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🐮 This time last week, we were turning a cowshed into a live music venue! 🍺🎸Across two days of live music, we supplied a...
06/09/2026

🐮 This time last week, we were turning a cowshed into a live music venue! 🍺🎸

Across two days of live music, we supplied and operated the full sound and lighting package - with PA, stage monitoring, microphones, DIs, digital mixing, cabling and lighting all coming from our own growing in-house stock.

We've quietly added a lot to our sound and lighting inventory over the past year, and jobs like this are exactly why.

It means we can take an event from “we've got a stage, a room and an idea…” to a complete working production, with one team looking after the whole thing - and build the system around what the event actually needs.

From solo acoustic performers in the afternoon to full bands and a packed dance floor at night, this one certainly put it all through its paces.

A beer festival. In a cowshed. With live music all weekend.

Exactly the sort of slightly unusual idea we like helping to make real!

As we say goodbye to the summer season, we also say goodbye to our journey supporting K-Pop Live 💖 What a journey it has...
31/08/2026

As we say goodbye to the summer season, we also say goodbye to our journey supporting K-Pop Live 💖

What a journey it has been.

For the past 9 months, K POP LIVE has travelled across the country, bringing incredible performers, presenters, dancers and artists to thousands of people and we couldn’t be prouder of what we have created and achieved together.

To every single performer and presenter who has been part of this tour: thank you. Thank you for your talent, your energy, your professionalism and for giving every audience a show to remember.

Every person who stepped onto stage played a part in making this tour what it has been, and we hope you know just how much we appreciate you. ❤️

A very special thank you to our incredible choreographer Emily Lee, whose creativity, passion and talent have helped shape the show from the very beginning.

And to our brilliant lead host and host manager Faye for keeping everything moving, bringing the energy, and being such an integral part of the K POP LIVE family.

It takes a huge team to make something like this happen, and together we’ve delivered K-Pop Live 💖 to audiences right across the country for nine incredible months.

A huge thank you, as always, to Aston Management Tribute Acts for believing in us, backing the vision and continuing to support what we do.

And to Live Republic, thank you for having us on board and for being such an important part of this journey.

Nine months. Thousands of people. Countless stages. One very special K-Pop Live family.

For now, we’ll take a moment to look back, celebrate everything we’ve achieved, and say a huge THANK YOU to everyone who has made this journey possible.

This may be goodbye to K POP LIVE for now… but if we’ve learned anything over the last nine months, it’s that the story is far from over.

🚨 LOCAL FREELANCE EVENT CREW WANTED – STOKE-ON-TRENT / STAFFORDSHIRE 🚨We’re looking to expand our network of local freel...
21/08/2026

🚨 LOCAL FREELANCE EVENT CREW WANTED – STOKE-ON-TRENT / STAFFORDSHIRE 🚨

We’re looking to expand our network of local freelance event technicians and crew to work with us across upcoming productions.

We’re interested in hearing from people with experience in any of the following:

🎤 Live sound / audio
💡 Lighting
📺 AV / video / screens
🎥 Cameras / live production
🛠️ General event crew / technicians
🚐 Loading, prep, installation and de-rig

Some jobs might simply involve meeting us at our Stoke-on-Trent studios, helping prep and load equipment, travelling to an event with us, installing screens/lighting/cabling and helping with the de-rig.

Other jobs will need experienced audio, lighting or video technicians who can take responsibility for a particular department.

Work would be freelance on an hourly or day-rate basis, with no fixed commitment - we’re looking to build a pool of reliable local people we can call as projects come in.

We’d particularly love to hear from:

• Existing freelance event technicians
• Venue / theatre technicians looking for additional work
• Live sound or production people
• Technical theatre / music technology / event production students or recent graduates who want more real-world experience
• Good all-rounders who are practical, reliable and happy getting stuck in

Most importantly, we want people who are reliable, easy to work with and interested in becoming part of a regular crew, rather than just somebody we meet for the first time at every event.

We’re based in Burslem, so ideally you’ll be reasonably local to Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme or the surrounding Staffordshire/Cheshire area.

If that sounds like you - or you know somebody who’d be a great fit - drop us a DM or email to [email protected] with a little bit about yourself, where you’re based, what areas of production you’re comfortable with and your usual freelance rates.

Feel free to share/tag people too! 🙌

✨ We’re hiring: Freelance Client Development & Partnerships Coordinator📍 Remote, with occasional opportunities to work f...
07/08/2026

✨ We’re hiring: Freelance Client Development & Partnerships Coordinator

📍 Remote, with occasional opportunities to work from our Stoke-on-Trent studio

⏱ Approx. 8 hours per week

💷 £20 per hour, plus meeting bonuses and commission

📅 Initial 12-week freelance pilot

Valcato is a creatively driven production company working across live events, touring entertainment, video content and branded experiences throughout the UK and Europe.

We’re looking for someone to help us build a focused, sustainable client-development pipeline by identifying organisations we would genuinely work well with, starting thoughtful conversations and keeping promising opportunities moving.

This is not commission-only telesales, and we are not interested in mass, generic outreach.

The role will include:
• Researching suitable organisations and decision-makers
• Writing personalised introductory emails and LinkedIn messages
• Following up consistently by email, LinkedIn and, where appropriate, telephone
• Re-engaging previous clients and dormant contacts
• Identifying partnerships, tenders and supplier opportunities
• Maintaining accurate records in Pipedrive
• Booking qualified introductory meetings
• Providing a concise weekly update on activity and opportunities

You may have experience in business development, partnerships, account management, agency outreach, events or the wider creative industries. More important than a particular job title is your judgement, curiosity and ability to communicate naturally.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, self-directed, commercially aware and confident starting conversations without becoming pushy. You should value relevance over volume and understand that good business development begins with genuine interest—not a copied-and-pasted sales pitch.

