New Job at Startech!

Due to thing's getting busier at Startech we are looking for a full time AudioVisual Technician

The Candidate

If you have a demonstrable history (preferably over three years) of working in the events industries as a competent technician then we would very much like to hear from you.

Alongside strong audio visuals skills the Audio Visual Technician will be good communicator, be able to work in a team, use their own initiative and have a full driving licence.

Applicants must be Eligible to work in the United Kingdom

Duties will include

-          Preparing and loading equipment at the warehouse

-          Installing AV equipment at event venues all over the country and occasionally abroad

-         Operating equipment at events. Such as mixing sound, providing technical support

-          De rigging of equipment from event venues and loading vans

-          Checking, logging and monitoring the return of equipment

-          First line repair of faulty equipment

-          Assist the team in planning all AV aspects of events

-          At some points the job with involve all aspects of production work such as staging, set, lighting and driving of company vans. So a willingness to muck in is desired.

-         A little office administration including keeping an eye on stock levels, helping customers over the phone with any problems they may have and taking the odd order for equipment.

-         Some unsociable hours will need to be worked from time to time

Desirable Attributes and Qualities

-          in depth knowledge of event sound systems

-          some Knowledge of projection and video systems will be an advantage

-          Computer Literate

-          Any knowledge of other disciplines such as lighting, staging, set, power distribution and rigging is of course welcomed.

Salary will be based on skills and experience

To express your interest in this position please send a copy of your Curriculum Vitae with Covering Letter/Email to:

craig@startechproductions.co.uk

Operations Manager

Walk like an Egyptian

Startech were very proud to have produced the recent British Egyptian Society Conference, Education: The Best Investment for the Future. The conference was held simultaneously in London and Cairo, with presentations and speakers in both venues broadcasting across two continents.

Startech provided staff and equipment in London at the Brunei Gallery whilst Roy was in Cairo ensuring that the Egyptian end of the conference was running smoothly.

Two screens and a full set were installed in London to ensure delegates could see the presentations and presenters whether they were in London or Cairo.

Startech's team worked through the night in London to ensure everything was ready for the conference to begin on time on the Tuesday morning and when the live connection to Cairo was made all the planning was worth it as the conference went without a hitch.

A lot's happened since our last blog entry

Jack FM and Startech on Bonfire night

Startech supplied the full production setup for the Jack FM concert at Oxford Fireworks

The 44th Oxford Fireworks display saw £11,000 of fireworks go off and Startech were there to ensure it went with a bang!!

Startech's red canopy stage acted as host for the Jack FM concert in South Park on Saturday night. The low energy LED wash & LED profiles, operated by a Zero88 Leapfrog, were mounted around the arches to compliment the LED video screen.

Sound was provided by our Turbosound Floodlight system and run on our Yamaha LS9 by Grebe as well as being operates remotely via iPad.

The day started at 9am with all the crew setting up the stage and canopy, by 2pm everything was set-up and ready to go, with soundchecks planned for 3:30 we were well ahead of schedule.

25,000 people came through the gates to see the fireworks, wicker man and the Jack FM stage. Acts included Owen Paul and Charlie Simpson, from Busted.

Startech's LED screen made it's first outdoor appearance at Oxford Fireworks.

A 3 metre square version of our LED screen was used as a backdrop to all the artists on stage for the Jack FM concert at South Park.

With Shanks and Simon running the screen, this made a huge impact with the audience and with Jack FM themselves. A Corio 2-3360 allowed seamless switching between 3 computers running different packages, although it can be run using only one computer. This gave great flexibility on screen, with graphics from Jack FM, the Royal British Legion & all of the acts to be used during the night including a countdown to the start of the fireworks.

For more information on how the LED screen could work for you call us on 01865 722522.

Startech help launch the Land Rover Evoque

Hartwell launched the new Land Rover Evoque last week and Startech was there to help show off the new 4x4 at it's best.

Startech provided above and below car lighting, to give the cars that extra sparkle, as well as providing large screen to show all the promotional information. 


Beverley Bailey from Hartwell Cumnor asked Startech to supply and operate lighting for the launch night and the following test drive day in a marquee near Frilford. Beverley thanked Shanks, Startech's Technical Manager, for his work. "On behalf of Hartwell management and sales team I would like to thank you for your help with the launch of our new vehicle.  The lighting was perfect for the occasion and Shanks overcame the problems we had with the generator and distribution box without any hesitation."

Chinese New Year at the Oxford Town Hall

Oxford Chinese Students and Scholars Association celebrated the Chinese New Year at Oxford Town Hall. Startech supplied audio, lighting and AV for this sell out event at which 15 traditional acts took place including Meng Pan playing the erhu.

Flexible LED curtain - Look what Startech got for Christmas!

An exciting new addition to Startech, our 4 x 3m LED curtain is now available for hire. The flexibility of the curtain allows displays to be moulded around walls and columns, the curtain is thin and energy efficient. For more details please email hire@startechproductions.co.uk or call 01865 722 522.

Barcelona Conference

After taking serious precautions to ensure that the artic’ containing kit travelled safely and in good time to Barcelona through the snow, the day the crew were booked to fly was the day that the Spanish air traffic controllers chose to go on strike. With a day lost for the get in the crew worked for 12 hours immediately upon arrival and again for 17 hours the following day installing four 16’ x 9’ screens and 12k projectors, a 20’ x 24’ stage with dance floor, lighting and sound, and 8 x 3.2m LED curtain. The one and a half day conference was dramatically opened by a dance troop and went on to be delivered in variously styled stages such as game show, storyteller and news broadcast. 220 delegates enjoyed the seamless production of the information being delivered followed by a comparatively relaxed get out.