Karaoke machine hire for parties

People hosting birthdays, engagement parties, hens' and bucks' nights, and family gatherings, plus the occasional workplace social.

A flat hire fee per night or weekend, with extras for delivery, additional microphones, a bond and late return fees. More kits means more bookings on busy Saturdays.

• Basic audio and TV setup
• Organised booking and stock tracking
• Friendly customer service

• Music licensing: check that your song library or app allows commercial hire, and whether hirers need venue licences
• Public liability insurance and cover for stock that is damaged, lost or stolen
• Check with your local council whether running a home-based business needs approval
• Electrical safety: check whether your gear needs testing and tagging before hire
• Use clear hire terms and a bond to cover damage or late returns

Startup costs are typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many karaoke kits you buy and the quality of the gear. Treat this as an estimate and price up your own stock before buying.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $1,500, depending on how many kits you own and how often they are booked. Hours can start from about 4 a week. These are estimates, not guarantees.

Check that your song library or app allows commercial hire and whether hirers need venue licences. Also check public liability and stock cover, local council approval for home businesses, electrical testing and tagging, and use clear hire terms with a bond.