Who we are

Twenty-nine years of powering the events that stop the country – from greenfield festival sites to live broadcast compounds.

Profile

More than
electricians

We power more than 200 major events and festivals every year across the sporting, music, broadcast and lifestyle sectors.

Our award-winning contribution to the Australian events sector spans international sporting tournaments, global political summits, major music festivals and national broadcast productions – the last delivered through Broadcast Power, our dedicated broadcast division. That depth of experience has made us the preferred partner for promoters, organisers and broadcasters seeking reliable, low-risk temporary electrical overlay across Australia and the South Pacific.

We are more than electrical engineers – we are event specialists. Our team understands the complex challenges of delivering temporary power in diverse and demanding environments, from parklands to public spaces. Working seamlessly with your operations team and suppliers, we deliver advanced plug-and-play solutions with efficiency and precision.

Whether supporting large broadcast centres, festival campgrounds or accommodation facilities, we recognise that every live event has unique demands. Our electrical design expertise, specialised equipment and robust safety and compliance systems have been purpose-built to scale and adapt to projects of any size or complexity.

Our mission, in seven objectives

29
Years of experience
120
Major events per year
6
States & territories serviced
3
Branches: QLD, NSW & SA

History

From Rentelec
to EVENTelec

Originally established on the Gold Coast in 1996 as Rentelec, we rebranded to EVENTelec in 2007. We have now grown to become Australia’s premier provider of specialised temporary electrical equipment, servicing all six states and territories with branches in Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia.

  • 1996Rentelec, Gold CoastThe business is established on the Gold Coast. Our run of Supercars-promoted races starts the same year and has not been broken since.
  • 2007Rentelec becomes EVENTelecA rebrand to match what the business had become: not electrical hire, but event specialists who happen to be licensed electricians.
  • 2024Hire Company of the YearRecognised at the Australian Event Awards - judged on the standards we hold ourselves to, not just the events we power.
  • TodaySix states, three branchesHead office at Arundel in Queensland, branches in Adelaide and Tuggerah on the NSW Central Coast, plus EcoPowrX and Broadcast Power as dedicated divisions.

Some of Australia's largest events run on our systems.

Culture

Client-first,
and it shows

The EVENTelec culture is driven by a client-first approach and teamwork.

We are committed to delivering exceptional workmanship, attentive service and uncompromising professional integrity. By fostering a positive and supportive workplace, we empower our team to exceed expectations in every aspect of their work.

Our consistently high staff retention rate speaks to the strong morale within our team and the pride they take in representing our brand. This culture extends beyond our organisation, shaping the collaborative relationships we maintain with industry suppliers and corporate agencies – partnerships that enhance our service delivery and add value to every project.

We believe this culture is fundamental to the success of your event. Our proactive focus on building strong relationships well before installation begins ensures seamless, efficient deployment on site.

We are passionate about lifting industry standards, continually raising the bar while maintaining full compliance with all electrical requirements and best practices.

Management team

The people who
run your job

At all levels of our organisation, our experienced team is dedicated to providing exceptional service with professional integrity. All employees hold valid licences and possess extensive event experience in planning, executing and commissioning temporary electrical distribution overlay.

309
Combined years of industry experience
13
In the management team
35
Years in our most experienced manager
3
States with a manager on the ground

James Neilsen

Managing Director Electrical contractor32years

Electrical design and major overlay, events industry and management.

Adam McCann

Group General Manager35years

Events industry, senior management, sales, operations and logistics.

Kylie Neilsen

Company Administrator26years

Company Administrator.

Mark Larkin

Head of Operations Electrician13years

Events, operations, logistics and electrical compliance.

Shannon Waluga

Head of Planning Senior electrician17years

Major event electrical overlay.

Jon Riley

HEAD OF BROADCAST Senior electrician23years

Major event electrical design and production specialist.

Rob Hunt

Head of Special Projects27years

Global events, site operations, senior project management and logistics.

Cris Scarborough

State Manager South Australia Electrician32years

Events, management, project management and electrical.

David Taylor

Senior Project Manager, SA Electrician34years

Live theatre, events, site operations and project management.

Nick Lovelock

Senior Project Manager, Motorsport25years

Events, operations, event management and logistics.

Kaitlin McNamara

Project Manager9years

Events, operations planning and logistics.

Matt Jones

Project Manager8years

Events, operations, event management and logistics.

What we do

Design, supply,
install, sign off

EVENTelec provides clients with professional support in the design, supply and installation of temporary electrical solutions. This specialist approach adds value to every project through intelligent, flexible service and cost-effective results.

Core capabilities

The most organised and efficient company we have ever used in the 40 years we have been running.

Ben Tuohy

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