BP Lighting Sound & Video

What BP Lighting Sound & Video does

BP Lighting Sound & Video (BPLSV) is a privately held, single-location audiovisual production company founded in 1994 in San Antonio, Texas. The business rents, sells, installs, and repairs professional lighting, sound, and video equipment, and provides turnkey event production services including delivery, setup, and teardown. It is organized around a comprehensive equipment catalog spanning conventional and LED lighting (movers, followspots, consoles, gobos), professional audio (Shure wireless systems, mixing consoles, amplifiers, speakers, monitors), video gear (projectors, screens, video walls, cameras, switchers), backline instruments and amps for bands, DJ systems, rigging, staging, power distribution, special effects, and proprietary custom builds such as the Lighted Plexi-Top, GT-Lectern, LED Screen Lectern, and Video Monitor Matrix.

The company operates from a large warehouse on Polar Bear Street (the 'green warehouse') and serves five primary verticals: weddings, corporate events, mobile DJs, churches and religious organizations, and sports/live entertainment. Pricing is usage-based, with individual equipment rented at $5 to $300 per day or weekend, alongside pre-configured event packages (Corporate, Wedding, DJ, Lighting, Sound, Video). Customers engage via the company website, walk-in warehouse visits, phone, or department-specific email. The team of approximately 12 includes specialized roles — Founder/Owner, Operations Manager, Installations Manager, Rentals Manager, Warehouse Manager, Video Manager, Lighting Director, Audio Department, IT Chief, Service Technician, and Webmaster — indicating a small but functionally mature operation.

BPLSV generates revenue through five streams: equipment rentals (usage-based), equipment sales (new and used), full-service event production (design, delivery, setup, teardown), permanent AV installations for venues, and equipment repair services. The business is bootstrapped with no external funding rounds disclosed. Its founder Troy Bishop-Petty, a former touring musician who started the company after his performing career, remains operationally involved after 30 years. The geographic footprint is concentrated in San Antonio and surrounding Texas/Southwest markets, with all physical service delivery radiating from the single warehouse.

Name

BP Lighting Sound & Video

Legal name

BP Lighting Sound & Video, LLC

Website

https://bplsv.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BP Lighting Sound & Video is a San Antonio-based, bootstrapped AV production company renting, selling, installing, and servicing professional lighting, sound, and video equipment for weddings, corporate events, DJs, churches, and sports clients across Texas.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Audiovisual Equipment Rental & Event Production Services

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Audio-Visual Equipment Rentals (Sound, Projection, Screens) (HSACAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Backline & Musical Instrument Rental (MPAGAKAJ), Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB), Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB), DJ & Performance Gear (Controllers, Turntables, CDJs, Mixers) (MPAIAJAC), Backline & Musical Instrument Rentals (Concert/Performance Support) (THAHAEAL)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Av equipment rentals
• Professional lighting rental
• Sound system rentals
• Wedding dj packages

Headquarters

HQ city

San Antonio

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rentals: Rental of professional lighting, sound, video, DJ systems, rigging, and staging equipment with daily and weekend rates
2. Product Sales: Sale of new and used professional AV equipment and backline gear
3. Production Services: Full-service event production including design, delivery, setup, and teardown for corporate, wedding, and DJ events
4. Installation Services: Installation and integration of permanent AV systems including lighting, sound, video, and AV control systems for churches, corporate, and venues
5. Repair Services: Equipment repair and maintenance services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

BP Lighting Sound & Video rents, sells, installs, and services professional audiovisual equipment for live events. Core offerings include lighting (LED, conventional, movers, followspots, consoles), sound (Shure wireless systems, mixing consoles, speakers, amplifiers), video (projectors, switchers, video walls, cameras), DJ systems, backline (guitars, drums, amps, keyboards), rigging, staging, power distribution, special effects, and custom AV builds. The company also provides full-service event production with on-site delivery, setup, and teardown, plus permanent AV installations and equipment repair.

