BML-Blackbird

What BML-Blackbird does

BML-Blackbird is a privately held technical event production company founded in 1980 and headquartered in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, with primary offices in Carlstadt, NJ and a 50,000 sq ft warehouse and inventory facility in Secaucus, NJ. The company provides turnkey event production services spanning lighting, audio, video, staging, rigging/truss, and lighting design, targeting concerts and tours, festivals, corporate events, fashion shows, theater and dance, sporting events, nonprofit galas, and private/social occasions. Its go-to-market is enterprise-direct, quote-based sales executed through dedicated project managers and an RFQ intake, with the same physical asset base supporting both full-service production contracts and pure equipment rentals or sales.

The company's core technical assets include multi-manufacturer moving-light inventories (Robe MegaPointe/Spiider, Elation Proteus weatherproof fixtures, Chauvet, Martin Professional, High End Systems), Panasonic robotic PTZ cameras for remote production, indoor/outdoor LED walls and IMAG systems, line-array audio packages, and safety-rated staging with chain motors and rigging capable of suspending thousands of pounds. Notable execution capabilities include NFL-scale 13-minute field-to-broadcast breakdowns cited by the New York Jets and production of major events such as HOT97 Summer Jam at MetLife Stadium, Governor's Ball, Lockn' Festival, McDonald's Gospel Fest, and a permanent lighting installation at Terminal 5 in NYC.

Revenue is generated across four streams: full-service event production (project-based professional services), equipment rentals (daily/weekly/monthly usage-based), equipment sales (hardware), and design services. Pricing is custom-quoted and not publicly disclosed. The company reports 51-100 employees, no external investors, and a recurring client base that includes the NY Jets, Microsoft, MSG, Radio City Music Hall, Terminal 5, Gov't Mule, 88 Rising, Glass Animals, and several long-tenured nonprofits and festivals.

Name

BML-Blackbird

Legal name

BML-Blackbird

Website

https://bmlblackbird.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

BML-Blackbird is a privately held, 40-year-old technical event production company in New Jersey offering lighting, audio, video, staging, rigging, and design services to concert, festival, corporate, sporting, and private event clients across the Northeast US with national touring capability.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual (AV) Systems & Rentals (Audio, Video, Projection, LED Walls) (THAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Event Power, Electrical Distribution & Temporary Utilities (Generators, Distro, Cabling) (THAHAEAF)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Lighting equipment rental
• Audio visual production
• Concert staging services
• Rigging and truss

Headquarters

HQ city

Fair Lawn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Event Production Services: Full-service technical event production including lighting, audio, video, staging, and rigging for concerts, corporate events, festivals, and private events. Services include custom packages with personnel for setup, operation and teardown.
2. Equipment Rentals: Rental of lighting, audio, video equipment from massive 50,000 sq ft warehouse inventory. Equipment available for short-term and long-term rentals with pricing typically broken down daily, weekly or monthly.
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of lighting, audio, and video equipment from inventory. Equipment available for purchase outright.
4. Design Services: Comprehensive lighting composition and execution with designers and creative professionals for custom event design.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

BML-Blackbird is a full-service technical event production company that provides lighting, audio, video, staging, rigging, and design services for concerts, festivals, corporate events, sporting events, fashion shows, theater, and private/social events across the Northeast US with national touring capabilities. The company operates a 50,000 sq ft warehouse in Secaucus, NJ, offering equipment rentals and sales alongside turnkey event production packages that include personnel for setup, operation, and teardown.

Product overview

BML-Blackbird is a full-service technical event production company offering a unified portfolio of services including Event Production, Full Production Packages, Lighting, Audio, Video, Staging, Rigging & Truss, and Design. The company operates a 50,000 sq ft warehouse in Secaucus, NJ with equipment available for rental or sale. Services are offered as individual disciplines or as comprehensive turnkey packages with personnel for setup, operation, and teardown. The company also provides live video streaming and specialized weatherproof camera solutions as add-on services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Production & Event Packages Custom end-to-end event production packages including all personnel for setup, operation, and teardown, covering events of any scale across North America. Targeted at event planners, promoters, brands, and organizations needing turnkey production.
• Event Production Full-service technical event production managing events from concept to completion, including staffing, on-site management teams, and all necessary equipment. Serves enterprise clients across concerts, corporate events, festivals, sporting events, and private events.
• Lighting Services Expert lighting design and execution including conventional lights, intelligent/moving lights, LED fixtures, and weatherproof outdoor fixtures. Targeted at concerts, festivals, corporate events, and venue installations.
• Audio Services Sound services including consoles, speakers, microphones, wireless systems, DJ gear, line arrays for large festivals, and ground stacks for smaller venues. For concerts, corporate events, and live productions.
• Video Production Services Video production including LED walls, projectors, IMAG camera packages, indoor/outdoor LED walls of various resolutions, touch screens, projection and monitor packages, studio-grade camera systems, and record/playback in any format. For concerts, corporate events, and live broadcasts.
• Staging Services Safety-rated staging solutions from modest setups to complex configurations including custom fabrication capabilities (e.g., putting a car on stage). Serves concerts, corporate events, and venue installations.
• Rigging & Truss Services Safety-focused rigging services for suspending equipment including chain hoists, motors, and overhead rigging systems capable of safely suspending thousands of pounds. For concerts, festivals, and large-scale productions.
• Design Services Comprehensive lighting composition and execution with professional designers and creative professionals for custom event aesthetics. Targeted at concerts, festivals, fashion shows, and branded events.
• Equipment Rentals & Sales 50,000 sq ft warehouse inventory of lighting, audio, video, staging, and rigging equipment available for short-term and long-term rentals or outright purchase. Pricing broken down daily, weekly, or monthly. For event producers, venues, schools, and production companies.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successfully executed world-record productions alongside intimate gatherings
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers24 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and major.

