What Nexstage does

Nexstage Staging and Rigging Technologies Pty Ltd is an Adelaide-headquartered event staging and rigging services firm operating across South Australia, the Northern Territory, and New South Wales. The company delivers three integrated service lines: custom event staging using modular systems and large-scale concert roofing, production rigging with engineering sign-off and load testing, and automated staging technology delivered under an exclusive Australian distribution agreement with German-engineered 2M GmbH (revolving stages, hydraulic lifts, self-raising roofs such as Trailarc48, GSR 9.6x7.2, GSR 12x9.6, Matrix 13x15, Matrix 17x15, and Phoenix Steel). A fourth, newer line covers permanent venue installations including retractable seating, motorised stages, and orchestra pits.

The technology stack centres on physical modular hardware (proprietary and 2M GmbH-sourced), with AUTO CAD 3D for engineering drawings and Vectorworks for client-facing visualisation. Control systems are wired to iPad/tablet remotes. Nexstage carries A$20 million of public liability insurance, holds SafeWork SA High Risk Work licences across its rigging crew, and uses independent engineers for sign-off on large-scale builds.

Nexstage monetises through quote-based event-by-event hire and rigging contracts, plus longer-tail permanent installation projects. GTM is direct enterprise sales via dedicated project managers targeting event producers, festival organisers, corporate clients (Mitsubishi Motors, University of Adelaide), venues (Adelaide Oval), and government/tourism bodies (South Australian Tourism Commission). Marquee recurring clients include Santos Tour Down Under, Adelaide Festival, WOMADelaide, Big Bash League, Tasting Australia, and Adelaide Fashion Festival. Pricing is fully custom with no standardised tiers, and channel focus is direct relationship-driven rather than broad digital marketing.

Name

Nexstage

Legal name

Nexstage Staging and Rigging Technologies Pty Ltd

Website

https://nexstage.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Nexstage is an Adelaide-based event staging and rigging services firm serving entertainment producers, corporates, venues, and government across South Australia, the Northern Territory, and New South Wales, with an exclusive Australian distribution of German-engineered 2M GmbH automated staging systems.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

akta.pro primary industry

Staging & Rigging Services (MPAGAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH), Rigging & Truss Services (Ground/Overhead, Automation) (THAHAEAD), Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC)

Keywords

• Event staging services
• Production rigging
• Automated stage systems
• Modular stage hire
• Permanent venue installations

Headquarters

HQ city

Mile End

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Staging Hire: Rental and hire of modular staging equipment for events including custom stages, platforms, seating systems, and roof/stage cover systems. Services include design, installation, and pack down for the duration of the event.
2. Rigging Services: Production rigging services including system design, technical drawings, testing and load-bearing analysis, engineering sign-off, safety reporting, professional installation, and quick pack down. Services for temporary productions, permanent venue installs, and performer rigging.
3. Permanent Venue Installations: Design and construction of permanent stage installations for venues including retractable seating systems, motorised stages, orchestra pits, and permanent rigging systems for event spaces.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Nexstage designs, installs, and packs down custom modular event staging and production rigging for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and sporting events across Australia. As the exclusive Australian distributor of German-engineered 2M GmbH automated staging, it also delivers revolving stages, hydraulic stage lifts, and self-raising roof systems, plus permanent venue installations such as retractable seating, motorised stages, orchestra pits, and rigging systems.

Product overview

Nexstage is an event staging and rigging company offering a unified portfolio of products and services for the entertainment and event industry. The core offerings consist of three interconnected service lines: Staging Services (custom modular stages, concert roofing, and temporary/permanent stage installations), Rigging Services (design, installation, and safety certification for production rigging), and Automated Staging Technology (in partnership with 2M GmbH, providing hydraulic lifts, revolving stages, and lifting platforms). The product portfolio also includes specific named staging systems such as the Trailarc48 mobile roof system, GSR self-raising roof systems (9.6x7.2m and 12x9.6m), Matrix Mothergrid systems (13x15m and 17x15m), and Phoenix Steel roof systems. Additional equipment offerings encompass Layher scaffolding stages, stage truss, chain hoists, roof/cover systems, and ground support systems. The company also provides permanent venue installations including retractable seating, orchestra pits, and motorised stages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Staging Services Custom event staging for outdoor concerts, corporate events, festivals, and sporting events, including modular systems, custom shapes, backlit stage tops, and large-scale concert roofing delivered with design, installation, and pack down.
• Rigging Services Production rigging services including system design, technical drawings, testing and load-bearing analysis, engineering sign-off, safety reporting, and professional installation for events, concerts, and permanent venue installs.
• Automated Staging Technology Custom automated staging solutions in partnership with 2M GmbH, including circular revolving stages, hydraulic stage lifts, lifting platforms, and custom grandstand seating systems for product launches, reveals, and shows.
• Trailarc48 Mobile Roof and Stage System Mobile trailer-based roof and stage system for travelling events and temporary installations.
• GSR 9.6x7.2 Self-Raising Roof and Stage System Self-raising roof and stage system measuring 9.6m x 7.2m for concert and festival staging.
• GSR 12x9.6 Self-Raising Roof and Stage System Self-raising roof and stage system measuring 12m x 9.6m for large-scale event staging.
• Matrix 13x15 Mothergrid Roof and Stage System Matrix Mothergrid roof and stage system measuring 13m x 15m for major events and festivals.
• Matrix 17x15 Mothergrid Roof and Stage System Matrix Mothergrid roof and stage system measuring 17m x 15m for large-scale concert and festival applications.
• Phoenix Steel Roof and Stage System Steel roof and stage system for permanent and temporary event installations.
• Layher Event Scaffolding Stage Quality event-series Layher scaffolding used to design custom stages, including cantilevered stages for stadium applications.
• Permanent Venue Installations Design and construction of permanent stage installations for venues including retractable seating systems, motorised stages, orchestra pits, and permanent rigging systems.
• Stage Truss Systems Stage truss in various sizes for rigging speakers, screens, lighting rigs, and other equipment.
• Chain Hoists Heavy-duty chain hoists for lifting stage equipment and rigging installations.
• Roof and Stage Cover Systems Roof and stage cover systems for outdoor event weather protection.
• Ground Support Systems Ground support systems including stage covers, archways, lighting grids, and delay towers.

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 2M GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive Australian distributor partnership for German-engineered 2M GmbH staging systems. This partnership enables Nexstage to provide world-leading automated staging solutions including circular revolving stages, motorised stage lifts, automated lifting platforms, grandstand seating, and custom stage systems. 2M GmbH provides the core technology platform that differentiates Nexstage from competitors in the Australian market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Prolyte Group: European-headquartered manufacturer of trussing, staging, and rigging products serving the global live events industry. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the staging and rigging category that supplies competing equipment globally.
• Area Four Industries: International manufacturer and supplier of truss, staging, and rigging equipment through brands including Milos, Litec, and Tomcat. Comparable as an upstream supplier/competitor providing the underlying equipment category Nexstage rents and installs.

Direct peers

• Scene Change: Australian event production company providing staging, lighting, and audiovisual production for corporate events, conferences, and live shows. Comparable in service offering and customer base to Nexstage's corporate events business.
• Jands Pty Ltd: Australia's largest distributor of professional audio, lighting, and staging equipment, serving production companies and event producers nationally. Overlaps with Nexstage on staging equipment supply and event production services in the Australian market.
• Better Events Group: Australian event hire and production services company offering staging, AV, and event infrastructure for corporate and live events. Directly comparable in service mix and target customer base to Nexstage.
• All Occasions Group: Australian event hire and production company providing event infrastructure, staging, and audiovisual services for corporate, government, and public events. Comparable to Nexstage as a national event services provider.
• Harry the Hirer: Major Australian event hire company providing event equipment including staging, marquees, furniture, and infrastructure across corporate events, festivals, and exhibitions. Directly comparable to Nexstage's event hire and staging offerings with broader geographic coverage.
• Show Technology: Australian distributor of professional lighting and event technology, supplying production companies, venues, and event organizers. Comparable as a competing equipment supplier and event technology provider in Australia.
• Chameleon Touring Systems: Australian touring production and event services company specializing in concerts, festivals, and live entertainment productions. Comparable as a touring event services peer with overlapping rigging and staging capabilities.

Others

• 2M GmbH: German manufacturer of automated staging systems including circular revolving stages, hydraulic lifts, and self-raising roof systems. Relevant as Nexstage's exclusive Australian distribution partner and the source of its key technology differentiation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/nexstagetech
• Instagraminstagram.com/nexstage_technologies

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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