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Three Reasons to Hire a Stage for an Indoor Event

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Our top reasons why having a stage at your indoor event is a must.

If you are hosting an event inside, whether it be a wedding, a cabaret night, a conference or a sixtieth birthday party you might want to consider hiring in a stage for it and here’s why.

A black low level stage set up in a marquee for a wedding, with a black skirt around the edge and steps to one side. The floor is wooden and white drapes hang from the walls.

1. Better Viewing


It gives a better viewing experience for the audience and allows you to reach more people with your entertainment. 

If you’ve spent out money on hiring in professional entertainment or have promised your audience a great show, they won’t be pleased if they can’t see it. Hiring in a stage elevates them off the ground meaning even the people at the back will have a good view.


2. Central and Focal Point


It gives the event a central and focal point which attracts people into a specific area. 

There’s a reason event design and floorplans are key to the smooth running of an event. Having a stage gives your event a central focal point which attracts your audience to the entertainment. A stage is also synonymous with entertainment, so when guests see it, they know to expect great things.


A modular stage set up in a church for an event with steps and handrails

3. Professional Look


It gives the event a professional look and put together feel. 

Most people leave an event and remember it for the way it felt. Having a stage can elevate the way the event comes across, leaving a lasting memory on your guests. If your performers, DJ or wedding band are playing in the corner on the floor, your guests are unlikely to find that memorable but lift them up on a central stage and suddenly, your event was the event of the season.


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