of the client

Products: Audio-Technica, Australian Monitor, Nexo, ARX, Camco, Furman, Kelsey, Littlite, ASL Intercom,  Quest Engineering, Symetrixs, XTA, Digico, Light Viper, B&C Speakers, Jands, Milos, Tryka, Any, Draper, Christie, Onelan, Vista Systems

EXSA is the Exhibition and Event Association of Southern Africa. Their mission is to grow the exhibition and events industry in Southern Africa, which they do by promoting events and exhibitions and by raising the profile of their members. Venues, organisers and suppliers make up the membership base of the association.

Electrosonic SA is a major distributor of lighting, sound and image control in Southern Africa. They supply specialist AV products and complete AV systems for the corporate, retail, cultural, entertainment and leisure markets. They have a country-wide dealer network, with offices in Johannesburg and Durban, and a lighting service centre in Cape Town.

Equipment: Crestron, Kramer Electronics, Martin, Compulite, Selecon, Strand Lighting, Screen International, Helvar