The Backline & Percussion Behind
Britain's Biggest Stages
Premium backline and orchestral percussion hire. Trusted by BBC, Glastonbury, Music For Youth, and UK's leading festivals for over 20 years. Nationwide delivery.
World-Class Equipment
For Every Stage
From intimate club dates to major international festivals, we provide the elite backline and orchestral percussion that ensures a flawless performance on every stage.
Backline Hire
Premium drum kits, amplifiers, and keyboards from industry leaders like Marshall, Fender, and Nord. We provide tour-grade, festival-ready packages tailored to the specific technical riders of the world’s biggest artists.
Explore Backline →Orchestral Percussion
A comprehensive symphonic collection featuring world-class pedal timpani, marimbas, and specialty effects. From full percussion sections to niche items like authentic typewriters, we deliver stage-ready equipment for every professional score.
View Percussion →Event Production
Complete stage management, specialist crew, and nationwide logistics. As the Glastonbury West Holts Stage partners for over 15 years, we provide the expertise required to manage complex high-profile concert productions.
Learn More →Proven on the
World's Biggest Stages
From the Royal Albert Hall to Glastonbury Festival, our equipment and specialist crew deliver flawless technical performances at the UK’s most prestigious venues and high-profile events.
Royal Albert Hall
Supporting the prestigious Films in Concert series and Music for Youth Proms. We provide complete, stage-ready symphonic sections featuring elite pedal timpani, marimbas, and specialty percussion for world-class orchestral performances in London.
Symphony Hall, Birmingham
A long-standing production partnership delivering world-class orchestral percussion, premium backline, and expert stage management. Our team ensures flawless technical execution and logistics for prestigious classical performances at this iconic UK concert venue.
Glastonbury Festival
Managing the West Holts Stage for over fifteen years. We provide comprehensive backline packages, expert technical crew, and complex stage logistics for global headliners at the UK’s most iconic music festival.
Eventim Apollo, London
A flagship destination on the UK touring circuit. Ev-Entz is a regular presence at the Apollo, providing comprehensive backline and orchestral percussion solutions for major classical productions, high-profile tours, and televised events.
Trusted By
Words From
The Industry
Ev-entz have been our trusted stage management team at the West Holts Stage for over 15 years. Their expertise is founded on reliability, professionalism and our full confidence in their ability to handle any challenges that arise during a live event. It is a pleasure to have them as partners and integral members of the West Holts family."
"Just wanted to say a quick but MASSIVE thanks to you and your wonderful team for all your help this weekend, despite the muddy challenges we had an awesome performance and it was totally & unexpectedly a lot of fun for all of us. ‘Fly’ & his fantastic stage crew were simply amazing in dealing with our craziness!"
"I just wanted to drop you a line to say a huge thank you to you and your team for an amazing season as well as a brilliant series of events this year at the Proms. The Ev-entz team never fail to amaze me; your professionalism and dedication to our work is truly phenomenal and it is a real pleasure to work with you all."
Premium Brands We Stock
Everything You Need
To Know
Common questions about hiring backline and percussion from EV-ENTZ.
How much does backline hire cost?
Backline hire prices vary depending on the equipment, duration, and delivery distance. A standard drum kit starts from around £80 per day, guitar and bass amp combos from £30-£60, and keyboard setups from £80. Full festival backline packages are quoted individually. Contact us on 01633 250062 or email hire@ev-entz.co.uk for a bespoke quote.
Do you deliver nationwide?
Yes, we deliver across the entire UK from our Newport base. We regularly service London, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Cardiff, and all major cities. Delivery costs depend on distance and equipment volume — we'll provide a transparent quote with your hire package.
What brands do you stock?
We stock premium brands including DW, Pearl, Yamaha, Rogers, Gretsch for drums; Marshall, Fender, Ampeg, for amplifiers; Nord, Roland, Korg for keyboards; and Premier, Adams, Majestic for orchestral percussion. All equipment is professionally maintained and road-ready.
Can you provide crew and technicians?
Absolutely. We provide experienced crew for setup, breakdown, and show support. Our 30+ crew at Glastonbury West Holts demonstrates our capacity for major events. Crew services can be included in your quote.
How far in advance should I book?
For best availability, book 2-4 weeks ahead for standard gigs, and 2-3 months for festivals or major events. However, we often accommodate last-minute requests — call us and we'll do our best to help.
Backline & Percussion Hire
Nationwide
Based in Newport, Wales — we deliver to venues and festivals across the whole UK.
Plus all major UK cities and towns. Contact us for delivery to your venue.
Need a Quote or
Price Guide?
One-off gig or full festival run — we'll put together the right package. Based in Newport, delivering nationwide.
Location
Crawford Street
Newport NP19 7AY
Wales, UK