event lighting hire
Professional event lighting hire across Scotland
Help speakers look their best, focus attention on the stage and transform the atmosphere of your venue with carefully planned event lighting.
Lighting that supports the purpose of your event
OSAV provides professional lighting for conferences, awards ceremonies, presentations, product launches, gala dinners and live events across Scotland.
The right solution depends on the room, stage, event style, available power, natural light and the effect you want to create. We plan equipment and positioning around the venue and programme rather than applying the same package to every event.
Explore all audio visual equipment hire or tell us about your event for a tailored recommendation.
Event lighting solutions
Stage and speaker lighting
Purposeful lighting that helps presenters, panellists, hosts and performers remain clearly visible to audiences and cameras.
Conference lighting
Professional lighting for lecterns, panel discussions, presentation stages, branded sets and recorded or streamed sessions.
Awards and gala lighting
Lighting designed to create atmosphere, highlight the stage and support the changing moments of an awards ceremony or evening event.
Ambient venue lighting
Colour and light used to complement the venue, reinforce an event identity and create a welcoming environment for guests.
Product and feature lighting
Focused lighting for launches, exhibitions, displays, branded areas and other important features within the event space.
Lighting control and cues
Planned lighting changes coordinated with presenters, music, video and the event running order where required.
Planned around your venue and programme
Effective event lighting needs to look good in the room, support photography or video where relevant and operate safely within the venue. Early information helps us recommend a practical setup.
- Room dimensions, ceiling height and layout
- Stage size and presenter positions
- Existing venue lighting and ambient daylight
- Event theme, branding and desired atmosphere
- Photography, recording, streaming or live camera use
- Available power and approved installation positions
- Venue access, setup and rehearsal times
- Running order and any planned lighting cues
Lighting for conferences and corporate events
Conference lighting should make speakers easy to see, provide a professional stage environment and support presentation screens without creating distracting glare. Where cameras or streaming are involved, lighting also contributes to a clear image for remote and recorded audiences.
Lighting can be combined with our conference AV support, event audio visual services and hybrid event solutions.
Professional setup and technical support
Lighting equipment is prepared and tested before the event. Where support is booked, OSAV technicians install, position and check the system, coordinate agreed cues and manage the lighting during the programme.
- Equipment selected for the venue and desired effect
- Safe, considered positioning and setup
- Stage and camera checks where relevant
- Coordination with other audio visual systems
- Live operation for supported events
How event lighting hire works
- Discuss: Share the venue, stage, event style, programme and desired atmosphere.
- Recommend: We propose suitable lighting, controls, and technical support, including a full cost quotation.
- Prepare: Once you have approved our quotation, equipment is then configured and tested for your planned setup.
- Deliver: We install and, where booked, operate the lighting through to pack down.
Event lighting hire questions
What type of lighting does my event need?
That depends on the venue, stage, programme and atmosphere you want to create. A conference may prioritise even lighting for speakers and cameras, while an awards event may combine stage lighting, colour and programmed cues. We will recommend a suitable approach after reviewing the brief.
Can lighting match our event or brand colours?
Yes, however we can confirm the available colour-control capability and any limitations when discussing your requirements
Can you light presenters for video or live streaming?
Yes. Lighting can be planned to support both the in-room audience and the camera image. Tell us about recording, streaming and camera positions so these requirements can be considered together.
Can lighting changes be timed with the event programme?
Yes. Where lighting control and an operator are included, agreed changes can be coordinated with key moments in the running order, presentations, music and video content.
Do you offer equipment-only lighting hire?
Yes.
Can you provide outdoor event lighting?
We provide bespoke solutions, including outdoor events; please contact us to find out more.
See more answers in our audio visual hire FAQs.
Planning lighting for an event?
Tell us about your venue, programme and the atmosphere you want to create. OSAV will recommend suitable lighting and technical support.