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Your Trusted Partner for Event Equipment Hire in Birmingham
Established in 1989, Birmingham Sound Hire has built a reputation as a leading provider of event equipment solutions across the UK. With over 25 years of industry experience, we specialise in supplying high-quality backline, audio systems, lighting, staging, and DJ equipment tailored to meet diverse event requirements. Our extensive client portfolio includes prestigious venues such as Birmingham Town Hall, Symphony Hall, Wembley, and the O2 Arena, demonstrating our capability to deliver reliable technical solutions for events of all scales. As the largest stockholder of Mackie equipment in the Midlands, we maintain a 20k rig and offer cutting-edge Line Array systems for large-scale productions. Our dedicated team operates with a customer-centric approach, providing expert consultation and customised packages to ensure seamless event execution.We prioritise technical excellence and operational flexibility, supporting clients from initial concept through equipment setup and post-event logistics. Our commitment to maintaining industry-leading equipment standards ensures clients receive dependable, state-of-the-art solutions for every occasion. With extended operating hours from 10am to 10pm daily, we offer prompt assistance and rapid response times to address urgent requirements. Our comprehensive service model combines technical expertise with practical support, making us a trusted partner for festivals, corporate events, weddings, and private functions nationwide.
Services
Backline Hire
Event Staging
Audio Equipment
Lighting Solutions
DJ Equipment
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience in event technical solutions
- We maintain the largest Mackie equipment stock in the Midlands
- Our team provides tailored equipment packages for all event sizes
- We offer extended support from 10am to 10pm daily
- We supply equipment to major UK venues including Symphony Hall
Services
Backline Hire
We provide comprehensive backline equipment hire including professional drum kits, electric and acoustic guitars, bass guitars, and associated amplifiers. Our inventory features premium brands like Marshall, Fender, and Gibson, alongside specialist equipment for diverse musical genres. With extensive stock available for both short-term events and long-term projects, we cater to musicians, event organisers, and venue managers requiring reliable technical solutions.
Event Staging
Our staging solutions include modular platforms, catwalks, and custom structures suitable for concerts, corporate events, and outdoor festivals. We offer standard configurations and bespoke designs to accommodate specific spatial requirements. With load-bearing capacities for professional performances and safety-compliant assembly, our systems ensure secure and visually striking event environments for audiences of all sizes.
Audio Equipment
We supply professional audio systems ranging from compact PA setups for small gatherings to full-scale line array configurations for large venues. Our inventory includes mixing desks, microphones, and digital processing equipment from leading manufacturers. With technical support available for system design and operation, we ensure optimal sound quality for live performances, conferences, and public address applications.
Lighting Solutions
Our lighting hire includes LED fixtures, moving heads, strobes, and special effects units for creating dynamic visual environments. We provide both standard packages for weddings and parties, plus advanced control systems for complex light shows. With equipment suitable for indoor and outdoor use, we help clients achieve the desired atmosphere for any event type.
DJ Equipment
We offer complete DJ packages featuring industry-standard turntables, mixers, and digital controllers from Pioneer and Technics. Our inventory includes wireless microphone systems, effects units, and portable speaker solutions. With equipment suitable for both amateur and professional DJs, we provide technical support and accessories to ensure seamless performance at events of all scales.
Questions
What types of events do you cater for?
We supply equipment for festivals, weddings, corporate events, private parties, and concerts of all sizes.
Can I collect equipment myself?
Yes, our Birmingham depot is open for collections between 10am-6pm daily. Larger items require prior arrangement.
Do you offer delivery services?
We provide delivery and technical setup across the UK. Charges vary based on distance and equipment volume.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept bank transfers, major credit/debit cards, and business account payments for equipment hire.
Are technical staff available for hire?
We can provide experienced technicians for equipment setup, operation, and breakdown at additional cost.
Can I hire equipment for multiple days?
Our standard hire period is 24 hours, with extended rates available for multi-day bookings.
Reviews (6)
Flightless Phoenix
Dec 15, 2021
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Hired mics, stands and leads for a choir to use at a carol concert at the last minute and received excellent customer service, help with making sure we had the right tech and knew how to set it up. Fantastic team, would recommend to anyone. Friendly cats to play with while you wait too!
Alan Thompson
Dec 14, 2021
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I hired speakers and mixer, the staff was very friendly and I would recommend them anytime, definitely go back there.
Louise Hampton
Sep 22, 2021
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What a fabulous little company ! we got let down by someone and desperately needed some speakers for me wedding. These guys were absoloutly brilliant . Rob was a diamond from start to finish, they set it all up with some lights and came back at midnight and took it all away. Couldn't thank them enough
Vinay Khosla
Jun 08, 2020
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Great speakers and lights for a small party in the garden. Filled the garden with sound and the lights were fantastic. Everything was set up by Carl and we just needed to pick it up, and plug it it. Carl gave us a through walk through of how to connect everything, very simple, and insisted we call if any questions or problems. Great service and value. Will be using them again.
Ant Butler
Dec 16, 2019
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Really pleased and a great service. I needed a PA system at short notice and Rob and his team provided just that. I was shown how all the equipment worked and had no problems when in use on the night. Would highly recommend and will use again in the future.
D. R.
Sep 27, 2019
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Wow where to start. Excellent company and Rob is fantastic. I hired out the largest easy package for a charity event which accommodated for 300~ people and Rob advised me through email on the right kind of equipment needed. He even accommodates for extra requests to be added onto the packages, if they are reasonable. I also hired out a DJ table and it was an excellent sturdy piece of kit. On the day we picked up the equipment, the place was extremely busy but his staff took the time to show us how everything worked and helped us load the van up. We then had a problem when setting up as the light
