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Past Outdoor Events

Here is a very small selection of events that we have provided public address systems at:

Hythe Festival 7th June 2010 Concert on the Canal Bank

The Hythe Festival canal bank concert and firework display was held on the 7th June. Kent PA Hire provided sound for the popular Gurkha Band.

A re-enactment of a Viking burial 26th June 2010

A re-enactment of a Viking burial was the highlight of Bradstow School’s centenary celebrations. Kent PA Hire worked closely with the school to ensure we could provide sound over a wide area. Our commentary box was provided for this event, as well as our own power supply.

Customer comment: I wanted to say thank you so much for your services, if we have any other events that need this kind of set up you would be the top of my list and I will happily recommend you.

Horse Shows

Kent PA Hire are very busy between April - September with Horse Shows across the county. We can provide a full public address system, commentary box fitted with all of the equipment, including its own power supply. Seating and worktop space is available. We also provide radio communications for each jump, and for the other marshalls and organisers.

Pilgrims Hospice Fundraising Events during 2010

Each Year Kent PA Hire support the Pilgrims hospice with the special fundraising events that they run. We cover events in Ashford, Canterbury Deal, and Thanet.

Hythe's Venetian Fete August 2009

Kent PA Hire provided a full public address system for this large event. As well as providing the public address system, we also provided site communications for the organisers, security and the management team. This event attracts around 19,000 people. We provided sound coverage around the entire area, as well as Microphones for the band, commentary tower, and centre stage. Events of this size take a great deal of planning. If you are running a large event like this, please contact us during your early stages of planning.


Fun for all the Family in Whistable 14th June 2009

For the 3rd Year Kent PA Hire provided the sound system for the Whitstable Races. Fun for all the family,
with many races took place during the afternoon.

Supporting the Pilgrims Hospice Midnight Walk 13th June 2009


Kent PA Hire provided an outdoor Public Address system for the Midnight walk in Ashford.
The system was used for the "warm up" session prior to the ladys doing the walk.

Vintage Weekend May 2nd/3rd/4th 2009

Kent PA Hire provided a full Public Address and communications system at this event

 

Sporting Event in Thanet 7th / 8th March 2009

Kent PA Hire provided a large PA system for a sporting event in Thanet. we provided a commentary unit, good sound coverage over a wide area, and radio communications for the event organisers. Thousands of people attended over the weekend.

Customer comment: You provided a great system, thanks for all of your help, see you again. Tony

Remembrance Sunday 9th November 2008

Kent PA Hire provided sound systems for Remembrance Sunday services across Kent. We provide simple and effective systems so the service can be heard clearly. All of our systems were powered on batterys.

Firework Displays Across Kent 1st / 2nd November 2008

Kent PA Hire have been very busy providing sound systems across Kent for Fireworks weekend 1st / 2nd November.
We have been providing systems for general safety announcements, and systems that are capable of providing quality music over a large outside area. We also provided 2 way radio communications for all of the marshalls and event organisers.
We are already booked for many displays in 2009. Please contact us in the early stages of your planning if you require sound and communications.

Bethersden Firework Display Customer comment: Excellent, thank you very much, see you next year!
Thanet Firework Display Customer comment: Thanks for a great service, and for the technical support, see you again in 2009

Community event - Nr Maidenhead, Berkshire 14th September 2008

Kent PA Hire travelled to Berkshire to provide sound and communications for a community event on the 14th September.
We provided a commentary box for the main control, and also provided a 2 channel communications network for the event.

 

30 years of the North Downs Way - Wye Nr Ashford 13th September 2008

A special celebration day held in Wye nr Ashford. We provided a suitable PA system for this event, to give good outdoor sound coverage.
we also provided radio communications for the organisers.

Anniversary of Connaught Park, Dover, Sunday 20th July 2008

A special anniversary was celebrated in style with fun activities for the whole family in Connaught Park Dover, to commemorate the amazing 125th anniversary of these popular local gardens. Kent PA Hire provided an announcement PA system, which was used to promote events during the day, and upcoming events in Dover over the coming weeks. Speakers were installed across the park providing good sound coverage.

School Fete Near Canterbury 5th July 2008

A simple effective system was installed for this event. The system was used for background music and general announcements.

Customer Comment: You did a fantastic job and we will definitely consider using you again in the future. It was nice that the weather was with us too!!

School Fetes and Sports days Summer 2008

During the months of June and July Kent PA Hire are providing PA systems for many school fetes and sports days in the area.

We recently provided a PA system for a School / Village Fete nr Sevenoaks. The system included full coverage of the arena area, and school field. We provided fixed microphones, Radio microhpones, and CD Players. We worked with the organisers to ensure the arena events ran smoothly.

Customer comment: Thanks for a great day the service and equipment all added to making the event a success. Tracey

 

Pilgrims Hospice Midnight Walk in Deal 7th June 2008

Kent PA Hire supported the Pilgrims Hospice by providing a public address system for this event. We provided a quality outside PA system for announcements and music.

Wedding, Otham Nr Maidstone May 25th 2008

We provided a full PA system for the service, and speeches. which included microphones, and CD Player. Inputs were also available for the clients guitar, and also an IPOD for background music during the meal.

Vintage Weekend Nr Canterbury May 3rd/4th/5th 2008

Kent PA Hire provided a full PA and communications system:

Sporting event at Farthinglowe sports ground in Dover March 2008

We provided a Public address system for this event, as well as a wireless microphone. good sound coverage was obtained on the field.

Santa Fun run in Folkestone town centre 2nd December 2007

Kent PA Hire worked with The Rotary Club of the Channel (Folkestone to provide a PA system for the annual santa fun run. The run started in the town centre, and finished on the Leas in Folkestone. They managed to raise at least £10,000 for local charities.

