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Tent City Hire – Gympie Queensland

Sunshine Connections is an event management company operating in Gympie Queensland. It’s small team have been involved with annual National Country Music Muster since it’s inception in 1982 and official coordinators since 1988. This major event, held amongst the towering gums of Amamoor Creek State Forest Park every August, is one of Australia’s largest festivals, offering a feast of entertainment in 13 on-site venues. It is considered to be the most spectacular celebration of music in the country, the quintessential Aussie event, a hallmark Australian festival.

Other major event co-ordination included the opening celebrations of the Hall of Fame at Longreach in 1988

In 1995, our crew was invited to become involved in the logistics of the Waltzing Matilda Centenary to be held in Winton, Queensland. Security, food availability, water, transport, ablutions were just some of the things to be considered, but the major challenge was accommodation – this small outback town could only house a small fraction of the number of visitors expected. Sunshine Connections decided the most logical course of action was to purchase a number of tents and set up tent cities on three key locations within the town – named “Quartpot”, “Squatters Hill” and “Banjo Patterson’s”. “Banjo Patterson’s” was an upmarket tent city that even boasted room service and a restaurant with gourmet menu, fine wines and a qualified chef! The venture was a huge success.

The Sunshine Connections team realised that a similar service could assist patrons coming to the upcoming Muster, and “Banjo’s” was established on the banks of Amamoor Creek within the Muster site. The benefits were obvious immediately – patrons who didn’t have their own camping gear or were coming from interstate or overseas were not precluded from staying at the Muster – to say nothing of the patrons who just didn’t want the hassle of organising a camp. The service was easy, convenient and enjoyable for patrons. Other festival organisers were soon keen to be able to offer the same facility to their patrons.

Now nation-wide, ‘Tent City Hire’ services both annual and once-only events and festivals, conventions and corporate functions – in an amazing array of locations. The ‘Tent City Hire’ crew have worked their magic from deserts to forests to tropical islands, for one-day festivals to seven-week adventures, from outback stations to movie sets!

Regular clientele of Tent City include the National Country Music Muster at Gympie, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Woodford Folk Festival and Ulysses Club Inc. National Convention as well as a number of service organisations, tourism facilities and corporate bodies Australia-wide

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Maraetai Marquee Hire

At Maraetai Marquee Hire we specialise in 6 x 6 m marquees for the Auckland area and helping you make your event that much more special.

These versatile marquees can be joined together to create various configurations such as 6 x 12 m, 6 x 18 m, and an L shape by joining 3 together and are a fantastic way to provide protection from the sun or weather.

These great looking marquees can be used with or without sides, and the sides can optionally include windows.

Our team of experts will deliver and erect the marquee at your site. They will return after the event and take it down, leaving you to enjoy your event.

Our 6 x 6 m marquees for hire are free standing with an aluminium frame so they can be erected on any surface. They also have no centre pole or guy ropes, so you have plenty of room.

Check out the photos of our marquees and see how others have put them to great use.

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Cairnwood Marquee Hire – Auckland

We have been hiring quality marquees to Auckland for over 30 years. As well as hiring marquees and party equipment in the Auckland region for over 30 years, we also supply equipment for major events through NZ. Also cairnwood Hire now have representatives in the Waikato/BOP Regions to help make your event a success. Discerning clients have proved time and again the truth of our tagline – Hiring World Class Marquees – as well as enjoying the world Class service that is an integral part of our business ethos.

We hire a large range of modern marquees of all shapes and sizes as well as flooring, lighting, tables, chairs, hospitality equipment as well as providing many features to customise the marquees to your exact requirements. Equally at home installing one marquee, or 50+ we have the capacity, the experience and the capability to complete your event to the highest standard. Most of our marquees can be installed on any surface meaning that your venue can be hosted on areas as diverse as rooftops, carparks, patios or even inside if required.

Cairnwood Hire is a leader in hiring world class marquees & function equipment and has been in the Hire and Event Industry for over 40 years, bringing to you the highest quality and service.Cairnwood has just released the new exciting first N.Z. owned Double Decker Marquee. This new unit has untold opportunities and solutions.

The Double Decker structure can be used for many occasions from Corporate Hospitality to viewing platforms. Cairnwood as a company are committed to supplying Hire equipment for Events large and small at the highest quality, and service is our priority.

