What Gateway Studios & Production Services does

Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) is a privately held, full-service production company headquartered in Chesterfield, Missouri (St. Louis metro), operating a flagship 330,000-square-foot campus built at a stated $150 million investment on 32 acres adjacent to Spirit of St. Louis Airport and Interstate 64. The company delivers turnkey production solutions across seven integrated service lines — audio, lighting, video, rigging, fabrication, integration, and streaming — under one roof, plus studio rentals across three facilities (Studio 80 with 52,500+ sq ft of clear open space and 2 million+ pound load capacity, Studio 75, and Studio 65).

GSPS serves three primary customer segments: live music touring (its dominant vertical, with named clients including Phish, Ghost, Shinedown, The Strokes, Heart, Slayer, System of a Down, Lake Street Dive, and Tedeschi Trucks Band), motion picture/television production, and corporate events (e.g., John Legend with the St. Louis Symphony, PBR, AEW). The company's technology stack is anchored by deep partnerships with d&b audiotechnik, DiGiCo, Shure, Avid (audio); Robe, MA Lighting, Chauvet, GLP, Elation (lighting); ROE Visual, Barco, Panasonic, Ross (video); Tyler Truss (rigging); and AWS (cloud/streaming). Custom-manufactured 4K HDR fly packs and proprietary streaming flypacks are highlighted as internal differentiators.

GSPS generates revenue through project-based pricing across five streams: studio rental (one-time license), production services (professional services), equipment rentals (hardware sales), integration services (managed services), and streaming services (professional services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; engagements are multi-year contracts scoped to tour and project requirements. Distribution is enterprise direct sales, with the company billing itself as the largest production services and rehearsal facility of its kind in the United States. Leadership includes CEO Trey Kerr, President of Studio Operations Jesse Sandler, and VP of Business Development Paul Owen. The company is actively operating and booking projects through 2026.

Name

Gateway Studios & Production Services

Legal name

Gateway Studios & Production Services

Website

https://gsps.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) is a turnkey live-event production company operating a $150M, 330,000-square-foot campus in Chesterfield, Missouri, serving live music tours, sports entertainment, film/TV, and corporate events with integrated audio, lighting, video, rigging, streaming, and fabrication services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Sound Recording Industries (512), Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rehearsal & Pre-Production Studios (Rehearsal Rooms, Backline) (MPAIAHAK), Studio Campus / Production Facility Operators (MPADAIAC), Studio Operations, Scheduling & Stage Management (MPADAIAH), Soundstage & Stage Rental (Film/TV) (MPADAIAA)

Keywords

• Live event production
• Rehearsal studio rental
• Concert tour services
• Audio visual integration
• Live music touring

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

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, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Studio Rental: Rental of rehearsal and production studios including Studio 80, Studio 75, and Studio 65 for touring productions, corporate events, and entertainment productions.
2. Production Services: Comprehensive production services including audio, lighting, video, rigging, and fabrication for live events and tours. Offered as turnkey solutions.
3. Equipment Rentals: Rental of production equipment including audio systems, lighting rigs, video fly packs, and rigging gear for touring productions.
4. Integration Services: Permanent installation division specializing in equipment and system designs for permanent venues and facilities.
5. Streaming Services: Live streaming and on-demand content delivery services in 4K HDR across OTT services, desktop, and mobile platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Gateway Studios & Production Services operates a multi-studio rehearsal and production campus in Chesterfield, Missouri (Studios 80, 75, and 65), offering turnkey production services solutions for live music touring, motion picture/television, and corporate event industries. Under one roof the company delivers audio, lighting, video, rigging, streaming, fabrication, and integration services using equipment from manufacturers including d&b audiotechnik, DiGiCo, Robe, ROE Visual, and Barco. Stadium-scale rehearsal space (Studio 80 with 52,500+ sq ft clear open space and 2+ million pound load capacity) combined with custom-manufactured 4K HDR fly packs and streaming flypacks enables comprehensive tour preparation and live-event execution.

