Entertainment Sound Specialists

01/09/2026

A good news story!

The Ballroom Stage ran entirely on battery power this year, and that included the full audio system — L-Acoustics LA12X amplification, DiGiCo Q225 and SD12 consoles, and all visiting bands' equipment. No diesel generator support at any point.
Our crew noted: no exhaust fumes around the stage, backstage or FOH, and a clear reduction in background hum compared with a conventional generator supply.

Slowly but surely we are seeing change in our industry.

For more info got to: https://www.festivalinsights.com/2026/08/grid-faeries-and-ecotricity-brings-fossil-free-power-to-reading-festival/

24/08/2026

How it feels when crew chemistry is just right…

Technically brilliant? Of course. Hard working problem solvers? Absolutely. Known for going above and beyond as standard? 100%

But bringing joy to every event is something we will always count as highly as the rest.

22/08/2026

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Classic Rock show drummer, Tim Brown.

All of us at ESS are sending love to his family, friends, band and crew at this difficult time.

14/08/2026

ESS and Ultimate Ears are proud to support Reuel Rodriquez- Palmer who is currently on tour with Rita Ora.

Go out and smash it, Reuel!

14/08/2026

Prep is underway for Leeds and Reading festival and we are very excited.

This might be the first year we’ve ever prayed for rain at a festival but here we are!

12/08/2026

34 dates up and down the UK with one of hardest working tribute’s on the circuit, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, ending with a well earned pint.

Thanks to Joe Wright on monitors and Colm Stretton on systems from ESS, working alongside the mighty Pete the Third on FOH duties.

Time for a well earned break before this show moves further afield 🍻

28/07/2026

Since we’ve had a bunch of new followers recently we thought we should properly introduce ourselves.
We are Entertainment Sound Specialists.

We provide high quality professional audio solutions to live events .
Based in North Nottinghamshire, we supply high end tech solutions and incredible crew for events; both nationally and internationally.

We are also the UK’s largest main dealer for Ultimate Ears, who currently have a 20%-off all models offer running throughout July.

An independent UK PA company with 38 years heritage, with a huge amount of pride in our warehouse staff, freelance crew and the care we put into every single job that we service.

Our aim is to provide effective solutions where others create problems and to tackle the inevitable challenging hurdles of live events with humour and great teamwork.

If you’re interesting in working with us, feel free to drop us a message, we’d love to hear from you.

27/07/2026

Our good friend Harry had a nasty accident on tour recently.

If you are in a position to help, please consider doing so.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-harrison-recover-after-a-devastating-tour-injury?fbclid=IwVERDUATT_oxwZG9mBWZkaWQWULVrjmA59jvYsB3E9NskONB_F9Ez8GV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR7i9pT9irKZNl-b6EhU8j3dMJghlcXMAQ9ZBU822jB1ktUk8bCiBNXenEHdow_aem_sfBk-1XNQBuBHj90T1yapQ

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22/07/2026

We can’t believe this is the last Splendour we’ll ever complete 😞

Thank you so much to for once again trusting us to manage main stage, a position we have held very proudly over the years and want to say a massive well done for sending her off in spectacular fashion.

Special mention to our amazing crew: Rob Beech, Luke Wetton and Jon Clarke- the dreamy warehouse trio; Andy Hague at FOH, Mark Hughes as system tech, Louis Reynolds on monitors and Tara Rawson and Megan Williamson on patch duties.

Dream team ✨