HI Stage Talk

Straight talk on event production in Hawaii

Welcome to Hawaii Stage Talk

This is where we share what we've learned putting on events across the islands: what works, what costs more than it should, and what we wish every planner knew before the first call. No sales pitch. Just the kind of answers you'd get if you pulled one of us aside at load-in.

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In-House AV Exclusives: What I Wish Every Planner Knew Before Signing

I spent 15 years on the in-house side of this business. I know how the quotes get built, how the contracts get written, and where planners get surprised. Now I'm on the outside, at Hawaii Stage, and I get to see the same contracts from the other chair.

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Why Your LED Wall Quote Keeps Growing (and How to Stop It)

The wall itself is only one piece. Structure, rigging, power, data, and crew all have to show up too. Here at Hawaii Stage, we'd rather walk you through all of it up front than surprise you later. Here's how we think about it.