CORE Lighting

CORE Lighting High performance Battery Powered event lighting We use Lithium Ion batteries to give a run time of 8 hours or more and recharge of less than 5 hours.

Core Lighting design and manufacture exceptionally high performance battery powered and wireless controlled LED lights that are ideal for use at events. The lights are fitted with high performance RGB and While LEDS to give bright, rich, saturated colours, including full hues of white with an output of 2100 lumens (As good as, or better, than many mains powered units, capable of lighting 4-5 store

ys of a building). All the units have full Wireless DMX control. Of course the real benefit comes from:
1. Exceptionally quick installation, no need for a 'sparky'
2. Flexibility. Drop the lights down where-ever you want - no cable runs.
3. Environmentally friendly. Efficient LED power and no need for generators
4. Health and safety. As well as no trip hassards from cables, the lights dont get hot

A story we hear more often than you'd think.An event production team arrived at a venue to set up a client's exhibition ...
10/06/2026

A story we hear more often than you'd think.

An event production team arrived at a venue to set up a client's exhibition display. Immaculate stand design. Premium products. A brief that had been in development for three months.

The venue had zero available power sockets in the display zone. The next available socket was 22 metres away. Re-routing power would have cost an additional day's electrician time and a cable run that would have crossed two other exhibitors' stands.

The brief called for precision display lighting — focused, adjustable, high CRI. The kind that makes products look the way the brand intended.

They used battery-powered exhibition lights. Set up in under 30 minutes. No cable management. No electrician. No compromise on output.

The client didn't notice anything had changed from the original plan.

That's the point.

Battery-powered exhibition lighting isn't a workaround. For a growing number of professionals, it's the first choice.

Has venue power ever caught you off-guard? What did you do?

Battery festoon lights have come a long way. But we still see the same five mistakes made at events every summer.1. Assu...
07/06/2026

Battery festoon lights have come a long way. But we still see the same five mistakes made at events every summer.

1. Assuming mains power is the only option
It isn't. Commercial-grade battery festoon strings can run for a full event day on a single charge. The limitation is spec, not technology.

2. Buying on price per metre
Cheap festoon looks cheap. The bulb quality, the cable gauge, and the IP rating all determine how the lights actually look and perform. Price per metre tells you almost nothing useful.

3. Ignoring the IP rating for outdoor use
IP65 is the minimum for anything outdoors. If the product listing doesn't clearly state it — assume it isn't.

4. Underestimating lumen output for large spans
A 20-metre string of warm-white festoon needs to work harder to feel atmospheric than a short run above a bar. Think about the lumen output relative to the height and the space.

5. Forgetting about charge cycles
Battery festoon lights need charging time between events. For back-to-back bookings, runtime and charge speed matter as much as the light output itself.

Planning a summer event with festoon? Drop your questions in the comments.

You've spent £40,000 on a stand. Two months of design time. Four rounds of amends. A print contractor, a build crew, and...
05/06/2026

You've spent £40,000 on a stand. Two months of design time. Four rounds of amends. A print contractor, a build crew, and a briefing that ran to 14 pages.

Then a visitor trips over a cable.

It sounds dramatic, but it happens. Power runs at exhibition venues are slow to arrange, expensive to book, and almost impossible to hide cleanly. And when the cable management goes wrong, it doesn't just look amateur — it's a genuine liability.

The question most exhibitors don't ask until they're on-site: do we actually need mains power for our lighting at all?

Battery-powered exhibition lighting has changed significantly. Runtime is longer. Output is commercial-grade. Setup takes minutes, not half a day.

If your current lighting spec still starts with ""how many sockets can we get"" — it might be time to rethink.

What's your go-to solution for power management on a stand? Let's hear it in the comments.

The word "wireless" gets used a lot in exhibition lighting. It's worth knowing what it actually means — and what questio...
04/06/2026

The word "wireless" gets used a lot in exhibition lighting. It's worth knowing what it actually means — and what questions to ask before you buy.

There are (at least) four distinct things a supplier might mean when they say wireless:

1. No cable to the fixture — battery-powered, no mains required
2. Wireless control — adjust colour and brightness remotely via app or DMX
3. Wireless charging — no physical connection needed to recharge between events
4. IP-rated for outdoor or uncontrolled environments — not the same as wireless, but often bundled in

For most exhibition and display applications, points 1 and 2 matter most. Runtime at full brightness matters more than peak lumen figures. CRI (colour rendering index) matters more than colour range.

