Sound Systems / PA Systems for Hire in Durham

Browse 129 sound system and PA equipment providers available for hire in Durham, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 based on 90 reviews from real clients. Packages run from basic speaker setups to full audio systems with mixing desks and wireless microphones, with prices from around £80 and an average of £250.

Of the 129 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Durham. The other 125 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Hartlepool and Sunderland.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 90 reviews of Sound Systems / PA Systems

Based near Durham

Sound and lights for pubs, clubs, weddings, festivals and theatres.

Sunderland

England · 12 miles away

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PA & lighting hire

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 14 miles away

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Sound engineer + Pa & lighting

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 14 miles away

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Book from £375 (GBP)

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Sound Engineer, PA and Stage Lighting, backline hire

Hartlepool

England · 16 miles away

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Willing to travel to Durham

Based more than 30 miles from Durham, nearest first

PA System Hire and Sound Engineer

Guiseley

England · 63 miles away

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Technical Production and Event Solutions

Wakefield

England · 76 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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Equipment Hire, Sound & lighting engineers and production

Preston

England · 84 miles away

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Specialists in sound, lighting and stage hire and multitrack recording

Manchester

England · 93 miles away

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We offer prosound, lighting, production services and stage along with truss hire

Chester

England · 122 miles away

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Professional stage lighting solutions for the live events industry

Derby

England · 128 miles away

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Staging - sound and lighting

Llandudno

Wales · 136 miles away

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Quality sound and lighting suppliers

Burton upon Trent

England · 136 miles away

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Audio visual suppliers across the country. PA systems, lighting, staging, DJ

Loughborough

England · 140 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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We are an award winning roadshow covering all events and corporate functions

Cannock

England · 145 miles away

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Sound engineer/PA supplier

Shrewsbury

England · 151 miles away

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Sound, Lighting, Projection, LED walls, Rigging, Staging, Backline, Production.

Birmingham

England · 159 miles away

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Dance music sound systems,lighting,staging,DJ’s Rosta suppliers

Coventry

England · 164 miles away

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Professional Party, Event and Wedding DJs

Kidderminster

England · 167 miles away

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Rates for PA system hire in Durham currently range from £80 for basic speaker setups to £700+ for large-scale systems with engineering support. Pricing depends on equipment specification, hire duration, venue size and whether a technician is included. Most standard packages for weddings and mid-sized events average around £250, with dry hire typically cheaper than a fully operated service. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 88 enquiries for Sound Systems / PA Systems at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
21% of enquiries, with weddings next at 17%
How early people enquire
About five weeks
47% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
July to November
53% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Sound Systems / PA Systems available in Durham

5/5 from 90 reviews
Photo of Phantom Production Design Ltd Phantom Production Design Ltd "Phantom was super professional from the beginning. Engaged in working with me and my partner to make our wedding spectacular. Their staff are very professional and very helpful. 10/10 on all accounts. I would definitely recommend Phantom for anything production related!" Based in Wakefield, England (76 miles from Durham) Steve Wolf - Wedding Photo of Purple Elk Productions Purple Elk Productions "Great sound. You don't have to worry when he's at the helm. He's very professional and he know his stuff!" Based in Manchester, England (93 miles from Durham) Anton Le Verme Photo of ARK Event Hire & Solutions ARK Event Hire & Solutions "Highly Recommend Fantastic Company Provided sound and lighting for my show at a pride event, they were friendly, helpful and brilliant at communicating with us." Based in Chester, England (122 miles from Durham) On a Night Like this Kylie Minogue lookalike and soundalike tribute show - lookalike and soundalike tribute show Pride show Photo of 1990 Lighting 1990 Lighting "We booked 1990 Lighting for our company event and they did an amazing job. Communication was easy from the start and the setup on the day was seamless. The lighting gave the room a real wow factor and tied the whole event together." Based in Derby, England (128 miles from Durham) Sarah Mitchell - Corporate Event Photo of Award Winning Dave Collins Roadshow Award Winning Dave Collins Roadshow "Dave was our DJ for our 50th party. He was brilliant. Very friendly. Listened to our choice of music and I spent most the night on dancefloor because the tunes were so good. Keep up the great work Dave 👍 see you for our 60th ! 😀" Based in Cannock, England (145 miles from Durham) Steph & Dunc - 50th birthday party Bridgetown social club Photo of Subversive Audio/ Norfolk Speaker Hire Subversive Audio/ Norfolk Speaker Hire "Worked with these guys a bunch of times before and they always deliver when it comes to quality and reliability." Based in Norwich, England (189 miles from Durham) Graham P - Festival

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring a sound or PA system typically costs between £80 and £700+, with an average of £250. The price depends on the type and size of the system, the rental period and whether a technician is included to set up and operate the equipment. PA systems range from compact setups for speeches and small events to large-scale rigs for concerts and festivals.

Sound and PA system hire on Gig Heaven covers PA systems, speakers, subwoofers, microphones (wired, wireless, lapel), mixing desks, monitors, DI boxes and audio playback equipment. Systems range from small setups for speeches to full concert-level rigs.

Many clients book sound and PA systems for weddings, corporate conferences, live concerts, festivals, parties, outdoor events and any occasion where speech or music needs to be amplified. The right equipment depends on the venue size, whether it is indoors or outdoors, and the type of content being amplified.

Many hire packages include a sound engineer to set up, operate and manage the system throughout the event. This is strongly recommended for live music, large events and any situation where sound quality is critical. Gig Heaven recommends confirming whether an engineer is included or available as an add-on.

The right system depends on the venue size, number of guests, whether it is indoors or outdoors, and what it will be used for (speech, music or both). Most sound and PA hire companies will advise on the best setup based on these details. It is a good idea to provide this information when requesting a quote.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

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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