Knight Rigging Services is one of the UK’s leading providers of rigging and stage design in the live production industry.
Established by Sven Knight, the company ensures that live events and productions look exactly as intended, operating without a hitch.
As a member of the Professional Lighting and Sound Association (PLASA), which is an internationally recognised body, we have one simple aim, to become the foremost company of its kind in the UK.
With a set-list which would be fit to grace any stage on the planet, we have built up a reputation as the company to work with when it comes to set design and rigging.
From Cliff Richard to Oasis, Sarah Brightman to S Club Seven, with set design of Pop Idol and other huge TV favourites along the way, we have established itself as a trusted and influential business within the industry.
Knight Rigging Services
Knight Rigging Services is one of the leading providers of rigging and stage design in the live production industry. Established by Sven Knight, the company ensures that live events and productions look exactly as intended, operating without a hitch.
After 15 years touring the world as Head Rigger to the biggest bands, Sven saw an opportunity to provide an exceptional service to the promoters and production managers he had worked so closely with. Knight Rigging Services Limited was founded in April 2004.
Sven’s mission statement is to provide his clients with the best; whether that be riggers, equipment and production management runs through the core of the business. Sven is known throughout the industry as the “go -to” person when the vision of designers, artists and PR companies needs to be turned around at short notice and in budget.
Karen joined KRS in 2008 and has held several posts before joining the management team. Karen is the “go to” person for all hire, purchases and logistics and with an extensive knowledge of the Prolyte and LoadGuard products she can support any projects big or small. Karen recently led with the MD on our successful tender for Manchester Central and works closely with Andrew Gee to provide an exceptional service to our corporate clients and the venue.
Paula joined KRS back in 2005 “The Whitegate Drive Years” with over 20 years’ previous experience in Office Management & Administration and is the longest serving member of the team. Her role has evolved and grown as the business has expanded and her current role as Production Resources Manager sees her managing a busy crewing department. Paula is the main point of contact for all Promoters Reps and supports over 700 shows per year with their crewing needs. Paula prides herself on giving a first-class service to our clients across the industry and is a proven trouble shooter.
Rebecca a KRS employee since 2014 is the youngest member of the KRS team. With a previous background in accounts and administration Rebecca supports the smooth running of the Production Resources department. Rebecca also provides additional support to KRS Live Events a growing department in the KRS brand.
It's not just entertainment we are involved in.
We still provide a cutting-edge service for singers, comedians and theatrical performers in some of the most prestigious venues in the world, but our focus has shifted slightly to satisfy wider corporate objectives.
It's a striking display not just of captivating light arches, but of solidarity with local businesses and the cultural heritage of the Blackpool area. Such projects are testament to our understanding of the role played by industry and its figureheads, in the wider picture of our society.
Another project outside our normal sphere came in our alliance with Marks & Spencer to fulfil an important aspect of the retailer's 'shwopping' campaign, which aimed to divert waste clothing from landfill to people living in developing countries. We are proud to have helped Marks & Spencer promote the campaign by cladding the Old Truman Brewery in London with unwanted clothes.
Elsewhere, we are the proud sponsors of a couple of local sporting teams including Fleetwood Rugby Clubs youngest stars, as well as the 'KRS women's netball team'. Local groups like this help to encourage fitness, team work and friendship, as well as a competitiveness where, much like us, they strive to be the absolute best.
Production Park
KRS are Production Park’s in-house riggers so we regularly work with them on a variety of different projects in our studios. We have assisted us with many test builds, rehearsals, exhibitions and events.
Production Park is the number one live events production destination in Europe, featuring five rehearsal studios, and home to Studio 001, Europe’s first purpose built arena rehearsal facility.
KRS provide on-site rigging support at Fly By Nite, the largest purpose-built studio in Europe, enabling the studio to maintain the top level of service expected of them.
It provides a vast, highly-specified rehearsal space for music and theatrical productions and a state-of-the-art production facility for television and film companies.