Uplighters?

Hi Panjita, is it a local company? Can you give me details?

They are in the Crewe area, so close enough and this is their website:

http://www.hipswing.co.uk/

Thanks!

We had a very similar debate for our own venue last year, so I can totally see where you’re coming from. Uplighters can look absolutely stunning, but their impact really depends on timing and the amount of natural light in the room.

From what I’ve seen, when they’re used in brighter summer evenings (especially around solstice), they often don’t “pop” until later in the night when it starts getting darker. That said, they still help set a soft mood and tie your colour scheme together, even if it’s more subtle during the day.

A good trick is to plan with your DJ or lighting installer to switch them up gradually as daylight fades so you actually get two effects in one evening. A lighting setup guide from professionals like LS Electrician Singapore often highlights how layered lighting (uplighters + warm ambient + focused dance floor lighting) makes a much bigger difference than uplighters alone.

If you want to explore what a proper setup might look like, you could also take a look at some practical lighting examples just click here , it might help you visualise how different room conditions affect the result.

Overall, I wouldn’t call it a waste of money, but I’d treat it as part of a bigger lighting atmosphere rather than the main feature during daylight.