Global special effects partner
Elevating global touring productions, festivals and televised events—responsibly.
ExploreWelcome to Planet SFX. Founded by Shaun Barnett in 2024 and joined by Rob Edwards in 2026. Our small but deeply dedicated team—formerly the driving force behind Quantum SFX—is setting a new standard for live special effects.
With over 50 years of combined experience as Creative SFX Designers, we understand the pressure of delivering an unforgettable audience experience. We bring our decades of expertise to every production, combining world-class creativity, uncompromising safety and environmental stewardship.
From initial creative design to flawless on-the-road delivery, we ensure your vision lands perfectly—without compromising the planet we share.
Below is a short list of recent events that we helped put together.
Harry Styles · Together Together World Tour 26
MTV Isle of Malta · 24, 25 & 26
Stand Up To Cancer · Channel 4 25
50 Cent & The Script · TRNSMT
BBC VE Day Celebration Concert
War of the Worlds · EU Tour
BBC D Day Celebration Concert
Portfolio highlights
Tailored for the rigorous demands of modern touring. We work shoulder-to-shoulder with production teams and creative directors to deliver jaw-dropping visual spectacles safely, sustainably and collaboratively.
Precision-timed, high-impact pyro and dynamic flame systems designed to punctuate the biggest moments of your show. Engineered with fail-safe technology, we protect artists, crew and audiences without compromising the thrill.
From stadium-scale blowers to precision stadium shots, we create immersive, crowd-wide celebrations tailored to your production. We exclusively source biodegradable, sustainably manufactured materials.
In partnership with Gassed Up , the UK’s premier gas and fuel supplier for live events, we make logistics simple—delivering reliable, responsible and compliant fuel management and on-stage riders for every tour date.
Bespoke technical design and atmospheric systems engineered around your creative vision, production footprint and touring schedule—built to perform reliably, night after night.
Laser systems
We create immersive architectures of light—from painting the sky above a festival crowd to wrapping an arena in intricate, beat-perfect synchronisation.
Light is the ultimate circular effect: massive visual narratives with virtually zero physical material waste.
Our programming team works seamlessly with lighting designers, making lasers part of the visual narrative—not an interruption to it.
Light replaces heavy consumables, reducing single-use cargo weight while scaling up the visual drama of your production.
Our technicians handle venue compliance, airspace approvals and safety zones, delivering maximum impact with total peace of mind.
Our responsibility
Jaw-dropping visual spectacles shouldn’t come at the cost of the planet. We push the boundaries of artistic imagination while setting a new benchmark for environmental and social responsibility—building stadium-scale moments for a sustainable future.
Actively pursuing certification against the highest standards of verified social and environmental impact.
Expecting ethical practice from manufacturers, chemical producers and logistics providers across our supply chain.
Transitioning rigs, equipment and transport fleets away from fossil fuels wherever feasible.
Minimising single-use components and choosing biodegradable, sustainably sourced materials wherever possible.
Investing in cleaner technologies and smarter systems without compromising scale, safety or impact.
Supporting local charities, habitat restoration and rewilding projects that protect the places we share.
Spectacular live entertainment shouldn’t cost the earth.
Read our environmental policyYour next project starts here
Planning a global stadium tour, headline festival slot or live televised broadcast? Our dedicated team is ready to bring your vision to life. Reach out to discuss your next project in confidence.