Venue & Event Planning

One clear plan for the moments that matter.

Choose your event and bring the music, timings, sound, lighting, venue details and key cues into one practical plan.

Planning your event

Choose your planning route.

Start with the event closest to yours. Each route focuses the planning around the room, the people and the moments that need to land.

Couple meeting with Time & Tempo at their wedding venue to plan the evening

Your wedding day & evening

A wedding day that feels unmistakably yours.

Clear planning gives every part of the day room to shine.

Your favourite people, meaningful songs and the moments you have been looking forward to all come together in one day. We plan the sound, music and practical details around the celebration you want to create.

We can meet you at the venue beforehand and walk through the day together — from access, daytime sound, speech locations and wireless microphones to the first dance, evening guest arrivals, the music you love, guest requests and the atmosphere you want for the party.

By the time the day arrives, the practical details are agreed and the important cues are ready. You can enjoy the wedding while we manage the sound, music and transitions from the daytime moments through to a packed evening dancefloor.

Planning it together

From the speeches to the final song.

We use the planning conversation to understand you, your guests and your venue, then build a clear plan around the moments, music and production that matter throughout the day and evening.

01 / Your venue

Plan the room together.

We look at the dancefloor, DJ position, speech locations, access, power, sound coverage and lighting so the setup works naturally with the room and your wedding styling.

02 / The flow

Plan the flow from day into evening.

We talk through speeches, announcements, cake cutting, evening guest arrivals, first dance and the timings that carry the celebration smoothly from daytime moments into the evening party.

03 / Your moments

Give the important moments their sound.

Your first dance, an entrance, a family favourite, speeches or a song with a story behind it — we make sure the right track, microphone or audio cue is ready when the moment comes.

04 / Your music

Build a soundtrack that sounds like you.

Share the artists, eras and songs you love, your must-plays and your do-not-play list. We turn that into a personalised playlist and use it to shape the live set throughout the evening.

05 / Your guests

Bring everyone into the celebration.

Friends, parents, grandparents and colleagues all bring their own favourites. Guest requests add to the music, while live mixing helps us find the songs that bring everyone onto the dancefloor together.

06 / The details

Bring the practical details together.

We coordinate access, venue contacts, sound limits, announcements, setup details and microphone requirements in advance. Our DJs are qualified sound and lighting engineers, so the technical side is planned and managed professionally.

Before the big day

A few details that keep the day running smoothly.

01 / Setup

When should sound and lighting be ready?

We agree access and setup with the venue so sound, lighting and microphones are ready at the right time for each part of your wedding day.

02 / The cue

Who gives us the nod?

We make sure we know your venue coordinator, planner or chosen contact, giving first dances, speeches, announcements and timing changes a clear point of coordination throughout the day.

03 / The finish

How do you want the night to end?

We confirm the venue finish time, last orders and any restrictions, then build the final part of the set towards a memorable last song and a strong finish to the celebration.

Your wedding.
Your people. Your soundtrack.

School and college prom room prepared with dancefloor, DJ sound and event lighting

For schools, colleges & event teams

Give them the celebration. Give your team a clear plan.

A prom can feel exciting for the students and clear from the start for the people planning it.

Proms bring together students, staff, a venue, catering, photographs, awards, transport and entertainment in one evening. We work with the organiser and venue to bring the music, sound, lighting and key timings into one clear plan.

We talk through access, student numbers, arrival, dinner, awards or presentations, microphones, the move onto the dancefloor, music requirements and the agreed finish. The technical details are in place before the room fills.

When the celebration starts, we use the agreed plan as the framework, then mix live around the students, their requests and the reaction in the room.

Plan the whole evening

From first arrival to final song.

We keep the entertainment connected to the wider event, so arrivals, dinner, awards, announcements and the dancefloor flow as one evening.

01 / The venue

Plan the room before the students arrive.

Guest numbers, access, DJ position, dancefloor, power, sound coverage and the venue finish all shape the production. We bring those details into the plan early.

02 / The running order

Give every part its moment.

Arrivals, photographs, dinner, awards, speeches and the party each have their own sound and energy. We follow the timetable, with the right music and cues ready for each part.

03 / The music

Start with what the students actually want.

Music ideas from the year group give us direction. We combine those with live requests and the reaction in the room to shape the set as the night develops.

04 / The music plan

Agree the music requirements in advance.

Your organiser can share the musical direction and any specific requirements before the event. Those choices stay part of the plan while requests add ideas on the night.

05 / The cues

Know who gives us the nod.

We agree the staff or event contact who can confirm timing changes, announcements and key moments, keeping communication clear throughout the evening.

06 / The atmosphere

Let the room change as the night builds.

Lighting can feel refined for arrivals and dinner, then add colour and movement as the formal programme ends and the dancefloor opens.

Before prom night

Three things worth agreeing early.

