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Founded in 1983 by Dave & Pip Ridgway, Neg Earth Lights is a leading, independent lighting and rigging supplier predominantly focused on live events within the entertainment industry. Neg Earth supply industry-leading equipment to world-renowned music tours, festivals and live productions.

What makes Neg Earth different to all other lighting and rigging suppliers? A family-run company, Neg Earth’s team has been built on the foundations of passion for the live events industry, and strives to make productions unique, impactful and technically complex; all whilst creating a pleasant and easy experience for tour managers, lighting designers and artists.

Equipped with advanced technology, highly skilled technicians and facilities enabling our clients to see their artistic visions become a reality. The Production Solutions team offers a service like no other, helping clients to navigate from initial lighting plots right through to providing highly skilled lighting and rigging crew for production.

Latest Productions

OUR VALUES

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EXCELLENCE

High standards and prompt action are pursued in everything we do.
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INSPIRE

We bring thought, mind and innovation to encourage and support each member of our community.
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TRAILBLAZING

We bring creativity and a resourceful mindset to solve all challenges.
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COMMUNITY

We are a collaborative team from diverse backgrounds with a focus on close working relationships within our industry.

2019

Productions completed - 183
91.5
We had shows in many countries - 57
40
Our kit travelled many miles - 160,000
40

2021 – Covid 19 tried to stop us, but we kept calm and carried on*

2020

Productions completed - 24
12
We had shows in many countries - 15
7.7
Our kit travelled many miles - 35,000
15

2021 – Covid 19 tried to stop us, but we kept calm and carried on*

2021

Productions completed - 80
40
We had shows in many countries - 28
14
Our kit travelled many miles - 45,000
20

2019

2022

Productions completed - 94
50
We had shows in many countries - 51
38
Our kit travelled many miles - 800,000
90

OUR CLIENTS

Look what they have to say about us!

  • Dale Skjerseth
    "I can not be happier with everything Dave and Sam, everything like always is top dog with you guys the team was picture perfect, thank you."
    Dale SkjersethRolling Stones Production Manager
  • Pete Hosier
    "Thank you all so much for all your hard work and effort on the Madness tour. You all know how much I appreciate it. The band are super impressed also and asked me to pass on their gratitude."
    Pete HosierMadness Lighting Designer, Big Ant Productions
  • Niller Bjerregaard
    "Am so proud to be out with the best crew and company in the world. Only love and respect for you guys."
    Niller BjerregaardVolbeat Lighting & Set Designer
  • Marty Horn
    "I cannot thank you enough for all your help, it was a little challenging at the beginning but here we are together at the end. I hope that we will have the opportunity to work together in the future and that our paths will cross once again."
    Marty HornBeyoncé Tour Manager
  • Roland Greil
    "A big thank you from my side for the great support over the last weeks with Phil and Adele. You and your crews work made my life very easy. Looking forward to the next venture with the Rolling Stones."
    Roland GreilWoodroffe Bassett Lighting Design
  • Mark Cunniffe
    "Glasto was a triumph! Fraggle and the guys were exceptional, and without them, it wouldn't have happened."
    Mark CunniffeLighting and Production Designer

COMING SOON

From the creation of the UK’s largest family run Lighting and Rigging rental house to providing high spec, industry leading equipment to the world’s largest recording artists. Pip & Dave Ridgway’s Neg Earth journey COMING SOON.