It’s the home of world-class rugby players and now for the first time it will be home to world-class media production and events in collaboration with AV experts Sound to Light.
One of Ireland’s leading audio-visual and event production companies Sound to Light is pleased to announce a new five-year agreement with Connacht Rugby. As part of the agreement, Sound to Light will become Connacht Rugby’s preferred AV provider for events hosted at the soon-to-be redeveloped Dexcom Stadium and the new High-Performance Centre, which will not only be an elite sporting facility but the go-to venue for indoor events and conferences in the West of Ireland.
This long-term collaboration ensures that future clients at Dexcom Stadium will benefit from exceptional, high-quality AV solutions and event production from Sound to Light, capturing every moment of the action and delivering seamless experiences for events of all sizes. This makes Galway an international destination for business and events professionals, offering AV production on par with anywhere in the world from Croke Park to Madison Square Garden. This agreement builds on the strong working relationship between Sound to Light and Connacht Rugby with Sound to Light previously providing premium AV services at flagship events such as the annual Connacht Rugby Awards.
Founded 40 years ago as a family-run business, Sound to Light has grown into a national provider of high-end AV production, supporting everything from corporate conferences to gala awards. Led by Rory Collins, alongside Co-Directors Micheal Long and Dani Collins-Hadley, the company has built a strong leadership team that continues to drive growth. Based in Galway and Dublin and with a nation-wide network of technicians, Sound to Light delivers projects at many of the most prestigious venues and events in Ireland including for the Lions Rugby Tour, the Global Economic Summit and the AIPCO Conference.
Sound to Light has also successfully renewed its EcoMerit Environmental Certification and Dani Collins-Hadley is currently completing an MSc in Sustainable Tourism and Events. This reflects the company’s commitment to shaping a greener future for events in Ireland.
Opening in early 2026, the redeveloped Dexcom Stadium will become a state-of-the-art, multi-purpose venue in the heart of the West of Ireland. With modern spaces that can cater for up to 4000 guests, Connacht Rugby will soon be able to welcome businesses, organisations and communities from across the world, cementing Dexcom Stadium as not just a sporting venue, but a year-round destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and events.
Dani Collins-Hadley, Co-Director of Sound to Light says:
“Sound To Light has grown into one of Ireland’s leading AV suppliers, a legacy now reflected in this new five-year agreement with Connacht Rugby. At Sound to Light we pride ourselves in leading the charge for creating sustainable and innovative AV experiences in Ireland and are looking forward to doing that here at Dexcom Stadium, comparable to anywhere in the world. I am completing my Masters in Sustainable Tourism and Events which will uniquely position us to deliver sustainable events.”
Philip Patterson, Head of Commercial & Marketing at Connacht Rugby says:
“This new agreement with Sound to Light marks a significant step forward in our mission to deliver world-class events at Dexcom Stadium. Their expertise in audio-visual production will elevate the experience for every client and guest, ensuring our venue sets a high standard for innovation, quality, and service in the events industry. We look forward to continuing to grow this existing relationship with Sound to Light over the next five years.”
