Rock and pop covers, played by three people who've done enough gigs to know which song rescues a flagging dance floor. South Street Trio work out...
Wedding Bands Sydney
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.
Sydney has the deepest pool of wedding bands in the country. Harbourside venues, Hunter Valley vineyards and Southern Highlands estates are all regular runs for the bands below; ask about travel when the venue is more than an hour from the city.
Six pieces, classic rock, and a Sydney diary full of pubs and clubs. Stereodayz play the 70s, 80s and 90s: April Sun in Cuba, Honky Tonk Women, B...
Seventeen musicians, over 600 charts, and trumpeter John Webster out front. Swing West Jazz Orchestra is a big band from Western Sydney, based ar...
Jazz, pop, funk and soul, played by a Sydney ensemble that scales from a solo musician up to a sextet or larger. Instrumentation can include saxo...
Piano and voice, played by two people who do this for a living. Tate Sheridan graduated with First Class Honours from the ANU School of Music and...
Neon, mullets, leg warmers and a costume change every set. The Bad 80s Band go all in on the decade, with Rick Astley, Madonna, Bon Jovi, Journey...
A Sydney acoustic act working as either a duo or a trio, The Durty Tinkers' play Irish and Celtic tunes alongside country, folk and the sort of s...
Wide collars, platform shoes, crazy sunglasses and a horn driven groove. The Funk Syndicate are a Sydney band built to bring back the 1970s dance...
The Good Stuff bring together Sydney musicians who've spent the past fifteen years working interstate and overseas, and they bring in featured si...
Vocals, saxophone, piano, double bass and drums, played by musicians with more than twenty years between them on Sydney's wedding and corporate c...
The Groove Band have been working Sydney and well beyond it for years now, playing corporate events, pubs, clubs and cruise ships. Their repertoi...
Standard rock covers get skipped here. The Hit-Slingers dig instead for the melodic pop rock of the 70s, 80s and 90s that people forgot they love...
Pedal steel guitar and horn arrangements is not a combination you hear often, and it's what makes The Hokey Carmichaels stand out on both the jaz...
Benny Goodman, Hoagy Carmichael, Django Reinhardt, and country standards with melodies worth hearing. That's the territory the Jazz West Combo wo...
Leon Fallon has been fronting bands since his teens, singing and playing guitar in everything from solo shows to this eight piece. He's played th...
Five players, female lead vocals, and a song list that goes wherever the party does: classic rock, disco, pop, 80s, country. The Lost Boys also w...
An all-live Sydney party band with a look as distinct as the set. The Mad Hatters cover classics through to current chart songs, and there's more...
Cabaret served like a cocktail list. The Mini Marilyn plays bartender and hostess through a set of numbers made famous by female artists across t...
Twenty years of stage time behind them, and a Sydney band that scales to whatever the room needs. Book the MVP Band as a soloist or duo for a qui...
The Nevilles became a household name after turning up on Channel 9's The Footy Show, and they've been working across Australia and overseas ever...
Sydney’s premier Oktoberfest act, The Oompah Loompah Band has crafted a unique experience that combines the tradition of Oktoberfest with an Auss...
Scot Finnie spent a thousand nights as the resident piano vocalist at the Ritz-Carlton Double Bay, and that residency shaped everything since. Pr...
Sydney's classic bar band have been at it since 2014, and the list of places they've played reads like a dare: town halls, theatres, pubs, weddin...
Pub rock done by people who were there for it. The Rock Addicts play classic rock hits stretching from the 60s through to the 2000s, with the 70s...
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Wedding Bands in Sydney: 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.