How Much Does Live Streaming or Live Event Production Cost? Depends. How Big Do You Want to Go?

We get this question all the time:“How much does it cost to live stream an event?”

And honestly?

That’s like asking, “How much does cheese cost?”

Sure, you can get a block of tasty for five bucks...Or you can spend $120 on something aged in a cave and milked by monks in the Pyrenees.

Same goes for live production. You can go basic—or go big. And we can help with both.

At Reel Impact Media, we’ve seen it all. From quick one-camera webcasts to full-on, broadcast-grade events with stage lighting, black curtain backdrops, motion graphics, remote presenters, and a production crew who actually know what they’re doing.

At Reel Impact Media, we’ve seen it all. We’ve covered everything from one-person, one-camera streams for internal announcements to full-blown multi-camera award nights with stage lighting, branded backdrops, autocue, remote presenters, drones, and a small army of production crew behind the scenes who know what they're doing.

So, let’s break it down, without the buzzwords or BS.

Why Live Production Pricing Isn’t One-Size-Fits-All

If you’re just looking to press "go live" on a laptop webcam, sure—you can probably do that for free.

But if you want it to look good, sound sharp, and not randomly die halfway through, you’re going to need a bit more kit (and people who know how to use it).

Here’s what starts to tip the cost scale:

What You're Paying For	Bare-Bones Setup	Fancy Broadcast-Level Setup
Cameras	One camera (your nan’s DSLR, maybe)	4–10 broadcast-grade units with long lenses
Crew	You + your intern (good luck)	Director, camera ops, audio tech, stream manager
Streaming	Zoom or Facebook Live	Multi-platform, branded portal, bulletproof feed
Internet	Phone hotspot (don’t!)	Bonded modems, Starlink, venue LAN + backups
Audio	One mic taped to a lectern	Full PA system with wireless, lapel & handheld mics
Lighting	Natural light through a window	Stage wash, DMX-controlled lights, uplighting
Set Design	Whatever’s behind you (hope it's not messy)	Black curtain backdrop, branded elements, stage risers
Graphics	A JPEG slapped on the stream	Full motion graphics, transitions, sponsor rolls
Recording	Hopefully someone remembered to press REC	Multicam ISO, backup drives, cloud uploads
Pre-production	“Winging it on the day”	Run sheets, rehearsals, cue calls, tech checks

You’re not just paying for the stream. You’re paying for it to work. And ideally, work well enough that no one in the audience realises how much effort went into making it look effortless.

Add-Ons That Take It Up a Notch (or Five)

Want to make it look really good? Here’s what you can throw into the mix:

• 🎤 PA systems so everyone can actually hear

• 🎭 Black curtain backdrops to hide the community centre carpeted walls

• 💡 Proper event lighting so it doesn’t look like a hostage video

• 🎞️ Live switching and branded graphics to keep it slick

• 🧑‍💻 Live chat and Q&A tools to keep people awake

• ✈️ Remote presenters dialling in from the other side of the world—seamlessly

• 📋 Teleprompters so no one freezes and says “um” 43 times

• 🎥 Drones because why not?

• 📺 IMAG (blowing up your presenter onto the big screen so the cheap seats at the back can join in on the fun)

  
  

You want basic? We’ve got you.

You want “wow”? We’ve got that too.

You want us to fix whatever someone else broke last time? Been there, done that, brought the spare cables.

What It Might Cost You (Roughly, With Wiggle Room)

Production Type	Budget Ballpark (AUD)
Basic single-camera stream (internal use)	$850 – $1,500
Two-camera webcast with basic graphics	$2,000 – $3,500
Multi-camera live stream with overlays	$3,500 – $7,000
High-end corporate or hybrid event	$8,000 – $15,000+
Full broadcast-style event (e.g. awards night)	$15,000 – $30,000+
National live cross or OB for networks	$20,000 – $50,000+

None of this is cookie-cutter. We quote based on your needs, not a template. We’re not a Macca’s menu.

Reel Impact Media: Scaled to Fit. Built to Impress.

We don’t just roll in with a one-size setup. We scale our gear, crew, and services to match your event and your budget.

We’re experienced at working across:

• 💼 Corporate webcasts & internal comms

• 🏆 Award shows & gala nights

• 🎓 School events & formal ceremonies

• 🏛️ Government livestreams & press conferences

• 🧠 Educational panels & workshops

• 🏁 Outdoor sports & event coverage

• 📺 Network-level broadcast feeds

  
  

Big or small, low-key or high-stakes—we’ve done it, and we know how to make it look easy (even when it’s not).

The Bottom Line

You can livestream your event with a cracked iPhone and a shaky hand if you want to, but if you want it to look professional, run smoothly, and represent your brand at its best—it’s worth doing it properly.

🎬 We can help you do that, whatever your budget looks like.

Ready to make your live event look like you meant it?

👋 Get in touch at reelimpactmedia.com.au and let’s figure out what you need—and how to make it happen, without the stress, surprises, or streaming nightmares.