Shining a light on Light Fantastic

Melksham company Light Fantastic is best known locally for bringing the town’s Christmas lights to life, but the business also works on a wide range of other events throughout the year.

From its Melksham workshop, Paul Weymouth and his team prepare lighting, sound and power equipment for weddings, parties, small venues, corporate functions, charity nights and school events. “We try to make every space feel a bit more special,” Paul said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s a village hall or a marquee – the aim is to give it warmth and atmosphere. Our motto is ‘finding a way it can happen, rather than a reason it can’t.’”

The workshop is busy year-round, with lighting units tested, cables checked and coiled, and speakers stacked and labelled for upcoming jobs. Paul describes it as “practical, a bit magical and designed to make ideas come to life.”

While the Christmas lights and other large public events attract attention, much of Light Fantastic’s work happens quietly behind the scenes. Paul said, “A lot of our jobs won’t make headlines, but they matter hugely to the people organising them. We match the right equipment and solutions to each job, no matter the size.”

Clients hire Light Fantastic not just for equipment, but for expertise in making events run smoothly. Paul said, “Budgets, timings and venues all differ. My focus is on finding solutions that work in real spaces, without unnecessary complexity.”

The business has built a reputation in Melksham and across the region for reliability and flexibility. “We support both the town’s biggest moments and the day-to-day events that make community life vibrant,” Paul said. “And that work is available all year round, not just at Christmas.”

For more information, contact hello@lightfantasticuk.com.

Pictured: Paul Weymouth from Light Fantastic