Creating an Atmospheric Awards Night for the British Dermatological Nursing Group

Client: British Dermatological Nursing Group

The Challenge:
We worked with the British Dermatological Nursing Group to deliver an elegant and atmospheric awards night in one of Northern Ireland’s most iconic historic venues. The brief required us to adapt our production approach to suit the venue’s character while maintaining a professional and celebratory feel.

Key challenges included:

• Creating a visually impactful staging solution within the constraints of a historic space.
• Designing and installing atmospheric lighting to highlight the stage, backdrop, and wider event zone without compromising the integrity of the venue.
• Building a bespoke 1.5m x 2.5m dais in place of a traditional stage to suit both the venue layout and presentation style.
• Ensuring clear and immersive sound coverage for the audience throughout the awards ceremony.
• Providing professional photography and videography to capture the highlights of the night.
• Delivering full production and on-site management to ensure a smooth and memorable event.

Our Solution:
Sound and Vision NI delivered a tailored AV and production solution, including:
✅ Custom-built dais stage – A compact, elegant platform designed to work seamlessly with the venue’s layout.
✅ Subtle, atmospheric lighting design – Focused on enhancing the ambience while preserving the venue’s historic charm.
✅ Dynamic stage and event zone lighting – Highlighting key areas and creating a polished, professional aesthetic.
✅ High-quality sound system – Delivering crystal-clear audio throughout the venue.
✅ Live event photography and B-roll videography – Capturing the moments and the atmosphere of the evening.
✅ Full technical production and day-of-event coordination – Ensuring everything ran to plan from setup through to the final applause.

The Results:
🏆 A successful and atmospheric awards night – The event left a lasting impression on attendees and organisers.
📸 High-quality content – Captured for future use across social media, reports, and newsletters.
🔊 Professional sound and lighting – Created a polished and immersive experience.
💡 Venue-enhancing visuals – Thoughtfully designed production complemented the character of the historic space.
🛠 Tailored staging – The custom dais offered a unique and elegant alternative to traditional staging.

Client Testimonial:
“I wanted to take a moment to strongly recommend Sound and Vision for any event requiring professional AV support. We recently worked with William and his team for our event, and they were simply outstanding from start to finish.

Communication was excellent in the lead-up to the event quick, clear, and always helpful. They were incredibly accommodating, working closely with us to understand our needs, while also offering expert suggestions that genuinely improved the flow and success of the event.

Their pricing was very reasonable, and their commitment went above and beyond what we expected. They even went out of their way to construct a bespoke stage setup that was perfect for our event—something a little different, executed flawlessly.

Throughout the process, the team was a pleasure to work with—always friendly, professional, and willing to help in any way they could.

Should we host our event in Belfast again next year, we’ll definitely look to working with William and the team again. We would have no hesitation in recommending Sound and Vision for your event.”

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