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International Space Station Tour

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Have a tour of the space station! More internal space than a six-bedroom house, on a vehicle that would cover a football field: how long to take the tour? In this week’s “SpeedyTime” feature, Expedition 52 flight engineer Jack Fischer flies us through his home in space, from bow to stern, in just 3:18—please prepare for […]

Case Study: Stage & Ramp Hire for the Superhero Series

Illustrated superheroes in colorful costumes under spotlights for a themed event, showcasing vibrant creative design.

On 19th August, AVE Services was proud to supply the stage and ramp for the incredible Superhero Series event at Dorney Lake, Windsor — a venue famous for hosting the rowing events during the 2012 London Olympics. Founded by Sophia Warner, the Superhero Series is a groundbreaking set of disability sports events designed to empower […]

Solar Roads, are they the future?

Electric vehicle driving on solar panel road in a parking lot, highlighting sustainable technology used in event production.

The sun’s rays can hit some roads for up to 90 percent of the daylight hours, so companies in Europe and the U.S. are experimenting with building solar panels along or above roads. But are such projects worth the cost? In France one company is hoping to distinguish itself—and reduce costs—with solar panels that are […]

The MINI futuristic camping pod!

A blue SUV and a futuristic pod are parked in a vast, open countryside field under a clear sky.

These futuristic camping pods from Fabian Mazzola (a visualizer at Bitlens Studios) and ad firm Anomaly. Their sleek lines and form were inspired directly by Mini Cooper’s F60 Countryman. But they aren’t just pretty; they’re also intended to be fully featured. In fact, they are entirely self-sustainable; feature amenities such as a full bathroom, a […]

Case Study: Fundraiser for Irwin Mitchell

Art Deco-style building exterior suitable for corporate conference and event staging, with a courtyard and fountain.

AVE Services was proud to provide the equipment for a charity fundraiser hosted by Irwin Mitchell. The event took place at the stunning Arts and Heritage Centre in Southampton, Hampshire, located just off the M3. Guests enjoyed an evening of entertainment, raffle prizes, and an opportunity to learn more about the charity being supported. AVE […]

Case Study: RMS 12th Annual User Forum & Awards Evening

Awards ceremony backdrop with vibrant orange lighting and 2017 displayed on stage screens for a corporate event.

On Thursday 13th July, AVE Services was proud to support RMS in hosting their 12th Annual User Forum and Awards Evening. The event took place in the stunning grounds of Castle Malwood, at the heart of the New Forest, providing a beautiful backdrop for a day of knowledge-sharing and celebration. Under glorious sunshine, more than […]

Case Study: Oxfam Educational Event – Harris Manchester College, Oxford

Logo for Oxfam featuring a stylized green figure above the organization's name.

Oxfam hosted a three-day educational event at Harris Manchester College in Oxford, making use of the beautiful college chapel as the main venue. Throughout the event, multiple speakers took to the stage to deliver talks and presentations, with participants breaking out into smaller rooms for focused learning sessions and group discussions. AVE Services’ Technical Support […]

Case Study: PA System for Theale Village Fete

Theale Village Fete on July 15, 12-4 pm at North Street Playing Fields, includes local sponsors and community events.

AVE Services was proud to provide sound support for Theale Village Fete, which took place on Saturday 15th July at North Street Playing Fields. Despite the slightly wet weather, the fete ran from 12 noon until 4 pm and was a huge success, drawing together the whole community for a fun-packed afternoon. Bringing the Community […]

Case Study: Screen Hire for Stagecoach Performing Arts

Stagecoach Performing Arts banner promoting classes for children aged 4-18, featuring contact details and a two-week trial offer.

AVE Services recently provided a weekend hire of two 50″ screens, mounted on wheeled trolley stands, for Stagecoach Performing Arts. Stagecoach is passionate about bringing out the best in every child through the world of singing, dancing, and acting, and this event helped showcase what they do best. The screens were used as part of […]

50″ Exhibition screen hire in Southampton Hampshire

Large screen on a mobile AV stand displaying an illuminated Tower Bridge, suitable for conferences and trade shows.

