Karaoke hire with delivery and setup

Deliver, set up and collect full karaoke systems for parties, offices and community events.

Startup costC$3k to C$10k
Monthly revenueC$800 to C$4k
Time needed8+ h/week
First incomeWeeks
  • C$3k-10k
  • Part-time
  • Out and about

Estimates for a small start in Canada, not guarantees.

What it is

A step up from simple rentals: you deliver larger systems with bigger speakers, screens and lighting, set them up at the venue and collect them afterwards. You can offer an optional host or operator for an extra fee.

Your first three steps

  1. Build two or three packages (small, medium, large) and price them against local party and DJ hire
  2. Get a suitable vehicle, protective cases and a licensed song source covering commercial use
  3. Introduce yourself to local venues, event planners and workplace social committees with a simple price sheet
Who pays

Event hosts, workplaces planning staff parties, bars and restaurants running one-off nights, schools and community groups.

How it makes money

Package pricing per event covering equipment, delivery and setup, with add-ons such as an operator, extra screens or party lighting. Corporate and repeat venue clients can add steady bookings.

Skills that help
  • Setting up sound systems and screens
  • Driving and loading equipment safely
  • Marketing to event planners and venues
Watch out for
  • Commercial general liability insurance, and check whether venues ask for proof of cover
  • Check music licensing requirements for public performance with your song source and any venue or provincial rules
  • Check vehicle insurance covers business use and carrying equipment
  • Winter driving and cold storage for electronics, plan around seasonal conditions
  • Heavy lifting: use cases and a trolley, and consider a helper for large jobs

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start a karaoke hire business with delivery?

Estimates are typically around $3,000 to $10,000, depending on the size of your systems, speakers, screens and lighting, and the cases and trolley you need to move them safely.

How much can a mobile karaoke hire business make?

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many systems you run, your bookings and any optional host fee. Estimates suggest at least about 8 hours a week.

What rules should I check before offering karaoke hire?

Check music licensing for public performance with your song source and any venue or provincial rules. Also check commercial general liability insurance, whether venues want proof of cover, and that your vehicle insurance covers business use and equipment.

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