PAV

What PAV does

PAV (Perth Audiovisual Specialists) is a Western Australia-based private company founded in 1974 that provides end-to-end audiovisual (AV) equipment and event production services. Headquartered in Bayswater with a workforce of approximately 35 to 100 staff, PAV operates across four service lines: Audio Visual (AVE), Event Design, Sales & Installation, and Venues. Its customer base spans corporate event organizers, premier venues, educational institutions, hospitality operators, government entities, and nonprofit organizations across Western Australia, with on-site representation at flagship venues including Optus Stadium, Fraser's Kings Park, Four Points by Sheraton Perth, On The Point, and Aloft Perth.

The company's technical capabilities span professional AV production equipment including fine-pitch indoor and outdoor LED displays (including 80sqm of curved P2.6mm screens and a 10m LED Truck), Panasonic and Christie projection systems used for large-scale projection mapping, professional lighting rigs, concert-grade line array audio, camera production systems, and webcasting infrastructure. PAV maintains an in-house multimedia content team producing custom animations, presentations, and signage, as well as a proprietary styling division for backdrops, lecterns, and custom event branding. The 2014 acquisition of Corporate Theatre (CTP) consolidated PAV and CTP as WA's largest all-encompassing AV providers.

PAV's revenue model is built on three streams: AV equipment rental (project-based), full-service event production (professional services, quoted per event), and permanent AV system installations for commercial facilities (multi-year contracts with design, supply, installation, and commissioning). All services are delivered directly by PAV staff with no reseller or distributor layer. Pricing is custom-quoted per project with no publicly disclosed rate cards. The go-to-market motion is sales-led and direct, leveraging venue partnerships as a primary referral channel and on-site PAV representatives at partner venues who handle incoming client introductions.

Name

PAV

Legal name

PAV

Website

https://pav.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PAV is a Western Australia-based private audiovisual and event production company, founded in 1974, delivering AV equipment rental, full-service event design, permanent AV installations, and in-house venue AV services to corporate, government, nonprofit, and hospitality clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Audiovisual Event Production Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB), Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF), Event Production & Technical Services (AV/Lighting/Staging) (MPAAAGAB)

Keywords

• Audiovisual event production
• AV equipment rental
• Event management services
• AV system installation
• Venue AV management

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayswater

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. AV Equipment Rental: PAV provides audiovisual equipment rental for events of any scale, including projection, LED screens, audio systems, and lighting equipment. Revenue is generated through hourly/daily rental rates for equipment plus technical support staff.
2. Event Production Services: Full-service event design and management including AV production, lighting design, multimedia content creation, stage styling, entertainment booking, and event execution. Services are project-based with pricing tailored to event scope and requirements.
3. Sales & Installation: Permanent AV system installation services for venues, corporate spaces, education facilities, hospitality, fitness centers, and other commercial environments. Includes system design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PAV delivers end-to-end audiovisual event production, event design and management, permanent AV system sales and installation, and in-house venue AV management across Western Australia. Its three divisions (AVE, Install, and Venues) supply projection, LED screens, lighting, audio, multimedia content, staging, styling, webcasting, and digital signage services to corporate, government, education, hospitality, fitness, and nonprofit clients.

Product overview

PAV (Perth Audiovisual Specialists) is Western Australia's largest all-encompassing AV provider, delivering a comprehensive portfolio of audiovisual and event services through four main divisions: Audio Visual (AVE), Event Design, Sales & Installation, and Venues. The Audio Visual division provides AV production, lighting, LED screens, stage styling, multimedia content, projection mapping, and webcasting services. Event Design covers end-to-end event management with styling, entertainment booking, and custom branding. Sales & Installation delivers AV system integration for commercial sectors including hospitality, education, fitness, and corporate venues. The Venues division manages in-house AV at partner venues and maintains preferred venue relationships. PAV operates with three dedicated divisions—AVE, Install, and Venues—and has been serving Western Australia since 1974, combining expertise across event production, technical installation, and venue management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audio Visual (AV Production) AV production services for events of any scale, covering projection, wide-screen blends, fine-pitch indoor/outdoor LED displays, LCD screens, playback, camera production, concert line array audio, professional lighting design, in-house stage styling, multimedia content creation, large-scale projection mapping using Panasonic and Christie projectors, and webcasting/live streaming. Targeted at corporate event organizers, conference producers, and venue operators.
• Event Design & Management End-to-end event management service for gala dinners, awards nights, AGMs, product launches, conferences, roadshows, and special events, including styling, custom furniture, entertainment/talent booking, custom backdrops, media walls, lecterns, centrepieces, and event-specific branding. Targeted at corporate event organizers, associations, and nonprofits running professional events.
• Sales & Installation (Permanent AV Systems) Permanent AV system design, equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance services for bars, hospitality venues, digital signage networks, tertiary education facilities, fitness centres, function venues, boardrooms, houses of worship, medical facilities, government buildings, sports grounds, and hotels. Includes multi-zone PA, LED screens, video walls, LCD TVs, interactive whiteboards, touch screens, projectors, conference equipment, and smart room automation. Targeted at commercial facility operators, venue owners, and institutions.
• Venues (In-house & Preferred Venue AV Management) In-house and preferred AV provider service at premier Western Australian venues, including Optus Stadium, Fraser's Kings Park (State Reception Centre and Function Centre), Four Points by Sheraton Perth, On The Point, Aloft Perth, and an extended preferred venue network (Fraser Suites, QT Hotel, WACA, WA Museum Boola Bardip, Art Gallery of WA, State Theatre Centre, ANZAC House, Government House, UWA). Dedicated on-site PAV venue managers and AVE consultants handle all client AV needs. Targeted at venue operators and event organizers booking events at partner venues.

