What event rigging means
Rigging is the setting up, assembling and securing of truss systems and suspended structures for events. A rig serves as a support for spotlights, loudspeakers, banners, special effects or moving image technology. The focus here is on safety, statics and efficiency.
Rigging is used both in indoor locations and at open-air events. Whether hall ceilings, steel girders or free-standing ground support structures - the rig adapts to the respective location.
Typical rigging elements
Event rigging includes various components and aids:
Trusses in various lengths and shapes (e.g. 2-point, 3-point, 4-point systems)
Motors, chain hoists and winches for controlled lifting and lowering
Rigging points on roofs or ceiling structures
Ground support systems as free-standing alternatives
Rigging accessories such as tensioning straps, ratchet loads, safety devices, slings
The goal: A suspended structure that remains permanently stable and can be used flexibly.
Safety takes priority
Rigging is high-performance work at height. Any mistake can have serious consequences. That is why special regulations, norms and standards apply here. Qualified personnel are mandatory, as are regular training courses, certifications and equipment inspections.
A professional rigging provider meets these requirements:
Experienced riggers with a certificate of competence
Test documentation of all components
Planning documents and load calculation
Communication with structural engineers and venue management
Event rigging means responsibility for your team as well as your audience and the success of your event.
When to use a rig
A rig is always required when technology needs to be brought in from above. This could be the classic lighting rig at a concert or the LED display above the stage at an awards ceremony. Trade fair appearances, TV shows or theatre productions also use suspended systems for technology and design.
Typical applications:
Concerts and festivals with complex lighting and sound systems
Exhibition stands with hanging branding or displays
Corporate events with projection systems and lighting installations
Theatre and stage productions with changing setups
TV productions with trusses for cameras and lighting
Event rigging is always individual. Every project requires a customised solution, depending on the load plan, location and design idea.
Rigging in interaction with other trades
Rigging is not an isolated area. It works closely with lighting, sound, video and stage construction. The truss structure is planned so that all trades can position their technology safely and sensibly.
This requires foresighted coordination:
Which loads are used where?
Where are the cable routes and escape routes?
What installation times are planned?
Good event rigging takes all of this into account and ensures that all trades can work efficiently and safely.
Procedure and planning for event rigging
A rig is not created spontaneously. It is precisely planned, measured, agreed and set up. The process often begins weeks before the event.
Typical process:
Check the location, height measurements, load-bearing capacity and access points
Creation of a load plan and visualisation of the suspension points
Coordination with technical trades and event management
Selection and preparation of the rigging components
Set-up on site by trained specialists
Technical acceptance and documentation
Many providers also carry out the entire project coordination and ensure communication between all parties involved.
Rent a professional rig now and plan safely
Are you planning an event with complex technology, suspended lighting or an eye-catching set design? Do you need a stable structure that is safe, professional and suitable for your location?
Find event rigging providers who understand your project and can realise it technically. For events with structure at height and safety all along the line.