• Terminal 5flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 September 2019BML-Blackbird installed a new lighting system designed by Luciano Savedra at Terminal 5, a renowned music venue in NYC's Hell's Kitchen district. The installation features Robe Mega Pointes, Robe Spiiders, Chauvet fixtures, and JDC 1 strobes.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationBML-Blackbird utilizes Panasonic Robotic Cameras in their equipment arsenal. These are full HD broadcast quality cameras with integrated pan-tilt mechanism for smooth video capture, particularly useful for smaller spaces and remote production capabilities.
• Elation ProfessionalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBML-Blackbird offers Elation Proteus weatherproof discharge-lamp moving head lights designed for outdoor use in inclement weather conditions. Used extensively at Pier 17 outdoor venue.
• Robe LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationBML-Blackbird stocks Robe MegaPointe lights and has extensive relationship with Robe for cutting-edge moving light technology. Used for touring productions including Gov't Mule and Lockn' Festival.
• Martin ProfessionalcoreTechnology or IntegrationBML-Blackbird has full inventory of cutting edge moving light technology from Martin Professional alongside other manufacturers.
• ChauvetcoreTechnology or IntegrationBML-Blackbird utilizes Chauvet lighting fixtures including Ovation series and Rogue fixtures in their equipment inventory for various productions.
• High End SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationBML-Blackbird includes High End Systems in their inventory of cutting edge moving light technology for professional event production.
• Trevanna EntertainmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for equipment rentals and production services for major concerts including HOT97 Summer Jam, Governor's Ball, and Pitbull events at various venues.
• InsomniacmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Insomniac for EDMBiz conference production in Las Vegas and other Insomniac events.
• Exposure (Experiential Marketing)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Exposure for Microsoft product launch tour around Brooklyn and NYC, demonstrating experiential marketing capabilities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Main Light Industries: Entertainment lighting rental and dry-hire provider serving tours, concerts, and special events across the US. Directly comparable to BML-Blackbird's equipment rental stream and touring client base.
• 4Wall Entertainment: US-based entertainment lighting and video rental and production company serving concerts, corporate events, and tours. Highly comparable to BML-Blackbird in lighting-rental-led event production, with overlapping manufacturer partnerships (Robe, Elation, Chauvet).
• Solotech: Canadian-headquartered provider of audio, lighting, video, and rigging for live events, tours, and corporate productions. Direct peer to BML-Blackbird across the full technical production stack, with a stronger Canadian and international presence.
• Upstaging: US entertainment lighting and rigging rental company serving concerts, tours, and corporate events. Comparable to BML-Blackbird in moving-light inventory, rigging services, and tour support, with a Midwest US concentration.
• Atomic Lighting: US event lighting rental and production company serving concerts, corporate events, and tours. Comparable in mid-market event lighting and production services, often competing with BML-Blackbird on Northeast and national touring RFPs.
• Christie Lites: Entertainment lighting rental company with multiple US offices and a large moving-light inventory serving tours, concerts, and corporate events. Comparable to BML-Blackbird in lighting equipment depth and touring support, with a broader geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): One of the world's largest providers of entertainment and event production solutions, offering lighting, video, audio, and rigging globally. Directly comparable to BML-Blackbird across all technical event production disciplines but at a much larger, multinational scale.
• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): Largest provider of event technology, AV, and production services to hotels, venues, and meeting planners globally. Comparable to BML-Blackbird in corporate event production and AV, but anchored in venue-based hospitality rather than concert/festival production.

Regional players

• AG Production Services: US event production company offering audio, lighting, video, and staging for concerts, corporate, and special events. Comparable to BML-Blackbird across core production disciplines, with primary presence outside the Northeast.
• EventEQ: East Coast US event production and AV rental company serving corporate, nonprofit, and social events. Closely comparable to BML-Blackbird's corporate/nonprofit and private event segments, with regional overlap in the Northeast.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/bmlblackbird

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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