United By 2022 – Birmingham New Street Station

Client: OPUS
Event Type: Legacy Exhibition

JA Productions provided full site management for the United By 2022 exhibition, an immersive display hosted in Birmingham New Street Station. The exhibition showcased OPUS’s far-reaching impact and creative evaluation of their social initiatives post-Commonwealth Games. Our team coordinated all site logistics, managed supplier coordination, and collaborated closely with the creative teams to bring bold design elements and interactive installations to life.

Birmingham Light Festival – Colmore District

Client: OPUS
Event Type: City-Wide Light Festival

JA Productions was tasked with managing the on-site delivery for the Birmingham Light Festival. This stunning festival brought 11 illuminated installations to life across the city centre, transforming streets, squares, and public spaces into a vibrant, free open-air art gallery. We oversaw contractor management, installation logistics, and ensured a smooth, coordinated event across multiple sites.

Achievements: 

• 64,000 visits recorded over the four-day event (19–22 February), marking a 71% increase in city‑centre footfall compared to the same period in 2024
• 11 illuminated installations transformed streets, squares, and public spaces across Birmingham centre into a free open‑air art gallery  .
• Over 50 complimentary events ran alongside the artworks—including silent discos, community runs, interactive art, and live performances  .
• 74% of audiences surveyed said they visited the city centre specifically to experience Birmingham Light Festival  .
• 97% of attendees described it as a “good new event for the city”  .
• 86% said they felt safer due to the light art installations being in place  .
• 85% reported feeling more connected to Birmingham city centre as a result of attending the festival.

Lost Village Festival

Client: Engine No.4
Event Type: Boutique Festival

For Lost Village Festival, one of the UK’s most creatively ambitious boutique festivals, JA Productions provided site management support. The festival took place in a remote forest setting, requiring careful coordination of contractor management, site build logistics, and live operations. We helped ensure seamless delivery of infrastructure and efficient de-rig after the event.

Boardmasters Festival

Client: Vision 9
Event Type: Multi-Stage Music Festival

JA Productions provided technical production management for Boardmasters Festival, overseeing the Unleashed, Point, and DB90 stages. Our team was responsible for sound, lighting, staging coordination, health and safety compliance, and managing schedules for multiple stage operations across the festival.

Nocturne Live – Blenheim Palace

Client: U-Live
Event Type: Prestigious Concert Series

JA Productions supplied full site management staffing for the Nocturne Live concert series at Blenheim Palace. Our role included managing site builds, contractor coordination, and infrastructure delivery, all while respecting the sensitive heritage environment. We worked closely with U-Live to ensure the smooth operation of this highly prestigious event.

Key Stats:

• Up to 40,000 attendees over 4 show days

Harry Potter Experience – Immersive Wizarding World

Client: Leaders
Event Type: Immersive Experience

For the Harry Potter Experience, JA Productions supported technical production management. This immersive experience brought the wizarding world to life, and our team assisted with technical coordination, supplier liaison, and build oversight to ensure a seamless delivery. We worked to create an environment that was as detailed and immersive as possible.

Key Stats:

• Built in a 25,000 sqm tent with almost 2km of truss for AV equipment.

Love Supreme Jazz Festival

Client: U-Live
Event Type: Jazz Festival

JA Productions provided technical production staff for the Love Supreme Jazz Festival. Our team coordinated audio, lighting, staging, and power suppliers across multiple stages and performance areas. We helped ensure seamless execution and delivery of the event’s infrastructure, allowing the music to shine.