Mobile karaoke host for parties

Families and friends planning birthdays, milestone parties, graduations, holiday gatherings and community or club events.

A flat fee for a set number of hours, with extras for added time, a second screen, themed song lists or a longer travel distance.

• Comfortable talking to a crowd
• Good ear for sound levels
• Organized and punctual
• Warm, encouraging manner with shy singers

• Music licensing: check how karaoke tracks and public performance are licensed in Canada and whether your song source covers paid events
• Commercial general liability insurance, since clients and venues often ask for proof of cover
• Noise bylaws in your municipality and apartment or condo rules
• Equipment is heavy and can be damaged in winter weather, so plan for safe transport and storage
• Check whether you need to register for GST/HST once your revenue passes the small supplier threshold

Estimates typically run around $1,200 to $4,000, depending on the speakers, microphones, screen and song library you choose. Heavy equipment also needs safe transport and storage, especially in winter weather.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $400 to $2,500, depending on how many parties you book and what you charge. Hours can start small, at around six a week, and grow with bookings.

Check how karaoke tracks and public performance are licensed in Canada, and whether your song source covers paid events. Also check liability insurance, municipal noise bylaws, apartment or condo rules, and GST/HST registration once revenue passes the small supplier threshold.