NHSCT Trust Chair’s Awards, Leignmore Hotel, Ballymena

Written By Andrew Murray

Team AXL delivered full AV hire and event production in Ballymena for the NHSCT Trust Chair’s Awards, held at the Leighinmohr House Hotel. The event recognised outstanding staff across the Northern Health and Social Care Trust, bringing together teams for an evening of celebration and acknowledgement.

For an awards event of this nature, the brief was clear — create a professional, respectful environment with reliable AV delivery, while keeping the focus on the people being recognised.

AV Setup for Awards Event

As a trusted AV company in Northern Ireland, we provided a complete audio visual hire package for Leighinmohr House Hotel, tailored specifically for an awards ceremony.

At the front of the room, we installed a 3m x 2m high-resolution LED video wall, providing a clear and impactful display for award categories, visuals, and presentation content. This was supported by additional 65” display screens to ensure visibility across the room.

A video switching and presentation system allowed smooth transitions between content, helping keep the flow of the evening consistent and professional.

Audio & Microphone Setup

We supplied a full PA system using EV speakers, controlled via a Yamaha DM3 digital mixing console, ensuring clear, even sound coverage throughout the space.

A combination of wireless handheld microphones and a lectern microphone allowed flexibility for presenters, award announcements, and speeches — a key requirement for awards production events .

Lighting & Stage Presentation

Lighting was designed to complement the tone of the event while maintaining a clean, professional look.

We installed LED PAR uplighting and profile spotlights to highlight the stage and lectern area, ensuring presenters were clearly visible while adding warmth to the room. The setup remained simple and effective, supporting the overall atmosphere without distraction.

Onsite AV Support

Our team delivered full event production support in Ballymena, including delivery, setup, operation, and de-rig. With technicians onsite throughout the evening, we managed audio, lighting, and visuals in real time — ensuring a smooth-running awards event from start to finish.

Supporting Healthcare Recognition

The NHSCT Trust Chair’s Awards are an important opportunity to recognise the work and dedication of healthcare staff across Northern Ireland.

It was a privilege to support this event with a reliable AV setup at Leighinmohr House Hotel, helping create a professional and respectful environment for such a meaningful occasion.

Andrew Murray

Since starting out in the AV industry in 2015, I’ve always believed that great events come down to the people behind them. I spent several years freelancing across almost every AV company in Ireland, building experience and understanding what really matters on site. Like many in the industry, COVID brought a pause, but it also gave me the push to refocus and build something of my own.

Today, I’m focused on growing AXL into one of the leading AV production companies in Ireland. We now deliver AV for over 300 events each year, from smaller corporate meetings to large-scale productions. The aim is straightforward: do the job properly, be dependable, and help clients deliver events they can be proud of.

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