Plan your charity ball or galaCharity Ball & Gala Hire
Staging, sound, lighting, draping and dancefloors for charity balls, galas and fundraisers. Set up and tested before guests arrive by our crew.
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Your charity ball or gala, done properly
A great gala raises more. We help charities, clubs and committees create a polished, memorable night, from the stage for the auction to the dancefloor for the after-party.
Get an instant price, and we can invoice your charity or committee. A 25% deposit secures your date.
Charity ball or gala packages
Gala Essentials
The two things every great party needs, from one team.
- Your DJ for the night
- LED dancefloor for 50 to 100 guests
- Set up and tested before guests arrive
Gala Evening
Adds the photos and the colour that make the whole room feel like a party.
- Your DJ for the night
- LED dancefloor for 50 to 100 guests
- Digital selfie pod: photos straight to phones
- Venue uplighting to transform the room
Gala Showstopper
Everything, bigger: room for the whole crowd and a keepsake for every guest.
- Your DJ for the night
- Bigger LED dancefloor for 100 to 150 guests
- Oval photobooth with printed photos
- Venue uplighting to transform the room
- Cold spark fountains for your big moment
Delivery & collection from £95, based on your venue. See delivery prices →
Popular for your charity ball or gala
Our most-booked charity ball or gala favourites. Add as many as you like to one quote.
Staging
Sturdy, professional staging for bands, speeches, awards and performances.
Audio & lighting
Clear sound and stunning lighting for speeches, bands, parties and corporate events.
LED screens
Big, bright LED screens from 3m × 2m to 6m × 3.5m, with an operator, for presentations, videos, slideshows and live sport.
Draping
Soft, elegant draping that transforms any room into something special.
Poseur tables
Stylish poseur tables for drinks receptions, evening parties and corporate events.
LED dancefloors
The centrepiece of the party. Our LED dancefloors light up the room and fill up fast.
Cold sparks
Fountains of sparkling light for your first dance, entrance or cake cutting, without real fireworks.
Selfie pods
The modern photobooth. Guests snap, pose and share all night, and you keep every photo.
Confetti cannons
A shower of confetti for the big moment, from a cannon or handheld shooters for your guests.
Charity ball or gala set-ups
Real set-ups from our events.
Planning a charity ball or gala
Here’s how to create an evening that impresses guests and helps you raise more.
Give the auction a stage
A stage and good sound make the auction and speeches easy to follow, and keep the energy up.
Set the scene
Draping and uplighting transform a function room into a glamorous ballroom.
Welcome guests in style
A drinks reception with poseur tables and a photo backdrop makes a great first impression.
End on a high
An LED dancefloor and DJ keep guests celebrating, and staying, after the formal part.
What our customers say
Real reviews from real celebrations.
“Simply amazing, great attention to detail! Such lovely people, can't wait until the next one ”
“Absolutely fantastic service from Next wave. I hired a light up dance floor and a selfie pod for my 40th birthday. Booking through to installation was so easy. Ben and Ellen are so lovely to deal with. Made my party that bit extra special.”
“Absolutely fantastic service, cannot recommend them enough! I desperately needed help with a dancefloor 2 weeks before my wedding and they were happy to assist. Such an amazing business, friendly, kind and so professional. Thank you for helping make …”
How it works
Booking takes minutes.
Get your instant price
Tell us about your charity ball or gala and see your price straight away, with delivery to your venue included.
Secure your date
Happy with it? A 25% deposit locks in your date. Manage everything in your account.
We do the rest
Our crew delivers, sets up and collects. You enjoy the party.
What does event entertainment cost?
Get our Entertainment Price Guide: real starting prices for everything we do, our packages, and exactly how booking works. No guesswork, no sales call.
- Starting prices for every service
- Our packages for weddings and parties
- What affects your price, and how to save
- Deposits, balances and booking terms
Twelve all-inclusive events a year. Planned, supplied, installed, run and packed down for you, with Ben and a uniformed team there from first song to last. By private consultation.
Get your instant charity ball or gala quote
About 2 minutes. See your price and check your date. No obligation.
Charity ball or gala FAQs
Can you invoice our charity?
Yes, we can put the quote and invoice in your charity’s or committee’s name.
Do you have insurance?
Yes, we have public liability insurance and can send the certificate to your venue.
Can you supply a microphone for the auctioneer?
Yes, add audio to your booking and we’ll set it up and test it.
Do you supply hotels and golf clubs?
Yes. Tell us the venue and we’ll check access and setup times.
Charity ball or gala hire across Herts, Beds & Bucks
We deliver, set up and collect across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London, including: