Event Production Hire – live sound, stage and pa hire for everyday people and communities.

Event Production Hire, Sound, Lighting, Staging, DJ Gear and bands for events, live sound auckland

We’re passionate about event production hire, music festivals, gigs and touring! We can be your go-to event partner for Live Sound Auckland!

The Rock Factory is your one-stop shop for event production hire, stage and pa hire, live sound hire, stage rental, stage lighting and PA hire – live sound Auckland! What is event production hire or live sound hire?

  • For us, it’s about watching people being inspired by storytelling, entertained by music and fascinated by visuals.
  • Express yourself and set the scene, create a captivating ambience or put on a Show! We love to help you tell your story, show off your music, or be the amplifier of your voice.
  • Click here to GET A QUOTE from us. Email us at admin@therockfactory.net or call us on Michelle on 027 524 3273 or Mark on 021 818 725.
  • We love music, the pleasure it brings, the emotions it evokes and the importance that it plays in our lives. Doing Live Sound Auckland is our favourite pass time!
  • Furthermore, we’ve spent years relentlessly researching the best quality gear and countless hours of practice in using it to bring out the best at any show.
  • Helping with the technical side of all types of events that therefore require event production hire and live sound Auckland. Locally owned and run.
  • Our passion keeps us working in the background to ensure our clients and entertainers are happy. Most of our technicians are experienced both as performers on stage and of course, out the front as discerning audience members. We’ll give you the best of both worlds.

To bring out the best in performance, we first and foremost make sure the ARTIST is happy ON-STAGE; however, it puts a smile on our face to know the AUDIENCE is loving it too!

What gear do you need to put on your event – stage and pa hire, and much more?

  • Need PA hire and DJ Gear for your party, conference or function?
  • Has your entertainment sent you a technical rider, and you therefore need help with it?
  • Do you need help obtaining what the bands, musicians or DJs request or require the right professional gear above all?
  • Do you want to book entertainment, such as a band, DJ or hire a band for your event?
  • Wanting to public address a large crowd or hold a conference, product launch (product or location activations) or expo and therefore activate a space or location?
  • Are you a touring band that needs a touring rig, live sound production, or PA hire for a tour in New Zealand? We can do tours around the north island and provide you with consistently good sound and lighting in every venue you play at; we even have a truck, so you can use the same sound system, backline, drum riser and lighting in every venue throughout your tour. Consistency with stage and pa hire can make things more comfortable for you as an entertainer. Read our reviews!
  • What about equipment for your function or party hire?
  • We can help you with live sound Auckland or surrounding areas in the north island, custom stage building and event production in Auckland and surrounding areas.
  • We have the best quality Drum kits, bass rigs, guitars, and keyboards available in Auckland for all your band backline needs.
  • Backline: Gretsch and Pearl Reference kits, V-drums, JCM-900s, Mesa Boogie, Nord Stage 2, and Roland RD 800, Hammond XK3, MOTIF XS8, Korg Triton Pro-X.
  • Bass heads: SVT Classic, SVT Vintage Reissue, SVT 7 Pro (NEW!), Portaflex, and Mark Bass heads.

We have event production hire solutions to suit your needs. Live sound Auckland, stage and PA hire, wireless microphone hire and PA hire. Stage rental, band backline hire, Dj Gear and lighting…

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Check out our full range of event production hire equipment:

We can cover events from 20 people to a 5000 strong crowd – both indoor or outdoors live sound auckland:

From The Rock Factory Auckland, you can hire quality, affordable gear to make your show, gig, concert or event successful. It may be as simple as a wireless microphone hire, or maybe you need more like a PA sound system, lights, stage, drapes or band equipment or; DJ gear hire.

We are an event production hire company that has been running for 15 years. Renting out gear, installing and selling sound systems, and professional recording is all part of what we do. If you want your entertainment noise, music  (musician, band or DJ) or MC announcements to be heard you’ve found the right place.

Our live sound hire is conveniently located in Ellerslie, Auckland, hence it is easy to pick up a wireless microphone hire or cordless microphone hire. You might need amplifier rental, speaker hire, Full PA hire or audio hire for speeches.

We can provide event production hire or live sound hire for:

  • Medium-sized indoor or outdoor events,
  • Concerts, parties, balls or functions, and
  • We have the perfect audio systems, lighting, band backline – plus truck – for touring sound production throughout New Zealand.
  • Technical help professional conference organisers (PCO) and Event Managers (EM) with events. 

Live sound hire, Audio equipment, staging and event production hire

We specialise in simplifying staging, audio and lighting rental for your event so you can get on with the show. We can provide you with all the sound, lighting, staging, backline and audiovisual equipment you need to run a successful event. Why use us?

  • Whether you are an entertainer, event organiser, freelancer, DJ or band you can choose to DIY hire equipment from us, hence dry hire pick up so you can do it yourself.
  • OR you can entrust the technical side of entertainment and event production hire to us thus, we can provide all the technical crew, delivery and installation.
  • We can make things simpler for you if you choose.
  • Our sound equipment is carefully chosen, and we can create solutions to suit.
  • We have small easy to use vocal PA packages with microphones for your business function or corporate presentation.
  • You can have a look at our bigger options like our concert sound systems with speakers suitable for outdoor music festival stage and mid-sized concerts.
  • We have you covered. The Rock Factory – everything you need to pull off an unforgettable event.

With a unique history within the New Zealand music and entertainment industry; We have been providing equipment to our mates in the local community of musicians, bands, entertainers, and DJs. This has kept us on the affordable side with the plus side to this being we can do your corporate or cultural event to a higher standard than normal at musician’s prices  – with the professional gear that you would usually only see in equipment riders for concerts.

Professional Auckland Recording Studio

Auckland Newmarket Recording Studio - Great for recording drums, guitar and vocals
The Twitch Recording in the 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 thus 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 in a live setting 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 bunch of helpful info for artists along with testimonials and learn a bit about us and our clients on our Friends of The Rock Factory page.

Contact Us

Get a quote from The Rock Factory for Live sound Auckland:

Planning a gig, show or another event? Need event production hire? You can send us your equipment specifications, technical rider, input lists and stage layouts. Ensure you include the dates and times for us, and we can start organising your sound equipment, audiovisual hire or other services from us as soon as possible. Email: admin@therockfactory.net or use our get a quote form.

All Enquiries, Quotes and Bookings:

  • Michelle or Mark  +64 21 358 577

Please Note: Our phones may be set to silent at events or in the studio, consequently, if you can’t get through to us by mobile please feel free to email or text. We will answer your enquiry as quickly as possible. Check out our testimonials on Google here on the rock factory google profile page.

We are a supplier member of the NZEA (New Zealand Events Association):