Lighting Equipment Hire

With over 50 years experience, Edwards Sound is your trusted source for lighting hire in Auckland. We are dedicated to providing top-quality lighting equipment and services for all types of events. 

Party and Event Lighting Hire 

Lighting plays a crucial role in creating the perfect atmosphere for any party or event, so let our team help you create a stunning ambience with our state-of-the-art indoor and outdoor lighting equipment. 

Whether it is an important birthday, wedding, corporate event or any other celebration, we can provide customised lighting hire solutions that will make your event stand out. 

More than just pretty lights, our event up-lighting collection made these events amazing!

Not sure what lighting you need for your event? 
Read our helpful Blog on how to choose the right lighting for your event.

Alongside our range of lights, Edwards also supplies the following rental equipment, perfect for parties and events: 

Other equipment you might also need for your event:

• Sound Systems and Portable PA systems
• Projectors and LED Screens
• LED Dance Floors
• Smoke, Fog, Snow and Bubble Machines

Lighting Hire Equipment for Your Event - What's available

Moving Heads

Moving head lights are ideal for spotlighting performers, sweeping beams of light across the audience, or creating high-energy effects on the dancefloor. Their precision and programmability make them the go-to choice for choreographed lighting sequences, adding layers of atmosphere and excitement. Whether you're transforming a stage, energising a party, or elevating a corporate show, moving head lights ensure your event looks as spectacular as it sounds—leaving a lasting impression on every guest.

Say you wanted to project star patterns across the ceiling or walls of a venue for Matariki, or at a wedding or event. We have special stencils made, called "gobos" that fit inside these lights to create those patterns, and they can be programmed to scan the room or move to the music.

Spotlights  

Lighting for speakers, performers, stages and centre pieces

Need to highlight a speaker, band, or cake? Whether it’s showcasing a keynote speaker, creating dramatic lighting for a performer, or making a centerpiece stand out, spotlights add a professional and polished touch to any setting.

Ideal for: conferences, keynote speeches, weddings, and stage performances.

Uplighting and Battery Powered LED lighting

Romantic wedding lighting and elegant event enhancement
Uplighting involves placing lights at floor level to project light upwards highlighting architectural features, drapery, or trees and is a favourite for weddings and marquee events, delivering an enchanting atmosphere with soft washes of colour.

By casting light upwards, it enhances textures, highlights intricate details, and creates a warm, inviting ambiance. This style works wonders for setting a romantic tone at weddings, elevating the mood at elegant evening galas, or transforming ordinary venues into breath-taking spaces. 

Ideal for: weddings, marquees, outdoor events, corporate dinners, and high-end parties.

Gobos and Pattern Projectors

Gobo projectors are an excellent tool for customised branding or adding a unique touch with themed patterns. These versatile projectors allow you to display your logo, intricate designs, or decorative patterns onto walls, floors, or even ceilings, creating an eye-catching visual impact.

This also provides dinner lighting to replace the venue's harsh fluoro or overhead lighting.

If you wanted the patterns to move,  for example star or galaxy patterns projected across the ceiling or walls of a venue for Matariki, or we have special "gobos" (stencils) that go inside our moving heads, and they can be programmed to scan the room or move to the music.

Ideal for: brand activations, product launches, gala dinners, weddings, and corporate galas.

LED Effects & DJ Party and Effect Lights  

Liven up your dancefloor with vibrant DJ type LED lights or eye-catching rotating party effects that set the mood instantly. 

They are usually sound activated so without having to program scenes, you can still create a nightclub vibe with a smoke machine and focused beams shooting to the beat of the music.

Ideal for: birthday parties, discos, school balls and formals, DIY weddings, and anything with music and dancing.

Smoke and Haze Machines

Essential lighting enhancement for beam and stage lighting effects

Theatre Lighting Techniques in Corporate Events

Lighting is one of the most powerful tools in corporate event production. Whether you're hosting a product launch, awards night, or livestreamed panel, the way you light your stage directly affects how your audience experiences it — both in the room and online.

At Edwards Sound, Lighting & AV, we often draw on classic theatre techniques to bring clarity, depth, and professionalism to modern corporate events. Here are five foundational lighting concepts we use every day:

Front Lighting

This is your main source of illumination. It ensures presenters are clearly visible, confident, and camera-ready — essential for livestreams and recordings.

Backlighting

Backlighting separates presenters from the background, adding depth and polish. It’s especially useful when working with LED screens or branded backdrops.

Three-Point Lighting

A balanced setup using key, fill, and back lights. It’s the gold standard for high-profile speakers and moments that need to look premium — both in person and online.

Side Lighting

Used to highlight props, product displays, or entrances. It adds drama and focus, perfect for brand activations or reveals.

Top Lighting

Overhead lighting helps set the mood — from soft daylight washes to dramatic patterns. It’s versatile and often overlooked, but makes a big impact.

Why It Matters

These techniques aren’t just for theatres — they’re essential for making corporate events look sharp, feel engaging, and translate well on camera. Good lighting elevates everything.

Why Choose Edwards Sound? 

• Expert Advice: Benefit from our decades of experience in the industry.
• Wide Range of Equipment: From stage lighting to party lights, we have it all.
• Flexible Hire Options: DIY, delivery and setup, or full-service options available.
• Latest Technology: Access the latest lighting equipment at competitive prices
• Our lighting range is also available for sale!

Contact Us Today

Visit our showroom in Penrose, Auckland to see our equipment in action. Or, give us a call to discuss your event lighting needs. We will tailor a lighting solution to suit your budget and event requirements.