Prolight Concepts Group

What Prolight Concepts Group does

Prolight Concepts Group is a UK-based B2B trade distributor of professional lighting, audio, and staging equipment serving the entertainment industry. Founded in 1996 and headquartered in Colne, England, with a Blackburn correspondence address, the company operates as a privately held group under Prolight Concepts Group Ltd, with Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd (Companies House no. 12602249) as the primary operating entity. It sells exclusively to trade customers — mobile DJs, hire companies, installers, venues, and touring productions — through a trade account-approval system, direct website sales, and a dealer/retailer network across the UK. The 15+ category catalog spans professional lighting, audio, truss and staging, rigging hardware, cables and distribution, special effects, lighting control, networking infrastructure, portable power, flight cases, and consumables, with distributed third-party brands including Elumen8, Equinox, LEDJ, ADJ, W-Audio, Global Truss, Allen & Heath, and Instagrid. Two proprietary capabilities differentiate the offering: an in-house custom cable build service for bespoke assemblies and a free AV Toolbox suite of online calculators (beam angle, DMX addressing, power load, voltage drop, lux).

The business model is wholesale hardware distribution. Revenue is generated through trade pricing with Suggested Selling Prices (SSPs) provided as guidance, while resellers set final retail prices. Delivery is tiered: free over £300 per order, £12.50 per consignment under that threshold, with premium timed-delivery surcharges (Before 10am £52, Before 12 Noon £25, Saturday £50) and zone-based surcharges for remote UK geographies. Distribution is anchored by UK-based stock enabling same-day shipping on in-stock items. Go-to-market is B2B with a channel-partner model: the website catalog drives top-of-funnel discovery, Mailchimp newsletters and Instagram maintain mid-funnel engagement, and trade publications (e.g., TPi magazine) provide earned media. The most recent material strategic move is the January 2026 appointment as UK distributor for Laserworld professional show lasers, adding Tarm laser source moving heads to the portfolio. Andrew Jeffrey serves as Managing Director.

Name

Prolight Concepts Group

Legal name

Prolight Concepts (UK) Ltd

Website

https://prolight.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Prolight Concepts Group is a UK-based B2B trade distributor of professional lighting, audio, and staging equipment, serving mobile DJs, hire companies, installers, venues, and touring productions through a trade account system and dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional AV Equipment Distribution

NAICS

Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Electric Lighting & Wiring Equipment (3640)

akta.pro primary industry

Instrument & Pro Audio Retail (Online/Brick-and-Mortar) (MPAIAJAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

DJ & Performance Gear (Controllers, Turntables, CDJs, Mixers) (MPAIAJAC)

Keywords

• Professional lighting distribution
• Stage and truss systems
• B2B AV equipment
• Entertainment production gear
• Audio equipment wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Blackburn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. B2B Wholesale Distribution: Wholesale distribution of professional lighting, audio, and staging equipment to trade customers including mobile DJs, hire companies, installers, venues, and touring productions. Operates on trade account basis with Suggested Selling Prices (SSPs) for guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Prolight Concepts Group is a UK-based B2B trade distributor of professional lighting, audio, and stage equipment for the entertainment industry, selling through a trade-account e-commerce platform to mobile DJs, hire companies, installers, venues, and touring productions. The catalog spans 20+ categories including professional lighting, audio, truss, staging, rigging, cables, lighting control, networking, and power solutions, complemented by an in-house custom cable build service and a free online AV toolbox.