01 / Access & setup

When can the production go into the room?

We agree access and setup with the venue so the DJ, sound, lighting and any microphones are ready before students enter.

02 / Staff contact

Who is running the event on the night?

A named organiser gives everyone one clear route for changes, awards, announcements and timing cues as the programme moves.

03 / Finish time

How does the night need to end?

We confirm the venue finish time and event requirements in advance, then build the final part of the set towards a shared last song and a confident finish.

Their prom night.
Your plan in place.

DJ, sound and lighting set up for a busy bar and venue night

Venue programme planning

Build a calendar your crowd can recognise.

Regular entertainment works best when the dates, audience and practical setup all support one clear programme.

We plan around the venue you already have: the room, the regular crowd, the nights you want to strengthen and the kind of entertainment that suits each date.

That can mean a dependable resident DJ night, a rotating themed programme, karaoke, seasonal events or a mix across the month. The plan covers access, setup position, sound levels, timings, promotion and the way each night fits the wider calendar.

Plan the programme

Audience, calendar and room working together.

A useful venue plan connects what your customers enjoy with the dates you want to develop and the practical realities of the space.

01 / The crowd

Start with the people already using the venue.

We look at your regular audience, the music they respond to and the kind of nights that can bring them back with friends.

02 / The calendar

Give each date a clear role.

Resident nights, themed events, karaoke and seasonal dates can each do a different job across the month.

03 / The room

Fit the setup around service and guest flow.

DJ position, speakers, lighting, power, access and dancefloor space are planned around how the venue operates.

04 / The sound

Set the right level for the room.

Coverage and volume are planned around the venue, the entertainment format and any operational or licensing requirements.

05 / The promotion

Give regular dates a recognisable identity.

Clear names, artwork and a consistent rhythm help customers understand what is on and when to come back.

06 / The review

Use each night to shape the next one.

We can refine themes, timings and the rotation as the programme develops and you see what your crowd responds to.

Before the first date

Three practical details worth agreeing early.

01 / Access

When can setup start?

Loading, parking, room access and setup windows are agreed around the venue's trading pattern.

02 / House rules

What does the room need from us?

Sound limits, curfews, power, fire routes and any venue-specific requirements become part of the working plan.

03 / Contact

Who is leading the night?

One clear venue contact makes timings, changes and handovers straightforward on each booking.

Build the calendar.
Give every date a purpose.

Company party with guests dancing beside a high-spec mobile DJ setup in a hotel event room

For HR, People & Culture & event teams

Bring the team together. Make the occasion count.

You bring the people and the purpose. We bring the sound, music and atmosphere.

Summer socials, awards nights, company milestones, client celebrations and end-of-year parties are all chances to recognise people, bring teams together and create a shared experience beyond the working day.

We work with HR teams, People & Culture, office managers, PAs, EAs and event organisers to plan the people, timings and production: who is coming, speeches and awards, microphone requirements, dinner, key announcements and the kind of celebration your team will enjoy.

You give us the running order and the key moments. We coordinate the music, sound, lighting and handovers, then mix live and build the atmosphere with the people in the room.

People & purpose

A company event that feels made for your team.

Speeches, awards, dinner, presentations and entertainment can all have their moment, with professional sound and a clear running order carrying the event naturally into the celebration.

01 / The reason

What are we celebrating?

A thank-you, a big year, an awards night, a launch or simply getting everyone together. The reason for the event helps set the tone from the start.

02 / Your people

Music for the whole team.

Different ages, departments, roles and music tastes all bring something to the room. We plan around your team, welcome requests and mix live to find the songs that bring people together.

03 / The running order

Give every part its moment.

Arrival drinks, dinner, speeches, awards, presentations and entertainment each get their space, with music and sound cues helping the programme flow smoothly from one part to the next.

04 / The handover

Build the transition into the celebration.

We plan the move from the formal programme into the party, using music and lighting to lift the atmosphere and bring the room together as the celebration builds.

05 / The music

Familiar songs. Live mixing. Plenty of energy.

We start with the music your team enjoys, then mix live and move with the room. Big favourites, singalongs, requests and the tracks getting the best response all help shape the night.

06 / The organiser

A clear plan for everyone involved.

We keep in touch with your venue or event lead, know the key timings and coordinate changes as they happen, giving the organiser a clear point of contact throughout the event.

Planning the details

Three things worth sorting early.

01 / Numbers & room

How many people, and where are they going?

Guest numbers, room layout, dancefloor position, access and any existing sound or lighting help us plan the right system, coverage and presentation for the space.

02 / Names & cues

Who is speaking, presenting or giving us the nod?

Tell us who is hosting, who needs a microphone and which moments need music. We can have the right track, sound level, microphone and announcement cue ready at the right time.

03 / The finish

Finish on a high.

We confirm the venue finish time and any restrictions, then build the last part of the night towards a shared final song and a confident finish for the whole room.

