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Professional Event Rigging Services
Event Pros provides professional event rigging services for corporate events, concerts, festivals, theatrical productions, commencements, galas, and large-scale live events throughout Long Island, New York City, and the Northeast.
Our team supports the safe and organized installation of lighting, audio, video, scenic, and production equipment using truss systems, chain hoists, ground-supported structures, and venue-approved rigging points.
Every rigging project begins with a review of the venue, equipment, proposed loads, structural requirements, access conditions, and production design.
Rigging, Truss and Structural Production Support for Corporate Events, Concerts and Live Productions
Why Professional Rigging Matters
Rigging supports equipment positioned above stages, performers, crew members, and audiences. Proper planning and execution are essential.
Professional rigging helps address:
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Equipment load limits
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Structural capacity
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Safe suspension methods
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Truss configuration
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Hoist selection
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Load distribution
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Cable management
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Venue restrictions
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Access and installation conditions
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Outdoor environmental factors
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Coordination between production departments
Rigging should be planned early, especially for productions involving large truss systems, suspended audio, LED walls, scenic elements, or outdoor structures.
Our Rigging Process
1. Project Review
We review the event type, venue, production design, equipment, schedule, and proposed rigging requirements.
2. Venue Coordination
Our team communicates with the venue to identify approved rigging points, access requirements, house rules, required documentation, and installation restrictions.
3. Load and Equipment Review
We review equipment weights, truss configuration, suspension methods, cable loads, and other relevant production details.
4. Rigging Plan
A rigging plan is developed showing the proposed equipment, suspension locations, truss configuration, hoists, and related production elements.
5. Approval and Documentation
When required, the system may be reviewed by the venue, structural engineer, fire marshal, authority having jurisdiction, or another qualified party before installation.
6. Installation and Inspection
The system is installed, checked, and prepared for the production before equipment is placed into operation.
7. Event Support and Strike
Onsite technicians may remain available during the event. Afterward, the rigging system is safely lowered, removed, and inventoried.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does every venue allow overhead rigging?
No. Rigging policies vary by venue. Some locations have approved rigging points, while others require ground-supported systems or prohibit overhead suspension. Our team coordinates with the venue to determine what is permitted.
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Can you rig lighting, audio, and video equipment?
Yes. We provide production rigging support for lighting fixtures, truss systems, speaker systems, LED walls, projection screens, scenic elements, signage, and related production equipment.
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What information is needed to plan a rigging system?
Helpful information includes the venue, floor plan, ceiling height, proposed equipment, equipment weights, stage layout, event schedule, available rigging points, and venue rigging guidelines.
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Do you provide chain hoists and motor control?
Yes. Chain hoists, motor control systems, rigging hardware, and related equipment can be included based on the project requirements.
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Can you provide ground-supported truss?
Yes. Ground-supported truss systems can be provided for events where overhead rigging is unavailable or where the production design calls for a self-supported structure.
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Do rigging systems require engineering?
Some systems may require engineered drawings, load calculations, structural review, or approval by the venue or local authority. Requirements depend on the design, venue, equipment, location, and applicable regulations.
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How early should rigging be planned?
Rigging should be addressed early in the production process. Larger or more complex systems may require venue review, engineering, permitting, equipment sourcing, and coordination between multiple production departments.
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Can rigging be used outdoors?
Yes, but outdoor systems require additional planning. Wind, weather, ballast, ground conditions, structure type, equipment loads, and emergency procedures must all be considered.