Case study · Wilderness Reserve

A luxury private festival, across an entire estate.

Full audio, lighting, staging and technical support for a three-day celebration at one of Suffolk's most exclusive venues.

VenueWilderness Reserve, Suffolk
Brief3-day private celebration
SpacesOrangery, Cellar, Fire Feast & Walled Garden
ScopeAudio · Lighting · Staging · Crew
— 01   Overview

The brief.

We were invited to provide full audio, lighting, staging and technical support for a three-day private celebration at Wilderness Reserve. The client wanted a luxury festival atmosphere across multiple locations on the estate — from the Orangery to the Cellar, the Fire Feast site and the Walled Garden.

Our team designed and delivered a complete technical package to meet band requirements, DJ rider specifications and ambient lighting needs, while ensuring seamless operation throughout the weekend.

Wilderness Reserve estate lit for a private festival
— 02   The challenge

Five spaces, one weekend.

  • Multiple performance spaces with very different acoustics and layouts.
  • Tight schedules with back-to-back entertainment — bands, DJs and immersive activities.
  • Rider-specific requests for industry-standard Pioneer DJ equipment.
  • Balancing high-impact lighting with the intimate, atmospheric nature of the venue.
  • Continuous on-site technical support from setup to packdown.
Lighting and production rig at Wilderness Reserve DJ booth and sound system in the Cellar Festoon and LED lighting across the estate grounds
— 03   Our solution

What we delivered.

Audio

  • Pioneer CDJ-3000s & DJM-A9 for headline DJs.
  • Pioneer Pro Audio subwoofers and professional PA for live bands.
  • Distributed sound systems across multiple event spaces.

Lighting & Effects

  • Festoon and IP67 LED lighting to enhance outdoor areas.
  • Moving heads, uplighters and a giant motorised mirrorball for the Orangery.
  • Show lasers and special effects in the Cellar for an underground club feel.
  • Haze and flame machines to add atmosphere.

Staging & Structures

  • 5m × 4m black stage.
  • Truss structures for band lighting and special FX.
  • Podiums and DJ booths tailored to performer requirements.

Crew & Support

  • Full setup crew across multiple days.
  • On-site engineer throughout the event.
  • Packdown and de-rig handled immediately after event close.
— 04   The outcome

A seamless weekend.

Over the course of the weekend, Wilderness Reserve was transformed into a luxury private festival experience. Guests enjoyed live music, world-class DJs and immersive entertainment across beautifully lit spaces.

Our technical planning and on-site crew ensured the event ran seamlessly, with every detail — from sound quality to lighting effects — perfectly delivered.

The team were exceptional and were flexible to work with us with the complexity of the multi-site set up. Definitely recommend.

— James Monico, client

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