Welcome to FIX8GROUP

WE DISCUSS

From Pencil Sketch and Blue Sky thinking, we love to talk through creative challenges that push the live event horizon.

WE DEVELOP

We take those challenges and work them, test them, sometimes break them. Then make sure all aspects are not only creatively stimulating but also technically viable.

WE DESIGN

We live in a 3 dimensional world so we think, design and work in 3D. Our applications and technology follow a path to maximize creativity with technical reality – images, influences and ideas through to 3D drafting and technical layouts. We love to blend technology with creativity.

WE DELIVER

FIX8Group is exceptional in having the creativity and technical excellence in house for design and idea generation – along with production and live event operational experience which covers all forms of events and broadcasting. Our delivery encompasses the whole production flow from ideas and planning to onsite activation in one smooth process.

ABOUT US

We are Market Leaders in innovative event technical delivery.

We operate at the cutting edge of visual production. The core production team offer world beating experience and energy along with the ability to bring the most up to date and startling visual applications into the live arena.
When creativity, content management and system design operate best they operate hand in hand together providing complete solutions complex live environments.
– Projection and LED Mapping
– 3D Interactive Design
– 360º Widescreen
– Immersive Presentations
– Production, Lighting and Video Design
– Programming & Operation
– Content Creation
FIX8Group provides a centre where these complex live environments and detailed productions come to life.

Please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’d be delighted to hear from you!

"Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away."

ANTOINE DE SAINT-EXUPÉRY

Our Work

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Services

Programing + Operation

Programing + Operation

From pixels to PAR cans and everything in between, the FIX8 team have a wealth of skill and experience of programming at the highest levels. Specialising in, but not limited to, MA2 consoles we love nothing more than getting behind a console whether it’s on site in an arena, theatre, television studio or muddy festival field or back at base in one of our 2 purpose built pre visualisation studios. To us, there is no difference between lighting and video. It is all part of a bigger visual canvas and the programmer has that important task of taking technology and using it to create something visually spectacular that always enhances and compliments the action on stage. We take this role very seriously and from creating millimetre accurate 3D models so that any pre programming seamlessly integrates with the real world set and fixtures, to tireless attention to detail, FIX8 are ready and willing to take on any programming challenge.

Production Design

Production Design

Drawing from our collective decades of experience and the diversity of our past and current clients, FIX8 are well placed to provide the perfect visual design for any concert, event or television show. We always approach every design with a view to making it service the production as a whole. Lighting should blend with scenic and video elements, not compete against them, to create a single visual canvas. We employ a variety of tools to bring our designs to life at every stage of the process. From producing photo realistic visuals, to comprehensive, detailed CAD plans as well as great relationships with some of the industry's leading rental houses, you can trust FIX8 to deliver from concept through to show time, every time. 

Project Management

Project Management

The devil is in the detail and at FIX8 we are all about the details in every aspect of our projects and events. We have an experienced Project Management team on board with years of combined experience working on some of the most complex events of recent times. We can manage all technical aspects of any event or conference from initial brainstorming sessions right the way through to final delivery. We work very closely with our in house design team to ensure that briefs are being followed and that someone is always keeping an eye towards budget and schedule requirements. Our team has a friendly approachable yet highly professional manner that end clients love which helps them feel at ease when delivering their event in what can sometimes be an intimidating technology filled environment. Whatever the event requirements, FIX8 has the ability to see it through.

Technology Integration

Technology Integration

Technology is a wonderful thing but it can also be a nightmare to some people. At FIX8, we understand that there is a need to be able to take technology and seamlessly integrate it into whatever application it is required. Whether it is cutting edge projection mapping software, the most advanced multi channel moving lights or something out of the norm such as motion tracking or creative LED or virtual reality. We love to take all the new and different elements and make them work in harmony. We can take multiple technologies and blend them together or integrate into a new environment where you would not normally expect to see it. We have fantastic relationships with some cutting edge software and hardware developers who we work closely with to help realise any brief. Nothing is impossible to us.

Content Creation

Content Creation

News

It was a pleasure to be part of the team working on the broadcast of this year’s Brighton Marathon!

29th July 2019

Working on behalf of Grounded Events and with Great Big Events to facilitate the live broadcast of the Brighton Marathon 2019, FIX8Group provided the filming, wireless communications and live video output at the event as well as recording to enable a TV programme to be created post event.

Our main objective was achieving seamless communications and audiovisual output from a combination of fixed and roaming camera positions (including a motorbike), as well as flexible mobile presentation positions.

A FIX8Group team of 13 ran the whole show for the week-long event.  Video switching and routing was performed by a range of Blackmagic Design equipment, fed by Sony Z450 4K cameras on Cobham RF links.  In addition, Panasonic 4K remote PTZ cameras were used at the start and finish as well. We used the Dejero Live+ Broadcast platform to ingest the camera bike over 4G, allowing for continual coverage of the lead athletes during the race and linking start and finish sites together.

Communications were based around a Riedel Artist IP system that allowed seamless communication between engineering, production and presenters on course. Cobham RF links provided wireless transmission of video and audio to remote LED screens across the beach finish area.

https://www.brightonmarathonweekend.co.uk/

Investing in the Future – Chris Hobson joins the FIX8Group Team.

29th May 2019

We are delighted to welcome Chris Hobson to the FIX8Group team as our new Business Development Manager!

Due to our recent growth, we have expanded our business to include a dedicated Sales function. Chris joins us from a conference and event management agency, bringing significant experience in the corporate events and travel management sector.

“I was attracted to FIX8Group because of the culture, ethos, passion and drive of Neil and the team and joining has only raised my expectations,” he said.

