Sound Technicians / Engineers for Hire in Bolton

117 sound engineers and audio technicians in Bolton, England, United Kingdom are available to hire, covering mixing desk operation, PA and monitor setup, microphone placement and line checks. Most work across weddings, concerts, conferences and recording sessions, and will quote against a stage plan and input list rather than a guessed day rate.

Of the 117 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Bolton. The other 114 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 69 reviews of Sound Technicians / Engineers

Willing to travel to Bolton

Based more than 30 miles from Bolton, nearest first

Sound engineer and composer

London

England · 173 miles away

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Sound and Lighting Services for Weddings, Fundraisers, Corporate Events and more

Salisbury

England · 176 miles away

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Signature AV is a progressive audio-visual company located on the South Coast

Winchester

England · 180 miles away

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PLRS are a stage, sound and lighting hire company, based in Essex

Colchester

England · 182 miles away

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Sound System Hire, Stage Hire, Outdoor Event Systems, Backline and Drum Kit

East Grinstead

England · 198 miles away

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Supply Sound & Lighting Touring Shows

Brighton

England · 214 miles away

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Supplying staging, Lighting, Sound & video walls

Brighton

England · 214 miles away

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Sound, Lighting, Backline Hire

Cork

Munster, Ireland · 278 miles away

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Rental company for Professional Audio and Video gear

Amstelveen

North Holland, Netherlands · 316 miles away

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Audiovisual equipment —rental services with a service provider— for conferences

Brussels

Brussels Capital, Belgium · 343 miles away

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Audiovisual rentall and design

's-Hertogenbosch

North Brabant, Netherlands · 349 miles away

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Audiovisual Supplier Stage, Truss, Lighting, Audio and Special FX

Bladel

North Brabant, Netherlands · 356 miles away

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Audio & Lights Group - sound, lighting, video and stage production

Halmstad

Halland, Sweden · 639 miles away

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Sound Tec with own equipment

Berlin

Germany · 661 miles away

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Your partner for unique technical solutions for conventions and special events.

Berlin

Germany · 661 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Sound Technicians / Engineers in Bolton?

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Rates for sound engineers in Bolton run from £75 to £800+, with most bookings around £250. Channel count is the main driver, followed by the length of the day and whether the engineer supplies the PA or works on a system already in the room. A single speaker on a small PA sits at the bottom of that range; a full band with monitor mixes and a recording feed sits near the top. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 71 enquiries for Sound Technicians / Engineers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 15 November 2026.

Most requested for
Concerts
21% of enquiries, with private events next at 16%
How early people enquire
About five weeks
46% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
April to August
55% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Sound Technicians / Engineers available in Bolton

5/5 from 69 reviews
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 (11 miles from Bolton) Anton Le Verme 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 (39 miles from Bolton) Steve Wolf - Wedding 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 (60 miles from Bolton) 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 (64 miles from Bolton) Steph & Dunc - 50th birthday party Bridgetown social club Photo of Audio Mobile Stage Hire Nottingham Audio Mobile Stage Hire Nottingham "Excellent service from Jonathan and the team, great communication throughout. A special thank you for accommodating our stage set up requests at short notice. Would recommend and use again for other events." Based in Nottingham, England (69 miles from Bolton) PETER COX - British Cycling - Nottingham Victoria Embankment 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 (161 miles from Bolton) 28th January 2026 Andrea - Odd Mollies Pub

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for sound technicians / engineers on Gig Heaven is £250, with rates from £75 to £800+. Cost varies based on the technician's experience, the length of the event and the complexity of the audio setup. A professional sound engineer manages mixing, levels and equipment throughout the event, ensuring balanced audio for live music and speeches.

The sound technicians / engineers manage the sound and audio at events, including setting up PA systems, mixing live music, managing microphone levels, running soundchecks and ensuring clear, balanced audio throughout the event. A professional engineer can make a significant difference to the quality of live music and speech at any venue.

Hiring sound technicians / engineers is essential for live music events, conferences with multiple speakers, festivals, theatre productions, award ceremonies and any event where professional sound management is needed. Having a dedicated engineer allows performers and speakers to focus on their delivery while the sound is managed by a specialist.

Some sound technicians / engineers bring their own sound equipment, while others operate equipment already provided at the venue. Many offer both options. It is advisable to discuss what equipment is available at the venue and what the engineer needs to supply.

For large events or busy dates, several weeks to months of notice is recommended. Smaller events may be possible at shorter notice. Gig Heaven recommends making enquiries as early as possible, especially if the engineer also needs to supply equipment.

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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