Dry Hire & Installations

Hire professional event equipment with transparent, itemised pricing—or commission a venue install designed and delivered by experienced technicians.

Sometimes you just need the kit. Sometimes you need a system that lives in the venue. Lumen offers both: reliable dry hire for events and productions, and practical long-term hire & installations for venues, bars and event spaces.

Dry Hire
What you can hire
Event lighting (uplighting, effects, intelligent fixtures)
Audio (speakers, wireless mics, DJ/band support)
Visuals (TVs/screens, projection, playback accessories)
Staging and production accessories (stands, cabling, power)

How it works
Build an itemised quote request online
Choose delivery or collection (where available)
We’ll confirm details and arrange collection/delivery
Optional: add technicians for setup and/or operation
Installations (permanent or semi-permanent)
Typical installs
Architectural / ambient lighting for venues
Bar, feature and room lighting systems
Simple control setups (scenes, zones, presets)
AV routing for screens, TVs and background audio
Cabling tidy-up and equipment rationalisation

What’s included
Site visit or remote planning where suitable
Practical specification based on the space and usage
Clear scope, equipment list and handover
Testing, commissioning and basic user training

What you get with us…

  • Transparent, itemised equipment lists
  • Maintained kit and tidy prep standards
  • Sensible recommendations (no unnecessary add-ons)
  • Clear logistics for delivery/collection and access
  • A team that understands venues and show-day realities

Requirements (what we need from you)

For dry hire:

  • Date(s) + collection/delivery location
  • Equipment list (or what you’re trying to achieve)
  • Operator required? (yes/no)
  • Access window and any venue/site notes

For installs:

  • Venue location + photos/video of the space
  • What the system needs to do day-to-day
  • Control preference (simple presets vs full control)
  • Budget range and timescale

Let’s plan your event. But you first.

Tell us your date, venue, guest count and what you’re trying to achieve. Here’s what happens next:
– we reply within 1 business day;
– we jump on a quick call if needed;
– you receive a clear proposal with recommended options.

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