Festivals and concerts
Festivals and concerts need stable power from load-in to final pack-down. We hire generators and power-distribution equipment for stages, food traders, lighting, bars, ticketing and back-of-house areas, with our crew handling delivery, set-up, refuelling and collection.
Power hire for live events
For festivals, concerts and outdoor shows, power demand changes through the day. A quiet morning build can become a heavy evening load once stage lighting, sound, catering and crowd areas all come on together. We help you size the supply properly so the event has enough capacity without hiring gear that is too large for the job.
Our service from Kempton Park covers Gauteng and travel farther where required. We supply diesel generators on trailers, mobile distribution boards, event cabling, cable ramps, lighting towers and fuel management. This suits single-stage shows, community festivals, food and craft markets with entertainment, church gatherings, private functions with live music, and larger public events on fields, sports grounds or farm venues.
Where needed, we can separate cleaner supply for sensitive equipment from heavier loads used by cooking equipment or site services. That makes planning simpler and it helps prevent nuisance trips during the event.
What is included on a festival or concert job
Each booking is matched to the event layout, expected attendance and running schedule. We do not just drop off a generator and leave. Our crew delivers, places the equipment, connects the hired distribution items and explains the basic operating points to the event contact on site.
- Silent trailer generators for audience areas, backstage zones and mixed event loads.
- Portable and smaller generator options for light duty points where a large trailer set is not practical.
- Mobile distribution boards for stage, vendor, lighting and service feeds.
- Single-phase and three-phase cable in suitable lengths for the site layout.
- Cable ramps for public walkways, vehicle crossings and trader lanes.
- Lighting towers for parking, perimeter points, service roads and pack-down areas.
- Fuel management including planned refuelling during longer events.
- Delivery, set-up, collection and general on-site support related to the hired power equipment.
We do not sell generators, carry out permanent electrical installation or supply fuel as a separate retail product. Our role is temporary power hire and event support.
How the process works
Good event power starts with a clear brief. When you send an enquiry through our contact page, include the venue area, event type, programme times and the main equipment or traders that need supply. If you have a site map or production layout, that helps us place generators and boards sensibly.
- Step 1: We review the event details and likely load profile.
- Step 2: We work out suitable generator size, distribution points and cable routes.
- Step 3: We confirm access needs, set-up timing, refuelling plan and collection arrangements.
- Step 4: Our crew delivers and positions the equipment at the venue.
- Step 5: We connect the hired distribution equipment and check the basic output points.
- Step 6: During the event, fuel top-ups or attendance are handled as agreed for the booking.
- Step 7: After the event, we return for shutdown, uplift and collection.
For multi-day festivals we plan around programme peaks, quiet hours and access control. That matters on fenced sites where public routes, security lanes and supplier vehicles can all compete for space. A few metres saved on cable often helps but the generator still needs safe clearance and room for service access, so placement is always considered carefully.
What you should prepare before delivery
The smoothest jobs are the ones where the organiser has a firm list of loads and a clear idea of where each area will sit. If the event includes stage audio, lighting, food stalls, refrigeration, bars, ticketing, ablutions, crew catering and camping areas, let us know each part. Small items add up quickly and evening demand is often higher than expected.
- A site plan showing stage positions, trader rows, entrances and restricted access points.
- A load list with wattage or amperage where available for sound, lighting, catering and vendor equipment.
- Ground conditions, especially if the site is sandy, muddy or on grass after rain.
- Vehicle access widths and any height limits at gates or under trees.
- Allowed set-up and strike times from the venue or municipality.
- A nominated event contact who can approve final placement on site.
Generators should be placed on level ground with ventilation space around them and practical access for refuelling. Keep in mind crowd barriers, emergency routes and where food traders will queue. If the event is at a public park or municipal venue, check local event rules early so there are no last minute access issues, it saves a lot of trouble on the day.
How pricing is worked out
Festival and concert pricing depends on the size and complexity of the temporary power package. The main factors are generator capacity, hire period, distance from Kempton Park, number of distribution points, total cable runs, site access and whether lighting towers or fuel attendance are needed.
Events with long runs between stage, traders and parking normally need more cable, more ramps and more labour for set-up. Multi-day bookings may also require planned refuelling windows and standby attendance. Venues with difficult access, soft ground or strict load-in hours can take longer to install and collect, which affects the overall cost.
We aim to match the equipment to the real load instead of guessing high. That helps avoid paying for unnecessary capacity while still leaving sensible allowance for start-up surges and evening peaks. If you are unsure of the numbers, our team can help estimate from the equipment list you provide.
Aftercare and support during your event
Once the power is in place, support does not stop. For longer events or sites with ongoing demand, we arrange fuel management and agreed check-ins so the hired equipment keeps running as planned. If weather changes or the layout shifts slightly after load-in, we can advise on practical adjustments within the hired setup.
After the event, our crew handles shut-down and collection. Please make sure access routes are clear for uplift and that any third-party items connected to the hired boards are disconnected by the relevant crews before collection starts. This keeps strike moving and avoids delays after a long show night.
Festival work often means early starts and late finishes, plus dust, mud or coastal humidity depending on the venue. Equipment is prepared for temporary event conditions, but a tidy layout and sensible cable routing always make the job safer and easier for everyone on site.
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Questions we get asked
Can you help us work out the generator size for a festival?
Yes. Send your stage, lighting, catering and vendor load list through the contact page and we can help estimate a suitable generator and distribution setup.
Do you supply power for both audience areas and food stalls?
Yes. We can plan separate or shared distribution for stages, bars, ticketing, food traders, refrigeration and back-of-house areas, depending on the event layout and load.
Do you stay on site during the event?
That depends on the event size, duration and fuel plan. Some bookings only need delivery and collection, while others include scheduled refuelling or on-site support.
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