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Hosting a Marquee Event

Hosting a Marquee Event There's no doubt that hosting an event can become costly, whether it's a wedding, birthday party, corporate event or celebration of engagement. One of the most expensive considerations is the hiring of the actual venue – typically, this can be at a hotel, community centre, restaurant, or convention centre. However, it is possible to pull

Spotlight On: Chair Hire for All Occasions

Spotlight On: Chair Hire for All Occasions Chair hire is our specialty at Party Hire Group, and for good reason: knowing how many guests will be attending an event and how many will require seating are vital considerations that will help you pull off a successful and memorable event. As one of the biggest chair hire suppliers in Sydney, rest assured that

Chair Hire Check-List

Chair Hire Check-List Chair hire has to be one of the most important considerations when planning an event. Whether it's for a party or function, a wedding or a low-key affair, it's guaranteed that your guests will spend some time sitting over the course of the event. It's not only essential that everyone on the guest list has

How a PA System Works

How a PA System Works PA system stands for ‘public address' system that electronically can amplify sound louder than an ordinary person or instrument would be able to naturally. Whilst an amp is usually what receives a signal input, i.e. translates the sound from your instrument or microphone, a PA system generally speaking is the speaker that replays the sound.

A Quick Guide to Wireless Microphone Hire

A Quick Guide to Wireless Microphone Hire If you need microphone hire for your next event, a wireless microphone is one of the easiest and most convenient solutions. Working up to 10 to 20 metres distance away from the receiver, and with excellent sound quality in most environments, wireless microphones are the perfect choice for small to medium sized events. We've put

Best tips for staging hire

Best tips for staging hire Whether it's a performance, festival, convention or conference, or any special event that requires staging, there are several considerations you should keep as top of mind when planning stage hire. For example, what size stage do you require? Will you need a raised platform separately or as part of the stage, if at all? How

Chair, table and linen hire packages for events

Chair, table and linen hire packages for events When planning your event chair and table hire, it's a good idea to include linen hire also. It's usually more economical to include linen as part of a hire package, and is much easier when planning and setting up your event to be sure that all styles and dimensions will be complimentary. Below is a

Table Linen Hire for Events

Table Linen Hire for Events Linen table hire is probably the last item on your party hire list, if it's lucky enough to have made your list at all! The importance and value of having prepared table linen at your event shouldn't be mistaken for how often it's overseen as an action point on your to do list. Here's why

The most common asked questions about audio hire

The most common asked questions about audio hire If you're not familiar with audio and sound engineering, the task of booking audio hire for your event may be a little daunting. The most common questions we receive at Party Hire Group with regards to audio and sound hire are usually: What sound equipment specifically do I need to hire? How many speakers will

Guide to speaker hire for your event

Guide to speaker hire for your event Nothing kills the vibe of your event quite like forgetting a microphone for the speeches, or not being able to hear the music during the Bride and Groom's first dance. If you're not a sound engineer or experienced in hosting big events, choosing the right speaker package and set up can be a daunting task.

Guide to microphone hire for events and parties

Guide to microphone hire for events and parties The audio set-up for your event is an important consideration, and that includes the microphone hire. You may have been considering whether or not you even need a microphone! As a guide, we recommend investing in a microphone for any event of around 20 guests onwards. Whilst 20 may not seem like that many, with

A complete guide to audio hire for your next event

A complete guide to audio hire for your next event Whether you're planning a special event or big birthday party bash, the audio set-up you at your event is an important consideration. From setting an atmosphere and vibe to ensuring your key messages are communicated, or perhaps entertainment is the main focus or highlight, i.e. a live band, dance floor or DJ – the audio

Trend For Outdoor Weddings Increases In Sydney

Trend For Outdoor Weddings Increases In Sydney Wedding celebrants across New South Wales confirm the trend of outdoor weddings is continuing to grow in momentum. This trend is being fueled by the recently passed legislation, post the ‘yes' vote allowing same sex marriages, and is seeing a high percentage of these weddings electing to hold the ceremony and reception at an ‘open

How to plan a red carpet event – for any occasion

How to plan a red carpet event – for any occasion On the back of Oscar season, it is hard not to get swept up into the glitz and glam of Hollywood. Whilst for most of us, the closest we will get to celebrity status is watching e-news and reading about the latest goss on Hollywood's breakups and makeups in the tabloids, it makes for the

How to plan a milestone birthday party event

How to plan a milestone birthday party event Planning a milestone birthday party is a lot of fun, but can also require a daunting amount of organisation. If you are planning a big event, i.e. 30+ people, it's recommended to start making an event checklist, booking suppliers and having a clear event plan as soon as possible. If you're not sure where to

How to choose tables for your party hire

How to choose tables for your party hire When it comes to party planning, the arrangement of your reception space is important for practical and aesthetic reasons. If you are organising an event where table and chair hire is required, there are a few things that you should consider when choosing the types of tables to hire for your party. The first question

Music Entertainment Options for your event

Music Entertainment Options for your event The key ingredient for any successful event is entertainment, and music tends to be the most popular choice. There are various options available to keep the mood of your party energetic. 1. A disc jockey – A DJ tends to be the number one choice when it comes to playing music at a party. DJ's