What Colour Sound Experiment does

Colour Sound Experiment is a UK-founded live event production company that supplies lighting, video, LED screens, rigging, lasers, special effects, and power distribution equipment on a rental basis, together with associated pre-visualization, transport, and on-site production support. Founded in 1989 by Antonio Colombi and headquartered in London, the company operates three regional hubs — London (UK and Europe), Pacoima, California (USA), and Jeddah (Saudi Arabia, Middle East) — enabling it to service touring acts, music festivals, corporate events, fashion activations, and broadcast/media clients across multiple continents. Its named client base spans high-profile music acts (Underworld, Tate McRae, Major Lazer, The Vaccines, Interpol, Above and Beyond, Jamie T), festivals (Glastonbury, Reading, Lollapalooza Berlin, Creamfields, Insomniac's Skyline LA), and corporates (Deutsche Bank, Vodafone, PUMA, Ben Sherman, Cancer Research UK).

The technical offering is built around a continuously refreshed equipment fleet that includes ROE, Leyard CarbonLight, ESD, and Titan-X LED panels; KVANT and Laserworld laser systems; MDG, Martin, and Look Solutions atmospheric equipment; MagicFX confetti and CO2 effects; and a broad lighting, rigging, and power distribution inventory. A differentiated capability is its pre-visualization suite network — two in the UK (Rave Suite, Rock Suite) and three in the USA (Hollywood Room, Vegas Room, Miami Room) — that lets lighting designers and production teams program and refine shows before deployment. Additional product lines include transparent Fishnet LED, Sony FR7 PTZ camera rental, ex-hire equipment sales, new equipment and consumables sales, dry-hire self-service rental, and curated training resources covering Avolites, MA Lighting, Disguise, Brompton, and Obsidian control platforms.

The business model is primarily B2B equipment rental on weekly terms, with quote-based pricing managed by dedicated Project Managers. Revenue is generated through usage-based rental of the equipment fleet, supplemented by usage-based pre-visualization suite bookings and one-time sales of ex-hire and new equipment. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting live event producers, festival organizers, concert venues, and corporate event planners, supported by digital channels (website, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, X) and industry trade press visibility. The company is privately held with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Colour Sound Experiment

Legal name

Colour Sound Experiment Ltd

Website

https://coloursound.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Colour Sound Experiment, founded 1989, is a UK-headquartered live event production company renting lighting, video, LED, rigging, lasers, and SFX equipment with pre-visualization suites across the UK, USA, and Saudi Arabia for tours, festivals, and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Event Production Services

NAICS

Other Performing Arts Companies (71119)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)

akta.pro primary industry

Event Production & Technical Services (Staging, Lighting, Sound, Video) (MPAGAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Technical Production Management & Crew (MPAGAKAH), Event Production & Technical Services (AV, Lighting, Staging) (BPAFAGAB), Corporate Event Production & AV Services (HSACADAB), Live Sound & Stage Equipment (PA Systems, Amplification, Monitoring) (MPAIAJAD)

Keywords

• Event lighting hire
• Video equipment rental
• Event rigging services
• LED screen rental
• Live event production

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Equipment Rental: Primary revenue stream from hiring out lighting, video, rigging, special effects, lasers, and power distribution equipment for live events, concerts, festivals, conferences, and exhibitions. Rental periods are typically weekly with trade discounts available.
2. Ex-Hire Equipment Sales: Sale of previously rented equipment including lighting, rigging, video, special effects, and flight cases at competitive prices.
3. New Equipment Sales: Sales of new equipment and consumables to complement the rental fleet.
4. Pre-Visualization Services: Booking of dedicated pre-visualization suites for show programming and creative development. Includes access to on-site amenities, kitchen, and high-speed internet.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Colour Sound Experiment supplies event production equipment on a hire basis — including lighting fixtures, video projectors, LED screens, rigging truss and hoists, laser systems, smoke/haze and confetti effects, and power distribution — supported by transport, on-site technical crew, and dedicated pre-visualisation suites for show programming. The company also sells ex-hire and new equipment to clients worldwide, serving music tours, festivals, corporate conferences, and brand activations from facilities in the UK, USA, and Saudi Arabia.

