At any major UK festival, HIAB trucks are a constant presence during build week — placing production containers, installing welfare blocks, handling stage structures, positioning generators. Here is what event organisers need to know.
Common HIAB Uses at Events
- Placing and stacking production and artist containers
- Installing welfare and toilet block units across site
- Positioning bar units, food concession pods and retail structures
- Handling stage rigging and structural elements
- Placing generators and power distribution equipment
- Post-event strike — removing and reloading everything
Our Events Experience
We have worked at some of the UK's major events including Glastonbury and Brighton Festival. Events environments demand experience: tight schedules, multiple contractors on site simultaneously, and ground that changes with weather. Our operators are used to the organised complexity of a major event build.
Planning Your HIAB Requirement
- Ground conditions: Festival sites often have soft ground. We can advise on outrigger matting.
- Traffic management: Build-week plans need to account for HGV access and turning circles.
- Schedule coordination: Align your HIAB requirement with container delivery and production schedules.
- Volume: Multiple lifts can be planned efficiently to minimise hire time.
Contact us as early as possible with event dates, site location and a lift outline. Full details on our events logistics service or call 0330 107 9400.