Islay Events Llc

What Islay Events Llc does

Islay Events LLC is a privately held, Carpinteria, California-based event production company founded in 2012 that provides integrated staging, lighting, sound, video, decor, live streaming, and equipment rental and sales services. The firm serves the Santa Barbara and Central Coast region primarily, with occasional national engagements, and operates with a team of 1-10 employees that collectively claims over 50 years of combined industry experience. Its service portfolio spans five core lines (Lighting, Sound, Live Streaming & Video, Decor, and Power) plus equipment sales, and its customer mix covers corporate events and trade shows, weddings and special events, concerts and festivals, community and nonprofit events, and live streaming clients across enterprise, nonprofit, venue, and individual buyer segments.

The company's product and technology stack is built on professional AV hardware rather than software. Differentiated capabilities include LED lighting systems with DMX control, multi-camera portable live production studios, and a zero-emissions battery and solar power offering built around Moxion MP-75, Reon Pro605, and NUE packs, deployed in partnership with #SetLife and Overdrive Energy Solutions. It also sells packaged Stream Pak hardware (Starter $349.99, Basic $1,299.99, Advance $2,499.99, Variable White $2,299.99) and publishes a $75/hour flat-rate live stream consultation service. Marketing is primarily organic content (blog, Instagram, YouTube, Facebook) supplemented by a regional referral network of event planners and venues.

The business operates a hybrid revenue model combining professional services (event production, consultation at $75/hour), equipment rentals, and equipment sales, with a sales-led go-to-market centered on inbound quote requests and consultation-based selling. No external funding has been disclosed; the firm appears independently operated and profitable at small scale, with strategic significance anchored in its early-mover sustainability positioning and tightly integrated referral ecosystem in its core regional market.

Name

Islay Events Llc

Legal name

Islay Events LLC

Website

https://islayevents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Islay Events LLC is a regional event production company based in Carpinteria, California, providing integrated lighting, sound, video, staging, decor, live streaming, and equipment rental and sales services across the Santa Barbara and Central Coast market, with a recent expansion into zero-emissions battery-powered event power solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (713990), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Miscellaneous Equipment Rental & Leasing (7350), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Staging, Scenic & Set Fabrication (Stages, Backdrops, Scenic Builds) (THAHAEAC), Event Power, Electrical Distribution & Temporary Utilities (Generators, Distro, Cabling) (THAHAEAF), Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Lighting and sound rental
• Live streaming production
• Concert festival production
• Corporate event AV services

Headquarters

HQ city

Carpinteria

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Event Production Services: Full-service event production including lighting design, sound reinforcement, video/projection, draping, staging, and power management for corporate events, weddings, concerts, and festivals.
2. Equipment Rental: Rental of lighting, sound, video, staging, and power equipment for events. Allows clients access to professional-grade equipment without long-term ownership.
3. Equipment Sales: Sale of production equipment for venues, nightclubs, musicians, and houses of worship. Includes home kits to complete system design and installation.
4. Live Streaming Services: Live stream consultation, setup, management, and equipment sales. Includes paywall systems for online events and integration with existing conference rooms and production systems. Consultation billed at $75 per hour flat rate.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Islay Events provides full-service event production for corporate events, weddings, concerts, and festivals, including lighting design, sound reinforcement, video/projection, staging, decor and draping, power management, and live streaming. The company also sells and rents production equipment and offers paid consultation services for clients who want professional-grade AV without long-term ownership.

