Lowestoft Town Council is seeking quotations for the provision of a sound system stage provisions for the Lowestoft PRIDE (Saturday 11 July 2026).
The event, held in Sparrows Nest Gardens, Lowestoft, will run from 12midday-8pm approx on Saturday 11 July 2026. This event will include a variety of performers, including dance groups.
The stage and sound system provision will need to include:
Accessible Stage with capacity to accommodate large dance groups
Microphones and sound support for the booked performers which range bands to soloists. This will include:
Support for Backing Tracks (including adapters to accommodate apple and android products and USB memory sticks)
Vocal Mics
Sound support for a variety of instruments
Ability to play suitable music between acts
Appropriate stage lighting
Projection or LED screens to display graphics (such as logos etc.) behind the screen (desirable but not essential)
Smoke Machine/Bubble machine
Dressing of stage – this may include dressing/display of props onstage
Power can be obtained from the Bandstand in Sparrows Nest Gardens
Sound will need to be projected in an outside environment with large crowds (up to 2,500 people can be present in the park)
The successful applicant will need to be able to liaise with the performers and event manager to ensure smooth running of the event and to minimise disruption between changing acts.
All relevant insurance and risk assessments for working in a public open space must be provided.
Payment terms and conditions apply.
Set-up is to take place before the event starts at 11:30am on Saturday 11 July 2026. Any equipment left overnight before or after the event is done so at the owner’s risk.
The deadline for submissions is Friday 22nd May at 5pm
