About us
Since 1984, Adlib has supported the live events industry, theatres, education, performance spaces, and venues to entertain audiences all over the world. Experience spanning over four decades has enabled Adlib to establish itself as a single-source supplier respected throughout the industry with the in-house expertise to deliver audio, lighting, video and stage engineering at the highest level. Regularly working across the UK and Europe, our Rental, Sales and Installation teams provide remarkable results to a wide range of clients.
What does Adlib do?
Rental
World-leading integrated rental supplier of audio, lighting, video, and rigging with specialist departments and global support, including Los Angeles.
Services include:
• Audio, Video, Lighting & Rigging Rental
• Automation Systems
• Lighting & Rigging Plots
• Pre-visualization
• Design Support
• Crew & Logistics
• International Shipping
Sales
Flexible purchasing options with expert support, product demos, and after-sales services across Liverpool, London, and Glasgow.
Services include:
• Assisted/Dry Sales
• Flexible Purchase Options Ex-Rental & B-Stock Sales
• Demos
• After-Sales Support
Integration
Turnkey AV installation solution from design to commissioning and training for live venues, theatres, public spaces, educational facilities and more.
Services include:
• Design
• AV Installation
• Commissioning
• Training
• Maintenance Contracts
• Stage Engineering
“We felt like the space that we’ve ended up with, as a result of Adlib’s care and due diligence, has made it the success that it is.”
Simon Jackson, Senior Consultant (Venues), Arup
For our most notable projects, head to adlib.co.uk/case-studies
Latest News:
Kings Award
Latest Tradeshow (CRE)
Festival and Tours
Barbican Contract
Awards:
2008 Rental TPi Awards 2008 Favourite Sound Rental Company of the Year
2009 Company Standard Acquired ISO 14001 Environmental
2011 Company Standard Acquired ISO 9001 Quality
2013 Company Standard Acquired OHSAS 18001 Health & Safety
2016 Rental IFB 2016 Festival Engagement Award
2016 Rental TPi Awards 2016 Favourite Sound Rental Company of the Year
2018 Rental TPi Awards 2018 Favourite Sound Rental Company of the Year
2019 S&I MONDO-DR Awards 2019 Concert Hall of the Year: EartH (Evolutionary Arts Hackney)
2022 Rental TPi Awards 2022 Favourite Sound Rental Company of the Year
2022 S&I Supply Chain Awards 2022 Project Award: Shakespeare North Playhouse – Highly Commended
2023 Rental TPi Awards 2023 Favourite Sound Rental Company of the Year
2024 Rental TPi Awards 2024 Favourite Sound Rental Company of the Year
2024 S&I MONDO-DR Awards 2024 Concert Hall of the Year: The Tung Auditorium
2025 Rental TPi Awards 2025 Favourite Sound Rental Company of the Year
2025 S&I MONDO-DR Awards 2025 Performance Venue of the Year: O2 Brixton Academy
2025 Company The King’s Award for Enterprise King’s Award for International Trade