AVE Services has recently supplied 50″ screens to multiple exhibitions across the Hampshire area, supporting some of the region’s most high-profile events. Seawork International – Southampton The first event took place at Seawork International in Southampton, Hampshire — Europe’s largest commercial marine and workboat exhibition. Seawork is recognised as the industry’s one-stop shop, offering buyers, […]

Case Study: PA System for Hannington Country Fair

Village green in Hannington, featuring a wooden pavilion, benches, and lush greenery. Ideal for outdoor event setups.

On 25th June, AVE Services was proud to provide the PA system for the Hannington Country Fair, held in the picturesque village of Hannington, located on the A339 between Newbury, Berkshire and Basingstoke, Hampshire. A Day Full of Activity The Hannington Country Fair is one of the most popular local events, attracting huge crowds — […]

E3 Gaming Fair News

E3 logo with Inspiring New Worlds text for event in Los Angeles, June 2016, organized by Entertainment Software Association.

The new Xbox one X has been unveiled at E3, they have really gone out of their way to push the PS4 out of the limelight.  CPU Cores Eight custom Jaguar-derived cores, 2.3GHz   GPU Spec 40 Compute Units, 1172MHz, 6TF   Die Size/ Process 360mm2 – TSMC 16nm FinFET   Memory 12GB GDDR5 at 6.8gbps, […]

Apple’s HomePod

Two smart speakers, black and white, with mesh design. Text highlighting the product name and price.

Take a look at the new Apple product the HomePod. The HomePod comes to the market three years after Amazon’s Echo device. Although they haven’t rushed into this development they do want you to know it is about music. The intelligent assistant part is secondary. That’s reflected both in the name, which harks back to […]

Prototype Flight Suit

Person wearing a helmet and black exoskeleton suit with kerosene-fueled micro gas turbines, posing against a plain background.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/vSZfjtelFu0″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Early in 2016, Richard Browning had a vision. He wanted to build a viable anti-gravity jet-engine suit and inspire solo human flight. Throughout 2016 he designed, built, redesigned and rebuilt his prototype flight suit – Daedalus – testing, developing and reiterating for a year before getting to the working model you see today. His […]

New LED Lighting available to hire

Purple LED stage lights illuminating a dark space, suitable for event production and atmospheric lighting setups.

We have a new range of LED lighting available to hire Housing 7 x 5W quad-colour LEDs, the Slimline uplighter LED Light gives smooth colour mixing from rich saturated hues to subtle pastel shades. These units have rugged, all metal housing and measure only 99mm in depth for easy transportation and installation. They are also […]

Live Streaming Meetings, Conferences And Events

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]AVE Services can provide live streaming services for many occasions, with our 4g mast we are able to have a reliable and stable live streaming platform. We have been recently streaming into a Jive platform for one of our clients, so that all of the employees around the globe can watch their quarterly meetings. AVE can […]

Case Study: Sound Reinforcement for the Annual Mayor Making Ceremony 2017

Group of officials and ceremonial guards in traditional attire standing outside a historic UK venue, suitable for civic events.

In May 2017, AVE Services had the honour of providing sound reinforcement for the Annual Mayor Making Ceremony — our third consecutive year supporting this important civic event in Marlborough. A Historic Civic Occasion The Annual Meeting of the Town Council took place on 15th May 2017 in the presence of distinguished guests including Mrs. […]

Events With AVE Services

AVE Services has been providing event production support and management for many years. We work hard to not only achieve our clients’ vision but to go the extra mile to make every event the best it can be. Over the past year, many of our events have been particularly impressed with our video wall hire. […]

A Drone Enthusiast Builds A Personal Drone-copter

Drone carrying staging equipment in a garden setup for an outdoor event, showcasing AV technology and event logistics.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Swarm man carrying multi-rotor airborne flight testing montage.  It has 54 counter-rotation propellers, six grouped control channels with KK2.15 stabilization. The take off weight is 148kg, with a maximum lift of approximately 164kg. Endurance10 minutes. Power approximately 22KW.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/t5JgnMJzCtQ”][/vc_column][/vc_row]