Sound Technicians / Engineers for Hire in Sunderland

111 sound engineers and audio technicians in Sunderland, 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 111 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Sunderland. The other 107 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Newcastle upon Tyne and Hartlepool.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 70 reviews of Sound Technicians / Engineers

Based near Sunderland

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

Sunderland

England

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PA & lighting hire

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 10 miles away

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Sound engineer + Pa & lighting

Newcastle upon Tyne

England · 10 miles away

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Sound Engineer, PA and Stage Lighting, backline hire

Hartlepool

England · 17 miles away

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Willing to travel to Sunderland

Based more than 30 miles from Sunderland, nearest first

PA System Hire and Sound Engineer

Guiseley

England · 72 miles away

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Technical Production and Event Solutions

Wakefield

England · 85 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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Equipment Hire, Sound & lighting engineers and production

Preston

England · 95 miles away

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Specialists in sound, lighting and stage hire and multitrack recording

Manchester

England · 104 miles away

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

Chester

England · 133 miles away

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Professional stage lighting solutions for the live events industry

Derby

England · 137 miles away

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Quality sound and lighting suppliers

Burton upon Trent

England · 145 miles away

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Staging - sound and lighting

Llandudno

Wales · 147 miles away

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

Loughborough

England · 148 miles away

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

Cannock

England · 155 miles away

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Sound engineer/PA supplier

Shrewsbury

England · 162 miles away

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

Birmingham

England · 169 miles away

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

Coventry

England · 173 miles away

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Audio visual hire and production specialists

Belfast

Northern Ireland · 182 miles away

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

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Rates for sound engineers in Sunderland run from £75 to £650+, 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 78 enquiries for Sound Technicians / Engineers at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 20 October 2026.

Most requested for
Concerts
21% of enquiries, with private events next at 17%
How early people enquire
About five weeks
46% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
July to November
53% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Sound Technicians / Engineers available in Sunderland

5/5 from 70 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 (85 miles from Sunderland) 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 (104 miles from Sunderland) 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 (133 miles from Sunderland) 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 (137 miles from Sunderland) 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 (155 miles from Sunderland) 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 (192 miles from Sunderland) Graham P - Festival

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for sound technicians / engineers on Gig Heaven is £250, with rates from £75 to £650+. 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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