Instrument / Backline Hire in United Kingdom

Find professional instrument and backline hire services in United Kingdom with 30 suppliers rated 5 out of 5 stars from 11 reviews from real clients. Quality musical equipment rental starting from £15, with complete backline packages averaging £300.

Local equipment rental specialists provide drum kits, amplifiers, keyboards, and complete stage setups with delivery and technical support. Many suppliers offer package deals combining multiple instruments with professional monitoring systems, a popular pick for weddings, corporate events, and private parties in your area.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 11 reviews of Instrument / Backline Hire
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Piano soloist and piano accompanist as well as a chamber musician

United Kingdom

Manchester, England

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Sounds and lighting hire for events corporate and private

United Kingdom

Aberdeen, Scotland

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A leading provider of rider-friendly backline hire in the North East & Scotland

United Kingdom

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

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PA & Instrument backline hire Lincolnshire. Drums, amps, percussion and more

United Kingdom

Horncastle, England

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Event Production, Hire & Sales

United Kingdom

Gloucester, England

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Affordable quality PA system and event equipment AV hire DJ services

United Kingdom

Chesham, England

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We hire out pa equipment, speakers, microphones etc and supply karaoke nights.

United Kingdom

London, England

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PA and Lights for wedding bands. Drummer with PA. Wedding DJ.

United Kingdom

London, England

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A full service production supplier for stages, sound, lighting, video & power

United Kingdom

Ashford, England

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Small events sound system, PA and full back line

United Kingdom

Cambridge, England

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Sound Engineer

United Kingdom

Plymouth, England

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Dj, events , birthdays, weddings, festivals, corporate functions, launches

Ireland

Drogheda, Leinster

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Professional Live Event Production Services

United States

Houston, Texas

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Book from $1000 (USD)

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Loudspeaker servicing, sound engineering, drummer, PA & home audio calibration

Ireland

Arklow, Leinster

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Sound, Lighting, Backline Hire

Ireland

Cork, Munster

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Instrument & Backline Hire in United Kingdom

Professional instrument and backline rental services in United Kingdom provide complete musical equipment solutions for events of every scale. These local specialists supply tour-grade instruments, amplification systems, and technical support, ensuring smooth performances for weddings, corporate functions, and private celebrations.

Instrument and Backline Hire Pricing

Musical equipment hire in United Kingdom currently ranges from £15 for basic instrument packages to £800+ for full technical productions with full crew support. Standard backline services near you average £300, typically including quality amplification, monitoring equipment, and professional setup. Many local providers offer competitive package rates for multiple-day events, with services extending from simple acoustic amplification to complete concert-level technical productions.

How much does it cost to hire Instrument / Backline Hire available in United Kingdom?

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The average price for Instrument / Backline Hire available in United Kingdom is £300 (GBP). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 242 enquiries for Instrument / Backline Hire at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 12 October 2026.

Most requested for
Concerts
29% of enquiries, with bar and venue events next at 19%
How early people enquire
About five weeks
46% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of Instrument / Backline Hire available in United Kingdom

5/5 from 11 reviews
Photo of Emily Han Piano Emily Han Piano "She played beautifully at our wedding and she was very professional about the rehearsal and I enjoyed booking her as a client!" Based in Manchester, England 24th January 2026 Juan Liu - Private wedding Photo of PR Production Services Ltd PR Production Services Ltd "PR Productions gives a great service. Pete Richards has provided lighting for our last two theatre productions and has always been helpful, efficient and calm. He delivers what he promises and his creative lighting has transformed our musicals. It is quite a rare thing to find an experienced technician who is outstanding in the work he produces as well as being a very pleasant person to work with. Pete Richards is that man. Libby Wall, producer with Jacob's Well Productions" Based in Gloucester, England Libby Wall - Theatre Production Photo of Karaoke & PA hire Karaoke & PA hire "Joe supplied me with a band and a karaoke for my daughters wedding in April 2023 and his services and professionalism was exceptional. Many thanks Angela." Based in London, England Angela Marar - Wedding event Photo of Warden Rock Backline Hire Warden Rock Backline Hire "Fast, efficient, and excellent customer service. They were always on hand with any issues during our hire. I could not recommend them enough." Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England David Neill Photo of Unique Productions Unique Productions "One of our best DJs that play regularly at our venue. From 21st birthdays to 60th keeps everyone on the Dancefloor. We have also graduation parties yearly and they have such a blast every time" Based in Drogheda, Leinster, Ireland 28th January 2026 Andrea - Odd Mollies Pub Photo of CCMG Events CCMG Events "We hired CCMG Events for my stepdaughter’s 18th birthday party, and they were great. From the start, Antonio was professional, punctual, and incredibly easy to work with. You can tell he’s a true veteran in the industry — he handled everything with ease, even when there were sudden program changes during the event. Without missing a beat, Antonio adapted and kept the energy going smoothly, helping me as the host every step of the way. His support made a huge difference. I highly recommend Antonio for any event and will definitely be booking him again for our future celebrations!" Based in Denver, Colorado, United States Nash E. - 18th Birthday Party

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Frequently asked questions

Booking instrument / backline hire typically costs between £15 and £800+, with an average of £300. The price depends on the type and quantity of equipment, the rental period and whether delivery, setup and collection are included. Backline and instrument hire covers items such as drum kits, amplifiers, keyboards and PA systems.

Booking instrument / backline hire is common for concerts, festivals, corporate events, conferences with live music, private parties and any event where performers need professional equipment provided at the venue. Providing backline avoids the need for each act to transport heavy gear, which is especially useful for multi-act events.

Many backline hire suppliers include delivery, setup, sound check assistance and collection as part of their package. Some also provide a technician to manage the equipment during the event. To get the best results, confirm exactly what is included when requesting a quote.

The backline hire suppliers provide a wide range of musical equipment including drum kits, guitar amplifiers, bass amplifiers, keyboards, PA systems, microphones, monitors and other stage equipment. This service is typically used by bands performing at venues that do not have a permanent backline.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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