This extremely popular structure is already
in high demand! To secure this superior
structure and enhance your next event.

We have been hiring quality marquees
throughout NZ for over 30 years.

Discerning clients have proved time and again the truth of our tagline – Hiring World Class Marquees – as well as enjoying the world Class service that is an integral part of our business ethos.

We hire a large range of modern marquees of all shapes and sizes as well as flooring, lighting, tables, chairs, hospitality equipment as well as providing many features to customise the marquees to your exact requirements.

Equally at home installing one marquee, or 50+ we have the capacity, the experience and the capability to complete your event to the highest standard. Most of our marquees can be installed on any surface meaning that your venue can be hosted on areas as diverse as rooftops, carparks, patios or even inside if required

Cairnwood Hire caters for every event!
• Corporate
• Hospitality
• Ag Events
• Reunions
• Trade Shows
• Sporting Events
And more!

Passed Events

The Auckland Flower Show

• Southland Field Days
• South Island Field Days
• Northland Field Days
• Central Districts Field days
• National Fieldays (mystery creek)
• Diwali festival
• Porsche Motorsport
• Yearling sales

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Hyde Park Marquee Hire

Hyde Park Hire has been nominated for the Peoples Choice Award 2009 in the Best Nationwide Equipment Hire category by the Corporate Events Guide…

Whether you are after ten chairs for your birthday dinner, an elaborate marquee wedding, a Conference or anything in between – give the Hyde Park Hire team a call to get the ball rolling, we are here to help.

We truly believe that you will not find hire equipment of this quality anywhere else – we’re super fussy, and proud of it!

You can hire anything you need for a great event. Marquees that are brilliantly white with all the trimmings, tables, chairs, crockery, cutlery, glassware, chiller trailers, chair covers, barbeques… the list goes on. Check out our product catalogue for the full range.

Our team is small but dedicated with years of experience in hire, event management, catering, hospitality, corporate incentive events, lighting, sound and of course marquees! These skills will ensure you get lots of helpful knowledgeable advice to make your special event one to remember. Tap into an experienced team for great ideas and inspiration. We love what we do; making great events is where Hyde Park Hire shines.

The high quality of stock at Hyde Park Hire is same high quality found at the best restaurants, hotels and at your place. Maxwell and Williams, Schott Zwisel crystal glassware, Banquet Cutlery, Caress Linens and Bohemia Crystal are just some of the names that you already know and trust that feature in our stock list.

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Stretch Tents – Marquees & Canopies

Stretch Tents NZ specialise in the latest ‘bedouin style’ freeform party / corporate event tents, wedding reception venue marquees & canopies for hire & sale.

Stretch Tents NZ offer the latest technology MultiStrecthFR™ ‘bedouin style’ freeform tents, marquees and canopies, also known as Nomadic Tents. Our marquees are waterproof, fire retardant, UV resistant and can be erected at almost any venues, making them ideal for Weddings, Private Functions & Parties and Corporate Events.

Stretch Tent have been tested to comply with NZ Fire Standard AS1530.2 for membrane structures, making them safe for any event, wedding or party at any venues, and they have Structural Certification to comply with any council regulations. Whether it’s a marquee or canopy, you can have peace of mind that your venue wont go ‘up in flames’.

Stretch Tents are a NZ owned company, with a focus on superior NZ-made Product and Service. Our team have had many years in the eventing industry, and know how to make party venues ones you’ll never forget. We’ll hire a waterproof, fire retardant, UV resistant, NZ made bedouin style marquee or canopy at very competitive rates.

We have two Marquee hire locations; Auckland and Bay of Plenty, and will expand this to a NZ-wide service by the end of 2010. If you want a memorable party or wedding at venues of your choice, you’ll love a bedouin style Stretch Tent marquee or canopy.

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Andy’s Party Hire – Bay of Plenty NZ

Andy’s Marquee and Party Hire are market leaders and have been provinding top quality service for over 30 years. We specialize in difficult installations with Company Director Graeme Burnett being the only engineer in the marquee industry.