Product overview

Prolight Concepts Group is a UK-based B2B distributor offering professional lighting, audio, and stage equipment for events and installations. The product portfolio is organized as a comprehensive single-brand distribution platform covering professional show lasers (Laserworld), moving heads, LED fixtures, truss and staging systems, rigging hardware, cables and distribution equipment, special effects, lighting control (DMX), networking infrastructure, power solutions (Instagrid portable power), flight cases, tools, and consumables. The offering is primarily hardware-focused with professional equipment brands including Elumen8, Equinox, LEDJ, ADJ, W-Audio, and Global Truss. A custom cable build service and free AV Toolbox calculators complement the product range. The company operates as a trade distributor with same-day shipping capabilities from UK-based stock.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Lighting Comprehensive range of professional lighting equipment including moving heads, pars, washes, LED battens, gobo projectors, feature lights, exterior lighting, and weatherproofing solutions for events, productions, and installations. Sold to trade customers including mobile DJs, hire companies, installers, venues, and touring productions.
• Audio Equipment Full audio solution portfolio including amplifiers, loudspeakers (active, passive, subwoofers, line arrays, 100V line), mixers (analogue, digital, zone, personal monitoring, DJ), audio processors, wireless audio, and stage equipment for entertainment industry trade buyers.
• Truss and Staging Stage roof systems, pre-rig truss, ground support towers, truss plinths, stackers, trolleys, adaptors, covers, sleeves, and portable stages for event production and touring use.
• Rigging Hardware Professional rigging equipment including chain hoists, rigging steels and wires, soft steel slings, marquee clamps, and rigging accessories for safe lighting and equipment suspension.
• Cables and Distribution Extensive cable range including audio cables (XLR, jack, RCA), DMX cables, power cables, Ethernet cables, combi cables, stage boxes, splitters, adaptors, cable drums, and distribution equipment.
• Special Effects Atmospheric effects including smoke, haze, fog, snow machines, CO2 effects, flame machines, wind machines, confetti and streamers, plus associated fluids and accessories for events and venues.
• Lighting Control DMX controllers, dimmers and switch packs, wireless DMX solutions, signal processing equipment, RDM interfaces, and Art-Net/sACN nodes for professional lighting control.
• Cases, Racks and Bags Flight cases (ATA-standard), padded bags, rack sleeves, installation racks and wall plates for transporting and protecting AV and lighting equipment.
• Networking Infrastructure Professional networking gear for AV over IP including switches, access points, transceivers, port cards, DAC cables, etherCON/RJ45 connectors, and power supply units.
• Power Solutions Portable battery power systems including Instagrid ONE (3.6 kW), LINK and LINK MAX modular accessories for silent, emission-free power at events, film sets, and temporary installations.
• Connectors Professional connectors including 16A, 32A, 63A, 125A configurations, PowerCON, TRUE1, etherCON/RJ45, and custom connector solutions.
• Consumables Event consumables including effects powders and fluids, heatshrink and sleeving, self-adhesive tapes, batteries, cable ties, and confetti and streamers.
• Tools and Safety Professional tools including cable management, crimp tools, connector tools, installation and rigging tools, testing equipment, safety and handling equipment, and tool boxes.
• Stands and Brackets Professional stands including tripod stands, T-bars, telescopic lifters, front-loading lifters, followspot stands, ground support towers, lecterns, microphone stands, LED wall support systems, and accessories.
• DJ Booths and Screens DJ booth solutions and display screens for professional DJ setups and mobile entertainment applications.
• Meat Racks and Trolleys Tour-grade transport equipment including meat racks, staging trolleys, stage weight trolleys, and equipment trolleys for moving lighting, cabling, and staging gear.
• Dancefloors Professional dancefloor solutions for events and installations.
• Drapes and Starcloths Stage drapes and starcloth solutions for event styling and atmospheric lighting effects.
• Pipe and Drape Pipe and drape systems for event partitioning, stage dressing, and venue transformation.
• Crowd Management Crowd control and management equipment for events and venues.
• Clamps and Couplers Professional clamps and couplers for securing lighting fixtures, truss connections, and equipment mounting.
• Custom Cable Builds In-house custom cable manufacturing service producing bespoke cable assemblies, lengths, and connector configurations for audio, power, DMX, and data cables per customer specification.
• AV Transmission Systems AV over IP transmission equipment for sending audio and video signals over network infrastructure.
• Silent Disco Equipment Wireless headphone-based audio systems allowing multiple audio channels for silent disco events.
• Laserworld Professional Show Lasers and Tarm Moving Heads Professional show laser systems and Tarm laser source moving heads distributed exclusively in the UK by Prolight Concepts, held in UK stock for same-day shipping to trade customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day shipping on professional show lasers and accessories for UK customers
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LaserworldcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Prolight Concepts appointed as the UK distributor for Laserworld, effective January 2026. Partnership includes substantial UK-based stock for same-day shipping on professional show lasers and accessories. The collaboration also introduces Tarm laser source moving heads to the UK market, expanding Prolight's product portfolio and strengthening its role as a key supplier to the entertainment industry.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Stage Electrics: UK entertainment technology supplier providing lighting, audio, staging, and rigging to venues, hire companies, and touring productions. Directly comparable trade distribution model and customer segments.
• Gear4music: UK-based online retailer of music equipment, DJ gear, pro audio, and lighting serving trade and consumer customers. Direct competitor in pro audio and DJ categories with overlapping B2B trade account mechanics.
• White Light: UK distributor and integrator of professional lighting, audio, and video equipment for live events, broadcast, and venues. Comparable technical trade focus with overlapping lighting and audio categories.
• Andertons Music Co: UK music equipment retailer with a strong online presence carrying pro audio, DJ, and live sound gear. Comparable in targeting working musicians, DJs, and small venue/production buyers.
• A.C. Entertainment Technologies: UK entertainment equipment distributor supplying lighting, audio, rigging, and control to theatrical, TV, and live event markets. Directly overlapping product mix and trade customer base.

Broad incumbents

• Thomann: Europe's largest online music equipment retailer with deep pro audio, DJ, and lighting catalogs. Competitor at scale with broader geographic reach and consumer-grade brand recognition.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global entertainment production services company supplying lighting, audio, video, and rigging to large-scale touring, broadcast, and events. Operates upstream of Prolight's trade customer base with rental-led model.
• Chauvet DJ / Chauvet Professional: Major US-headquartered manufacturer of professional lighting and atmospheric effects with global distribution. Comparable in product category and serves overlapping DJ and venue customers.
• ADJ (American DJ): Global manufacturer and direct seller of pro lighting, effects, and audio gear whose products Prolight distributes. Adjacent relationship as both supplier and competitor via direct channels.

Regional players

• B&H Photo Video: Large US-based retailer of pro audio, lighting, and production equipment with deep catalog and global shipping. Comparable in pro audio and lighting categories but primarily serves North American geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/prolightconcepts
• Xx.com/prolightgroup

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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