Auckland Event Production & Live Sound Hire
Everything you need for unforgettable Event Production
Planning an event? The Rock Factory is your one-stop shop for professional event production and live sound solutions in Auckland.
From full festival touring rigs to straightforward stage, lighting, and PA hire, we supply the equipment and the crew to make your show a success. Our passion for music and live sound is what drives our service to you.
Our Mission: What does event production hire or live sound hire mean to us?
For us, it’s about inspiring people through storytelling, entertaining them with music, and captivating them with visuals. We love helping you tell your story, showcase your music, or amplify your voice.
We are your local family & friends -run production hire company that champions sustainable events and diversity within the live production industry.
Why choose The Rock Factory for your Auckland Event Hire Services?
With over 20 years in the business, we have a passion for music and plenty of technical experience. As a locally owned and operated company, we take pride in providing comprehensive event production and live sound solutions throughout Auckland.
Our team is made up of experienced technicians who are also performers and discerning audience members, giving us a unique perspective. We don’t just supply gear—we ensure the artist is happy on stage and the audience loves the show.
Example: We provided a lighting rig consisting of an upright quad truss, moving spotlights, and moving wash lights for The Bee Gees Experience tour in 2025. We also provided a band PA system, backline drums, 2 techs and a truck!
Live Music, Gigs & Concerts
We specialise in live sound production, professional mixing, and technical support for gigs, concerts, and festivals It's in our DNA, our love for music is why we started.
Conferences & Expos
Audio Visual Supplier for clear speech and technical support for corporate events, public addresses, brand or area activations and product launches. Wireless Microphones, drapes, lecterns & risers also available.
Parties & Functions
Professional PA hire and DJ gear for any size celebration. Disco lighting for the dance floor. Audio & lighting for any special occasion.
Band Backline & Instruments
We specialise in live sound production, professional mixing, and technical support for gigs, concerts, and festivals It's in our DNA, our love for music is why we started.
Theatre & schools
Head-worn microphones, wireless systems, and lighting for school productions, musicals, and cultural performances. We can provide freestanding drape for backdrops and stage wings, we can extend your stage and provide a choir riser.
Stage Construction
Custom stage building, risers and mobile trailer stage options for any indoor or outdoor venue. Perfect for local community events, festivals and music concerts.
Atmospheric & Stage Lighting
Set the perfect mood with professional lighting design, moving heads, ambient uplighting, and atmospheric effects like fog and haze to elevate any performance or venue.
Touring Rigs
Consistent, high-quality live sound production, PA systems, stage lighting and band backline for touring bands across the North Island.
Live Entertainment
Need to book entertainment? We can help you hire a DJ or band, and fulfill any technical rider requirements.
Auckland Event Hire: Premium Band Backline
As part of our comprehensive event production hire services, we carry top-tier hire gear for your performers, including Drum kits, bass rigs, guitar amps, guitars, and keyboards.
Our Auckland event hire inventory features industry-standard brands like DW Collector and Pearl Reference kits, Fender and Mesa Boogie amps, Nord and Roland keyboards and Electronic Drums, plus Ampeg SVT Classic and Mark Bass heads.
Additional Production Equipment & Services
Alongside our core audio and staging gear, we carry a wide range of secondary inventory to complete your event setup:
Drapes & Backdrops: Freestanding drapes for stage wings, acoustic treatment, and room dividers.
AV & Event Technicians & Crew: Professional operators, lighting techs & designers, patch, backline and stage crew to run your show seamlessly.
Marquees and Stage Covers: Reliable cover and weather protection for outdoor staging and production tents.
Solar Power and Battery Solutions: Clean, sustainable off-grid power solutions for outdoor community events and festivals.
Health & Safety: We are Totika Prequalification assessed and ceritfied so you know safe practices are in place to protect your talent and attendees. We also have sandbags and cable ramps/protectors available for hire.
- Audio Visual Supplier: Dispite our name, we don’t just take care of Rock’n’ Roll, we are a full service event AV services supplier
Who We Work With: Scaling from 20 to 5,000 Attendees
Whether you are planning an intimate indoor gathering or a large-scale outdoor festival for a 5,000-strong crowd, we have the inventory and expertise to scale with your needs. We are proud to be the trusted technical partner for event managers, professional conference organisers, and local event organisers across New Zealand.
Industry Sub-Hires & Partnerships
We don’t just work with end-clients; we actively support our industry peers. We are always happy to sub-hire our premium gear to other Auckland event professionals, promoters, freelancers, local councils, community event organisers, churches, schools, theatres, and business associations looking to supplement their own inventory for productions of different scales.
Partner With Auckland’s Friendliest Event Production Experts
If you’re organising an intimate local gig, a high-stakes corporate conference, or a festival, our Auckland-based diverse technical crew is here to make it sound and look incredible. Let’s take the stress out of the technical setup so you can focus on the show.
Get a Custom Quote by filling in our Quote Form or call Michelle on 021 358 577 or email admin@therockfactory.net
Affordable Event Hire without Compromise
With a unique history in New Zealand’s music and entertainment industry, we have been providing equipment to our local community, including musicians, bands, entertainers, and DJs. This has kept us on the affordable side, with the added benefit that we can produce your corporate or cultural event to a higher standard than usual at musicians’ prices. We use professional gear that is typically reserved for concert equipment riders.
Don’t just take our word for it – View our Testimonials and Reviews.
What will my event look like? Video Example
We’ll customise the look to your desire. Below is a video of a Company Staff Party/Rave that we brought to life with our PA system, Lighting and Haze & Smoke Machine Effects.
Professional Auckland Recording Studio
It was not always only about live events, either. We ran a music studio in Auckland between 2004 and 2017, and therefore, our recording skills are also available for hire. We are fully equipped to provide a professionally recorded sound. If you’re looking to record an EP, live demo or a full album, look no further. We know people who offer professional recording, mixing and mastering services and can point you in the right direction. If you twist our arm, we’d consider doing it live or at a venue of your choosing. Check out our archived Recording Studio Package Deals. Find out more about our currently closed Auckland recording studio. You can catch up on the latest news here. You can also find a wealth of helpful information for artists, along with testimonials, and learn more about us and our clients on our Friends of The Rock Factory page.
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