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Corporate events are changing fast. What used to be a sit down dinner with speeches and a DJ has evolved into full scale outdoor productions with festival style staging, immersive lighting and live entertainment that rivals some of the UK’s biggest shows.
At the heart of this shift is a new generation of production specialists, and Artisan Productions is one of them.
Founded by musician turned production director Paul Asbridge, Artisan has grown into a trusted Event Production Company delivering full service Corporate AV and Event Production across the UK. With bases in London, Warwickshire and Manchester, the team works with venues, brands and agencies to create experiences that feel less like corporate functions and more like curated live shows.
“Our clients are asking for something different,” said Asbridge “They want energy, atmosphere and production value that excites people. Whether it is a summer celebration, an incentive event or a full corporate festival, it still has to sound great, look stunning and run seamlessly.”
Artisan’s outdoor and festival style productions often combine large format stages, creative lighting design, L Acoustics sound systems and carefully planned site logistics. From open air lawns to marquees and stately home gardens, the team delivers flexible outdoor solutions that adapt to each space while maintaining premium audio visual standards.
Recent projects have included company wide celebrations and brand led activations where technical production sits at the heart of the experience. The approach is always the same, balance the creative and the technical, and let the event feel effortless for the audience.
Artisan’s work in corporate party environments has also set them apart. With backgrounds in live music and touring, the crew understands what makes a show feel exciting, dynamic lighting, clear sound coverage and design that transforms a blank outdoor space into something memorable.
“Festivals and outdoor events come with challenges. You are dealing with weather, power, rigging and access, but that is the fun part. The reward is when the lights go up, the band kicks in and everyone forgets they are at a corporate event.”
That philosophy runs through everything Artisan does. From luxury brand experiences and private garden festivals to large scale outdoor dinners, every setup is designed to combine precision and creativity. It is about delivering atmosphere as much as AV, and making production an invisible part of the magic.
Artisan is also the exclusive AV partner for Merlin Entertainments’ London Venues, including Madame Tussauds, SEA LIFE London Aquarium and The Riverside Rooms at County Hall, while continuing to expand its outdoor event offering nationwide.
With the team growing and demand for experiential production on the rise, it is clear that the appetite for corporate festivals is not slowing down any time soon.
Asbridge said, “Festivals and outdoor events come with challenges. You are dealing with weather, power, rigging and access, but that is the fun part. The reward is when the lights go up, the band kicks in and everyone forgets they are at a corporate event.”