A professional live stream of a UK event typically costs between around £2,000 and £30,000 plus VAT, and the single biggest factor is how many cameras your event genuinely needs. A straightforward single-camera stream of a conference, service or AGM starts at roughly £2,000 to £3,500 for the day. A multi-camera production runs £5,000 to £10,000. Full broadcast-style coverage of a festival or large show is £15,000 and up. Here is what sits behind those numbers, and what moves them.
What you are actually paying for
A reliable live stream is not a camera and a laptop. The cost covers the cameras and lenses, a vision mixer to cut between them live, a broadcast-grade encoder and a stable internet uplink to get the feed online, the crew to run all of it, and the travel to get kit and people to your venue. Of those, crew and cameras are the largest share – and they scale together, because every camera needs an operator. One camera and one operator is a genuinely different job to a six-camera broadcast with a full gallery crew, which is why the price range is wide.
Typical live streaming price ranges in 2026
These are indicative ranges for the streaming production itself, excluding VAT. Every event is different, so treat them as a guide rather than a quote.
Single camera, one platform – around £2,000 to £3,500 per day. One operated camera on the stage or speaker, cut to a single destination such as YouTube, LinkedIn or a private embedded player. This is the right level for talks, conferences with a single room, church services, AGMs and award announcements where one clean angle does the job.
Multi-camera production – around £5,000 to £10,000. Roughly three cameras switched live, with on-screen graphics, lower thirds and presentation slides cut in, usually with a recording supplied afterwards. This is the standard for conferences, awards ceremonies and corporate events that want a polished, broadcast-style result rather than a single static shot.
Full broadcast coverage – £15,000 and upwards. Five or more cameras, a full crew, professional graphics and the option of jib, wireless and aerial shots. This is festival main-stage and large-production territory. Multi-day events sit at the top of this range and beyond, because crew, kit hire and accommodation all multiply by the number of days on site.
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What pushes the price up or down
If two streaming quotes look very different, it is almost always down to one of these:
The number of cameras. This is the biggest single lever. More cameras means more operators, more crew in the gallery and a larger production unit to switch it all.
The venue size. A large hall or arena needs longer lenses so cameras at the back of the room still get sharp, tight shots of the stage. Longer lenses cost more to hire.
Single day versus multi-day. A three-day event is not three times a one-day event, but crew, kit hire and accommodation all scale with the number of days on site.
Connectivity at the venue. A venue with a solid, dedicated wired internet line is straightforward. A field or marquee with no usable infrastructure needs a bonded 4G/5G or Starlink uplink to keep the stream stable – that is worth paying for, but it adds to the cost.
Audio. If there is a sound desk we can take a clean feed from, audio is simple. If not, we need to capture and mix it ourselves, which adds an engineer and kit.
Recording and extras. A recording, an edited highlights film or short social clips are all common add-ons that sit on top of the live stream itself.
Travel and accommodation. We are based in Northumberland and cover the whole UK. Travel is built into every estimate, and venues far from base or multi-day jobs also include crew accommodation.
One honest point: the cheapest stream is rarely the best value. A single under-specified camera on a weak connection is exactly what people remember when the feed drops out mid-event. We price for a stream that holds up.
Common questions about live streaming costs
Can you live stream an event with no internet at the venue?
Yes. We carry bonded 4G/5G and Starlink kit for venues with no usable line, including remote and outdoor sites. It adds to the cost, but it is what keeps the stream stable from start to finish.
Do you provide a recording as well as the live stream?
Yes. A recording is one of the most common add-ons, and on larger multi-camera jobs we can also provide individual camera recordings (ISO) and an edited highlights film.
How far in advance should I book?
The sooner the better, especially for multi-camera work in busy periods, but we will always tell you honestly what is possible for your date.
The quickest way to a number
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Last updated: May 2026. Prices are indicative and exclude VAT.