Sydney PA Hire

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Pricing: From $239Category: Karaoke HireLocation: Sydney-wide

Highlights

Karaoke packs with an iPad library of around 50,000 songs, microphones and a speaker
Specialists in battery-powered PA systems for backyards, parks and outdoor weddings
Artarmon hire business running since 2010, with more than 2,000 events behind it

About Sydney PA Hire

Sydney PA Hire is a sound and event equipment hire business based in Artarmon on Sydney's lower north shore. It was set up in 2010 by Lee, a former commercial accountant and long-time volunteer sound technician, and David, a guitarist and vocalist, and in 2025 it was bought by Julius Grafton, who has worked in live production since running light shows in 1973. The team says it has now looked after more than 2,000 events, including over 500 weddings, and it has a regional sister business, Orange PA Hire, for work west of Katoomba. For parties the headline item is karaoke. Karaoke Pack #1 runs on battery and includes two wired microphones, an Electro-Voice Everse speaker on a stand and an iPad on its own stand with access to about 50,000 songs, which needs an internet connection. Karaoke Pack #2 is built for bigger groups, with two Electro-Voice Evolve 30 column speakers, two wired microphones and a 55 inch screen so everyone can follow the lyrics. The same warehouse supplies speakers for every size of event. Party options range from a single Bose L1 Compact for about 40 guests to pairs of Yamaha speakers with LED dance lights and a microphone for around 80, plus a 1,000 watt Electro-Voice column and subwoofer when the music needs more bass. Battery-powered systems are a speciality, and there are portable Bose, QSC and Electro-Voice speakers with Bluetooth and microphone inputs for ceremonies and outdoor events. Wireless and wired microphones, projectors, TV screens, stages, drapes and lighting round out the range, and gear can be collected, delivered and set up, or run by a technician for the whole event.

Inclusions & amenities

Entertainment type

Karaoke HireSpeaker Hire

Budget

$ (Lower)

Pricing

Karaoke Pack #1 is from $239 and Karaoke Pack #2 with a 55 inch screen is from $750, with the exact price set by your hire dates through the online booking system. Party speaker packages are also available, wedding PA systems start from $99 for pickup, and a wired microphone can be added to a speaker hire for $22 or a speaker stand for $10. Delivery, set-up and staffed sound are quoted separately, and travel to Wollongong, Newcastle, the Central Coast or the Blue Mountains is quoted at a reduced rate.

Performance Details

Pre-booked pickups and returns run from 8am to 5pm on weekdays, 9am to 4pm on Saturdays and 10am to 3pm on Sundays at Storage Works, Campbell Street, Artarmon, with visits by appointment. Each hire comes with the cables and adaptors needed to plug in a phone or laptop, and staff will walk you through the set-up. Delivery, set-up and fully crewed options are available around the clock across Sydney.

Frequently asked questions

What comes in a Sydney PA Hire karaoke pack?

Karaoke Pack #1 is battery powered and includes two wired microphones, an Electro-Voice Everse speaker with a stand and an iPad on a stand with access to around 50,000 songs. Karaoke Pack #2 adds a second speaker and a 55 inch screen for the lyrics, which suits larger parties.

How much does karaoke hire cost?

Karaoke Pack #1 starts from $239 and Karaoke Pack #2 starts from $750. The final price depends on your hire dates, which you can enter on the website for an instant quote and online booking.

Do I need Wi-Fi for the karaoke songs?

Yes. The song library is streamed, so the iPad needs an internet connection to play the roughly 50,000 tracks. A phone hotspot or the venue's Wi-Fi will do the job.

How long is the hire period?

Party hires cover 48 hours, and weekend bookings are generous, so you can usually collect on Friday and return on Monday. Pickups and returns are booked in advance from the Artarmon storage facility, seven days a week.

Can Sydney PA Hire deliver and run the sound for us?

Yes. You can collect the gear yourself, have it delivered and set up, or book a crewed event with a technician on site. The service area is metropolitan Sydney, and quotes discounted travel to Wollongong, Newcastle, the Central Coast and the Blue Mountains.

Areas we service

Northern BeachesInner WestMacarthurSutherland ShireNorth ShoreEastern SuburbsSouth West SydneyHawkesburySouthern SydneyWestern SydneyHills DistrictSydney CBD & Surrounds

Suitable occasions

18th Birthday Party 21st Birthday Party 30th Birthday Party 40th Birthday Party 50th Birthday Party Birthday Party Christmas Party Corporate Event Engagement Party Farewell Party Reunion Wedding Reception

Reviews

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Christy Lukman

5 months ago

We rented PA System from Sydney PA Hire (Bose S1 x 2 + Wireless Mic Package). Pick up and return are easy to do. Everything is tidy and fully charged. Thank you, Julius and team. You guys are amazing!

Franky Lemke

5 months ago

Hired a speaker for my birthday party from Sydney PA Hire and couldn’t be happier! They were super responsive, threw in an extra battery and a stand, and made the whole process incredibly easy from pickup to drop-off. Pr…

ivan Tse

6 months ago

Excellent service for our PA system hire- we chose the Bose wireless setup for outdoor venue and the equipment is at excellent condition. On top of that, Mike walks out through the set up patiently and such a great exper…

Kristina Harper

7 months ago

Huge thank you to Julius and his team at Sydney PA Hire for their incredible support. The care and thoughtfulness they showed in explaining everything — especially Dan taking the time to walk us through the setup — made…

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