Product overview

BP Lighting Sound & Video is a professional event production equipment rental company based in San Antonio, TX. Their portfolio consists of equipment rental across multiple categories rather than a unified software product: Lighting Gear (including L.E.D., movers, followspots, consoles, and battery-powered fixtures), Sound Gear (microphones including Shure wireless systems, mixing consoles, amplifiers, speakers, monitors), Video Gear (projectors, screens, video walls, cameras, switchers), Backline (guitars, drums, amplifiers, keyboards for bands), DJ Systems, Rigging equipment, Staging platforms, Power Distribution, Custom Builds (LED screen lecterns, video monitor matrices), Special Effects (fazers, hazers, foggers), and Special Event Lighting (chandeliers, mirror balls). They offer specific professional equipment models including Shure SLXD24D+/58, UHF-R, QLXD4, ULXD2D wireless systems, and WL 185 lavalier microphones. The company also provides related services including equipment design, installations, product sales, production support, and repairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Equipment Rentals Rental of professional lighting fixtures and control including battery powered lighting, conventional fixtures, dimmers, drapes, DMX splitters, followspots, gobos, LED lighting, lighting consoles, moving head beams/spots/wash fixtures, scanners, and pre-configured lighting system packages. Sourced for event productions, corporate gatherings, weddings, DJ setups, and stage shows.
• Sound Equipment Rentals Rental of professional audio equipment including amplifiers, crossovers, digital signal processors, wired and wireless microphones (Shure WL 185 Lavalier at $5/day, Shure QLXD4 at $75/day, Shure SLXD24D+/58 at $150/day, Shure UHF-R at $300/day, Shure ULXD2D), mixing consoles, stage monitors, loudspeakers, and pre-configured sound system packages for events and productions.
• Video Equipment Rentals Rental of professional video equipment including cameras, cueing systems, digital banners, projectors, stands and skirts, projection screens, switchers, TV monitors, video lecterns, and multi-screen video walls for live event visuals and presentations.
• Backline Equipment Rentals Rental of musician backline gear including bass amps and cabinets, drums and percussion (cymbals, snare drums), electric and acoustic guitars, guitar amps and cabinets, full and half stacks, keyboards and digital pianos, and keyboard amplifiers. Targeted at touring and local bands needing professional instruments and amplification for live shows.
• DJ Systems & DJ Packages Rental of portable speaker systems, DJ mixers, DJ players, and pre-configured DJ equipment packages designed for mobile DJs and entertainers performing at weddings, clubs, and events.
• Rigging Equipment Rentals Rental of structural support equipment for suspending lighting and audio gear, including base plates, cable ramps, chain motors, crank-ups, pipes and fittings, pre-rigged truss, truss, and truss accessories.
• Staging Rentals Rental of mobile staging platforms, choral risers, and staging accessories for live events, performances, and ceremonies.
• Power Distribution Rentals Rental of power distribution units, cabling, and electrical distribution hardware to supply lighting, audio, and video equipment at event venues.
• Custom AV Builds Custom-built AV products including the Lighted Plexi-Top, GT-Lectern, LED Screen Lectern, and Video Monitor Matrix — purpose-designed event structures with integrated LED displays and custom configurations. Sold and rented to event producers, churches, and corporate clients.
• Special Effects Rentals Rental of atmospheric and visual effects equipment including effect lighting, effect machines, fazers/hazers, foggers, snow machines, and UV fixtures for concerts, weddings, and themed events.
• Special Event Lighting Rentals Rental of decorative event lighting including flexible strip lighting, lighted ribbon, chandeliers, and mirror balls for weddings, galas, and themed events.
• Event Packages (Corporate, Wedding, DJ, Lighting, Sound, Video) Pre-bundled equipment and service packages by use case: Corporate Packages (projector, screen, PA, outdoor event setups), Wedding Packages (officiant PA to full reception production), DJ Packages (mobile DJ rigs and lighting), Lighting Packages, Sound Packages, and Video Packages. Each package combines appropriate rental gear and on-site service delivery.
• Used AV Equipment Sales Sale of pre-owned professional AV equipment and backline gear through a dedicated used-gear storefront on the BPLSV website, marketed to individual buyers and small operators.
• Full-Service Event Production Full-service event production including design, equipment delivery, on-site setup, operation, and teardown for corporate events, weddings, DJ events, concerts, church events, and sports productions in the San Antonio metropolitan area.
• AV Installation & Integration Services Permanent installation and system integration of AV systems including lighting, sound, video, and AV control for churches, corporate facilities, and event venues. Includes system design, installation oversight, production engineering, and ongoing support.
• AV Equipment Repair & Maintenance Services Repair and maintenance services for professional AV equipment, supporting both the BPLSV rental fleet and customer-owned gear.
• AV System Design Services Consultative AV system design for events and permanent installations including lighting plot design, audio system design, and video system layouts produced by Troy Bishop-Petty and the production team.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Freeman: Large event production and brand experience company providing AV, lighting, staging, and digital services for trade shows, corporate events, and conferences — broader incumbent with overlapping event production capabilities.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): One of the world's largest entertainment technology and production services companies offering lighting, audio, video, rigging, and staging for live events, broadcast, and film — broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities but vastly larger scale.
• Encore Global (formerly PSAV): Major provider of event technology, AV production, and venue services for hotels, convention centers, and corporate events globally — broader incumbent that overlaps with BPLSV's corporate event AV offerings but at enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• Alford Media Services: Texas-based (Dallas/Fort Worth) event production and AV rental company serving corporate meetings, conventions, and live events with full-service production including lighting, sound, video, and staging — comparable Texas regional peer.
• Atomic Lighting: Regional lighting and production services company providing equipment rental, design, and event production for corporate events, concerts, and special events — comparable peer in the same product category.
• Onstage Systems: Texas-based (Dallas) full-service event production and AV rental firm providing lighting, sound, video, staging, and crew services for corporate events, concerts, and special events — directly comparable regional peer.
• 4Wall Entertainment: National lighting and AV equipment rental company serving concert, touring, corporate, and theatrical markets with rental, sales, and production services — comparable offering to BPLSV but at significantly larger scale with multi-location footprint.
• Rentex Audio Visual & Presentation Rentals: National AV equipment rental company providing audio, video, lighting, and presentation equipment for corporate events, trade shows, and meetings — directly comparable product rental offering though focused on corporate/online distribution rather than full-service production.
• LD Systems: Texas-based event production and AV rental company offering lighting, sound, video, staging, and full-service production for corporate, concert, and live events — directly comparable business model to BPLSV with similar Texas regional footprint.
• ShowPro Entertainment: Texas-based event production and AV rental company serving concerts, corporate events, festivals, and live productions with lighting, sound, video, and staging equipment — directly comparable regional peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/videobp
• Facebookfacebook.com/BPLSV17
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bp-lighting-sound-video
• Instagraminstagram.com/bpwebguy/?hl=en

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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