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STAGE HIRE

Professional Stage Hire for Events

Professional stage hire designed around your venue, audience and event requirements. Packages can include modular staging, steps, handrails, stage skirting, delivery, installation, testing and experienced onsite production support.

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Professional Staging

PROFESSIONAL EVENT STAGING PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR PRESENTATIONS AND PERFORMANCES.

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Flexible Configurations

MODULAR STAGING CONFIGURED TO SUIT YOUR VENUE, EVENT FORMAT AND PRESENTATION REQUIREMENTS.

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Setup Included

DELIVERED, INSTALLED, LEVELLED AND CHECKED BEFORE YOUR CONFERENCE, PRESENTATION OR EVENT BEGINS.

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Reliable Support

EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS ENSURING YOUR STAGE IS PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED AND READY FOR YOUR EVENT.

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Trusted By Leading Brands, Agencies & Government Teams Across Australia

Why Events Choose This Service

Why Choose NEXTGEN AV for Stage Hire?

NEXTGEN AV provides professional stage hire for conferences, corporate events, awards nights, presentations and live productions. Every event stage hire solution is tailored to your venue and requirements, with options including modular staging, steps, handrails, stage skirting, delivery, professional installation and production support.

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Professional Event Staging

Quality staging creates a professional focal point for speakers, performers, presentations and important event moments.

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Tailored for Your Venue

We match the right stage size, height and configuration to your venue, audience and event requirements.

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Delivery, Setup & Support

Your staging is delivered, professionally installed and checked, with experienced event technicians available when required.

Event Stage Hire

Professional Event Staging for
Every Event Size

The right stage creates a professional focal point for your event. Whether you need portable stage hire for a presentation or a larger staging solution for a major production, NEXTGEN AV provides flexible modular systems tailored to your venue. Packages can include delivery, installation and pack-down, with complete AV production also available.

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Presenter Stage

Presenter Stage

DESIGNED FOR MEETINGS, PANELS AND SMALL PRESENTATIONS
  • Low-profile modular stage sized to the room
  • Black carpet finish and stage skirting
  • Safe access step
  • Delivery, installation and pack-down
  • Handrails available where required

A clean, professional platform that creates a clear focal point for speakers, panels and presentations without overwhelming the room.

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Conference Stage

Conference Stage

DESIGNED FOR CONFERENCES, AWARDS AND CORPORATE EVENTS
  • Larger modular stage configured to the program
  • Black carpet, skirting, steps and handrails
  • Space for lectern, panel seating and confidence monitors
  • Stage layout coordinated with screens and PA
  • Professional installation and pack-down crew

A versatile conference stage designed around presenter movement, panel layouts and the wider AV production, delivering a polished and safe event environment.

 

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Major Event Stage

Major Event Stage

DESIGNED FOR LARGE PRODUCTIONS, PERFORMANCES AND CUSTOM BUILDS
  • Custom modular stage footprint and height
  • Multiple access points, stairs and handrails
  • Stage wings, ramps or tiered sections where required
  • Engineering and venue coordination as applicable
  • Dedicated staging and production crew

A fully planned staging solution for complex event formats, larger performance areas and high-capacity venues, integrated with lighting, vision, audio and scenic requirements.

 

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Stage Hire & Event Staging Case Studies

Trusted by Leading Event Organisers
Across Australia

NEXTGEN AV delivers professional stage hire for conferences, corporate events, awards nights and major productions. Explore our recent projects to see how professional event staging and experienced production teams help create polished event environments.

FEATURED PROJECTS

Fashion showcase at Collins Place during AMP Capital’s Melbourne Fashion Week event

Melbourne Fashion Week | AMP Capital

Collins Place, Melbourne CBD
BMW i8 Lunar New Year brand activation outside Crown Towers Melbourne

Lunar New Year i8 Activation | BMW Australia

Crown Towers, Southbank
RAAF Centenary Memorial Dedication at RAAF Base Point Cook

Centenary Memorial Dedication Celebration | Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF Base Point Cook, Point Cook

COMPLETE TECHNICAL PRODUCTION

Everything Your Event Needs. Working Together.

