What Helm Projects does

Helm Projects, LLC is a privately held live-event production services company headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, founded in 2016 and operating with a team of roughly a dozen named production designers, programmers, project managers, and technicians. The company delivers production design, lighting and video programming, equipment rental, technical staffing, and permanent AV installations for touring musicians, multi-stage music festivals, cruise-ship events, corporate clients, and venues. Its service catalog spans touring/concert production, festival planning, live-stream studio production, projection mapping, 3D/CAD production design, post-video production, large-format graphics, and expert crew provisioning, supported by turnkey rental inventory covering video, lighting, control systems, staging, and power distribution.

The company generates revenue across four streams: production design services billed as professional engagements, hardware-style turnkey equipment rental, recurring managed-services revenue from permanent installations, and technical staffing engagements. Pricing is custom-quote-based per project, driven by artist requirements, venue specifications, equipment needs, and scope, with no public pricing or retained-fee structure disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led and reputation-driven: acquisition comes through portfolio credibility, direct relationships with artists and festival producers, and word-of-mouth through the music industry network, with marketing executed primarily via a project-gallery website and organic social channels.

Helm Projects operates without disclosed external funding, parent company, or M&A activity. Its owned inventory and equipment-vendor partnerships (Solid Rock Systems, Main Light Industries, The Design Oasis, Pulse Lighting, Pyramid Productions, Rainbow Productions) extend its effective capacity beyond in-house assets. The company has accumulated a portfolio spanning more than 100 artists and festival projects across EDM, jam-band, hip-hop, reggae, and bass-music segments, with sustained multi-year engagements including Snoop Dogg (since 2019), Nelly (since 2021), Big Gigantic (since 2022), Holy Ship Wrecked Festival (since 2019), Sixthman Cruises (multi-year), and Mike Gordon Band (2016-2019). Geographic reach is Southeast US-headquartered but with distribution channels disclosed as "Global" for artist touring and festival production, supporting national and international tour logistics.

Name

Helm Projects

Legal name

Helm Projects, LLC

Website

https://helmprojects.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Helm Projects, LLC is a Chattanooga-based live-event production services company delivering lighting and video design, equipment rental, technical staffing, and permanent AV installations for touring musicians, music festivals, cruise events, corporate clients, and venues across the US and international tour markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Production Services

NAICS

Motion Picture and Video Production (51211)

SIC

Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Staging & Rigging Services (MPAGAKAA), Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC), Production Design & Art Department Services (Sets, Props, Scenic) (MPADAFAG), Studio Lighting & Grip Infrastructure Services (MPADAIAF)

Keywords

• Live event production
• Concert production services
• AV equipment rental
• Permanent AV installations
• Technical event staffing

Headquarters

HQ city

Chattanooga

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Production Design Services: Custom production design for touring concerts, festivals, and events. Includes lighting design, video direction, and creative direction services billed as professional services.
2. Equipment Rental: Turn key rental equipment including video, lighting, control systems, staging, power and distribution. Full service touring inventory available for artists and festivals.
3. Permanent Installations: Permanent video, lighting, and audio installations for venues and corporate spaces. Includes systems integration and ongoing maintenance.
4. Technical Staffing: Expert staffing and technicians for events, providing skilled production personnel including lighting designers, video technicians, stage managers, and crew.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Helm Projects is an event production services company that provides production design, AV equipment rental, and technical staffing for live entertainment events and permanent AV installations. Its offerings span touring concert production, music festival planning, projection mapping, live stream/virtual concerts, post-production video, large-format graphics, and turnkey equipment rentals, delivered to touring artists, festivals, venues, and corporate clients.