Customer comment: "As ever the sound system worked well,Thanks very much for your support and look forward to working with you again"

Sandwich Christmas Lights Switch On 23rd November 2007

We provided sound for the "Sandwich Christmas Light switch on" event which was held on the 23rd November. KMFM's Johnny Lewis and the Mayor of Sandwich turned on the lights at 6:30pm. We provided the sound system for announcements and some christmas music.

Bethersden Firework display 4th November 2007

For the second year Kent PA Hire provided "music to the fireworks" at Bethersden. We worked with the fireworks company to ensure everything ran smoothly.

Customer comment: Very clear good quality sound, even at high volume, Thank you!

Firework Display Nr Canterbury 3rd November 2007

As usual at this time of year Kent PA Hire are busy providing sound systems for firework displays. At this particular event we provided a sound system for announcements and music to the fireworks. We have worked with many firework companys in the past who provide the music, others simply leave it to us to arrange. For this firework display we used a dance theme, other events prefer classical, some prefer classics like war of the worlds. Whatever your requirements, we can help. Call us today for more information.

Folkestone Rotary half Marathon 30th September 2007

We supported the Folkestone half Marathon this year, providing a full public address system. Sound systems were provided at both the start and finish lines. background music was available, as well as fixed/radio microphones. We used our own power supply for the event.

Customer comment: "The Sound system was excellent, along with a very professional service, thank you. Kevin"

Sandgate Sea Festival 27th August 2007

The Sandgate Sea Festival took place on August bank holiday Monday. We provided an announcement PA system along the seafront. Many events took place during the day including the popular raft race. The announcer used a wireless microphone throughout the event. We provided our own power supply

Herne Bay Festival 26th August 2007

A Family event took place in Herne Bay on the 26th of August, part of the Herne Bay festival. Kent PA Hire provided an announcement PA system for the day. This was a large PA system to cover Herne Bays Memorial Park. The event was planned well in advance with Canterbury City Council.

Hythe Venetian Fete August 15th 2007

Kent PA Hire provided a full public address system for this large event. As well as providing the public address system, we also provided on site communications for the organisers, with links to security and first aid points. This event attracts around 19,000 people. Events like this take a great deal of planning to ensure everything runs smoothly. If you are running a large event please contact us very early in your planning stages.

Dover Castle 31st July 2007

We provided a full public address system for an event at Dover Castle. The equipment was used outside, with around 600 people attending the event. We provided a Microphone, Lectern, and also provided our own power supply.

Airshow in Medway 7th July 2007

We provided a full public address system for an airshow in Medway. We installed speakers over the distance of around 400m. The commentator used a fixed Microphone on a platform for good clear vision of the display. We also provided a remote wireless link to another set of speakers which would not have been practical to wire up. Music was provided for the event, and engineers remained on site to ensure everything ran smoothly. We provided our own power supply.

Whitstable Races 24th June 2007

Kent PA Hire provided a full outdoor PA system for this event. Pat Marsh from BBC Radio Kent was the master of ceremonies. We provided a wired microphone, full sound system, and music.

Customer comment: We were very happy with the PA system, thank you for all your efforts, look forward to working with you in the future.

Celebrations at Saltwood Castle Near Hythe, 16th/17th June 2007

As part of the Saltwood Church 800 years celebrations, we provided a sound system for announcements, and a sound system for a jazz band at Saltwood Castle. We provided Minidisc players, CD Players, fixed microphones and wireless microphones for this event.

Swinging Picnic in the Park at Southon's Field, Marden, Saturday 9th June 2007

For the 5th Year Running Kent PA Hire provided a sound system for the Singathon in Marden, as they raise money for the local church.

The event included races for the children, stalls, tombola, and a BBQ for burgers and sausages. John Warnett from BBC Radio Kent's Breakfast Show was the master of ceremonies.

We provided 6 microphones on stands for the singers with two monitor speakers for the stage. Behind the scenes two CD players a Minidisc player/recorder was used. We also provided some stage lighting.

Horse show in Medway 3rd June 2007

We provided sound and communications for this event. A public address system was provided for general announcements during the day, and two-way radios were provided for the marshals, secretaries tent, public address announcer, and first aid point.

Kent PA Hire provide sound and communications for many horse shows in the South East, contact us today to find out how we can help you. We can also supply a commentator on request.

Scouts Camp Nr Folkestone 26th - 28th May 2007

Kent PA hire provided an announcement PA system to cover the fields at a scout camp. The system was setup on the Friday evening ready for the weekend. A central point was available for announcements, and a radio microphone was also provided.

Horse Show in West Kent 20th May 2007

Kent PA hire worked with the event organisers well in advance so we could ensure we provided the right service for this horse show. We provided a full public address system for this event, including background music during the intervals.
We also provided a control point, with a radio base station, and 20 two way radios which were used by marshalls spread over the course.

Kent PA Hire provide sound and communications for many horse shows in the South East, contact us today to find out how we can help you. We can also supply a commentator on request.

Customer comment: We were really pleased with all your equipment and service. It was 1st class and we will definitely be using you again whenever possible and will recommend you to anyone.

Opening of The Salutation in Sandwich 7th May 2007

The Salutation in Sandwich opened its stunning gardens to the public. Kent PA Hire provided a PA system for gardening writer and TV presenter Monty Don. The system was used for speeches inside a Marquee.

Vintage Weekend Nr Canterbury 5th/6th/7th May 2007

Kent PA Hire provided a public address system for a vintage weekend. We provided a sound system to cover the main Arena and surrounding areas. We also provided radio communications for the organisers and security staff during the event.

Contact Details

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