An event production company supplies and operates the technical side of an event: audio, lighting, video, staging, power and rigging, plus the crew who run them. Grant Sound & Lighting is a women-led, family-operated and minority-owned production company serving Los Angeles, previously trading as Luners Inc, with over thirty years in live events.
What an event production company actually does
The term covers three different kinds of business, and knowing which one you are calling saves a lot of time.
An equipment rental house delivers gear to the dock. You supply the technicians. That is the cheapest option and it works when you already employ people who know the equipment.
An event planner or agency books the venue, manages vendors, owns the budget and runs the timeline. Planners are essential and they are not a technical supplier.
An event production company designs the technical plan, does the site visit, supplies the equipment, builds the room, operates the show and strikes it afterwards. That is what we do. Many events use a planner and a production company together.
How to choose one in Los Angeles
Los Angeles has more production companies than almost any market in the country, which makes choosing harder rather than easier. We have written the selection process out in detail:
- How to vet an event production vendor
- How to choose the right AV company
- Choosing a live event production company
- Picking a partner for high-impact events
The short version: ask how they have handled events of your size in your type of venue, who your point of contact is on the day, what happens if a piece of equipment fails, and what is excluded from the quote. Confident, specific answers signal a team that has solved those problems before.
What we supply
Grant Sound & Lighting delivers sound systems and audio engineering, stage and event lighting, LED walls and projection, staging, power distribution, rigging and the technical crew to run all of it. We keep our own inventory rather than sub-renting, so the equipment on your event is equipment we maintain.
We also do permanent installations, which most event rental firms do not. Systems we specified and installed are still in daily service, and that experience is why our event specs tend to be conservative rather than optimistic.
For conferences, general sessions, product launches and awards nights specifically, see our corporate event work in Los Angeles.
Who we are
Grant Sound & Lighting Inc. is women-led, family-operated and minority-owned. The company previously traded as Luners Inc, a name some longer-standing clients still know us by, and has been producing live events for close to three decades.
We are based in Ventura and work Los Angeles regularly, along with Ventura, Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Travel and crew time appear as their own line on a quote rather than being folded into equipment costs.
What clients say
| “Grant has been in business for close to three decades, is equipped with an experienced and highly technical crew that will collaborate with other vendors… I highly recommend Grant Sound as your go to for lighting, sound and talent.” | Rachel Arnan, Google |
| “Grant and his team were extremely knowledgable and detailed. They came beforehand to do a walkthrough and answered all of our questions. The event execution was flawless and all of the guests had a delightful time.” | Tamara Lilly, Google |
| “They did an amazing job. I highly recommend them. It was exactly what we wanted and asked for!” | Jennifer M., Yelp |
About the team
Grant Sound & Lighting is co-owned by Margaux Macgregor, who grew up in live event production and now leads client strategy and experiential event work for the company. You can find her on LinkedIn.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does an event production company do?
An event production company supplies and operates the technical side of an event: audio, lighting, video, staging, power and rigging, plus the crew who run them. That is different from an equipment rental house, which delivers gear and leaves, and from an event planner, who books the venue and manages vendors. Many events use a planner and a production company together.
How do I choose an event production company in Los Angeles?
Choosing an event production company comes down to four questions: how they have handled events of your size in your type of venue, who your point of contact is on the day, what happens if equipment fails mid-show, and what the quote excludes. Ask for the exclusions in writing. That single question separates a complete quote from one that grows later.
Do you supply equipment only, or crew as well?
We supply both, and for anything beyond a single meeting room we recommend crew. Most event failures are operational rather than mechanical, so having the people who designed and built the system in the room is what keeps a show running. Equipment-only rental is available when you already have technicians who know the gear.
Were you previously called Luners?
Yes, Grant Sound & Lighting Inc. previously traded as Luners Inc. It is the same company, the same crew and the same equipment inventory, under a name that better reflects what the business does now. Longer-standing clients who search for the old name will find us here.
Call (805) 963-7756 for a free quote, or send us your event date, venue and rough headcount and we will come back with a scoped estimate.
