Lighting Up the Capel Military Show

Bringing Military History to Life

The Capel Military Show is an annual not-for-profit event, held at Aldhurst Farm, Capel, Surrey. Spanning five fields, the three-day event features a diverse range of military exhibitors, including more than 750 vehicles, alongside British, German, Russian, and American re-enactment groups. Together, these displays bring military history to life, tracing the journey from the Second World War through to modern day. The show attracts more than 25,000 visitors and raising over £10,000 for military charities.

Supporting a Worthwhile Cause

We were delighted to provide both our support and sponsorship for the event, supplying the lighting package alongside our professional expertise. Our ongoing commitment to excellence was reflected in both the equipment and support provided. As the director of Capel Military Show, Squadron Leader Andrew Davidson MBE RAF, commented,

“The quality of the equipment and support provided helped transform the arena environment and contributed greatly to the polished professional appearance of the event.”

For Andrew Davidson’s full testimonial, read below:

“Dear Dave, Melissa, Sam and the Neg Earth Team,

On behalf of everyone involved in the Capel Military Show, I would like to extend my sincere thanks for the outstanding support and sponsorship that Neg Earth provided to this year’s event.

The lighting package and professional expertise supplied by your team had an incredible impact on the overall delivery and presentation of the show.   

The quality of the equipment and support provided helped transform the arena environment and contributed greatly to the polished professional appearance of the event. 

With over 25,000 visitors attending across the weekend, the enhanced lighting played an important role in showcasing the displays, supporting public engagement and helping us deliver the high-standard experience that our visitors have come to expect. The support from Neg Earth enabled us to achieve an effect that would otherwise have been beyond the reach of a charitable event of our size.

Beyond the equipment itself, I would also like to recognise the professionalism, flexibility and enthusiasm shown by your team throughout the planning and execution phases. It was clear that everyone involved wanted to help make the event a success, and that commitment was noticed and appreciated by both the directors and our exhibitors.

As a not-for-profit event raising funds for military charities and local good causes, we rely heavily on the generosity of organisations such as Neg Earth. Your support has not only enhanced the visitor experience but has also directly contributed to our ability to continue supporting the military community and local charitable causes.

Please pass on my thanks to everyone involved, including the wider crew who helped make the lighting support possible. It was a pleasure working with you all and I very much hope that we can continue our relationship; planning for the 2027 Capel Military Show will commence later this year, and I would be grateful if Neg Earth would consider supporting the event once again. Given the outstanding impact your lighting package had on the show, I believe there is significant scope for us to build on this year’s success and further showcase Neg Earth’s capabilities to our audience of over 25,000 visitors. I would welcome an opportunity to discuss potential options with you in the coming months.

Please pass on my thanks to everyone involved, including the wider crew who helped make the lighting support possible. It was a pleasure working with you all and I very much hope that we can continue our relationship and welcome Neg Earth back to the Capel Military Show in future years.

Thank you once again for your generosity, professionalism, and valued support.

Kind regards,

Sqn Ldr Andrew Davidson MBE RAF 
Director 
Capel Military Show”