Defining Moments

I grew up in North Shields and was always surrounded by a ‘rock and roll’ environment. Nitelites, one of Europe’s key providers of sound, lighting, staging and all aspects of technical production based here in the North East of England, was founded in… read more

Lifestyle Story

Running your own business can be very demanding. I don’t often go out or see friends as I work weekends, as this is obviously the most popular time for gigs. Sometimes I feel like I’m working twenty four seven as I do everything from accounts to loading… read more

Pearl Of Wisdom

The only pearls of wisdom I’d offer to budding entrepreneurs would be to make sure that you love what you are doing. If you don’t have that passion for the business, don’t do it.… read more

Challenge

I’ve had to face some stern challenges. Professionally getting the equipment up to spec can be extremely testing. The industry is moving so fast with new high-tech equipment coming out all the time. It’s hard to keep up, as many bands want the latest gear.… read more

Aspiration

I have both professional and personal aspirations for the business. Professionally I want Nitelites to get the big festivals and the big bands. On a more personal level I’d like get to a point where money isn’t a problem – maybe even get myself a holiday… read more