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Award winning Irish musician Mick McHugh fronts The Gathering, a Gold Coast band that plays traditional Irish tunes and songs with a good stack o...
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Wedding Bands Gold Coast
Gold Coast wedding bands cover beachfront venues, hinterland estates around Tamborine and the Tweed. The Coast has fewer bands than Brisbane, and many Brisbane bands treat it as home turf, so it is worth looking at both pages.
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Sixties through eighties party songs, plus whatever is landing now. THE HITMEN work the Gold Coast with a set built out of Bruno Mars, Bon Jovi,...
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Formed on the Gold Coast in 2017, the Jazz Kings landed early bookings at Twin Towns, Harrigans and the Gold Coast Jazz Club. Nicole Parker-Brown...
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Four young players from the Gold Coast with a live show built to get people off their seats. The Offbeats work through rock and party covers from...
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Eleven years of doing one thing properly. The Rolling Stones Experience recreate the Stones' sound with a band carrying more than 150 years of co...
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Blues and swing from a Gold Coast band whose players cut their teeth in the 1970s and 80s, working as support acts for Daddy Cool, Dragon, The An...
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Horns. That's the first thing you notice about The Wayward Johnsons Party Band, and it's what separates them from most function bands on the Gold...
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Tony, Kurt and Bob make up Vinyl Revival, a Gold Coast trio getting a large sound out of three people. No backing tracks, no looping. What you he...
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We Play Music send experienced performers to weddings and events across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Byron Bay and the areas around them. There are...
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Acoustic folk rock with the foot stomping doing a lot of the work. Wildflower is a Gold Coast duo led by bluesy vocals and driving rhythms, and t...
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Michael Vos plays live across the three parts of a wedding day that usually need different things: the ceremony, the gap before the reception, an...
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Wedding Bands in Gold Coast: what couples ask
Practical answers about pricing, timing and what to confirm before you book.
How much does a wedding band cost in Australia?
Most professional wedding bands sit somewhere between about $2,500 and $8,000 depending on the number of musicians, the length of the set, travel and the date. A four-piece for a three-hour reception is the most common booking. The band will quote for your exact date and venue; nothing here is a fixed price.
What size band do I need?
A duo or trio suits an intimate reception under about 60 guests. A four or five piece with a dedicated singer is the standard for 80 to 200 guests. Larger bands with a horn section suit big rooms and dance-heavy crowds. Room size and noise limits matter as much as guest count.
Can the same band play the ceremony and the reception?
Often, yes. Many bands offer a solo or duo acoustic set for the ceremony and canapés, then the full band for the reception. Ask about it in your enquiry; it is usually cheaper than booking two separate acts.
How long does a wedding band play?
A typical reception booking is three 45-minute sets or two 60-minute sets with breaks, with a DJ playlist or the band's own playback between sets. Most bands can extend by agreement if the venue allows.
What does the band need from the venue?
Power (usually two standard circuits), a flat performance area of roughly 3 by 4 metres for a four piece, and somewhere dry and shaded if outdoors. Most bands bring their own PA and lighting. Check the venue's noise limit and finishing time before you book.
How far ahead should I book?
Popular bands book Saturdays in spring and autumn 9 to 18 months ahead. Six months is workable for most dates; under three months means fewer choices, not no choices. Enquire early and you get first pick.
Can we choose the songs?
Bands work from their own repertoire and will take requests for key moments: the entrance, first dance, parent dances and the last song. Most will learn one or two special songs. Sending your must-play and do-not-play lists early makes the night run smoothly.
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