It's great about the awareness David, but I would say, it's the cost of replacing halogen units for LED - also replacement of dimmers and control etc. especially if the village hall type of venues only put productions on a few times a year. Is there any guidance for these venues on raising the capital or where to obtain the funding they need?
I have found that some halls have other financial priorities and end up de-commissioning the kit they have and scrapping it, then end up with a couple of stands with crappy LED units expecting to light a full show.
I remember being interviewed some years ago from the 'Save Stage Lighting' campaign with the EU and I wasn't filled with confidence that our community halls were going to have a say or even be thought of.
It's a real shame as these village halls can inspire a young person to develop their creative skills in the art of lighting and work towards joining our industry.
On a side note, there are quite a few varieties of R7s 78mm & 118mm LED replacement bubbles now and China seem to be manufacturing quite a few T/H and short arc bubbles too, at reasonable costs. I do hope our village and community halls are encouraged to keep their affordable legacy kit a bit longer before it heads to landfill.
Ian 😊