The difference between hiring individual pieces of equipment and engaging an event production company is how everything comes together. NEXTGEN can provide the complete technical infrastructure for your event.

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LED Screens & Video Walls

Large-format visual environments for presentations, branded content, live camera feeds and creative stage design.

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Professional Audio

Sound systems engineered around the venue and audience so every word, presentation and performance is heard clearly.

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Event Lighting

Creative lighting solutions that transform spaces, enhance atmosphere and bring stages, speakers and performances to life.

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Event Stages

Professional staging and presentation environments designed around your venue and production.

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Video & Cameras

Multi-camera production, live camera feeds, presentation switching, recording and content playback.

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Event Streaming

Professional streaming solutions for hybrid events and audiences joining remotely.

OUR SIMPLE STAGE HIRE PROCESS

How It Works

Booking stage hire is simple. Tell us about your event, venue, audience and staging requirements, and we’ll recommend the right stage size, height and configuration. Every hire can include professional delivery, installation and pack-down, with experienced production support available if required.

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1. Enquire

Tell us your event date, venue, audience size and what needs to happen on the day.

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2. We Recommend

We match the right package, equipment and technician support to your event.

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3. We Deliver & Manage

We handle delivery, setup, testing, operation if required, and packdown.

OUR FAQ

Stage Hire FAQs

What size stage do I need for my event?

The right stage size depends on your venue, audience, number of presenters or performers and how the stage will be used. Nextgen AV can recommend a Stage Hire solution based on your event format and available floor space.

What is included with stage hire?

Stage hire can include professional staging, steps, skirting and other components required for your event setup. Additionally, delivery, installation and pack-down can be included so your stage is professionally prepared before the event begins.

Do you offer Staging Hire for one-day events?

Yes. Nextgen AV provides Staging Hire for one-day events as well as multi-day conferences, exhibitions and productions. Tell us your event dates and venue and we can recommend the most suitable staging package.

Do you provide Corporate Stage Hire?

Yes. Our Corporate Stage Hire solutions are designed for business events, conferences, presentations, awards nights and company functions. Staging can be integrated with lighting, screens, audio and other event production equipment.

Can the stage be customised to different sizes?

Yes. Our modular staging can be configured into different sizes and layouts depending on the venue, number of presenters or performers and event requirements. We’ll recommend a suitable configuration during the planning process.

Can you provide steps and safety rails?

Yes. Access steps and safety rail options can be included where appropriate. The exact configuration depends on the stage height, layout and event requirements.

Can staging be integrated with AV equipment?

Yes. Our Event Staging Hire can be integrated with PA systems, lecterns, LED screens, TV displays, projection, lighting and other audiovisual equipment to create a complete event production setup.

Can stage hire include steps and stage skirting?

Yes. Stage steps and professional stage skirting can be included depending on your requirements. Additionally, we can recommend suitable finishing options to help create a clean and professional presentation area for your event.

How far in advance should I book Stage Hire?

We recommend booking Stage Hire as early as possible, especially for larger corporate events, conferences and productions requiring custom staging configurations. If your event is approaching, contact our team and we can confirm current availability.

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What Our Clients Say

Professional Event Staging, Backed
by 5-Star Reviews

NEXTGEN AV delivers professional stage hire, reliable event equipment and experienced production support from enquiry through to pack-down. Our 5-star Google reviews reflect our commitment to quality equipment, responsive service and dependable event production.

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We hired staging for a corporate presentation and were really happy with how it turned out. The stage looked clean and professional and gave the presenters a much better presence in the room.

J Simmons

We used NextGen for staging at an awards night and it made a big difference to the overall setup. Everything looked really tidy and the stage worked perfectly with the screens and lighting.

Alex Diner

We needed staging for a company event and NextGen made the whole process pretty easy. They were helpful with the setup and the stage looked exactly how we wanted it to.

Olivia

We had a fairly tight space for our conference, so we needed something that wasn't too big. The staging fitted really well and gave us enough room for the speakers and presentations.

Jake K

“Really straightforward to organise.”

Lucas Adams