Product overview

Gateway Studios & Production Services (GSPS) is a full-service, fully integrated production company offering turnkey production services for live music touring, motion picture/television, and corporate event industries. The company operates a flagship multi-studio campus (Studios 80, 75, and 65) in Chesterfield, Missouri, serving as a rehearsal and production hub for stadium-scale tours. Under one roof, GSPS delivers six integrated service lines: Audio, Lighting, Video, Streaming, Rigging, Integration, and Fabrication. Studio 80 is the centerpiece — over 52,500 sq ft of clear open space with 50,000 sq ft of adjacent support space and a load capacity exceeding 2 million pounds — capable of hosting full stadium-tour rehearsals simultaneously alongside Studios 75 and 65 for arena-size productions. The Streaming service delivers 4K HDR live and on-demand content to OTT, desktop, and mobile. All services are provided as a coordinated, integrated offering rather than standalone rentals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gateway Studios Campus A multi-studio rehearsal and production facility campus located in Chesterfield, Missouri, comprising Studio 80 (52,500+ sq ft with 2M+ lb load capacity), Studio 75, and Studio 65. Used by touring productions, corporate event producers, and entertainment productions for pre-tour rehearsal, full production builds, and load-in preparation.
• Audio Production Services Full-range audio systems, equipment provision, and engineering for live music tours, corporate events, and television productions. Deploys d&b audiotechnik SL-Series systems (GSL, KSL, SL-SUB), DiGiCo mixing consoles, Shure wireless systems, and Avid Venue mixing platforms.
• Lighting Production Services Creative and functional lighting system design, deployment, and operation using equipment from Robe, MA Lighting (grandMA3), Elation, GLP, Chauvet, and AC-ME, supporting stadium-scale tours through intimate corporate setups.
• Video Production Services Custom-manufactured 4K HDR fly packs for deployment from small clubs to the largest stadiums, utilizing Barco, Ross, ROE Visual, and Panasonic projection equipment for live video and IMAG production.
• Streaming Services Custom-built 4K HDR streaming flypacks enabling live streaming and on-demand content delivery across OTT services, desktop, and mobile platforms. Uses AWS as cloud infrastructure partner.
• Rigging Services Efficient, compliant, and cost-effective rigging solutions for flying LED walls, lighting, audio, and scenic elements in any venue or tour environment, using Tyler Truss and related equipment.
• Integration Services Permanent installation and integration of production equipment and system designs, functioning as the dedicated installation division of Gateway Studios for venues and institutional facilities.
• Fabrication Services Custom manufacturing capabilities including custom rigging solutions, storage solutions, engineering, and finished product fabrication, enabling bespoke production elements for touring and venue clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 31,000 fans at sold-out PBR Space Cowboys event at Falcon Stadium
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers26 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• d&b audiotechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary audio system partner providing SL-Series systems including GSL mains, KSL side and rear hangs, SL-SUBs, and Y10 front fills for touring productions. GSPS deploys d&b systems for arena and stadium tours.
• DiGiCocoreTechnology or IntegrationAudio console manufacturer partner for mixing systems used in touring productions.
• ShurecoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrophone and wireless systems partner for touring productions.
• AvidcoreTechnology or IntegrationVenue mixing systems partner, specifically Avid Venue systems used by FOH engineers for touring productions.
• RobecoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting manufacturer partner providing Forte, MegaPointe, LED Beam 350, and Tarrantula fixtures for productions.
• ROE VisualcoreTechnology or IntegrationLED video wall and display technology partner for touring productions.
• PanasoniccoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo technology partner for projection and display systems.
• RosscoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo processing and production systems partner.
• ChauvetcoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting manufacturer partner providing PXL Curve, Strike1, and other fixtures.
• GLPcoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting manufacturer partner for performance lighting fixtures.
• ElationcoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting manufacturer partner for professional entertainment lighting.
• MA LightingcoreTechnology or IntegrationLighting control systems partner providing grandMA3 consoles for productions.
• Tyler TrusscoreTechnology or IntegrationStage rigging and truss systems manufacturer partner.
• BarcocoreTechnology or IntegrationVideo projection and display technology partner.
• AWScoreTechnology or IntegrationCloud infrastructure partner for streaming and content delivery.
• Rig Nation Touring Co.coreTechnology or IntegrationRigging partner for Goosemas XII production providing specialized rigging services.
• MetacoreTechnology or IntegrationScenic partner for Goosemas XII providing scenic elements and set pieces.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Clair Brothers: Lititz, PA-based audio and full-service production company serving major concert tours and live events globally. Directly comparable to GSPS in serving stadium and arena touring acts with turnkey audio, lighting, and rigging solutions.
• Atomic Lighting: Lititz, PA-based lighting and production services provider serving concert tours and special events. A direct competitor to GSPS in mid- to large-scale touring production with overlapping OEM relationships.
• PRG (Production Resource Group): Largest global provider of entertainment and event production solutions, offering integrated audio, video, lighting, and rigging. Directly comparable to GSPS across touring, corporate, and venue production services.
• Solotech: Canadian-based global provider of audio, video, lighting, and rigging for live entertainment. Directly comparable to GSPS in serving major touring productions with integrated equipment and crew.
• Tait Towers: Pennsylvania-based provider of staging, automation, and scenic fabrication for live events and touring productions. Comparable to GSPS in custom fabrication, rigging, and integration capabilities for stadium-scale tours.
• Bandit Lites: Knoxville, TN-based lighting production company serving major concert tours including many of the same marquee artists GSPS works with (Phish, Ghost, Shinedown). A direct competitor for touring lighting and rigging contracts.
• Morpheus Lights: Las Vegas-based lighting and production services company serving concerts, corporate events, and special productions. Comparable mid-sized direct competitor to GSPS in turnkey touring and event production.

Others

• Elation Professional: Los Angeles-based professional lighting manufacturer that is also a core OEM partner to GSPS. Comparable as an industry ecosystem participant in the touring production supply chain, though not a direct production services competitor.

Emerging players

• Elite Multimedia: Nashville-based live event production company offering audio, video, and lighting services. Comparable to GSPS in serving mid- to large-scale tours and corporate events, though with smaller scale than GSPS's flagship facility.

Regional players

• RG Jones Sound Engineering: UK-based audio production company serving concert tours and events primarily across the United Kingdom. Operates in a similar touring production services space but is geographically concentrated in Europe rather than the central U.S. market GSPS serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GSPSProduction
• Facebookfacebook.com/gatewaystudiosproduction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gateway-studios-production-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/gatewayproductionservices

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Gateway Studios & Production Services