Audiovisual production in Edam

AV productions in the cheese town of Edam

Edam wears its history openly. The canals, the leaning facades, the Grote Kerk with its stained-glass windows and the famous cheese market square make this town a setting where technology must serve and never dominate. HuurAV works here from Amsterdam and delivers the full production: lighting, sound, video and special effects, plus the technicians who build and operate everything on site. We tailor every set-up to the building and the programme, whether that is an elegant hall in a monument or an open square in the middle of the old town centre.

Events that suit Edam

The town’s atmosphere attracts occasions with a personal and cultural character above all. Weddings account for a large part of the demand, because the historic venues and the romance of the canals make for a sought-after backdrop for a wedding day. Edam also has a lively cultural calendar with concerts, choir gatherings, lectures and the well-known summer markets. Companies like to choose the town for a client day or anniversary with a bit of grandeur, where the monumental character adds that extra touch. Local festivities, commemorations and club evenings are also regular occurrences.

Suitable venues in and around Edam

The town centre offers remarkable spaces. The churches and chapels lend themselves to ceremonies and concerts, where the acoustics call for a carefully tuned sound set-up. Listed buildings, old warehouses and characterful canalside hospitality venues offer room for private dinners and party evenings. The cheese market square and the other squares have space for outdoor programmes, performances and markets. On the edge of town, towards the Markermeer and the polder, there are farm venues and halls suited to larger parties with a rural feel. For each of these locations we look in advance at access, power supply and a set-up that fits the space.

What we provide technically

Most evenings in Edam call for a combination of elements that work together. For speech and music we provide the sound with compact speaker sets or line array, wireless microphones and monitoring that accounts for the reverberation of an old building. For atmosphere and styling we supply lighting with warm uplighting along the walls, spots on the stage and subtle accents that bring a monumental interior to life. For presentations and imagery we bring in video with large screens or projection and cameras for recording or livestreaming. For a festive high point we use targeted special effects such as low fog or confetti, precisely at the moment that counts, for instance at the opening of the dance floor or the exchange of vows.

Travelling from Amsterdam and setting up on site

The drive from Amsterdam to Edam is about 22 kilometres via the A10, the A8 and the N247 past Purmerend. Outside rush hour that is a little under half an hour. Because the old town centre has narrow streets and limited parking and unloading spots, we agree a load-in and load-out window in advance and determine where the van can get closest to the venue. We bridge the final stretch by cart where needed. Our technicians handle the complete set-up, the cable runs and a thorough technical check, operate the equipment during the event and pack everything away neatly afterwards. Examples of earlier productions can be found in our portfolio.

For a business gathering with atmosphere we build the technical set-up for corporate events, and for a wedding day in the town centre we help think through the complete styling of a wedding. For parties and corporate parties too we deliver a polished whole.

Request a quote with no obligation

Is there a wedding, concert or party coming up in Edam? Tell us about the venue, the date and the programme, and we will put together a fitting proposal with equipment and crew that does justice to the character of the town. Feel free to request a quote with no obligation; we are happy to think along about the best set-up for your event.