Pro Light & Sound

What Pro Light & Sound does

Pro Light & Sound is a Melbourne-based, privately-held audiovisual production company operating as Echo Productions Trust since 1989. It provides integrated event production services across six core lines - lighting, audio, vision (LED walls, projection, streaming), AV styling, custom fabrication, and permanent venue installations - targeting corporate events, product launches, weddings, private celebrations, brand activations, and entertainment industry events. The company differentiates itself through an 'AV Stylists' positioning that integrates staging, theming, lighting, and AV presentation into cohesive visual environments, supported by in-house fabrication including CNC machining for bespoke staging, signage, and scenic builds.

The technology stack combines physical event-production equipment (LED screens, PA systems, lighting rigs, media servers, video mapping tools) with an internal project management and rental system called Atlas, built on the Rentman platform, which handles crew scheduling, project coordination, and rental management. An adjacent custom-built hybrid event platform supports attendee check-in, QR-coded event guides, timetables, and live streaming for product launches and conferences. The company has begun using Anthropic's Claude AI internally for drafting correspondence, document summarization, and project information analysis, but does not expose AI capabilities to clients.

Commercially, Pro Light & Sound operates a direct B2B sales model targeting enterprise and mid-market clients through website contact forms, a 1300 phone number, and referral-based relationships with event managers, production agencies, wedding planners, and stylists. Pricing is project-based and quote-driven with no published tiers. Revenue streams combine professional services for event production and custom fabrication with managed-services-style recurring revenue from permanent venue installations. Sister company Pro Light Styling bundles AV production with decoration and theming for the wedding and corporate event styling market. The customer base includes HOKA, McLaren x Airwallex, Adidas, Cadbury, Floridia Cheese, Michael Hill, TELUS Health, and major film studios via The Event Department. The company is led by Managing Director Blaise Cosme alongside Founding Director Stav Hatzipantelis, with the broader operational team reported as 1-10 employees.

Name

Pro Light & Sound

Legal name

Echo Productions Trust

Website

https://prolightandsound.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Pro Light & Sound is a Melbourne-based AV production company providing integrated lighting, audio, vision, custom fabrication, and venue installation services for corporate events, product launches, weddings, brand activations, and entertainment industry clients across Australia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Event Production Services

NAICS

Other Sound Recording Industries (51229), Motion Picture and Video Industries (5121), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)

akta.pro primary industry

Backline & Musical Instrument Rental (MPAGAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Theater Installation, Calibration & Custom AV Services Retail (CRACAEAK), Party DJ, Music & Audio Services (HSACACAI), Immersive/Spatial Audio Production (Dolby Atmos, 5.1/7.1, Binaural) (MPAHAEAJ)

Keywords

• Event production services
• Audiovisual production
• Lighting design
• Custom stage fabrication
• Venue AV installations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bentleigh East

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Event Production Services: Full-service AV production for corporate events, weddings, private functions, and activations. Includes equipment rental, technical crew, production management, and show control. Revenue generated through project-based contracts for specific events.
2. Custom Fabrication: Custom staging, signage, structures and scenic builds designed and built in-house. Revenue generated from bespoke fabrication projects for events and venue installations.
3. Venue Installations: Integrated A/V solutions for venues including lighting, audio, video, and control systems. Ongoing managed services for system updates and configurations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Pro Light & Sound provides end-to-end audiovisual production services for corporate events, weddings, brand activations, and venue installations across Melbourne and Australia. The offering spans six integrated service lines — lighting, audio, vision (LED walls, projection, streaming), AV styling, in-house custom fabrication of staging and signage, and permanent venue A/V installations with touchscreen controls — delivered by an in-house crew of AV stylists, operators, and fabricators.

