How Much Does it Cost to Stream an Event in Austin?

Referred to as live streaming, or broadcasting, event streaming is a popular trend in Austin that grew monumentally in 2020 when widespread lockdowns and closures to all non-essential businesses took place as a result of COVID-19. While many in-person events were cancelled, businesses pivoted and began offering livestream events to their audiences to stay connected and engaged. The shift toward event streaming has had many Austin business owners ask, “How much does it cost to stream an event in Austin,” and is it worth the investment?

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At Beverly Boy Productions, we tell clients that they can expect to spend between $1,000 and $5,000 to stream most events but the total cost varies based on the individual event needs.

Crew, technology, and factors relevant to the event itself will contribute to the total cost. Is the investment worth it – we say, “Absolutely!”

Factors Contributing to Austin Event Streaming Costs

Several factors directly influence the cost of streaming an event in Austin. The most common factors include the length of the event and the size of the crew. When you ask, “How much does it cost to stream an event in Austin?”

We generally ask:

• How long is the event?
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• How large is the audience?
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• Where will the event be broadcasted?
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• Is it a live stream or a future broadcast?
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• What are your expectations from the broadcast?

This will help us to determine the appropriate crew size and other needs for the event which will contribute to the total cost.

Austin Event Streaming Costs

Streaming a business event in Austin will require a professional crew that understands the technology needs of event streaming and broadcasting.

A typical live stream crew will charge between $100 and $250 per crew member, per hour. The professional skills and experience of the crew will figure into their hourly costs as will the individual intricacies of the event.

Expect to pay:

• Director – up to $250 per hour
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• Camera Operator – up to $400 per hour
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• Equipment – up to $100s per hour
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• Narrator – up to $400 per hour
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• Switcher – up to $200 per hour
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• Streaming platform – $50 to $1,000 (depends on the platform and usage)
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• B-Roll – usually a percentage of the total cost between 10 and 50%
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• Miscellaneous Fees – very little or could be 1,000s

In addition to these costs, consider the following:

• Whether you will need a broadcast engineer.
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• Whether you will need to rent equipment for the event.
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• Whether you will need to plan for backup internet to ensure the stream is uninterrupted.

When you ask, “How much does it cost to stream an event in Austin,” the answers can really be dependent on the individual needs of the event.

Size of the crew, and experience of the crew matter. An event can easily be streamed for $1000 but that cost can also go to well over several tens of thousands if it’s a multi-day event that requires a larger crew.

Want more information about live streaming an event in Austin? Call Beverly Boy Productions at 512-215-4461 and we’ll tell you exactly what to expect!