A Seamless Switch to CORE’s Portable Lighting

Overview

This West Country Pre-Christmas Winter Festival is a cherished annual event that transforms a quaint village into a festive wonderland. However, previous years faced significant challenges with inadequate lighting, leading to dark, uninviting spaces and logistical difficulties with traditional generator-powered setups. In response, the festival organizers partnered with CORE Lighting to implement a fully battery-powered lighting solution that enhanced ambiance, improved safety, and simplified installation.

CORE Products Used

CORE Lighting provided a diverse range of battery-powered lighting solutions to replace outdated lighting methods and illuminate key festival areas:

  • ColourPoint Battery Uplighter – General building uplighting for ambiance, both indoors and outdoors.
  • ColourPoint Mini Battery Uplighter – Atmospheric uplighting for smaller indoor spaces.
  • COMPACT Uplighter – Ideal for stage areas, staircases, and pathways, with dome accessories for additional marker lighting.
  • StripPoint Battery Batten Light – Outdoor wall uplighting to enhance ambiance in open spaces.
  • PinPoint Zoomable Battery Pinspot Light – Focused spotlighting for displays and artefacts.
  • CORE Battery Festoons – Used for task lighting, path lighting, and illuminating market stalls.
  • CORE Battery Fairy Lights – Overhead atmospheric lighting for stalls and trees, adding a festive charm.
  • CORE FLOOD (20k Lumen Floodlight) – Essential for safety lighting in dark areas and pathways.

What CORE Lighting Replaced

Before implementing CORE’s advanced battery-powered solutions, the festival relied on inefficient and outdated lighting methods, including:

  • Diesel generators – Noisy, smelly, and disruptive to the ambiance.
  • Minimal street lighting – The village had very little built-in lighting, making previous festivals dark and difficult to navigate.
  • Handheld torches and mobile phone lights – Visitors and vendors had to rely on their own lighting to move around.
  • Low-powered battery stall lights – Ineffective, difficult to mount, and incapable of providing a well-lit space.
  • Mains-powered spotlights and floodlights – Required extensive cabling, which was impractical in the village setting.

By switching to CORE Lighting’s battery-powered range, the festival eliminated the need for cumbersome power solutions and significantly enhanced the overall experience.

Creating an Enchanting Atmosphere

CORE’s lighting solutions were strategically placed to create a warm and inviting ambiance while ensuring safety and visibility throughout the festival.

Key highlights included:

  • Warm white festoons and fairy lights – Wrapped around yew trees and suspended above stalls to provide a cozy, festive glow.
  • Directional lighting for exhibits and stalls – Instead of overpowering white floodlights, precise PinPoint lighting highlighted artefacts and products.
  • Coloured uplighting for architectural features – The ColourPoint and StripPoint lights bathed buildings and large-scale art installations in ambient hues.
  • Pathway illumination for safety – Subtle festoons and fairy lights reduced tripping hazards while maintaining a natural aesthetic.
  • Magical tree lighting – Battery-powered fairy lights in yew trees created a tunnel of light along pathways, enhancing the festive charm.
  • Timed lighting for long-term effect – Certain tree lights were set on timers to operate automatically throughout the Christmas season.

Overcoming Obstacles with CORE’s Portable Solutions

The festival’s main challenges revolved around the lack of power sources and the limitations of traditional lighting. CORE Lighting’s portable solutions tackled these issues effectively:

  • No reliance on mains power or generators – Eliminated noisy, fuel-dependent power sources.
  • Cable-free installation – Reduced trip hazards and allowed for seamless lighting across the entire village.
  • Flexible, repositionable lighting – Lights could be easily moved to adapt to different vendor setups and event needs.
  • Quick and efficient setup and breakdown – The entire lighting installation was set up under 3 hours with just 2 from the team and dismantled in under an hour.
  • Eco-friendly and low-maintenance – No fuel emissions, no noise pollution, and rechargeable lights meant fewer disruptions.

Results & Impact

The switch to CORE’s battery-powered lighting had a transformative effect on the festival:

  • Improved visitor experience – The enhanced ambiance and improved visibility made the festival more welcoming and enjoyable.
  • Increased exhibitor satisfaction – Vendors benefited from well-lit stalls that showcased their products more effectively.
  • Enhanced safety – Better-lit pathways and strategic lighting placement reduced hazards and made navigation easier.
  • Smoother event logistics – The simplified lighting setup saved time, labor, and eliminated the need for extensive power infrastructure.

CORE Lighting’s portable, battery-powered solutions revolutionized the West Country Pre-Christmas Winter Festival, setting a new standard for sustainable and efficient event lighting. By replacing outdated generator-driven lighting with flexible, high-quality alternatives, the festival achieved an inviting atmosphere, improved safety, and a seamless event experience for all involved.

Want to transform your event with hassle-free lighting solutions? Contact CORE Lighting today to explore how our battery-powered innovations can enhance your next event.