Chris led a successful sporting-events team providing exclusive and custom-made services, from luxury skiing events and Formula 1 Grand Prix hospitality to extravagant golf breaks, for blue chip companies to owner-managed businesses. He was responsible for nurturing client relationships and expanding business opportunities.

“Chris joining the team marks another significant milestone in FIX8Group’s growth,” said Neil Trenell, FIX8Group Founder. “He joins the management team to help us build customer relationships and evolve our solutions into new opportunities.”

 “I’m excited for the projects we’re going to deliver for our existing customers and to be able to bring solutions to new ones,” Chris said.

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FIX8Group scoops Investors In People Award

9th April 2019

We are delighted to announce that FIX8Group has been awarded an Investors In People (IIP) accreditation for people management, based on a first-time assessment by the highly respected organisation.

This IIP accreditation is at the very heart of what FIX8Group stands for: our belief and investment in our workforce to build on our ongoing success.

As an exciting and growing company, we have recently made structural changes and new key appointments, as well as moved into new premises. We can also be proud of delivering on some sizeable and challenging projects. Careful planning and effective communication has resulted in an engaged team that has experienced personal career growth, recognised by senior management and key to the future success of our business.

Health and well-being of our employees is at the core of our development. Some employees are now professionally trained in first aid at work. Each employee follows an agreed personal learning and development plan designed to fit in with career aspirations. This will result in a highly motivated and talented group of individuals coming together to deliver events to the highest possible standards.

Achieving the IIP accreditation does not mean FIX8Group will be sitting back and resting on its laurels. Our team will continue to evolve and improve and set its sights on achieving the Gold status accreditation within a year.

Investors in People is an internationally recognised standard for people management. It reflects the latest workplace trends, essential skills and effective structures required to be a top performing business. As an organisation, IIP operates globally in over 75 countries.

Welcome to the FIX8Group team, Ben!

14th September 2018

We’re delighted to welcome Ben Hyman to our team as a Senior Project Manager. Ben has significant industry expertise, most recently as General Manager leading a team managing and delivering large scale live events. We’re pleased he has chosen to bring his wealth of knowledge, production management experience and technical skills to strengthen our Management team.

Ben said ‘I’ve known Neil and the team for a number of years and have always been impressed with the way that FIX8Group focus on finding the best technical solution for their clients. It’s a great time for me to join the business as there are some really exciting changes planned’.

Neil Trenell adds ‘We’ve worked closely with Ben on various projects over a number of years – his client focus is second to none but he’s also able to deliver creative technical solutions, so we were delighted when he agreed to join the FIX8 family.’

Ben will be focused on supporting the delivery of FIX8Group’s projects.

FIX8Group creates a digital Communications Canvas for Renault Sport Formula One Team’s Garage

22nd March 2018

FIX8Group, a leader in pioneering event technical design and delivery, worked alongside Renault Sport Racing (RSR) to conceive and integrate a seamless, interactive, multi-purpose visual display for the Formula One (F1) team’s high-profile, pit lane touring garage.

Providing an important visual information highway for both RSR’s race team, their VIP visitors and RSR sponsors, the 40K wide, digital display canvas features enhanced interactive connectivity that enables the RSR team members, VIPs and Renault Sport Formula One Team sponsors to respond to race critical content, live, as it happens, while interacting with screen resolution native content, IP streamed content, trending social media threads and sponsor marketing messages in real time, via advanced touch screen technology. Crucially, the content can also be viewed from the pit lane and can be seen by the TV broadcast cameras, further maximising the all-important ROI for the Renault team and its sponsor messaging.

François Puentes, Head of Marketing Services for Renault Sport Racing states: “Transforming our guests’ experience whilst improving the Race Team’s work conditions in the garage were two key elements that FIX8Group helped deliver. Crucially, FIX8Group have been nothing but remarkable from the initial briefing to project completion. They have demonstrated high levels of creativity combined with the flexibility required by our industry.”

“The Renault team were looking for a multi-purpose installation that could be further developed over future seasons,” comments Neil Trenell, managing director of FIX8Group. “Our team was tasked with both the design and specification of a system that could display all the information the race team required alongside the sponsor marketing messages, social media feeds and news channels the VIPs would find interesting. In addition, VIP visitors can observe the race team in action and control and interact with what they see via intuitive touch screen technology.”

FIX8Group’s dedicated team of digital specialists designed custom HTML touch interfaces to provide connectivity for a number of components of the display and which are accessible at various levels to the Renault race team and their VIP audience. Individual digital players connect directly to each 4K screen and are synchronised via the network to provide a seamless playback of content across the whole 40K pixel canvas.

Although technically sophisticated, the end user interface is designed to be intuitive, requiring little or no instruction to access. In addition, the portable and robustly designed system has been created to meet the technical rigors of RSR’s global touring schedule and to be simple to install at each race site.

Paul Williams, technical director for FIX8Group concludes: “The system was integrated and tested in RSR’s UK factory in Enstone in June 2017 and debuted at the Silverstone GP with no issues. We continued to provide onsite support for an additional three races, however, for the remainder of the season. The marketing and race teams were able to run the system backed up by remote support from the FIX8Group team.”

Operations team

We’ve strengthened our Operations Team

25th October 2017

This year we have delivered a large number of new projects with new and existing clients and we are now busier than ever before. To support this, we have expanded and strengthened our Operations team.

Joining Charles Wright, Head of Operations in our Stockport Head office is Lewis Wilkins, who has worked as a freelance Lighting technician for 5 years, Christian Scherrer, who comes to us from an electrical background and speaks 3 languages, and Lyle Whyatt, who supports our logistics operation.

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Contact Info

  • Denton office:
    Unit A, Oakden Drive,
    Denton, M34 2QN, UK
  • Leamington office:
    52 Morton Street,Royal Leamington Spa,
    Warwickshire, CV32 5SY, UK
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