Limelight brought our vision to life and transformed the venue– the energy in the show was incredible
Client: Independent Boxing Promoter
Service: Full AV Production – Sound, Lighting & Technical Setup
Sector: Live Sporting Events
Overview
Limelight UK Events was commissioned to deliver full audio-visual production for a professional boxing event. With a focus on impactful fighter walkouts, arena-style lighting, and high-quality sound, the client needed a technically sound and visually engaging setup to elevate the experience for both the audience and fighters.
Ensure immersive lighting and sound for fighter entrances
Guarantee reliable, high-quality PA coverage across the venue
Provide seamless integration with other vendors including ring setup and DJ
Maintain health and safety standards, particularly in cabling and rigging
The Challenges
The client needed an AV team that could handle full-scale production for a professional boxing event — not just basic equipment, but an immersive setup to elevate the entire experience.
Key challenges included:
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Creating impactful fighter entrances with dramatic lighting and music
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Ensuring clear, high-quality audio throughout large, acoustically challenging venues
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Coordinating with multiple vendors, including the ring crew and DJ
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Maintaining health & safety across all technical installs, especially around cabling and rigging
Our Solution
Limelight UK Events took a meticulous, step-by-step approach to ensure a flawless AV setup.
🔍 Pre-Event Planning
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Conducted a detailed site visit to check power availability, access points, and acoustics
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Mapped out technical floor plans including speaker placement and rigging
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Measured key distances and calculated cabling requirements with built-in redundancy
💡 Lighting & Sound Design
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DMX-programmed lighting with custom walkout sequences (red/blue themes per corner)
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Designed lighting to focus on the ring and build crowd anticipation
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Speaker arrays and EQ settings optimised for coverage and feedback prevention
🎶 Walkout Integration
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Coordinated with the DJ to preload and sequence walkout tracks
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Matched lighting cues to music for a cinematic experience
⚙️ On-Site Execution
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Installed all AV equipment during early access hours
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Worked closely with other suppliers to avoid layout conflicts
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Ran full system tests and adjusted settings during soundcheck
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Prioritised cable management and safety throughout setup
The Results
The end result was a high-energy, technically flawless event that impressed both the audience and the fighters.
✅ Key Outcomes:
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Fighter walkouts were timed perfectly with lighting and music, raising energy levels
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Crystal-clear sound across the entire venue — no feedback, no dropouts
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Smooth coordination meant the event ran without a single AV issue
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Positive feedback from the client on professionalism, planning, and execution
“Limelight brought our vision to life and transformed the venue– the energy in the show was incredible. Everything ran smoothly, and the fighters loved their walkouts. A professional job from start to finish.”