Product overview

Helm Projects is an events and production agency offering professional production services for the entertainment industry. Their service portfolio centers around three core offerings: Touring/Concert Production (lighting design, video programming, LED production, touring support), Live Stream Studio/Virtual Concerts (streaming production and green screen studio), and Festival Planning and Production (comprehensive event management). Supporting services include turnkey rental equipment, permanent installations, projection mapping, event strategy and branding, 3D/CAD design planning, post-production video services, large format graphics, and expert technical staffing. The company operates primarily as a service provider rather than a software product company, delivering hands-on production services to musicians, festivals, and event producers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Touring/Concert Production Full-service touring concert production for recording artists, including show design, equipment, and crew for live tour dates. Intended for touring artists and their management teams.
• Festival Production Planning Production planning and on-site production services for multi-stage music festivals, including stage design, coordination, and execution. Intended for festival organizers and producers.
• Live Stream Studio / Virtual Concerts Studio-based live stream and virtual concert production services for artists and brands producing remote or hybrid events. Intended for artists, labels, and brands running virtual audience events.
• Projection Mapping Projection mapping design and execution for live events, festivals, and branded experiences. Intended for artists, festivals, and corporate brand activations.
• Turn Key Rental Equipment Turnkey rental of lighting, video, staging, and related production equipment for live events and installations. Intended for production companies, venues, and event organizers.
• Permanent AV Installations Design and installation of permanent audio, video, and lighting systems for venues, corporate spaces, and entertainment destinations. Intended for venue operators and corporate facility owners.
• Event Strategy Strategic consulting on event concepts, run-of-show, and production approach for clients planning live or hybrid events. Intended for corporate clients, artists, and brand teams.
• 3D/CAD Planning Pre-visualization and technical planning of shows, stages, and installations using 3D modeling and CAD software. Intended for internal production teams and as a client-facing design deliverable.
• Post Video Production Post-production video editing for live events, concert captures, and branded content. Intended for artists, labels, and corporate clients.
• Large Format Graphics Design and production of large-format graphics for stages, festivals, and branded environments. Intended for festivals, venues, and corporate event clients.
• Expert Staffing Provision of experienced technical staff including lighting, video, audio, and stage crew for live events and installations. Intended for productions needing additional crew on a project basis.

Named customers19 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

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Design OasiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment provider and partner for multiple projects including Suwannee Hulaween festival, providing lighting and production equipment for installations and stage designs.
• Solid Rock SystemscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment vendor partner for numerous projects including Believe Bash, TVA Stage Design, and festival productions. Provides lighting and staging equipment for Helm Projects designs.
• Main Light IndustriescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment vendor for moe. tours and Suwannee Hulaween 2016, providing lighting equipment and touring inventory.
• Pyramid ProductionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment vendor for Suwannee Hulaween 2015 Amphitheater Stage production.
• Pulse LightingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner on moe. tours (2016-2017), working together on lighting design and programming for various tour dates and venues.
• Rainbow ProductionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEquipment vendor for moe. NYE 2015-2016 productions at Palace Theater.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Largest global provider of entertainment and event production solutions spanning lighting, video, audio, scenic, and rigging for concerts, theater, film, and corporate events. Larger incumbent with overlapping capabilities across Helm's entire service stack.

Emerging players

• Stage Audio Works: Live event production services company offering lighting, audio, video, and staging for concerts, festivals, and corporate events. Comparable in scope and mid-market positioning to Helm.
• Atomic Design (Atomic Lighting): Production design and lighting/staging vendor for touring concerts, festivals, and corporate events. Comparable mid-size peer operating in a similar touring/festival niche to Helm.

Direct peers

• Solotech: Major North American provider of audio, video, lighting, and rigging rental plus production services for live events, touring, and permanent installations. Highly comparable as a full-service live event production vendor across touring and venue install.
• Christie Lites: Major lighting and rigging rental company serving concert touring, festivals, and special events across North America. Closely comparable to Helm's lighting/staging rental and touring support model.
• Pulse Lighting: Lighting design and touring production vendor for live music; documented Helm collaboration partner on moe. tours. Directly comparable in scope and segment.
• LD Systems: Audio, lighting, video, and staging production provider for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and special events. Comparable to Helm as a multi-discipline live event production vendor.
• Main Light Industries: Touring lighting equipment rental and production company serving major tours; documented Helm equipment vendor partner. Comparable rental-vendor model for touring lighting.
• Upstaging Inc. Concert touring production company supplying lighting, audio, video, backline, and crew for major tours. Directly comparable to Helm's turnkey touring production services and equipment rental model.
• Bandit Lites: One of the largest concert lighting production companies in the US, providing lighting design, LED video, and rigging for touring artists and festivals. Directly comparable to Helm's core lighting/video/staging rental and design work for touring acts and festivals.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HELMprojects
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/helm-projects

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 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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