So you can be assured of complete safety and satisfaction. We pride ourselves on having the largest marquee systems in the country enabling us to provide hire equipment of the highest standard to an ever expanding industry. Our Hire Specialist Staff are only too happy to help you organize your event whether it is a birthday party, wedding to corporate function or sporting event.

Having your wedding or function in a marquee makes for a truly unique experience, our marquees can be installed almost anywhere, whether it be on a tennis court, over a swimming pool or next to one of Rotorua’s many beautiful lakes. We not only supply you with well maintained marquee but we have all the accessories to complete the look you desire.

Let us help make your vision a reality and your special day everything you have dreamed of making it a day you will never forget.

www.tentsandtenthire.com

Casablanca Marquee – London

Marquee Hire London is a Central and North London marquee hire company providing  modern, stylish and innovative marquees for all types of occasions from wedding marquees to marquees for corporate and sporting events.

We also specialise in providing marquees, tents, gazebos and catering equipment for:
>> Parties
>> Festivals
>> Exhibitions
>> Film shoots
>> Extended Capacity for Restaurants / Cafes / Bars

We provide marquees and tents throughout London, the UK and even Europe

www.tentsandtenthire.com

WorldInspired Tents – UK

Imagine this;

Your 200 guests have just finished their evening meal, they have been seated comfortably along natural pinewood tables & benches, hosted beneath 3 giant Kåtas which are joined together to create a single tent. Bottoms are warm and cosy resting on soft sheep skins, your guests are well fed and the sides of the tents are up, allowing their gazes to turn to the setting sun outside.

Some guests meander over to the bar to lean and chat with old friends, whilst others take a moment to step outside and glance up at the Kåtas’ magnificence; small puffs of smoke from the fire inside start to spiral out of the top of the tipi. Inside, the band begins and some people hit the dance floor, the disco ball sends flickers of light around the tent. Other guests watch the dancing from our smaller chill out tent, which can be attached to the larger tents. The fireplace is ablaze and guests are drawn towards this magical experience, whilst others lounge on bean cubes and giant cushions, resting their drinks on low tables which are lit up by Moroccan lanterns and candles. The night has just begun and this is just one scenario.

Allow your imagination to run wild, with a limitless number of creative opportunities to make your wedding a truly memorable occasion. Our Kåtas create a perfect venue for wedding receptions, parties, corporate events or festivals. Whether you want to host 50 or 500 guests, the tipis can be joined together in many different ways to create a magical atmosphere. Whether it’s a hot, balmy summer evening or a chilly, autumnal night, the Kåtas are built to adapt to the elements. Combined with our external tent heaters, the options for a winter event are even more desirable. The versatility of our Kåtas mean you can raise the sides up on a fine evening or keep them closed on cooler nights. In addition our Bamse Max open fireplace allows your guests to enjoy a wonderful, unique experience, whilst keeping them toasty as well!

Whatever your ideas or theme – simply country wedding or elaborate party, we can help turn your dreams into reality, which will wow your guests and leave you with a truly unforgettable experience.

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Cheviot Marquee Rentals – Scotland

Welcome to Cheviot Marquees, Scotland, specialists in marquee hire for over 20 years and offering an extensive range of marquees for hire anywhere in the UK. Select from our large range of hire products and accessories from high class flooring to intricate lighting. The success of your event depends on the most appropriate marquee being selected, erected and delivered on time. We pride ourselves on being adaptable to fulfill the customer needs.

No matter what your event, we aim to provide a proficient and effective service with the minimum of disturbance to you. On site work is carried out by our efficient and experienced crew and our ongoing commitment to ensuring our high standard is maintained is reflected in the comments of our many clients.

Established in 1987, Cheviot Rentals has grown in strength and experience as a company which offers 1st class quality marquees in a range of sizes and styles. Our personal attention to detail ensures that your event, whatever its size, will run smoothly and be a huge success.

Whether a small barbeque in the garden, a wedding reception with meal and dance, or major corporate event, you will find we have a marquee to suit; either from our adaptable range of New Century marquees or large framed pavilions.

Our marquees can cater for any number of guests and you can trust our experience to guide you when making decisions about size and style of marquee for your event. We take pride in our customer care and our friendly office team are always pleased to assist with any queries.

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Over The Moon Tents & Events England

Back
We’re a family run business that loves being involved in special events. We are passionate about working with people, tents, music and being out in the great outdoors.

