Welcome to Forefront Productions Ltd. Based in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, we provide a complete service within the entertainment and events industry. We offer:
- Full audio/visual production for concerts & festivals, conferences, fashion shows, product launches and more;
- Tour Grade Sound Reinforcement Systems catering from small pubs to large 2000+ capacity venues;
- Equipment rental - dry hire or engineered, with backline also available;
- Live audio recording available at your event;
- Full UK coverage, though our East Midlands location means we can offer a particularly punctual service within Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.
Whatever your budget we can provide a sound system and/or lighting rig for your event.
Our concert systems offer industry standard equipment used by touring professionals worldwide, with a crew of dedicated personnel who will work hard to exceed the expectations of everyone involved and make your event an overwhelming success.
STOP PRESS... We can now supply a stage for small events - indoor or outdoor. Basic specifications:
- Performance area 6m x 5m (20ft x 16ft);
- Stage height above ground level 356mm (14in);
- Canopy footprint 6m x 6m (20ft x 20ft);
- Canopy ridge height 3.7m (12ft);
- Canopy available for hire as function tent or general shelter;
- Stage platform suitable for bands, presentations, catwalk use;
- Installable in areas where trailer access would not be possible.
Please call or email for a quote or to discuss your requirements.
News
SconceFest 2011
We shall be providing our stage and PA for the SconceFest event taking place on Sconce Park, off Boundary Road, Newark on Sunday, 10 July 2011.
This annual event is held at the culmination of the Newark Carnival, with attractions for the whole family.
Acts appearing on stage:
- 15:00 Cellar Records - Newark Band "We play a fusion of Rock, Blues and Funk with a Pop sensibility"
- 15.30: AJ's Dance
- 16.00: Glee Club
- 16.10: Melissa Allenby (Newark's Got Talent winner 2010)
- 16.30: Ukulele Band of Newark
- 17.00: Indigo - Party covers band
- 17.30: Event Close (Subject to above running to time)
Newark Beer Festival 2011
Newark Beer Festival took place as usual over Spring Bank Holiday weekend, 27 - 29 May and once again Forefront Productions Ltd provided the PA and lighting for the entertainment stage.
A full lineup of bands performed over the three days:
Friday:
- Five piece blues/rock covers band True Lies kick off procedings this year with a stunning set.
- Making a welcome return from their cracking 2009 appearance and now with an expanded line-up, infectious folk band Nimming Ned will have you singing and laughing and maybe even dancing - if the beer hasn't already had that effect!
- Newark Beer Festival regulars performing an unusual early-doors set this year Treebeard is back with a vengeance.
- Four piece blues/folk/R&B band The Unusual Suspects make a long awaited return after a lengthy absence from the festival.
- Headlining the Saturday line-up, leather-clad girl outfit The Almaboobies will have your socks rocked off as they make their maiden appearance. Watch out for that Alexandra sort on drums though ;)
- Electro-Goth Gina Stone makes a first appearance at this year's festival. Having received play time on several of the BBC's regional Introducing radio shows, Gina's talent is not to be missed.
Jazz et Vin
A weekend of jazz returns to Ann et Vin in May.
Saturday 21 May will see The Barnhart-Hallam Quartet. Mr Fine and Mr Dandy celebrate the rich history of great jazz tunes! 10.00pm 'til late.
The Tim Kliphuis Trio with David Newton. Grappelli-style violin - plus the UK's top jazz pianist! Sunday 22nd May, 2.30pm.
Vocalist Iain Mackenzie and The High Spirits Quintet Featuring Alan Barnes (saxes), David Newton (piano), and Nathan Bray (trumpet). High-class swing and a fabulous voice! Sunday 22nd May, 8.00pm.
All tickets £15 OR see all three gigs for just £35! Concessions for U16s and parties of 10 or more. Speak to us.
Tickets: from Ann et Vin, 23 Castlegate, Newark NG24 1AZ
T: 01636 700900 E: info@annetvin.com.
