Our story

About Inverse AV

Creating Meaningful Experiences through audio visual, for the events that matter most to you.

Who we are

Built on a simple belief

I'm Peter, and I started Inverse AV because I believe this industry can do better.

Inverse AV was founded on a simple belief: when people are properly looked after, the work is better.

We're a national audio visual and event production company, based in Hampshire, delivering audio, lighting, video, crewing, and full production services and installations across the corporate, charity, and Christian sectors. While Inverse AV may be a young company, it's built on decades of collective experience across almost every corner of the industry.

Our background isn't just in one lane. We've been sound engineers, church production leads, lighting and video operators, festival volunteers, warehouse crew, project managers, and event delivery managers. We've studied the theory, learned on the job, and worked our way through long days, late nights, and the behind-the-scenes realities that most people never see. We know what it takes to prep, deliver, strike, turn kit around, and do it all again, because we've lived it.

20+

Years of industry experience

Sound engineers, church production leads, lighting and video operators, festival volunteers, project managers. We've lived this industry from every angle.

Based in Portsmouth, Hampshire

We regularly work across the South Coast, London, and the wider UK, and we're happy to travel nationwide for any event. Just get in touch and we'll confirm availability.

Why we started

We saw an industry that could be better, so we built one

We started Inverse AV because, too often, experience wasn't valued. We saw an industry where crews were stretched thin, appreciation was an afterthought, and "that's just how it is" became the norm. Long days without proper breaks. Teams who poured everything into an event, only for it to end with little more than silence. Warehouse teams working relentlessly to keep shows moving, rarely acknowledged by the people benefiting from their effort.

We believe it doesn't have to be that way.

"At Inverse AV, care isn't a buzzword, it's part of how we operate."

We plan properly so the right number of crew are on every job. We prioritise clear communication, respectful leadership, and realistic schedules. We make sure people are looked after, equipped properly, and treated with genuine appreciation for the work they do. Even when it costs us more, we see it as an investment, because it is.

That care shows up where it matters most: in the quality of delivery. When crews feel valued, they turn up engaged, focused, and proud of what they're producing. More time spent refining the experience, solving problems creatively, and elevating the final result. Less time firefighting or counting down the hours.

For our clients, that means calmer productions, smoother events, and teams who genuinely want your event to succeed. For delegates and audiences, it means experiences that feel seamless, intentional, and well-executed.

How we work

A small team. A trusted network. No compromise on quality.

While our employed team is small by design, we work with a trusted network of highly skilled freelancers, people we know, respect, and would happily work alongside ourselves. This gives us the flexibility to scale to the right size for each project, without compromising on quality, culture, or care.

Inverse AV exists to do things properly. To deliver excellent technical production. To serve clients with professionalism and confidence. And to build an industry culture where the people behind the scenes are valued just as much as the end result. Because when people are looked after, everybody wins.

Our background

Experience across the full spectrum

Between us we've worked in almost every corner of the events industry. That breadth of experience is what we bring to every project.

Corporate Charity Festival Theatre Rock & Roll Live TV Worship Christian Events Hybrid & Virtual Award Ceremonies Community Events Church Installations
What we believe in

Our values

Personal at every step

Every quote, every plan, and every conversation is tailored to you. You'll always deal with someone who genuinely knows your project, not a support ticket.

Crew wellbeing matters

We look after the people who work with us. Proper hours, fair pay, and a culture that values their wellbeing. That investment comes back to you in the quality of every event.

Transparency, always

Clear quotes with no hidden costs. Honest timelines. Straight answers when something isn't possible, early, not on the morning of your event.

Excellence in the detail

A properly dressed cable run. A sound check that goes through every input. The details most people never notice, but that are exactly what makes events feel right.

Meaningful over impressive

We're not interested in recommending equipment you don't need. What matters is whether your event achieves its goal and your audience has the experience you intended.

Long-term relationships

Our best clients come back year after year, because when someone knows your venue, your team, and your style, every event gets a little bit easier and a little bit better.

Meet the team

The people behind Inverse AV

Peter

Founder & Director

Sound engineer, production manager, and the reason Inverse AV exists. Over 20 years working across live events, broadcast, and installation.

Kezia

Operations & Finance Manager

Kezia keeps Inverse AV running smoothly behind the scenes, managing operations, finances, and the details that make every project land without a hitch.

Let's work together

Tell us about your next event and we'll show you exactly how we can help.

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