Last year saw Sound and Vision head to mainland Europe with various clients. September we brushed up on our Italian and went to Italy’s Marche region to the very picturesque Santa Vittoria for a Diageo conference. Then in November, we hit the road again and Disneyland, Paris was our next European adventure for a Grant Thornton conference – we even had time to make friends with some of the locals!
See our photos at www.soundandvisionevents.co.uk.

Sound and Vision was delighted to work during The KKL (Scotland) charitable trust’s ‘evening with Goldie Hawn’ at the Glasgow Hilton Hotel recently. Especially our Operations Director, Ali Robertson – certainly put a smile on his face! The evening was a huge success for the charity as Goldie addressed nearly 600 guests. Sound and Vision provided the stage set including screens, projectors and PA system, all the lighting and filmed the event.

Having been at the forefront of technically producing many award ceremonies both in Scotland and UK-wide, we thought it was time we put ourselves forward for an award!



We are very proud and delighted to announce that we have been short listed for “Best Technical Production Company” in the Scottish Event Awards 2008. We will know the outcome in a glittering award ceremony in September at the Glasgow Science Centre. Well done to all the Sound and Vision team for getting short listed – a great effort.



Sound and Vision have also been noted in a couple of other entries as we were the technical production company for: Kwik Fit Insurance employee awards through Maximillion and the Scottish Thistle Awards through VisitScotland. Both these entries are short listed in the “Best corporate event” category.

www.scottisheventawards.net/categories

Sound and Vision have recently adopted the latest video filming technology for both; during event live video relay and while producing video footage for on-screen, webcasts or DVDs. Our four new Hi-Definition cameras ensure you get a crystal clear image, great contrast and colour reproduction.

As part of Sound and Vision's policy of continuous investment in new equipment we have recently invested in new stock worth over quarter of a million pounds. This includes more top of the range D&B PA equipment, LED lighting and Panasonic 3 DLP chip Hi-Definition projectors. Chris Montgomery, our managing director comments: "Because our business levels have grown dramatically, this additional equipment allows us to do a number of simultaneous large events, all using our very own, highly maintained, equipment."

The first ever Main Event was a roaring success. Packed with leading companies from the Scottish events industry, the exhibition was both informative and a great networking day.

Sound and Vision had an open, inviting stand, dominated by a 103" plasma screen, the largest one commerially available in the world! We could have shown stunning Hi-Def video or even a looping S&V showreel. Instead we opted for a Nintendo Wii golf tournament - a fun way to spend 5 minutes of a busy day at an industry exhibition. The challenge was to beat Monty (our MD) at his own game, with the winner walking away with the games console. Robin Dunlop did just that - congratulations to you Robin!

Once again, we exhibited at Confex, Earls Court, UK's premiere events industry exhibition. Sound and Vision were very attractively located on the corner of the VisitScotland stand and we attracted huge amounts of interest from passing visitors. The contacts gained here have resulted in numerous S&V events throughout the UK.

The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh, brought together teams from Scotland’s leading hospitality and events providers, including Gleneagles, The Balmoral, Fairmont, St Andrews and the Westin Turnberry Resort to compete in a UNICEF Football Tournament and barbeque on Tuesday 25th September at the World of Football, Edinburgh Corn Exchange.  A great day was had by all.

Sound & Vision supported the event by providing all the AV equipment.

UNICEF works in over 150 countries and territories across the globe to help and support children from early childhood through adolescence.  UNICEF is currently the world’s largest provider of vaccines for developing countries, and supports child health and nutrition, good water and sanitation, quality basic education for all boys and girls, and the protection of children from violence, exploitation, and AIDS. 

“Once again we'd like to thank Sound & Vision for being part of the event. All the equipment and expertise you gave helped make the day a huge success and made our lives so much easier! Your advice and assistance as always was excellent and much appreciated.”

Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice’s Sportsman’s Dinner was once again a great success
and Sound and Vision is proud to support such a worthwhile charity. Guest Speakers included
former Manchester United and Danish goalkeeper, Peter Schmeichel, former Bath and England
Rugby player, David Trick, Welsh comedian Rod Woodward and Irish Rugby Legend, Fergus
Slattery who hosted the dinner. For more information about the hospice, please see
http://www.ppwh.org.uk/.