The complete virtual & hybrid event knowledge base
Pre-production & planning
Run orders, speaker prep, rehearsals, redundancy, budgets and accessibility.
7 guides →02Streaming infrastructure
Connectivity, encoders, cloud production, remote contribution, audio and delivery.
6 guides →03Sets, studios & on-screen look
Set building, backdrops, lighting, graphics and presenting to camera.
5 guides →04Live production
Gallery roles, comms, live interaction, hybrid delivery and recovery playbooks.
6 guides →05Platforms & registration
Platform comparison, feature checklists, registration, data and engagement.
4 guides →06Analytics, ROI & after the show
Metrics, ROI, on-demand and repurposing, post-event reporting.
4 guides →Most useful right now
What does live streaming an event actually cost?
Honest UK numbers and what drives them, so you can budget before you ask anyone for a quote.
The hybrid event technical checklist
Hybrid is where events fail. A great room show with an unwatchable stream, or vice versa. Settle these before show day.
Connectivity: the stream is only as good as the line
How much bandwidth you really need, why "the venue has fast Wi-Fi" is the most dangerous sentence in events, and how professionals build a connection that doesn't drop.
Metrics that matter: reading the numbers honestly
Every platform gives you a dashboard. Most of it is noise. The handful of numbers that describe whether your event worked, how they're defined, and how to read them.
Do the maths before you ask for a quote
Streaming bandwidth calculator
How much upload you really need, with headroom and backup paths.
EstimatorVirtual event budget estimator
A realistic UK cost range from cameras, hours, remote speakers and platform.
TemplatesRun order, tech spec & post-event report
The documents we use on every show, download and adapt.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a virtual and a hybrid event?
A virtual event happens entirely online. Speakers and audience all join remotely. A hybrid event has a physical room with a live audience and an online audience watching the same show, with both able to take part.
How far in advance should we book production?
For a straightforward stream, two weeks is comfortable. For a multi-day hybrid conference, six to eight weeks gives time for platform builds, rehearsals and proper redundancy planning.
How much does a virtual event cost?
A produced webinar starts around £750+VAT; a single-room town hall or conference £2,000–£5,000; a hybrid conference or awards show £5,000–£15,000+. Our cost guide and budget estimator give a tailored range.
Can you work with our existing AV supplier or venue?
Yes. Much of our work is alongside other suppliers and in-house teams. We slot in for the streaming, vision or platform layer, or take the whole technical delivery.
Which virtual event platform should we use?
It depends on your audience and what they need to do. Internal events usually belong in Teams; public reach on YouTube and LinkedIn; multi-track conferences on a dedicated platform. Our comparison guide walks through it.
What internet connection does a live stream need?
A dedicated wired connection with sustained upload of at least twice your total stream bitrate (typically 10–12 Mbps for one 1080p stream) plus a bonded cellular backup. Venue Wi-Fi is never the primary path.
Do you travel outside the UK?
Yes. We're UK-based with a studio in Chichester and partners nationwide, and we deliver shows across Europe and worldwide, or run them remotely from our cloud galleries.
Do you work white-label for other production companies?
Yes. A large share of our work is crew, engineering and cloud galleries delivered under other agencies' names. Ask about trade rates.