AV hire with setup for events
Deliver, set up and run sound and screens for conferences, school events and functions.
- A$10k-40k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
Event AV packages with delivery, setup, a technician on the day and pack-down. You bring PA systems, projectors, screens, mics and cabling to venues, and can stay to run the show.
Your first three steps
- Build two or three set packages, such as a small speech kit and a conference kit, with clear prices
- Visit local venues, schools and event planners to introduce your service and ask to be on their supplier lists
- Practise full setups and pack-downs at home so you can quote times accurately
Who pays
Event organisers, corporate teams, schools, councils, venues and wedding or function planners.
How it makes money
Package prices for equipment plus a setup and operator fee, usually charged per event or per hour, with extra for travel and long days.
Skills that help
- Setting up and troubleshooting sound and video gear
- Calm under pressure at live events
- Quoting and scheduling jobs
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, and check whether venues ask for a certificate of currency
- Check workers compensation requirements in your state before hiring casual technicians
- Test and tag requirements for electrical gear, and safe cable and lifting practices
- A suitable vehicle, and the risk of equipment failing mid-event, so carry spares
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: aV hire with setup for events
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an event AV business?
Estimates suggest startup typically costs around $10,000 to $40,000, depending on the PA systems, projectors, screens, microphones and cabling you buy, and the vehicle you use. Carrying spares is wise in case gear fails.
How much revenue can an event AV business make?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how many events you service and the packages you offer. Hours vary with the event calendar, so check how they fit your week.
What should I check before offering AV setup at events?
Check public liability insurance and whether venues ask for a certificate of currency. Also check workers compensation before hiring casual technicians, test and tag requirements for electrical gear, and safe cable and lifting practices.
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