A celebration your team
will remember together.

Premium shopping-centre brand event with DJ, lighting and guests

For brands, agencies & production teams

Build the atmosphere around the purpose of the event.

A launch, reveal, awards programme or creative production has its own rhythm, audience and key moments.

We start with what the event is there to do, who is attending and the moments that matter. From there, we plan the music, sound and lighting around the room, the schedule, the wider supplier team and the way the atmosphere should develop.

Arrival music, microphones, presentations, timed reveals, background sound, lighting changes and the social part of the event can all sit within one clear running order.

We coordinate with agencies, production companies, venue teams, photographers and AV suppliers so access, cueing and technical responsibilities are clear across the wider event team.

Plan around the production

Purpose, programme and atmosphere in one plan.

Every commercial event has its own details. A clear plan brings together what needs to happen, who is calling the cues and how the room should feel at each stage.

01 / The purpose

What should the event achieve?

Launch, reveal, networking, awards, content production or celebration — the purpose gives the music and production a clear role.

02 / The room

Plan the event around the space.

Access, staging, guest flow, DJ position, presentation areas, power and sound coverage are agreed before equipment arrives.

03 / The running order

Know every key cue.

We map arrivals, speeches, presentations, reveals and handovers so music, microphones and lighting changes are ready at the right time.

04 / The wider team

Work as one production team.

We coordinate with the organiser, venue, agency, photographer, AV supplier and other production partners around the shared plan.

05 / The atmosphere

Let the room change through the event.

Start with space for conversation, focus the room for key moments, then lift the music and lighting as the programme moves into its social finish.

06 / The finish

Know how the event hands over or ends.

Whether the event closes after a reveal or moves into a party, we plan the final transition to give the programme a clear, confident finish.

Before production day

Three things worth locking down early.

01 / Access

When can everyone get in?

Loading, setup windows, venue access and production schedules need to work together. We agree our arrival and setup around the wider plan.

02 / Cue caller

Who is running the room?

One clear contact for timings and changes keeps reveals, walk-ups, speeches and music cues coordinated when the programme moves.

03 / Technical handoff

Who is responsible for what?

If multiple suppliers are involved, we confirm which team is handling microphones, playback, lighting, DJ sound and any shared connections.

Clear plan.
Strong atmosphere.

Crowded themed night dancefloor with a DJ, disco lighting and party guests at a Time & Tempo event in Dorset

Themed night planning

Give people a reason to choose your night.

A strong theme gives the whole event a clear identity.

The strongest themed nights are easy to picture. People see the name, the artwork and the room, and they already know what kind of night they are saying yes to.

We start with the crowd. What do your regulars already respond to? Who else are you trying to bring in? Which decade, sound or idea gives the date a clear identity people can recognise and look forward to?

From there we bring the music, energy, lighting and promotion together around one clear idea, creating an event that feels connected from the first advert to the final track.

Make the theme feel clear

A good themed night is a promise people understand straight away.

If the idea is clear, the music fits, the room feels different and the promotion says the right thing, people arrive knowing what kind of night they are walking into.

01 / The crowd

Start with the people you want in the room.

We look at the people who already use the venue, the audience you want to attract and the themes that can give both a clear date to put in the diary.

02 / The idea

Pick a theme people can picture instantly.

80s, 90s, 00s, Ibiza, Garage, Disco, a big pub-party feel or something more specific — a clear theme gives the music, artwork and atmosphere a recognisable identity from the start.

03 / The music

Build the set around the theme and the room.

The big recognisable tracks give the night its instant appeal. We plan the wider musical journey around them, mix live and use the room to shape how the set develops through the night.

04 / The atmosphere

Make the room feel different.

Lighting, DJ presentation and the way the night builds all support the idea, giving the room a distinctive look and atmosphere that carries the theme beyond the music.

05 / The promotion

Sell the night clearly.

The name, artwork and event message give people a clear picture of the night, the music they can expect and the atmosphere they can look forward to sharing with friends.

06 / The bigger plan

Think beyond one date.

One strong themed night can become a repeat booking, a monthly rotation or part of a wider entertainment calendar. If it lands well, we can help turn one idea into a programme people look out for.

Before the first advert goes out

Three things that help a themed night land properly.

01 / The date

Give the night time to gather momentum.

The earlier the date and theme are set, the easier it is to promote it properly, build interest and make the night feel like something worth planning around.

02 / The message

Be crystal clear about the vibe.

People should immediately know whether it is disco, 90s, Ibiza, pub-party singalongs or something else. A clearer message usually means a fuller room.

03 / The follow-up

Turn a strong night into the next date.

A strong one-off can become the start of a series, a monthly rotation or a wider entertainment calendar. We can help shape the next theme and the dates that follow.

Pick the theme.
Give people a date to look forward to.