Product overview

Islay Events LLC is a regional staging, lighting, sound, and video production company based in Santa Barbara, California, serving the Central Coast. The company operates as a service-based business offering integrated production packages rather than a unified software platform. Its core portfolio includes four primary service lines: Lighting Services (design, setup, and operation of event lighting including uplighting, dance floor lighting, string lights, and theatrical fixtures), Sound Services (professional audio reinforcement with microphones, speakers, mixing, and trained technicians), Live Streaming & Video Services (video walls, projectors, multi-camera production, and streaming platform integration), and Decor Services (draping, chandeliers, furniture, and themed elements). Supporting these services are Equipment Sales for permanent installations and Power Services using zero-emission battery systems. The company also offers specialized product packages including the Stream Pak line of live streaming lighting kits (Starter, Basic, Advance, and Variable White variants) sold or rented at various price points, and battery power solutions using Moxion, Reon, and NUE equipment for sustainable event production.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Services Comprehensive lighting design and setup including uplighting, dance floor lighting, string lights, spotlights, chandeliers, and theatrical lighting for corporate events, weddings, concerts, and festivals.
• Sound Services Professional sound reinforcement including microphones, speakers, amplifiers, and audio mixing equipment operated by experienced sound engineers for events of all sizes.
• Live Streaming & Video Services Video production including LED walls, projectors, video walls, multi-camera portable live production studio systems, and streaming consultation and management to platforms like Facebook, YouTube, Twitch, and Zoom.
• Decor Services Event decor coordination including draping, chandeliers, lanterns, furniture, and themed design elements to transform event spaces.
• Power Services Power management and distribution for events including zero-emissions battery systems (Moxion MP-75, Reon Pro605, NUE packs), solar-assisted systems, generator support, and portable stages.
• Concert & Festival Production Full-scale production management for concerts and festivals including equipment rental, lighting/sound/video design, stage construction, and technical support.
• Corporate Events & Trade Show Services Audiovisual solutions for conferences, seminars, product launches, and corporate gatherings including lighting design, sound, projection, and staging.
• Special Events & Wedding Services Production services for weddings and special occasions including event consultation, lighting design, sound, draping, and audiovisual enhancements.
• Equipment Sales Sale of production equipment including lighting, sound, and video systems for venues, nightclubs, musicians, and houses of worship, including home kits and complete system design and installation.
• Starter Stream Pak Entry-level live streaming lighting package for 1-2 person applications including 2x ADJ Encore FR20DTW LED studio lights, 2x ADJ LTS-6 lighting stands, and 1x ADJ Uni Pak II, priced at $349.99.
• Basic Stream Pak Mid-range multi-person streaming package with 3x ADJ Encore FR50Z lights, 3x ADJ LTS-6 stands, 1x ADJ SDC12 controller, and DMX cables, priced at $1299.99 (map) / $899.95 (dealer).
• Advance Stream Pak Advanced streaming package with 3x ADJ Encore FR150Z, 1x COB Cannon Wash ST, and DMX cables for stage or performance spaces, priced at $2499.99.
• Variable White Stream Pak Professional streaming package with dynamic white technology including 2x ADJ COB Cannon ST DW, 1x ADJ COB Cannon ST, 1x ADJ Encore FR 150Z, barn doors, and DMX cables, priced at $2299.99.
• Chandeliers & Lanterns Rental Rental inventory of chandeliers and lanterns including custom fairy light chandeliers, crystal chandeliers, Moroccan style lanterns, and copper lanterns for event decor.
• Live Stream Consultation Live stream consultation, setup, management, and equipment sales including paywall systems for online events and integration with existing conference rooms, billed at $75 per hour flat rate.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saved 117 gallons of diesel at Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Festival
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DSR AudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on Goleta Lemon Festival production. DSR Audio provided audio expertise for crystal-clear sound while Islay Events built stage and roof structure.
• Lucidity EventsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on Goleta Lemon Festival, contributing innovative structures and artistic flair to the festival ambiance.
• Felici EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorked with Felici Events for Storyteller Children's Center's 35th anniversary gala production.
• La Boheme Professional Dance GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year partnership for sound, lighting, and music services at performances. Islay Events provided audio for dancers and float in Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Parade.
• Ventura RentalsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorParty Center rental company that provided equipment for Honda Goldwing release event, transforming MOXI rooftop into stylish lounge.
• Simply CocktailsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProvided bartending services with quality, experienced bartenders for Honda event at MOXI Museum.
• Jonnum MediaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHired Islay Events to design and produce Honda Motorcycles North American event for Goldwing release.
• DJ Darla BeaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPerformed at Santa Barbara Solstice Parade on Islay Events sound system. Also performed at MOXI Fire and Ice night event.
• #SetLifecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Islay Events to power Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Festival using battery and solar systems - no generators required. #SetLife contributed to the zero-emissions power solution.
• Overdrive Energy SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnered to provide battery and solar power systems for entire Santa Barbara Summer Solstice Festival event, achieving zero-emissions power for all vendor, food court, and stage operations.
• MaryMac EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent planner that provided wonderful direction and inspiration for Glen Muse estate birthday party in Ojai.
• Vanessa Noel EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWedding planner with wonderful vision who collaborated on Elegant Bohemian Wedding at Greengate Ranch and Vineyard.
• IDK EventsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborated on City of Solvang's Julefest activities, with Islay Events providing production equipment and expertise.
• The Red PianominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal Santa Barbara music venue where Islay Events sets up simul-streams 3 times weekly to Facebook and YouTube. Also hosts live comedy events produced by Islay Events.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global leader in entertainment and event production technology including lighting, audio, video, and staging. Comparable across all core service lines Islay Events offers, but operating at significantly greater scale across live events, concerts, and corporate productions.
• Freeman: One of the largest event/experiential marketing and production companies in the world. Comparable in providing end-to-end event production including AV, staging, lighting, and design for corporate events, trade shows, and brand experiences.
• MKG: Experiential marketing and event production agency delivering brand experiences and live events for major brands. Comparable to Islay Events' corporate event and brand experience work, with a broader creative/strategic layer.
• Sparks: Global experiential marketing agency producing brand experiences, events, and exhibits. Overlaps with Islay Events' corporate event and brand activation work, though Sparks operates more broadly as an agency with in-house production.

Direct peers

• AVT Event Technologies: Event technology and AV production provider specializing in corporate events, meetings, and conferences. Comparable in delivering integrated AV, lighting, and staging services to enterprise and association clients.
• Visual Sound: Event production, AV rental, and broadcast services company with roots on the U.S. West Coast. Comparable across corporate event production, lighting, sound, video, and live streaming service offerings.
• SmartSource Rentals: National AV and event technology rental company serving corporate events, trade shows, and general sessions. Directly comparable to Islay Events' equipment rental and event production service lines, though operating across more geographies.
• Encore Event Technologies: The largest dedicated event technology, AV, and production services company in North America (formerly PSAV). Directly comparable as a full-service event production provider delivering AV, lighting, staging, and event technology to hotels, convention centers, and corporate clients.
• Atomic Productions: Event production company offering lighting, audio, video, staging, and design for corporate and live events. Comparable in service mix and target customer segments, though larger in scale.
• BBG (AVSC): Event AV and production services company providing sound, lighting, video, and staging for corporate meetings, conferences, and live events. Comparable in service mix and target market, with broader geographic coverage.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjY0gHh3C4eGdDmbG4MMA5Q
• Instagraminstagram.com/islayevents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/islay-events

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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