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Audio & Lighting Hire

Clear sound and stunning lighting for speeches, bands, parties and corporate events. Set up and tested before guests arrive by our crew.

4.9 from 290+ reviews700+ events in 5 years

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Some of the businesses and clubs we’ve worked with

  • Watford FC
  • Wealdstone FC
  • Sky Studios
  • H&M
  • innocent
  • Anytime Fitness
  • Watford Community Housing
  • Chime Housing
  • Abbots Care
  • NHS
  • Luton Rising
  • BAM
  • Dacorum Community Trust

Why choose our audio & lighting?

Good sound means every speech is heard, and good lighting sets the mood. We supply speakers, microphones and lighting for weddings, parties and corporate events of all sizes.

From a speaker and microphone for the speeches to uplighting and festoon lights for the whole venue, tell us what you’re planning and we’ll put the right package together.

Choose your audio & lighting

Pick what you’d like and add it to your booking, or get an instant price for the lot below.

Audio & lighting in action

Real setups from our events.

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Choose your sound and light

Three ways to book, from the essentials to the full showstopper. Set up and tested before guests arrive by our crew.

Essential

Venue Uplighting

£225 inc VAT
Installed by our crew

Changes how the whole room feels for one small cost.

  • 8 venue uplighters in your colours
  • Set up before guests arrive
Book Venue Uplightingor build your own
Most popularEnhanced

Sound & Light

£495 inc VAT
Installed by our crew

Speeches heard clearly and a room that looks the part.

  • PA system with microphones
  • Uplighting in your colours
Book Sound & Lightor build your own
Showstopper

Stage Ready

£645 inc VAT
Installed by our crew

Concert-style lighting for speeches, awards and the dancefloor.

  • PA system with microphones
  • Uplighting in your colours
  • Haze machine
The extra sparkleHaze to make every beam of light visible
Book Stage Readyor build your own

Delivery & collection from £95, based on your venue. See delivery prices →

DJs, event companies and DIY

Hire the kit on its own

Speakers, DJ decks, wireless mics, moving heads, truss and booths, as ready-made rigs or single items. Trade partners save 20%, or 40% on dry hire.

Pro equipment hire →
Smaller budget?

DIY Disco Kits

Our DIY Disco Kits bring proper event sound and party lighting, delivered and set up by us, then run from your phone. Ideal for house parties, garden parties and smaller celebrations.

  • DIY Party Sound Kit
  • DIY Sound & Light Kit
  • DIY Disco Kit
  • Ultimate DIY Disco Kit
See the DIY kits

What our customers say

Real reviews from real celebrations.

★★★★★
“Speakers and lighting were perfect for a pre wedding party. Ben was super chill and made everything easy. He even came a few days after the wedding to grab the speakers/lighting as he knew how busy we were. Legend! Will 100% be using them again in the future.”
J15TIN
★★★★★
“Went to my cousins wedding at the weekend nextwave had done an amazing job with lighting, dry ice, dance floor and all the other beautiful touches highly recommend them”
kim worsell
★★★★★
“Great communication and service, very friendly- would highly recommend!”
Tracey Harris

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Goes perfectly with

Make it a package. Add more to the same quote and we deliver it all together.

Why people book us

We usually reply within 25 minutes. Fully insured.

One team, start to finish

We deliver, set up and collect everything ourselves, and you have one point of contact from your first message to pack down.

Never let down

If anything on our side stops us, an approved partner covers your event at no extra cost. If no one can, you get every penny back. How our guarantee works

Clear prices, no chasing

Your instant price includes VAT and delivery to your venue, on your own quote page you can share, change and book from.

We usually reply within 25 minutes. Fully insured.

Ask us anything before you book.

How it works

Booking takes minutes.

Get your instant price

Tell us about your event and see your price straight away, with delivery to your venue included.

Secure your date

Happy with it? A 25% deposit locks in your date. Manage everything in your account.

We do the rest

Our crew delivers, sets up and collects. You enjoy the party.

Free price guide

What does event entertainment cost?

Get our Entertainment Price Guide: real starting prices for everything we do, our packages, and exactly how booking works. No guesswork, no sales call.

  • Starting prices for every service
  • Our packages for weddings and parties
  • What affects your price, and how to save
  • Deposits, balances and booking terms

We’ll email it to you too. No spam, ever.

Get your instant quote for audio & lighting

About 2 minutes. See your price and check your date. No obligation.

Audio & lighting FAQs

Do you hire out audio and lighting equipment in Hertfordshire?

Yes, Nextwave Events is based in Luton and covers Hertfordshire, as well as Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London. This page covers our audio and lighting hire.

Do you deliver and set up the equipment?

Yes. We deliver, set up and collect, so you don't need to transport or install anything yourself.

How do I secure a booking?

A 25% deposit secures your booking. The balance is then due 28 days before your event.

Do your prices include VAT?

Yes, our prices include VAT.

How can I get in touch to ask about hiring equipment?

You can call us on 08005930003.

Do I need a technician?

Not usually. We set everything up and test it before we leave, and show you how to use the microphones.

Can you light my venue in my colours?

Yes. Uplighting can be set to your colour scheme. Tell us the colours when you book.

Is it suitable for corporate events?

Yes. We supply sound and lighting for conferences, awards, launches and Christmas parties.

Which areas do you cover?

We’re based in Luton and cover Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and North London. Delivery is charged by distance and shown in your instant quote.

How do I book?

Get your instant price below and check your date. A 25% deposit secures your booking, and the balance is due 28 days before your event. All prices include VAT.

Audio & lighting across Herts, Beds & Bucks

We deliver audio & lighting to weddings, parties and events all over the area, including: