In the spotlight: Production, TV & Music Industry Conversions
In the spotlight is back for more! This month, we’re giving you a behind the scenes look into our production, television and music industry conversions.
With the return of the entertainment industry after the COVID-19 pandemic, concerts, festivals, film and TV productions came back with a bang and the demand for our specialist production, television and music industry conversions grew drastically.
Premium production vehicles based on L3H2 Mercedes Sprinters.
What makes our production, television and music industry conversions so popular?
Unique design approach - At Stanford Coachworks we have a unique and flexible design approach which allows us to work closely with you to convert a vehicle that is suitable and specific to your business. During the design process, it’s not just the sales team that you will get the chance to communicate with. We also like to involve our professional coachbuilding teams to help give you a better understanding of what your finished vehicle will perform like.
Well trusted by industry heavyweights - Our personalised service, teamed with our reliable, high-quality conversions, is what caught the eye of the UK’s top specialist vehicle hire company - Civilised Car Hire, who have been a returning customer of ours for 15 years. Civilised Car Hire were the first company who we ever produced a ‘tour bus’ for and therefore, helped us expand into this bespoke market. Fast forward 15 years later, and we have gained a wealth of knowledge within this market that we now apply to all of our production, television and music industry conversions.
‘Splitter van’ conversions for Civilised Car Hire with a passenger cabin and a large equipment storage area in the rear.
Reliable and durable conversions - Reliability is key when it comes to these types of conversions as they spend the majority of their lives on the road! Whether on tour abroad with musicians, shuttling VIPs around the city or filming the latest blockbuster in the remotest of locations, it is essential that our customers can rely on their conversions. To achieve this, we only use the highest-quality components accompanied by durable yet executive looking materials to keep each vehicle looking professional for longer.
With an array of equipment and technology on-board, it is essential that these types of conversions have their own power source, so we have designed an advanced system consisting of an inverter, auxiliary batteries that are charged whilst the vehicle is running and an external hook up point, meaning that you’ll never be without power.
We can include a number of electrical features throughout your conversion, powered via our advanced systems.
What features can be included in our production, television and music industry conversions?
It all depends on how far you would like to go with your conversion! We have a huge variety of options for you to choose from, but here is a selection of some fan-favourites.
Can’t see what you’re looking for on this list? Call us today as it could always be something that we could include.
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What types of conversions do you offer?
Our most popular conversions for this market are our ‘splitter vans’, where the rear saloon is literally split into two different sections. Most clients opt for a comfortable passenger cabin in the front half, configured in a social layout, with a centre table and a variety of entertainment options. In the rear half, we can design functional dressing rooms with fold-out illuminated makeup tables, or alternatively we can fabricate a number of different compartments for production equipment storage. We can carry out these types of conversions on a variety of different chassis, providing that they have a suitable payload. A higher payload is essential when it comes to these types of conversions, as it gives our clients the ability to safely carry heavy production equipment.
Variety of different style passenger seats arranged in multiple configurations.
If you’re after something more luxurious, our VIP carrying Pro-Monaco’s may be better suited to your organisation. The Pro-Monaco’s main focus is guest comfort, so they feature a much larger passenger cabin with luxury stitched seating, updated interior and premium entertainment options. Although smaller in the rear half, there is still plenty of room for a dressing area with a makeup table or even a washroom! Most clients opt for a Mercedes Sprinter chassis for their Pro-Monaco conversions as the premium Mercedes brand is most desired by VIP’s, however we can also carry out these conversions on a variety of different chassis. For more information, contact us today.
Pro-Monaco converted for Civilised Car Hire.
What sort of organisations use your production, television and music industry conversions?
Since venturing into this market over 15 years ago, we have established an excellent reputation for our conversions and we are well-trusted by many specialist hire companies. Our vehicles have toured all across the country, serving a number of different music artists, movie stars, reality TV personalities, sports stars, photographers and videographers. They have even occasionally been spotted on the telly!
Spotted! Our vehicles have featured in Billy Monger Big Red Nose Day Challenge, the new Channel 4 series - Perfect House, Secret Location and was recently used by Molly-Mae Hague whilst filming her vlog for her latest fashion line.
For more ideas, take a look at some of the recent conversions that we have carried out, including a Volkswagen Crafter with a coffee bar in the rear, a Pro-Monaco with bio-leather tan interior, and a pair of Renault Masters exported to France for a Parisian tour bus and equipment rental agency.
Still not too sure what you require? Speak to our friendly team today on 01375 676088 or alternatively you can email us at sales@stanfordcoachworks.co.uk