derklee Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Hello all, Not only am I new to the site but also to the area (south-west). this site was recommended to me by others, they said I would get a honest respnce.....so here goes. I am looking for a supplier of lighting and sound kit (both hire & some sales) in my new area. Value for money but mostly good technical and back-up. Having dealt with certain companies up north I found very limited back-up (good service). Price is important , obviously but if I can guarantee to get someone with technical knowledge at 11.00 at night on the phone then price isn't so important. Any recommendations/experiences you guys can put across. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Bright* in Taunton have helped me out in the past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derklee Posted October 10, 2005 Author Share Posted October 10, 2005 Is this the company who are somehow connected to WL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Most obvious answer for the South West is Stage Electrics - branches in Bristol, Exeter and Plymouth. Bright is another one that I've had a positive experience with. I'm not from that part of the world, though, so that's all I can usefully suggest!Is this the company who are somehow connected to WL?Only in the sense that Jason Larcombe, whose company it is, also works for White Light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damian666 Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Is this the company who are somehow connected to WL?I reckon they are 2 seperate peoples. That Bright (Blue Light) is a London based company connected with one of WL's regular designers.If you are Taunton way there is obviously the ever-expanding Stage Electrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 That Bright (Blue Light) is a London based company connected with one of WL's regular designers. Er... No. Bright* is based in Taunton (also trading as Bright Blue Light), but the MD is Jason Larcombe, an employee of White Light (according to their website, he's Training Officer). Day to day operations are carried out in Taunton, but Jason oversee's the operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gareth Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Bright (Blue Light) is a London based companyNo they're not. bright*,c/o Cheshunt,Church Lane,Taunton TA3 5RL 01823 481011 And their warehouse is on the Priorswood Industrial Estate in Taunton, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick S Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Stage Electrics have their main depot in Bristol, so they can generally get whatever gear you want around that area without much delay. I've had good and bad experiences with them, but on the whole nothing to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bright spark Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 (according to their website, he's Training Officer) Yes Jason is head of the training inituative for students and the like. Stage Electrics IMHO are the best people, they have everything. Not sure on the branch size though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unis Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Stage Electrics .... Not sure on the branch size though. Depends where you are. If your in Cornwall and west Devon then your local is the Plymouth Branch , not very big but the can get hold of things from other Stage Electrics depots if you give enough notice ( and pay enough). Then moving up the country the Branch in Exeter is larger and the Bristol operation is the Stage electrics mothership. Bristol Warehouse is HUGE, more an industrial estate than a warehouse as I believe they are up to 3 buildings again. They may not be cheap, but they can get most stuff and they do have resoanble tech surport including a 24hr phone No. Be aware tho that if you call them out and its operator error you may be billed for the call out. unis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyb Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 For the obvious plug; Enlightened Lightingwww.enlightenedlighting.co.uk With regard to emergency call out, any company worth its salt will support the equipment they supply. A rental firm should be able to sleep soundly knowing that its equipment is all up to standard. andrew Moderation : excessive advertising content removed. Would members please take note of the Blue Room's policy on advertising when posting to the forum. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tivoliproduction Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 depending on where youm are in the south west area I have found a company called esp production a very good company for ligitng and sound hire, they do a fantastic job for a very good price, have a look at their website: www.espproduction.co.uk otherwise definately stage electrics are the best in my opinion. they can anything you need from a single fuse to a full scale lighting rig. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si pie Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Also depending on where you are in the country there is audiomsg in Swindon or Sonix or Southwest audio in bristol. ESP are in Yeovil But running a hire and sales company myself (audiomsg) I know that anyone will travel anywhere! HTH Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vooghtay Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Has Bright* got a website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_R Posted October 11, 2005 Share Posted October 11, 2005 Has Bright* got a website? Yup, www.brightbluelight.com. Not much on it though!Although I've never hired anything from them I have been in contact about a possible hire (the event was cancelled!) but the experience I had with them was great and their prices on hire stock and delivery are good too. Which part of the South West will you be in?Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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