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Over 400 venues across New South Wales is a lot of load-ins, and Stevie Lee has played them as a DJ, MC and acoustic performer. That much venue e...
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Wedding Bands Newcastle
Live wedding bands that keep the dance floor full. Every band here has photos and video so you can see and hear them before you enquire. Tell us your date and venue and we will confirm who is available.
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Celtic fiddle done properly, by four players working the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Sydney. String Loaded specialise in wedding ceremony music,...
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Six pieces, Newcastle, and a set built on blues, soul and rock and roll. The Barhoppers pull from Otis Redding, Wilson Pickett, Joe Cocker, Muddy...
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Five musicians, a Newcastle base, and a song list that runs from the 60s all the way to Blinding Lights and As It Was. The CEOs Band can sit back...
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Big hair, bigger choruses, and five people playing it live. The Dress Up Party is a fully costumed 80s rock show out of Newcastle with no backing...
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Newcastle-based and travelling anywhere in New South Wales, The Howling 45s cover the hits from the 50s through to the 2000s. Weddings, corporate...
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Wedding band up to 50 km travel
Black leather, studs, a curled lip and a room full of raised fists. This Billy Idol tribute runs through Rebel Yell, White Wedding, Hot in the Ci...
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Male and female vocals traded back and forth over classic rock favourites, which is the trick that keeps The Shedmasters Band's sets moving. Newc...
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Wedding band up to 200 km travel
Newcastle solo work built around the songs people actually shout for. The core of it is 90s and 2000s material with a run of 70s and 80s favourit...
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Horns. That is what separates Zenith from every other covers band on the Newcastle circuit. Trumpet and sax sit over guitar, bass, drums and voca...
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Wedding Bands in Newcastle: 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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We’ll match your brief against the current catalogue and send suitable entertainment options and quotes.