John Farnham went from Melbourne plumber to the voice that defined a few Australian generations, and this Melbourne tribute takes on that catalog...
Wedding Bands
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.
Soul classics, and classics played with soul. That's the whole idea behind Sonic Road, a Melbourne covers band working hits from the 60s through...
Jerry Speiser played drums in Men at Work. John Phillips played guitar in Goanna. Put them alongside singer Pat Byrne and you get Sons of The Blu...
Eight pieces, three horns, and arrangements complicated enough that you need players who can actually read them. Soul Cupcake are a Melbourne sou...
Two vocalists and a lead guitarist, and the same three people every time. Soul Divas make a point of it: the musicians on the demos and at the vi...
Seven musicians, one songbook, and a genuine soft spot for what Carlos Santana did with a guitar. Soul Sacrifice run the Latin rock catalogue pro...
Soulbeats bring together some of Melbourne's better known RNB and soul singers, and the vocals are the whole point of the band. Top 40 from past...
Five players, and a book built on disco, soul, funk and pop. Renee fronts Soulmates with 20 years of live performance behind her, adding harmonie...
Six players, classic rock, and a set list you could sing most of without thinking. Sounds of Them cover Melbourne's south east and the Mornington...
Book Spooky as a duo, a trio or the full band, depending on the size of the room and what you're after. The repertoire runs past 300 songs, takin...
Spud Thompson sings and plays a bit of everything, and the material moves accordingly: plain ballads and folk one moment, vintage rhythm and blue...
Stage Door work the Geelong, Bellarine and Surf Coast run, playing weddings, corporate functions and private parties in line-ups from two to eigh...
Bendigo's Standard Procedure are a five piece built around 70s disco, with funk, pop and party anthems either side of it. Think ABBA and the Bee...
Steffii covers wedding singing, DJ and MC work, and has appeared on television. The draw is a strong voice and a performer who actually engages w...
A cello at a wedding does something no other instrument quite manages. Low, warm, and it fills a space without ever getting loud. Stephanie Vido...
Stereo Stars have thousands of shows behind them, and the line-up is put together with that in mind. The set is built to be sung along to: dance...
Silverchair, Queen, Tom Petty, Bill Withers, Foo Fighters. Those are the artists Steven Reinhardt keeps coming back to, and the set stretches fro...
Nobody stands at the back during a Sticky Carpet set. This Melbourne band plays the sort of choruses that get shouted rather than sung, pulling f...
Stop & Stare is a based in Goulburn Valley, Victoria and will travel.
Six hundred songs and four possible line ups. Strawberry Jam Band works as a duo, a compact trio, a four piece or a five piece, so the same reper...
Stumbling North play weekly in and around Echuca and Moama on the Murray, so this is a band that gets a lot of practice in front of real crowds....
Suburban put frontman Glenn Patrick alongside the Leigh brothers, whose credits run through Invertigo, Pseudo Echo, Tina Arena and Action Sam. Th...
Six players and a stage full of odd instruments: recorders, ukuleles, clarinet, saxophones, accordion, washboard, drums, sousaphone and piano, wi...
Eight musicians out of Wangaratta, and four of them are a horn section: two saxophones, flute and trumpet. Sweet Buzz build a night in stages. Ea...
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Wedding Bands: 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.
Tell us about the day once.
We’ll match your brief against the current catalogue and send suitable entertainment options and quotes.