Stage Safety
Everything published on Viyolens under Stage Safety — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
The Best Lighting Stands for the Money
There's no single 'best' lighting stand — here's how to match the right type to your actual gigs instead of the biggest number on the box.
Common Lighting Stand Mistakes to Avoid
Most lighting setups that go wrong aren't the fixture's fault. Here are the mistakes I see most often, and how to avoid every one.
Lighting Stand for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Got a couple of lights and nothing to put them on? Here's the friendly, no-jargon guide to choosing and setting up your first lighting stand.
Common Fog Machine Mistakes to Avoid
Most fog machine mistakes aren't complicated. They're simple oversights that damage equipment, trigger alarms or irritate audiences—and they're all preventable.
Lighting Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying the wrong lighting stand only shows up as a problem at the worst moment — here's how to get it right before you order.
Everything You Need to Know About Lighting Stand
Unglamorous but genuinely essential — here's what's actually going on underneath the fixtures on a proper lighting stand.
