Festival organizer Jon Terry said of FX Rentals: "Their involvement meant we could relax knowing that our extensive equipment requirements were taken care of. In the end, despite last minute additions and the fact it took place over a bank holiday period, the bands had exactly what they needed. A representative from FX even went to visit one of the venues to confirm the requirements and personally went to pick up some equipment that was not ready for collection on time after the event. What more can you ask for?"
Daytime events included a conference consisting of Q&A sessions across a wide variety of music-related topics, plus a music market with exhibitors including Pioneer as well as dance labels, magazines and distribution companies. Held in the Exchange area of the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, Encompass was sponsored by BBC Radio 1, XFM, AIM, the Evening Standard and Diesel-U-Music, among others.
(Lee Baldock)
