Archive for 2026

Neg Earth Lights are absolutely delighted to share that we have been awarded this year’s @tpimagazine Award for ‘Favourite Lighting Rental Company’ award!

This recognition means the world to us and is a testament to the dedication, creativity, and hard work of everyone involved.

A huge thank you to our incredible team—your passion, expertise, and commitment to excellence are the backbone of our success. To our amazing clients, thank you for trusting us with your visions and allowing us to be part of your unforgettable moments. And to our dedicated crew on the ground.

We couldn’t have achieved this without you.

Thank you for being part of our journey.

Custom Automation Pod Frame

Designed and built specifically for Hans Zimmer Live.

From Design Brief to Reality

The process starts with detailed client drawings and specifications, defining structure, dimensions, fixtures, and aesthetic intent.

Technical Review & Concept Development

Our engineering team interrogates the brief, identifying constraints, functional requirements, and integration challenges.

Multiple concepts are developed and assessed.

Engineering the Right Solution

Design options are evaluated for structural integrity, manufacturability, transport efficiency, and speed of installation on tour.

Bespoke Pod End Frames

Custom end frames were engineered to integrate seamlessly with the POD structure. Precision cutting, welding, and assembly followed reworked technical drawings.

Structural Calculations & Verification

Using Tekla Tedds Structural Designer, detailed calculations confirmed capacity for 37 moving lights. Material strength, joint efficiency, and load distribution were fully assessed.

Pod Assembly

The main frame was constructed from three 26ft Tyler GT Plus pre-rig trusses, forming a rigid, touring-ready structure.
Total pod weight: approx. 2.5 tonnes.

Quality Control & Testing

Each structure underwent rigorous checks for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, and overall stability before deployment.

Designed for Performance

A fully bespoke aluminium automation solution, engineered for safety, reliability, and repeatability, show after show.

Fit for the Stage