For more information visit www.annetvin.com
UK Motorhome & Caravan Spring Fair 2011
The UK Motorhome & Caravan Spring Fair is a superb show for motorhome and caravan owners, taking place on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th March 2011 at Newark Showground, Newark-On Trent, Nottinghamshire (Just off the A1).
For weekend campers, the Cedric Ford Pavilion will once again host two evenings of entertainment.
Friday:
- Comedy Impressionist Drew Cameron As seen on Britain's Got Talent
- After The Break Duo featuring Grammy nominated Soul vocal & instrumentalist Roy Carter
Saturday:
- Comedy Stage Hypnotist Adam Night
- European Champion Elvis Tribute Rob Kingsley "A Vision of Elvis"
See UK Spring Fair website for full details.
Nottingham CAMRA Robin Hood Beer Festival 2010
14 - 17 October - Nottingham CAMRA Beer Festival returned once again to the castle. The bandstand played host to a plethora of music for the duration of the festival.
See the Nottingham Beer Festival website for details.
The UK Motorhome & Caravan Autumn Fair
3/4 September - The UK Motorhome & Caravan Autumn Fair, Newark Showground. Two evenings of entertainment in the Cedric Ford Pavilion, courtesy of Event Developments Ltd.
Go to the UK Autumn Fair Entertainment page for full details.
Newark Beer Festival 2010
The 15th Newark Beer Festival ran from 28-30 May 2010.
This year's entertainment comprised bands mainly from the Newark area. The exception being our old friends Haze (Treebeard in disguise, for those who don't know!) who hail from Sheffield.
Once again we supplied the complete entertainment stage sound & lighting package.
Newark Jazz Festival
Newark Jazz Festival makes a welcome return to the town on 21/22/23 May. We shall be supplying PA and lighting to two of the premier venues chosen for this prestigious event.
Highlights of the Festival:
- Two evenings of fine wines, food and music in the courtyard of Ann et Vin, Castlegate, Newark: Friday 1pm - Chris Saunders; Saturday 12pm - Jeff Barnhart Solo; 6pm - Ivory & Gold; 10pm - BARNHART-HALLAM QUARTET; Sunday 2.30pm - TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO feat. DAVID NEWTON; 9pm - TJ JOHNSON AND HIS BAND
- Barnbygate Methodist Church performances: Friday 6pm - ENRICO TOMASSO SEXTET; Saturday 2pm - CURIOS; Saturday 6pm TIM GARLAND & THE HOT HOUSE BAND
Many more events taking place in and around Newark over the weekend. Full details at Newark Jazz website
UK Motorhome & Caravan Spring Fair 2010
The UK Motorhome & Caravan Spring Fair is a superb show for motorhome and caravan owners, taking place on Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th March 2010 at Newark Showground, Newark-On Trent, Nottinghamshire (Just off the A1).
For weekend campers, the Cedric Ford Pavilion will once again host two evenings of entertainment.
Friday:
- Country DJ & Broadcaster 'John Morris'
- The Blueprint Blues Brothers International Tribute Show
- Award-Winning International Magic Artiste Jonathan Shotton
Saturday:
- Country DJ & Broadcaster 'John Morris'
- Comedian Martin Gold
- The UK's Finest Country Music Band West Virginia
See UK Spring Fair website for full details.
'Society' event in place of worship
25 November 2009 saw the final gig of 2009 by The Leisure Society. Held in St. Giles in the field church, close to Tin Pan Alley (Denmark St.) London, we were engaged by Daybrook House Promotions to provide full PA and some simple wash lighting for the event.
In its most basic form, The Leisure society comprises seven members; though on this occasion there were an additional two guest instrumentalists and a four-piece choir to boot. Instruments ranged from guitar, bass and drums to Rhodes piano, flute, violin, cello and multiple ukeleles! Guests added pedal steel guitar and a further flute.
Church buildings never bode well on the acoustics front; however, being a total sell-out, the full house damped things down nicely.
A review of the gig with photos can be seen here. The Leisure Society's MySpace page here.
