General Event Crew
What Our General Crew Can Do
Our general crew are the backbone of live event delivery, trusted to support projects of all sizes with professionalism and care. Each member of the team is carefully recruited and supported through ongoing training, ensuring they arrive on site prepared, presentable and ready to work as part of a wider production team. From load-ins and builds to on-the-ground support and breakdowns, our crew understand how to take direction, work safely and adapt quickly in fast-moving environments. Scalable by nature, our general crew can be deployed individually or in large teams, integrating seamlessly into your operation and providing reliable, hands-on support wherever it’s needed.
Event Setup
Our general event crew support the full event set-up process, providing reliable, hands-on crewing for live events, exhibitions and productions across the UK. From load-ins and unloading vehicles to moving equipment and assisting with staging, structures and production builds, our experienced crew work alongside technical and production teams to create safe, efficient and well-organised event sites ready for delivery.
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On site support and manual handling
Our General crew will stay on site throughout your event to provide live support for changeovers and make any last-minute changes if necessary. We understand that events sometimes require unforeseen changes, so we make sure our team is always there to help.
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Full Derig and Post-Show Breakdown
Our general event crew also provide efficient and reliable de-rig services, supporting live events, exhibitions and productions across the UK. From dismantling structures and staging to packing down equipment and loading vehicles, our experienced crew work quickly and safely alongside production teams to ensure smooth, organised and timely site clearances after every event.
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Our general event crew are skilled, reliable, and trained to support every stage of your event. From load-ins and builds to technical support and de-rig, they work efficiently, safely, and with a positive, team-first attitude. For teams of four or more, an experienced crew chief provides guidance on site, ensuring smooth coordination and high standards across every task. Whether it’s a small corporate event, a large-scale festival, or a complex production, our crews bring professionalism, adaptability, and hands-on expertise to make your event run seamlessly.
Fully trained General Crew
Our general crew are fully trained and experienced in event set-ups, on-site operations, and support tasks, providing skilled professionals who work safely, efficiently, and to the highest industry standards.
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Our team can assist during load-ins, overnight turnarounds, early call times and unexpected issues, keeping your stage operations running smoothly around the clock.
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If your production needs extra hands at short notice, we can arrange skilled stage crew quickly, helping you stay on schedule even during last-minute changes.
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With regional crews positioned nationwide, we can supply reliable crew wherever your production is taking place, ensuring quick response times and consistent service.
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Hear what our clients say
Event CrewI would find it hard to fault Five Star, or even make suggestions for improvement. They were a pleasure to work with. Hardworking, reliable intelligent and resourceful. I would not hesitate to use them again, or recommend to others
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Event Types Our General Crew Supports
We support events of all types, sizes, and requirements. If you don’t see your event type here, then simply reach out to us, and we’ll let you know how we can help.
Exhibition Crew
We work with organisers and stand builders across top venues to get exhibitions up and running. Our crew take care of build, lighting, logistics and breakdown.
Corporate Event Crew
We have a strong understanding of what it takes to plan and execute a corporate event. Over the years, we’ve helped businesses all over the UK to set up and run their conferences, award ceremonies, galas, and product launches.
Concert Crew
Whether you need a whole stage erected or just need help with sound and lighting tasks, our concert crew can help with concerts and gigs of any size. Whether you’re planning a big event or something smaller, we can help you.
Live Events Crew
Our live event crew helps bring your live events to life, managing staging, AV, lighting, and everything in between. They keep things running smoothly so your performers, speakers, or hosts can focus on what they do best.
Theatre Crew
Our theatre crew does setup and breakdown, while also providing on-the-day assistance to help your show run smoothly and successfully.
Crew For Festivals
We’ve worked on some of the biggest outdoor festivals and public events building stages, setting up fencing, and installing lighting towers. Our crew works quickly and safely, even in tough conditions, to keep everything running on time.
Experienced General Crew Across The UK
No matter where you’re based in the UK, our General Crew can be there to help. With bases across the UK, from Glasgow and Edinburgh to Southampton, London, and beyond, we can deploy our staging crew with as little as an hours notice, same-day or next-day, subject to availability.
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Additional Services We Offer
Beyond our event crewing services, we also provide:
Security
From front of house security management to mobile patrols and gate house management, we provide a wide range of security services. Whether clients are attending an event, at work or whilst away from their asset, we always deliver the most professional and efficient service possible.
Training Courses
Our trainers are certified to offer qualifications in First Aid at Work, Automated External Defibrillator, Manual Handling, Safety Pass Alliance Passport, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Telehandlers and Counterbalance Forklifts.
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