More event services
Adding to event planning, sound and tents (methods 313–330), these services complete the event package.
What these methods share
- Bookings: take deposits and confirm in writing.
- Reliability: events can't be repeated, so turn up on time.
- Safety: electrical and structural safety at venues.
960. Stage and lighting hire
What it is: Supplying stages, trusses and lighting for concerts, weddings and corporate events. How it works: Book → set up → operate → dismantle.
| Skills | Lighting design, rigging safety |
| Cost & equipment | Lights, trusses, stage platforms, transport |
| Where to find work | Events, churches, concerts, corporate |
| Payment | Per event |
| Realistic earnings | Medium |
| Time to first income | Months |
How to start: Partner with sound companies; start with basic lighting packages. Pros: Pairs with sound hire. Cons & risks: Equipment costs. Scam warning: Rig safely: falling equipment injures people. Kenya notes: Lighting is increasingly expected at weddings and concerts.
961. Event ushering and hostess agency
What it is: Providing trained ushers, hostesses and brand ambassadors for events. How it works: Recruit and train staff → supply for events → manage on the day.
| Skills | Recruitment, coordination |
| Cost & equipment | Low: uniforms, training |
| Where to find work | Corporate events, conferences, weddings, product launches |
| Payment | Per staff per day (margin) |
| Realistic earnings | Low to medium |
| Time to first income | Weeks |
How to start: Build a reliable team; partner with event planners. Pros: Low start-up. Cons & risks: Staff reliability. Scam warning: Pay staff fairly and on time. Kenya notes: Corporate launches often hire ushers.
962. Bouncy castles and kids' rides hire
What it is: Renting bouncy castles, trampolines and play equipment for parties and fun days. How it works: Deliver → set up safely → supervise → collect.
| Skills | Safety supervision |
| Cost & equipment | Equipment, blower, transport |
| Where to find work | Kids' parties, schools, churches, malls |
| Payment | Per event |
| Realistic earnings | Low to medium |
| Time to first income | Weeks |
How to start: Start with one bouncy castle; always provide a supervisor. Pros: Popular at events. Cons & risks: Weather; wear and tear. Scam warning: Anchor equipment properly and supervise children. Kenya notes: School fun days and kids' parties create demand.
963. LED screen hire
What it is: Renting LED screens for events, churches, rallies and sports viewing. How it works: Book → set up → operate → collect.
| Skills | AV setup |
| Cost & equipment | LED panels, processors, transport |
| Where to find work | Events, churches, corporates, campaigns |
| Payment | Per day |
| Realistic earnings | Medium to high |
| Time to first income | Months |
How to start: Partner with event planners; offer operators with screens. Pros: High rates per event. Cons & risks: Expensive equipment. Scam warning: Insure equipment. Kenya notes: Large events and churches increasingly use LED screens.
964. Wedding car hire and decoration
What it is: Renting decorated cars for weddings, with drivers. How it works: Book → decorate → drive the couple → return.
| Skills | Driving, customer service |
| Cost & equipment | Vehicles (owned or partnered), décor, insurance |
| Where to find work | Couples, wedding planners |
| Payment | Per event |
| Realistic earnings | Medium |
| Time to first income | Weeks |
How to start: Partner with owners of clean, smart vehicles. Pros: Steady wedding season demand. Cons & risks: Vehicle wear. Scam warning: Confirm bookings with deposits. Kenya notes: Weddings in Kenya often feature decorated car convoys.
Summary
- More event services include stage lighting, ushering agencies, kids' rides, LED screens and wedding cars.
- Take deposits, confirm in writing and be reliable.
- Safety for rigging and children's equipment matters.
Check yourself
What must bouncy castles always have at events? (one word)
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supervisor
What should you take when confirming an event booking? (one word)
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deposit
Which equipment lights up stages at concerts and weddings? (one word)
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lighting