Product overview

Colour Sound Experiment is a lighting, video, and rigging production company operating since 1989, offering world-class touring and live event production services. The company provides an integrated portfolio comprising equipment hire (lighting, video, LED screens, rigging, lasers, SFX, and power distribution), equipment sales (ex-hire and new), and professional services (pre-visualization suites in UK and USA, training resources, and technical support). Their hire inventory spans moving lights, pars and battens, LED panels from manufacturers like ROE, Leyard, and ESD, laser systems from Laserworld and KVANT, smoke/haze machines, confetti effects, and rigging equipment. Services include pre-visualization environments for show programming and dry hire options. The company operates across three main locations: London (UK & Europe), Pacoima (USA), and Jeddah (Middle East).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Equipment Hire Extensive stock of event lighting equipment available for hire, including moving lights, pars, battens, LED fixtures, and outdoor-rated equipment for festivals, concerts, and live events. Targeted at live event producers, festival organisers, concert tour managers, and corporate event planners.
• LED Screen Hire
• Video Equipment Hire Video production equipment including projectors, media servers, TVs, monitors, and Sony FR7 Cinema Line Full-frame PTZ camera for professional event videography. Targeted at event producers, broadcasters, and corporate clients needing large-format video.
• Rigging Equipment Hire Comprehensive rigging equipment including truss, stands, electric chain hoists, fixings, and accessories for safe suspension of lighting and video equipment at events. Targeted at live event production companies, festival organisers, and concert venues.
• Laser Systems Hire Professional laser display systems including Laserworld Tarm 12, Laserworld DS-3000RGB, KVANT Clubmax 3000 FB4, KVANT Club Max 18, and KVANT Atom 58 for large-scale indoor and outdoor laser shows. Targeted at music festivals, concert tours, and large-scale event productions.
• Smoke & Haze Machines Hire Atmospheric effects equipment including hazers (MDG ATMe, DF-50, Smoke Factory Tour Hazer II, Look Solutions Unique 2.1, MDG The One), smoke machines (Martin Jem ZR45, Antari IP-1500, Look Solutions Viper NT), low fog units (Martin Jem Glaciator Dynamic, MDG Ice Fog Compack), and fans. Targeted at live event producers, concert tours, and festivals.
• Confetti & CO2 Effects Hire Special effects including MagicFX Stadium Blaster, MagicFX Super Blaster XL, MagicFX Swirl Fan XL, MagicFX Powershot 2, Magic FX Eco2jet, Magic FX PsyCo2, and CO2 Jets for celebratory event moments. Targeted at concert productions, festivals, corporate events, and brand activations.
• Power Distribution Equipment Hire Power distribution units including D Type, V Type, S Type, T Type, C Type, A Type, P Type, and U Type distro boxes with various input and output configurations for event power management. Targeted at live event producers and production companies.
• SFX (Special Effects) Hire Special effects equipment including CO2 effects, confetti effects, mirror balls, and plug-and-play effects like Chauvet Swarm FX, Martin Acrobat, Martin T-Rex, Martin Ego 03, and flame/water wave effects. Targeted at live event producers, concert tours, and corporate events.
• Pre-Visualisation Services Dedicated pre-visualisation environments with two suites in the UK (Rave Suite and Rock Suite at London HQ) and three in the USA (Hollywood Room, Vegas Room, Miami Room in Pacoima) for lighting designers and production teams to build, test, and refine shows before on-site deployment. Targeted at lighting designers, creative directors, tour production managers, and festival production teams.
• Ex-Hire Equipment Sales Previously hired professional lighting, video, rigging, special effects, and miscellaneous equipment available for purchase at reduced prices, including flight cases. Targeted at smaller production companies, venues, and event organisers seeking professionally maintained equipment at lower cost.
• New Equipment & Consumables Sales New professional lighting, video, rigging equipment and consumables available for purchase directly from Colour Sound Experiment. Targeted at production companies, venues, and event organisers seeking to purchase professional event production hardware.
• FR7 PTZ Camera Hire Sony FR7 Cinema Line Full-frame PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) camera featuring CMOS sensor, E-mount lens system, 12.9 megapixel resolution, electronic ND filter, and remote PTZ control for professional cinematography and live event capture. Targeted at broadcast and live event video capture requirements.
• Dry Hire Services Self-service equipment rental option allowing clients to collect and operate equipment independently without full production support services. Targeted at smaller production companies, venues, and experienced operators with their own technical crew.

Named customers22 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Stageco: European staging and rigging specialist serving major tours and festivals with custom stage structures. Comparable in rigging and staging services for the same large-format festival and touring market.
• Siyan Lighting: UK lighting rental specialist serving concerts, tours, and corporate events with a comparable moving-light fleet. Direct competitor focused on the same mid-tier rental market segment.
• Hawthorn: UK event production company offering lighting, video, rigging, and AV for corporate events, exhibitions, and live shows. Comparable full-service production model with similar enterprise and music vertical exposure.
• HSL Group: UK lighting and rigging rental house serving theatre, concert, and event markets with extensive moving-light and LED inventory. Direct competitor in the rental-focused segment of UK live production.
• Neg Earth Lights: UK-based lighting rental specialist serving concerts, tours, and festivals with comparable moving-light and LED inventory. Direct competitor in the British live events market with similar client base of touring artists and festivals.
• Entec Sound & Light: UK-based live event production company supplying lighting, sound, and rigging for concerts, tours, and festivals. Comparable scale and offering to Colour Sound with overlapping client roster in British live music.
• Adlib Audio, Lighting & Video: UK-based full-service production company supplying audio, lighting, and video for concerts, tours, and festivals. Direct peer with comparable service model and overlapping artist/festival client roster.

Broad incumbents

• PRG (Production Resource Group): Global live event production giant offering lighting, video, audio, and rigging at massive scale worldwide. Comparable product offering across all technical disciplines but at far greater scale, serving as the dominant incumbent Colour Sound competes against for marquee tours.
• Solotech: Global provider of audio, video, lighting, and rigging equipment and services for live events. Overlapping capabilities with Colour Sound as a larger, multi-region incumbent competing for major touring and corporate contracts.

Emerging players

• Brilliant Stages: UK-based custom staging and automation provider for concerts, tours, and special events. Adjacent competitor in rigging and stage engineering with partial overlap in the touring market Colour Sound serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ColourSoundExp
• Facebookfacebook.com/coloursoundexperiment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/colour-sound-experiment-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/coloursoundexperiment

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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