The offer:
• 12-week freelance pilot
• Approx. 8 hours per week at £20 per hour
• £50 for each qualified introductory meeting
• 2% commission on the first completed project from any new account you originate
• Flexible, primarily remote working
• Potential to become an ongoing and expanded role

To apply, email [email protected], please include a short introduction covering your relevant experience, how you would approach the role, an example of a relationship or opportunity you helped develop, and your current availability.

A traditional sales background is not essential. We’re much more interested in how you think, write and build trust.

✨ We’re hiring: Freelance Client Development & Partnerships Coordinator📍 Remote, with occasional opportunities to work f...
03/08/2026

✨ We’re hiring: Freelance Client Development & Partnerships Coordinator

📍 Remote, with occasional opportunities to work from our Stoke-on-Trent studio
⏱ Approx. 8 hours per week
💷 £20 per hour, plus meeting bonuses and commission
📅 Initial 12-week freelance pilot

Valcato is a creatively driven production company working across live events, touring entertainment, video content and branded experiences throughout the UK and Europe.

We’re looking for someone to help us build a focused, sustainable client-development pipeline by identifying organisations we would genuinely work well with, starting thoughtful conversations and keeping promising opportunities moving.

This is not commission-only telesales, and we are not interested in mass, generic outreach.

The role will include:

• Researching suitable organisations and decision-makers
• Writing personalised introductory emails and LinkedIn messages
• Following up consistently by email, LinkedIn and, where appropriate, telephone
• Re-engaging previous clients and dormant contacts
• Identifying partnerships, tenders and supplier opportunities
• Maintaining accurate records in Pipedrive
• Booking qualified introductory meetings
• Providing a concise weekly update on activity and opportunities

You may have experience in business development, partnerships, account management, agency outreach, events or the wider creative industries. More important than a particular job title is your judgement, curiosity and ability to communicate naturally.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, self-directed, commercially aware and confident starting conversations without becoming pushy. You should value relevance over volume and understand that good business development begins with genuine interest—not a copied-and-pasted sales pitch.

The offer:

• 12-week freelance pilot
• Approx. 8 hours per week at £20 per hour
• £50 for each qualified introductory meeting
• 2% commission on the first completed project from any new account you originate
• Flexible, primarily remote working
• Potential to become an ongoing and expanded role

To apply, visit https://uk.indeed.com/job/freelance-client-development-partnerships-coordinator-d821bed6ee895f09, please include a short introduction covering your relevant experience, how you would approach the role, an example of a relationship or opportunity you helped develop, and your current availability.

A traditional sales background is not essential. We’re much more interested in how you think, write and build trust.

✨ What a debut! ✨Today, our incredible Performers made their debut as the GirlyPop Live✨ Band at BOXPARK LIVERPOOL ! 💖🎤T...
25/07/2026

✨ What a debut! ✨

Today, our incredible Performers made their debut as the GirlyPop Live✨ Band at BOXPARK LIVERPOOL ! 💖🎤

The Girlypop Band was created to reflect everything GirlyPop stands for bringing people together through live music, celebrating confidence, fun and inclusivity, and creating a high-energy atmosphere where everyone can sing, dance and make lasting memories. We’re so grateful to the GirlyPop team for welcoming us and can’t wait to do it all again tomorrow in Preston! ✨

A huge congratulations to our amazing performers on a fantastic first show. We’re so proud of everything you achieved today and can’t wait for the next one! 💕🎶

Introducing our new podcast studio in Stoke-on-Trent, now open to all!Whether you’re launching a brand-new show or level...
24/06/2026

Introducing our new podcast studio in Stoke-on-Trent, now open to all!

Whether you’re launching a brand-new show or levelling up your current one, we’ve built a space that’s designed to look great and sound even better, with all equipment provided - including cameras - so you can just turn up and go live!

Want to book a session or just pop in for a tour? Message us and let’s get you studio-ready. 🎙️

Can we take a moment to appreciate our new internal signage, designed in-house and expertly printed by Stoke Signage.  N...
10/06/2026

Can we take a moment to appreciate our new internal signage, designed in-house and expertly printed by Stoke Signage. No more getting lost in the studio after a long shift for us!

(we’ll definitely still get lost in the studio after a long shift..)

Found a pile of old tech whilst tidying the studio today.Some of this kit toured arenas, ran events, survived festivals,...
03/06/2026

Found a pile of old tech whilst tidying the studio today.

Some of this kit toured arenas, ran events, survived festivals, backstage panic, overnight edits and more motorway services than we’d care to admit.

Most of it is obsolete.

None of it feels disposable.

Funny how production companies end up measuring time in cables, stickers and rack units.

(Bonus points if anyone can identify everything in the stack 👀)

Lymelight 2026 ✅A huge weekend of live music, multiple stages, town centre logistics, technical production, power, sound...
26/05/2026

Lymelight 2026 ✅

A huge weekend of live music, multiple stages, town centre logistics, technical production, power, sound, staging, crew, suppliers, security, medical, artists - and a lot of behind-the-scenes problem solving to bring it all together.

We were proud to play a key role in delivering this year’s event and helping elevate Lymelight Festival, now in its 13th year, into a live festival experience for artists, audiences and the town.

Big thanks to everyone involved across the weekend, and it’s especially lovely to hear some of the acts calling it the “Best Lymelight Ever”!

We’ll share a full case study soon, but for now, here’s a first look at what went into making it real for our friends at Newcastle-under-Lyme BID

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