Event Power Solutions Across the Southwest
Event Power Solutions Across the Southwest
Event Sparks is the go-to for event power solutions across the Southwest and beyond. We provide power, distribution, lighting and more for many events each year. We have experienced staff from the office team answering your queries and sorting out logistics to the event technicians who deliver our service. Having reliable power for your event whether it is a wedding, concert or large music festival is really important and can dictate whether the event is a success or not.
Based in Bridgwater, Somerset, we take on lots of local jobs in areas like Taunton and Weston-Super-Mare. Moving further afield though, you will often see Event Sparks in places like Exeter, Bristol, Bournemouth and Marlow when the big events come in. In this post we will be discussing why choosing a reliable power company is crucial to planning a successful event. In addition, we will give you some our case studies for our event power solutions across the southwest.
The Importance of Reliable Power Solutions in Events
When it comes to organizing the perfect event, one crucial element that often goes unnoticed by attendees is the seamless provision of power. Whether it’s a wedding, a small party or a large-scale festival, reliable power solutions are at the backbone of any event. At Event Sparks, we understand the critical role power plays in ensuring everything runs smoothly, from lighting and sound to food and bars. We care for each event and take pride in providing reliable power. This is shown through our delicate planning and perfect execution of power in all events we take on.
Why Power Solutions Are Critical for Events:
- Ensuring Safety & Compliance – Safety is paramount at any event. In order to meet regulatory requirements and avoid hazards, having a reliable power source is essential. Properly installed and maintained generators, cabling and distribution minimize the risk of electrical faults, ensuring the safety of staff and attendees.
- Adhering to the Event Timetable – Modern events rely heavily on a variety of electrical equipment. In order to get power to your stage lights, sound systems, bars, vendors and traders, a reliable power source is critical. Any interruption can lead to delays, disruptions or even cancellations, which negatively impact the success and reputation of the event.
Common Challenges in Event Power Provision:
- Site Constraints – Outdoor events face many challenges that without an effective plan can cause problems later on. For example, uneven terrain, exposure to different weather elements and a different site layout than first thought. Our team at Event Sparks are no strangers to this, which is why we take a few measures to prevent this from becoming a problem. For instance, we conduct thorough site surveys and work closely with you as a customer to keep you in the loop and create a detailed plan.
- Load Management – Managing the electrical load is critical to prevent power trips and outages. We use our high-level experience to distribute the power efficiently across all equipment. This ensures an uninterrupted service throughout the course of the event.
Case Studies from Across the Southwest
Bourne-Free is a non-profit charity organisation with good intentions to make a difference for the LGBTQ+ community. The festival takes place throughout an early weekend of July, in Bournemouth. We have been lucky enough to work at this festival for the past few years providing them with power, lighting and extras such as stage barrier.
Power -
At Event Sparks, we provided the festival with power to their main stage, second stage as well as some traders. This year we provided them with our MHM 160kva as well as our SAFG Wilson 60kva and our Denyo 37kva. We distributed this power with multiple distribution boxes such as a 400A power lock distro, 2x 125A 3-phase distro, a 63A 3-phase distro and a 32A 3-phase distro. This allows us to send the power to each different location while managing the load to prevent an outage. We provided a range of different cables with a combined length of over 1600m. Additionally, we supplied them with all the adaptors they needed for each of the different equipment needing power.
Lighting -
When it comes to lighting we supply Bourne-Free with a few different types of lighting. This year, we provided them with 550m of festoon lighting, which is a popular choice for many festivals. We also supplied them with 2 tower lights to help them light the main arena.
Extras -
The extras we provided for Bourne-Free this year included multiple fuel bowsers with over 700 litres of fuel across the two days. In addition, we supplied them with 12m of our stage barrier to keep the crowds away from the main stage. Finally, we provided them with around 90 metres of cable ramp and 6 of our finest event technicians. They played the part of bringing our plan to life and executing it perfectly. They took care of setting up our equipment, managing it throughout the event days and then packing it down after.
Similar to Bourne-Free, Test Fest is another non-profit charity organisation raising awareness for testicular cancer. We loved working with Test Fest for the first time this year and are proud to have supported the good cause. This festival took place over a weekend at the beginning of June at Taunton Rugby Club. We provided Test Fest with power, lighting and more.
Power -
For Test Fest, we supplied their power using one of our 30Kva generators to power the main stage. As well as, our Denyo 37kva to power their traders. We distributed this power using 63A 3-phase distribution boxes and then over 200m of cable to reach the different locations. We ensured we stuck to the plan to keep the power supply running throughout the course of the event with no complications.
Lighting & Extras -
When it came to lighting for Test Fest, we provided them with 3 of our top-of-the-range tower lights. This ensured the main arena stayed lit when the sunset. As well as power and lighting, we also supplied Test Fest with extras such as stage barrier for their main stage.
Test Fest ran really smoothly and we absolutely loved powering this awesome festival. As a local one to us, we look forward to working with Test Fest in the future and providing them with more event power.
Other Event Power Solutions Across the Southwest:
As much as we love working with big organisations providing event power in places such as London, Bournemouth and Cornwall, we also love being near our hometown and being involved in local events. Here are a few local events we have taken on this year.
This year we are proud to have supplied Festival on the Hills with their power. We took this job on with very late notice, meaning we had to be quick and efficient with our planning. Despite this, we still maintained our high standards and this showed when we executed it. We supplied them with 7 generators, including 2x 100kva silenced generators, our 160kva, 60kva and two 30kva’s. Also, we provided distribution, cable, fuel and LED batten lighting. Event Sparks enjoyed working with Festival on the Hills and are glad that it was a success.
Recently, we supplied a local festival called Weston Mela on late notice with power for their event. We supplied them with our MHM 30kva as well as distribution and cable to keep their main stage and traders going throughout the course of their festival. We had a technician on site all day making sure everything was running smoothly, which it sure did and the festival was a success.
Conclusion
At Event Sparks, we believe that the foundation of a successful event lies in its power infrastructure. From the small local events to the big festivals, our reliable power solutions across the Southwest ensure that every aspect of your event runs smoothly.
As we’ve demonstrated through this small selection of case studies in Bournemouth, Taunton and Weston-Super-Mare, our commitment to excellence is unwavering. We love being flexible, accommodating and taking on new challenges.
Our team’s expertise, combined with our reliable equipment and our passion for delivering outstanding results, is what makes Event Sparks your trusted partner for all your event needs. Whether you are planning a local community fair or a large-scale festival, we have the resources and vision to make it a success.
If you’re ready to experience the difference that professional and reliable event power solutions can make, contact us today! Follow us on social media for insights, behind-the-scenes looks and updates on our latest projects!