Product overview

Pro Light & Sound is a multi-award winning premium AV production company serving Melbourne, Victoria and across Australia. The company offers six integrated service lines: Lighting (stage washes, uplighting, gobo projections, outdoor and timecoded lighting shows), Audio (PA systems, wireless mics, live mixing, DJ setups, outdoor audio), Vision (LED walls, projection, IMAG, streaming, video design, mapping), AV Styling (concealed equipment, bespoke booths, styled covers, integrated LEDs), Custom Builds (fabrication, staging, signage, themed environments with CAD drafting), and Installations (permanent venue A/V with touchscreen controls). These services work together as a unified production offering, enhanced by an internal event platform for hybrid broadcasts. The company operates from a Cheltenham headquarters and serves corporate events, product launches, brand activations, private celebrations, weddings, and movie premieres.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lighting Services Lighting design and production for events including stage washes, ambient uplighting, custom gobo projections, outdoor lighting, and timecoded lighting shows. Targets corporate event producers, brand activation agencies, wedding planners, and venue operators across Melbourne and Australia.
• Audio Services Professional audio engineering and equipment for live performances, presentations, and private functions, covering PA systems, wireless microphones, live sound mixing, DJ setups, and outdoor audio systems. Intended for corporate events, weddings, private functions, and live performances.
• Vision Services Video production and display services including LED walls, projection, live IMAG camera, streaming and hybrid solutions, media server playback, creative video design, custom graphics, and video mapping. Used for corporate conferences, product launches, gala dinners, brand activations, and hybrid broadcasts.
• AV Styling High-impact AV design that complements event aesthetics, including concealed cabling, colour-matched fixtures, bespoke DJ booths, ambient visuals, styled speaker covers, and integrated LED panels. Designed for premium and luxury events where AV equipment must visually blend with event styling.
• Custom Builds In-house fabrication of custom staging, signage, structures, and themed environments, including concept development, CAD drafting, scenic fabrication, media walls, and integrated AV set pieces. Leverages in-house CNC machining capability for bespoke builds.
• Installations Permanent A/V system installations for venues with intuitive touchscreen controls, enabling venue staff to operate lighting, audio, video, and power without external operators or dedicated technicians. Includes ongoing managed services for system updates and configurations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Trusted by leading brands including HOKA, McLaren, Adidas, Cadbury, and major Australian companies

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Onso AteliercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProduction agency that briefed Pro Light & Sound for HOKA Australian launch of Cielo X1 3.0 running shoe. Onso Atelier provided creative direction for the two-phase activation including street projection and warehouse launch environment.
• Ruffles & BellscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent styling and design agency engaged Pro Light & Sound for McLaren x Airwallex hospitality event at 2026 Australian Grand Prix. Ruffles & Bells provided design concept while Pro Light & Sound delivered AV and build production.
• The Event DepartmentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOngoing partnership with event manager working on behalf of major film studios (Warner Bros, Universal, Sony, Netflix) for Melbourne movie premiere AV production.
• ID CollectivecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent agency that briefs Pro Light & Sound for activations including Adidas Ultra Boost 19 Showcase and Cadbury Joy Deliveries. ID Collective manages overall event strategy and creative direction.
• Mike Snell EntertainmentminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEntertainment provider partnered with Pro Light & Sound for Floridia 70 Year Anniversary Gala. Pro Light & Sound provided technical production while Mike Snell Entertainment supplied performers.
• Pro Light StylingflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company serving wedding and corporate event styling market. Pro Light & Sound provides AV production services while Pro Light Styling handles decoration and theming. Close collaboration on projects including Fantasy World Birthday and Floridia Gala.
• Pan Pacific MelbourneminorOthersFive-star hotel venue partner for McLaren x Airwallex hospitality event during 2026 Australian Grand Prix.
• Crown MelbourneminorOthersPremium venue partner for events including Floridia 70 Year Anniversary Gala at Crown Palladium.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Encore Event Technologies (APAC): One of the largest AV and event technology providers in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region. Directly comparable to Pro Light & Sound across corporate conferences, gala dinners, and brand activations, but operates at significantly greater scale with national and international infrastructure.
• Staging Connections: Long-established Australian event production and AV services company serving corporate events, weddings, and gala dinners. Overlaps with PLS on core audio, lighting, vision, and styling services but operates at national scale across multiple venues and event types.
• AVS (Audio Visual Services) Group: National Australian AV production and event services group operating across major capital cities. Provides similar lighting, audio, vision, and staging services as PLS but at broader geographic scale and with deeper institutional relationships.
• Production Resource Group (PRG): Global leader in entertainment and event production technology, providing lighting, audio, video, and rigging services worldwide. Operates as a broad incumbent relative to PLS, competing on the largest enterprise and entertainment projects where PLS's boutique premium positioning is a differentiator.

Direct peers

• Scene Change: Boutique Melbourne-based AV and event production company offering lighting, audio, vision, and staging for corporate and private events. Directly competes with PLS in the Melbourne premium event segment with similar bespoke production positioning.
• Production Hire: Melbourne-based event production hire company offering lighting, audio, staging, and AV equipment rental for corporate and private events. Overlaps significantly with PLS's core rental and production capabilities.
• Factor 8 Events: Melbourne event production company offering AV, lighting, audio, and staging services with custom fabrication. Closely comparable boutique positioning to PLS in the Melbourne premium corporate and wedding market.
• AV Partners (Australia): Australian AV rental and production services provider for corporate events, conferences, and live performances. Comparable service offering (lighting, audio, vision) and similar enterprise customer focus to PLS.
• Microhire: Australian AV and event production company providing audio, lighting, vision, and staging services to corporate events, conferences, and product launches. Closely aligned to PLS in service mix, customer segment, and project-based delivery model.
• ENT Live: Australian event production company specializing in corporate events, brand activations, and concert production. Comparable to PLS on event technical production, lighting design, and audio engineering for premium Australian clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/prolightandsound1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/995632

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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