When you're lighting products at a show, you need the light to make things look good — not just bright.

Questions worth asking your supplier:
→ What's the actual runtime at 100% output?
→ What CRI does the fixture deliver?
→ Can beam angle be adjusted remotely?
→ What's the IP rating?

If they can't answer all four cleanly, keep looking.

Where is your lighting really coming from?Our lights are designed, manufactured and supported in the UK, with operations...
29/05/2026

Where is your lighting really coming from?

Our lights are designed, manufactured and supported in the UK, with operations based in Gloucestershire.

This means more than just a label.

It ensures consistent build quality, faster lead times and direct access to technical support from the team behind the product. No delays, no third-party barriers, just reliable service and expertise when it matters.

For professionals who value accountability, performance and long-term support, UK-based production makes a measurable difference.

How future-proof is your lighting investment?With the ColourPoint Mk3, performance does not stand still after purchase.T...
25/05/2026

How future-proof is your lighting investment?

With the ColourPoint Mk3, performance does not stand still after purchase.

The Mk3 is fully software upgradeable via WiFi, allowing new features, improvements and control updates to be rolled out without the need for physical intervention.

As app and remote control developments evolve, fixtures can be updated quickly and efficiently, ensuring they remain aligned with the latest capabilities.

This approach extends the lifespan of the product, reduces downtime and protects your investment over time.

Lighting is no longer just hardware, it is an evolving platform.

Like the rest of the CORE Lighting range, the MK3 maintains a full IP65 rating – so unexpected downpours and dusty field...
22/05/2026

Like the rest of the CORE Lighting range, the MK3 maintains a full IP65 rating – so unexpected downpours and dusty fields won't stop the show.

And here's the clever bit. The MK3 fits the same 6‑way flight case as the MK2. That means you can mix old and new units in the same case, on the same event, without any extra logistics.

Same rugged durability. Same case compatibility. New electronic zoom.

Upgrade your fleet without starting from scratch.

Already own ColourPoint MK2 uplighters? Good news.The new ColourPoint MK3 shares the exact same shape and smart chrome f...
20/05/2026

Already own ColourPoint MK2 uplighters? Good news.

The new ColourPoint MK3 shares the exact same shape and smart chrome finish as its predecessor. That means you can expand your inventory seamlessly and run MK2 and MK3 units side by side on the same event without any visual discrepancy.

Mounting is just as flexible. An optional Omega clamp bracket attaches quickly to the mounting points in the base, letting you secure the fixture to truss, structures, or any rigging point with ease.

Same elegant look. Same ecosystem. Now with electronic zoom and even more control.

Ready to grow your fleet? Let's talk MK3.

How much control and visibility should you expect from a professional lighting fixture?With the ColourPoint Mk3, control...
15/05/2026

How much control and visibility should you expect from a professional lighting fixture?

With the ColourPoint Mk3, control is no longer limited to basic settings, it is built around real-time insight and usability.

A colour OLED display provides significantly more on-board information, allowing multiple modes and status updates to be viewed simultaneously. This gives operators immediate clarity without needing to navigate through complex menus.

Battery management has also been redefined. The Mk3 features a dynamic remaining battery life display that responds in real time to brightness and colour adjustments. Users can set specific run-time targets and monitor a live countdown as the battery depletes, enabling more accurate planning for events and installations.

Control has been further simplified with wireless app connectivity. Unlike Infrared systems, there is no requirement for line-of-sight operation, making it easier to manage multiple fixtures quickly and efficiently.

The result is a fixture designed not just for performance, but for smarter, more intuitive operation in real-world environments.

Are your fixtures delivering the output you need without compromising on design?The ColourPoint Mk3 has been engineered ...
08/05/2026

Are your fixtures delivering the output you need without compromising on design?

The ColourPoint Mk3 has been engineered to solve a common challenge in lighting installations: achieving higher brightness while maintaining a clean, refined aesthetic.

Delivering 4000 lumens at just 80 watts, it produces double the output of the Mk2, making it ideal for spaces that demand stronger illumination without increasing energy consumption.

But it is not just about power.

The Mk3 features a single mixing optic, replacing the four individual optics used in the previous model. The result is a smoother, more uniform beam and a noticeably neater visual finish, especially in design-led environments where fixture appearance matters as much as performance.

If you have been balancing brightness against visual impact, it might be time to rethink what your fixtures can deliver.

More output. Cleaner design. Smarter lighting.

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Unit4, Brearley Court, Baird Road
Quedgeley
GL22AF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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