132 sound engineers and audio technicians in Southend-on-Sea, 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 132 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Southend-on-Sea. The other 128 are willing to travel there.
Also covers Basildon, Canterbury and Margate, and suppliers based in Colchester and Ashford.
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Rates for sound engineers in Southend-on-Sea run from £70 to £750+, 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.
Based on 77 enquiries for Sound Technicians / Engineers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 22 October 2026.
Topgearsound
"Please pass on our thanks and praise to your team! Without them it
wouldn’t have been half the event!
Many many many thanks again,
Hannah Shorter
Event Project's Fundraiser
St. Catherine's Hospice, Malthouse Road, Crawley, West Sussex,"
Sound and Lighting
"Paul and his team where very helpful,
Nothing was a problem very professional"
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."
Prestige Sound Southampton
"We've used Prestige sound 3 times at huge award ceremonies this year and they have been amazing every time!
Quick set ups, brilliant sound, great flexibility and easy to work with.
Would highly recommend to anyone!
Viewable on our Facebook page"
Wessex Sound Hire - Audio Hire UK
"I hired some speakers, lights and a smoke machine for a party of 50 guests. The equipment quality is excellent, the service was seamless and highly professional and the prices are unbeatable. The drop off and collection service was smooth and punctual. Alex was great in advising the right equipment for the event. Will be using again!"
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."
