UK Small Business Awards 2025
UK Small Business Awards 2025
UK Small Business Awards 2025

UK Small Business Awards 2025

UK Small Business Awards 2025

Full event production for an awards night celebrating the very best small businesses across the UK.
Full event production for an awards night celebrating the very best small businesses across the UK.

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UK Small Business Awards 2025
UK Small Business Awards 2025

Project Type

Awards Ceremony

Event date

Event date

Technology

Event Production Awards Ceremony Production Event Lighting Sound and PA Staging LED Video Wall Custom Fabrication Live Streaming Video Production Camera Systems Step and Repeat Wall Red Carpet Event Branding Window Vinyl Branding Production Management Technical Crew

Timeframe

Timeframe

6 weeks

6 weeks

Stage Engage delivered full event production for the UK Small Business Awards 2025 at The Eastside Rooms in Birmingham. From red carpet arrivals and branded foyer spaces to the main awards show and live broadcast, our team created a polished experience for both the in-room and online audiences.

Full event production for an awards night celebrating the very best small businesses across the UK.

Wide view of the UK Small Business Awards 2025 stage in Birmingham, featuring LED screens, event lighting, a live saxophonist and seated guests.
Wide view of the UK Small Business Awards 2025 stage in Birmingham, featuring LED screens, event lighting, a live saxophonist and seated guests.

Brief

To create a premium awards environment that celebrated the achievements of small UK businesses both in the room and online.

The UK Small Business Awards brought together outstanding businesses from across the country for an evening of recognition, celebration and entertainment. Stage Engage was appointed to deliver the full production, including staging, lighting, sound, LED video, livestreaming, branding and custom fabrication. The client wanted the event to feel professional and established while retaining the personality and energy of the small business community.

To create a premium awards environment that celebrated the achievements of small UK businesses both in the room and online.

The UK Small Business Awards brought together outstanding businesses from across the country for an evening of recognition, celebration and entertainment. Stage Engage was appointed to deliver the full production, including staging, lighting, sound, LED video, livestreaming, branding and custom fabrication. The client wanted the event to feel professional and established while retaining the personality and energy of the small business community.

Saxophonist performing on the illuminated UK Small Business Awards 2025 stage with LED video wall and seated guests in Birmingham.
Saxophonist performing on the illuminated UK Small Business Awards 2025 stage with LED video wall and seated guests in Birmingham.

Challenge

Delivering the first in-person edition of the awards while creating a consistent experience for both the live and online audiences.

As the first physical Small Business Awards ceremony, the production needed to establish a strong visual identity and provide a seamless experience from guest arrival through to the final award. The technical design also had to work equally well on camera and in the room. Lighting, staging, branded elements and screen content needed to create impact for guests while remaining clear and polished throughout the five-camera livestream. Sustainability was another important consideration. The scenic and branded elements needed to achieve a premium finish while reducing unnecessary waste wherever possible.

Delivering the first in-person edition of the awards while creating a consistent experience for both the live and online audiences.

As the first physical Small Business Awards ceremony, the production needed to establish a strong visual identity and provide a seamless experience from guest arrival through to the final award. The technical design also had to work equally well on camera and in the room. Lighting, staging, branded elements and screen content needed to create impact for guests while remaining clear and polished throughout the five-camera livestream. Sustainability was another important consideration. The scenic and branded elements needed to achieve a premium finish while reducing unnecessary waste wherever possible.

Solution

A complete awards production combining staging, LED video, lighting, sound, branding, scenic fabrication and a five-camera livestream.

Stage Engage created a 12m × 3m main stage featuring a large 6m × 4m Absen LED video wall and approximately 10m of illuminated stage steps. The stage design was supported by custom LED profile panels, a digital lectern and bespoke fabrication, creating a strong central focal point for the awards presentations. A comprehensive lighting system combined moving lights, LED profiles, battens, strobes, uplighting and atmospheric effects to create a flexible look throughout the evening. The audio system was designed for approximately 400 guests and included d&b loudspeakers, subwoofers, wireless microphones, lectern microphones and digital control. A five-camera video setup captured the ceremony from multiple angles, including roaming coverage, while professional vision mixing, screen management and bonded livestream systems delivered the show to the online audience. The guest arrival experience included a red carpet, step and repeat wall, window vinyl branding, scenic panels and decorative lighting throughout the foyer. Sustainability was considered throughout the fabrication process. Wherever possible, materials from previous builds were repurposed and adapted, reducing waste without compromising the final appearance.

UK Small Business Awards 2025 stage featuring a large LED video wall, illuminated steps, custom scenic panels and event lighting in Birmingham.
UK Small Business Awards 2025 stage featuring a large LED video wall, illuminated steps, custom scenic panels and event lighting in Birmingham.
Live saxophonist performing on the UK Small Business Awards 2025 stage in front of a large LED video wall and illuminated steps.
Live saxophonist performing on the UK Small Business Awards 2025 stage in front of a large LED video wall and illuminated steps.
Truss-mounted event lighting and moving lights creating atmospheric beams at the UK Small Business Awards 2025 in Birmingham.
Truss-mounted event lighting and moving lights creating atmospheric beams at the UK Small Business Awards 2025 in Birmingham.
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Results

A polished first in-person awards ceremony delivered seamlessly both in the room and online.

The finished production created a premium awards environment that elevated every stage of the guest experience, from red carpet arrival through to the live ceremony and after-party. The integrated technical design ensured the event looked consistent and professional across the venue and the livestream, while the use of repurposed fabrication materials supported the client’s sustainability objectives. “It was the first SBA in-person event and you brought my event to life. I couldn’t have imagined a better production from start to finish. I can always relax and enjoy the show knowing my event is in the safe hands of the Stage Engage team.”

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Credits

Full event production, staging, lighting, sound, LED video, livestreaming, scenic fabrication and branding delivered by Stage Engage.

Stage Engage

Full Event Production

Stage Engage

Full Event Production

The UK Small Business Awards

Client

The UK Small Business Awards

Client

The Eastside Rooms

Venue

The Eastside Rooms

Venue

Stage Engage

Full Event Production

The UK Small Business Awards

Client

The Eastside Rooms

Venue

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London: Stage Engage, 10 Brook Lane Business Centre, Brentford, London, TW8 0PP

Exeter (Head) Office: Stage Engage, Old Wheatley Farm, Exeter, Devon, EX4 2HA