Festivals are the highlight of the summer period, they never fail to impress audiences by providing live music from some of the most talented singers from around the world.  Festivals provide the perfect time to relax, and allow guests to spend the summer unwinding whilst having fun with the range of activities that are provided along with great live music.

There is a lot of planning that goes into festivals, and without such organisation it would be difficult for guests to really enjoy themselves.  Festivals have spread wide and fast, and are a trend with young people especially – with Glastonbury having over 175,000 people attend in 2014.

But what is the main highlight of the festival?

The stage holds the main limelight, and is the centre piece of attraction for all those who attend. 

The Pyramid stage set up for Glastonbury holds a historical mark on the Glastonbury Festival which takes place every year. Being one of the biggest festivals established since 1971, The Pyramid has grown to be one of the most well recognised stage structures in the world.  Having a strong, attractive stage set up is key for any event to start off well.  If a large area of space is covered appropriately with a stage that brings the wow factor, then any live event is bound to live up to great expectations. 

Along with the stage, there are often many features added including L.E.D. screens to accompany those bands who will be performing, but also so that the audience can get a good view of their idolised acts.  Having a stage set up which looks attractive, is guaranteed to make sure any event is remembered, and will provide a focal point for the event.

Each event takes a lot of planning, but with the right stage set up and equipment it is easy to plan around this once this has been put into place.  You can be as creative as you want with your stage, and come up with a range of designs and features to make the stage really stand out from the crowd; and to offer your audience something great to look forward to.

If a live event with a large audience is something that you are looking to hold, the following tips may be helpful:

• Ensure that you provide sufficient room which will be required for any bands, back up dancers and singers
• Provide the appropriate sound equipment, to accompany the area where the live event is being held
• Ensure that the audience will have a good view by making sure the stage is a good size and positioned in the optimum place
• Include carpeting and relevant features to provide comfort for acts performing
• Provide screens to live events (temporary screens, blue screens or green screens) so that everyone has a good view
• Be creative with the design, and give a good representation of the event you are holding.

Festivals and live events are a great way of helping people to enjoy the summer, and with thousands of people attending each year, they are becoming bigger and better every year.  So providing a well-structured stage set up is guaranteed to give your audience a great time to remember.

Media Structures have provided a range of stage set ups for live events, including festivals.  For more information you can visit their website.  

You can be as creative as you want with your stage, and come up with a range of designs and features to make the stage really stand out from the crowd; and to offer your audience something great to look forward to.