Spread the cost of a stage lighting from £5,000 to £150,000+ with flexible finance options: HP, lease or refinance.
Yes, stage lightings are financed as a standard asset purchase, usually on hire purchase or a lease, with the machine itself acting as the security. UK prices typically run £5,000 to £150,000, and most deals are written over 24–60 months with a deposit of around 10–20%. Decisions typically take 24–48 hours. Used machines are financeable too, usually with a shorter term.
Typical Cost
£5k – £150k
Approval Speed
24–48 hours
Same-day for < £30k
Rates From
5.8% APR
Your estimate
Indicative only. Not a quote and not an offer of finance.
Pre-filled with a typical stage lighting price. Indicative only, not a quote.
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For UK limited companies with 3+ months’ trading and monthly revenue.
On a purchase price of £25,000: a 10% deposit of £2,500, then 48 monthly payments of £527 at 5.9% APR representative (fixed). Total amount payable £27,796, including the deposit. The rate you are offered depends on your business and the asset.
Guide prices for sizing a finance agreement, not quotes. Manufacturers in this market mostly price on application, so where a current UK list price could not be confirmed the row describes a specification class rather than naming a model. Your supplier quote is what the agreement is written against.
| Machine or specification | Guide price | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Compact LED Wash/Moving Head Package (small venue) | £5,000 – £20,000 | Venue Lighting Package |
| Moving Head Fixture (per unit, professional grade) | £800 – £3,500 | Moving Head Fixture |
| Full Touring Lighting Rig (fixtures, desk, rigging) | £30,000 – £150,000+ | Touring Lighting Rig |
| Lighting Control Desk & Dimming | £2,000 – £15,000 | Control & Dimming |
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Stage lighting qualifies for the Annual Investment Allowance, so a purchase or HP agreement can usually be deducted against taxable profit in the year of purchase, and lease payments are deductible in full as they are paid. Programming and lighting design services for individual shows are typically invoiced as labour and sit outside the finance agreement.
Stage lighting is bought by venues fitting a house rig, and by production and event companies building rental stock. A venue finances a lighting upgrade because a full package of moving fixtures, wash lights, control and rigging is a large one-off cost relative to the venue's typical monthly outgoings, and spreading it keeps cash available for other parts of a refurbishment. A production company more often finances to expand rental stock in step with demand, since a wider fixture range lets it take on a broader range of bookings. LED moving head and wash fixtures have become the standard specification for most new rigs, replacing older tungsten and discharge fixtures, largely because they run cooler, use less power and need less maintenance, which is one reason many businesses are financing a full LED replacement rather than adding to an ageing rig.
Some specialist lenders consider businesses with imperfect credit histories. You may need a larger deposit or personal guarantee, but options may be available. Fundably may use a soft credit check for matching, which does not affect your credit score. A hard check may happen if you choose to proceed with a lender.
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Check Eligibility →For UK limited companies with at least 3 months’ trading and monthly revenue.