Hi-Lights

17/08/2026

We can't wait for this tomorrow! There's still time to sign up and visit Stockton Globe, hear from some of the North Easts industry professionals, or speak to someone about careers in the industry. We'll be there all day, see you then!

Are you joining us for the inaugural Tees Technical and Production Forum tomorrow? 💬

As well as networking and socialising we have two interesting panel discussions -

⚫ EXPLORING DIFFERENT CAREERS AND ROLES WITHIN THE INDUSTRY ⚫

Hosted by Stockton Globe with guests:

Chris Cobain- Venue Manager and Programmer at Tees Music Alliance
Keeley Thomas - Senior Technician at Stockton Globe
Jonathan Haynes - Senior Business Development Manager at White Light
Chris Train - Head of Lighting Operations at National Theatre
John Lumsden - Monitor Engineer for Artists including Niall Horan, Prodigy and Olly Murs

⚫ENTRY LEVEL ROLES IN AUDIO, TECHNICAL AND LIVE PRODUCTION ⚫

Hosted by Sonic Futures with guests:

Matt Walch - Programme Lead @ Technical Skills for the Live Sector, Freelance Audio Engineer
Jamie Wilkinson - Session Lead @ Technical Skills for the Live Sector: Audio Basics and Live Event Production Rehearsals, Freelance Audio Engineer
Leilani Sims - Freelance Audio Engineer based in Newcastle
Niamh Henry- Graduate of the Generator/Technical Skills Programme, Freelance Audio Technician, Technical Team @ Stockton Globe & Sunderland Empire

🎟️ Get your free entry tickets 👉 https://atgtix.co/4hyz8Wm

12/08/2026

Please note we are closed from mid-day today, and reopen as normal tomorrow at 9am. You can still email us at [email protected].

26/06/2026

We’re delighted to be joining Stockton Globe and our friends from across the industry on August 18th. Come along to talk about careers in live events, network with others and even get your hands on some demo products.

Tickets are free, but strictly limited, so sign up early; we can’t wait to see you there!

We are delighted to invite industry professionals, students and future talent from the live technical and production industry to join us for the inaugural Tees Technical and Production Forum 🌟

Join us for a day of networking, learning, career development and socialising, all presented on our custom-built flat floor which turns our stalls level into an exhibition and events space.

ATG Tickets Axiom Events Alrose Productions Ltd Bede Sixth Form College Stockton Riverside College Teesside University Generator Academy of Live Technology Hi-Lights Artistic Solutions Ltd AVMatrix

📆 Tue 18 Aug
🎟️ https://atgtix.co/3SwMrft

24/06/2026

Digital audio upgrade: We’ve been so excited to get our hands on not one, but two brand new Avantis digital mixers from allenandheath, coupled with GX4816 expanders. These popular, highly configurable desks are heading straight out the door for festival season, supporting music gigs around the country

08/05/2026

Some of our Global Truss GT Tour Deck ready to go, from initial enquiry to delivery in just 48 hours!

Available in a huge range of shapes and sizes, plus handrails, stairs and legs, we can provide any sized solution for temporary stages and platforms.

30/04/2026

New kit in stock!

We've increased hire stock of our popular Chauvet Rogue Outcast 1 Beam Wash fixtures (for the second time this year!), as well as investment in brand new RCF 9029-AS subs, and more NX 12-SMA stage monitors too.

There's so much more still to come; we'll share more about our new items in the coming weeks, all available to hire from us.

28/04/2026

🚛 Now Hiring – HGV Drivers

Fancy a driving job with a difference? Join Hi-Lights and travel the UK delivering equipment to some of the country’s biggest live events!

We’re looking for HGV Drivers who are happy to spend nights away from home, sleeping in the cab, and don’t mind jumping in with the team when not driving – whether that’s helping in the warehouse or delivering in a van.

📍 Based in the North East
🛣️ Nationwide travel, flexible hours
📧 mailto:[email protected]
🌐 https://hi-lights.tv/vacancies

Be part of the crew behind the scenes. Drive. Deliver. Create.

02/04/2026

As it’s Easter, we thought we'd treat the team to a little treat, whilst they take a few days off for the Easter break.

We reopen at 9am on Tuesday 7th April. Happy Easter to all our clients!