Quantifiable outcome

• Happiness Gala: More than 1,000 guests, $219,000 raised for mental health across Western Australia
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, moderate and minor.

• City of CockburncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with City of Cockburn for Coogee Live festival reimagining. PAV provided technical delivery and site-wide infrastructure including staging, sound, atmospheric lighting, generators, and AV infrastructure for the bold new festival format.
• Black & White Light PerthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Collaborated with Black & White Light Perth on the Coogee Live 2026 festival transformation. PAV provided the technical vision and event consultancy while Black & White Light delivered the lighting production.
• Optus StadiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAV serves as the in-house AV provider at Optus Stadium, WA's premier sports and entertainment venue. They provide comprehensive AV solutions and event management for conferences, exhibitions, gala balls and celebrations. On-site PAV team includes Venue Manager, AVE Consultants, and AV Technicians.
• Fraser's Kings ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAV operates as the in-house AV provider at Fraser's Kings Park, including the State Reception Centre and Function Centre. On-site PAV representation includes dedicated AVE Venue Manager.
• Four Points by Sheraton PerthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAV provides AV services as preferred partner at Four Points by Sheraton Perth, covering all meeting spaces including the Fremantle Ballroom, Subiaco, and Northbridge rooms. Dedicated PAV representative on-site.
• On The Point (Beaumonde)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAV serves as preferred AV provider at On The Point waterfront venue, providing AV services for the Ballroom (up to 800 guests) and The Point Bar and Grill.
• Aloft PerthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAV provides AV services as preferred partner at Aloft Perth, covering the Tactic Function Rooms and Rooftop Function Space including the outdoor deck with 180-degree views.
• Preferred Venue NetworkmoderateChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPAV maintains preferred vendor status with an extensive network of premier venues including Fraser Suites, QT Hotel, WACA, WA Museum Boola Bardip, Art Gallery of WA, State Theatre Centre, ANZAC House, Government House, and UWA.
• The Curated WardrobeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with The Curated Wardrobe for the inaugural Circular Fashion Festival at Yagan Square. PAV provided technical expertise including immersive lighting, custom audio design, and LED screen installation.
• Harry Perkins Institute of Medical ResearchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAV proudly supports the Institute's leading fundraising events including The Walk for Women's Cancer and the MACA Cancer 200 Ride for Research, which begins at Optus Stadium venue partner.
• Variety the Children's CharityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAV has supported Variety - the Children's Charity for decades, providing technical expertise and staff participation for events including the Variety Bash (Australia's longest running road trip) and the Variety Ball.
• Zero2HerominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAV supports Zero2Hero through producing the annual Red Cape Ball and staff participation in the Zero2Hero Cape2Cape Trek, raising funds for youth mental health initiatives in Western Australia.

Scale indicators4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global AV, lighting, and rigging rental and production giant serving concerts, theatre, and corporate events worldwide — competes with PAV on tier-one touring productions and large venue deployments, though at a much broader scale.
• PSAV (now part of Encore): Hotel and venue-based AV services and event technology provider now operating under Encore — highly relevant as a comparison for PAV's preferred-venue-in-house-AV model.

Direct peers

• Scene Change: Australian event production company delivering lighting, audio, video, staging, and event design for corporate events, festivals, and conferences — operates in the same professional AV services category as PAV's AVE division.
• Gearhouse Group: Australia-based event production and rental company supplying audio, lighting, staging, and AV equipment for concerts, corporate events, and broadcast — directly comparable line of business with national reach.
• Encore Event Technologies: Encore (formerly Staging Connections) is the dominant Australia-wide AV and event production services firm, providing event hire, staging, and venue-based AV across hotels, convention centres, and stadiums — directly comparable to PAV's three-division (rental, install, venue) model.
• Big Picture Group: Australian event services provider offering AV, staging, and production across corporate, public, and sporting events — comparable multi-vertical event production footprint to PAV.
• AGB Events: Australian event production and AV hire specialist delivering sound, lighting, staging, and full event management for corporate and live entertainment clients.
• Show Technology Australia: Australian distributor and production partner for professional lighting and AV equipment, supplying event production firms across Australia — adjacent comparison for PAV's lighting and LED business.
• Chameleon Touring Systems: Australian event production and AV rental company serving touring concerts, festivals, and corporate events with audio, lighting, staging, and video — closely mirrors PAV's core event hire/production offering.

Emerging players

• AV1 Group: Australian AV hire and event production company serving corporate and live events with audio, visual, lighting, and staging — comparable emerging specialist with similar service mix at smaller scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hellopav

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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