We have twelve years of event and management experience to offer to clients. Our business operates with a keen eye on our environmental, social and ethical responsibilities. See our environmental policy for more info on how we plan to reduce our carbon footprint and impact upon resources.

WE LOVE CANVAS.
Canvas tents have a long and illustrious history and inspire a feeling within people that the new uPVC shiny marquees cannot. One client came down and inhaled a great draught of air from around our vintage army tent and exclaimed, “Aaaahhhh, I love the smell of canvas. It reminds me of great times growing up and camping with my dad”. Canvas is a natural fabric, hard wearing, tough and has a pleasant buff feel to it. Our tents have been used for fashion shoot backdrops because of their canvas.

I had six honest serving men. They taught me all I knew: their names were Where and What and When and Why and How and Who.

Well, with a little help from Rudyard Kipling, we will answer the “Where and What and When and Why and How and Who” of Over The Moon Tents.

Black 12 x 10m. The new tent on the block. New for 2009 the Black Intent’s are very eye catching.

Where?
Over The Moon Tents are based in the midlands of England, a handy location for travelling anywhere in the UK. We have worked in most parts of the country.

Liquid Fairy Decor at the Inspiral area, Glade Festival 2009. 2 x 15×13m Chino Intents

Liquid Fairy Decor at the Inspiral area, Glade Festival 2009

What
Over The Moon Tents hire a variety of canvas tents, tipis and yurts , as well as modern Intents, the Party Tent and the Pod Tent . We also provide flooring, lighting , DJ and production services. We have lots of experience to offer and are willing to answer questions, discuss options and be flexible to client’s needs. We are a small company and take pride in offerring good service and a unique tailored product.

When
When do you need us? Tents can go up all year round. More and more weddings are happening in Autumn and Winter, and birthday’s can be anytime of the year. The weather is an ever present figure in our work. Its all part of the service that we plan for the weather’s likely impacts, how it can be mitigated and a great event happen.

Intent 25×14m doubles as the Glade Lounge at Glastonbury 2009

Intent being erected for the Rabbit Hole’s inner warren at the Glastonbury Festival 2009

Huge! 20×17m joined to a 30×17m and 2×9x9m.

Why?
Over The Moon Tents offer a unique mix of skills, garnered over many years working outside to put on fun events that always have impact. Our tent crew’s are a friendly bunch, always willing to accomodate client’s needs’ and proffer advice if asked. We are happy in our work and we want to make the whole process a joy for the clients and their guests.
Our small size means that we offer a personal friendly service. The same person you speak to or email will be the same person who comes to do the site visit, and the same person who comes to put the tents up. None of a client’s requirements is lost in translation as we go through the whole process together.

Intent Chino 15x 13 joined with white 30m x 17, 20 x 17 and 9×9 m.

Intent 15 x 13 Chino

Intent 15×13m Gold with flags and side panels

Clients like our flexibility, it can be a contrast to many hotels and indoor wedding/event venues. Over The Moon Tents is not motivated by ensuring you spend a minimum of £10K as some hotels do. Getting your own venue and having tents can be much more magical AND save you a lot of money. You can often party much later into the night. theme the look and sequence to suit you, and save yourself expensive corkage on drinks by organising your own bar. Over The Moon Tents can provide clients who will testify to our ability. Contact us if you would like to speak to a refererence.

How
Bookings start with a look through our services and tents available on the website. The site is packed with photos, video’s, music and news to give a good overview of what tents we can offer. The next stage is to call us or email to tell us what you are interested in. We are happy to chat and discuss client’s plans.

6×8m Orange

Following this there may be a site visit and then a quote can be prepared. All quotes are clearly itemised and sent promptly. If all is agreeable to both parties then a 25% of the total hire fee will book Over The Moon Tents. The remaining 75% is payable two weeks prior to the event. Tents are usually erected one to two days prior to the event and removed within three days after.
Who
At its heart Over The Moon Tents is a family based business. James, Jackie and Bob Parker cover everything from sales, admin, marketing, crewing and maintenance. We work closely with other related businesses such as Intent Productions UK and Tipis4Hire, and have a team of part time staff who augment our crew when required. You can see us in the photos above and in the album below.

www.tentsandtenthire.com