More than 100 party songs sit in 71 Model's working repertoire, and the titles tell the story: 9 to 5, Eagle Rock, April Sun in Cuba, Footloose,...
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.
“Knocked our socks clean off!” Brett (Tathra NSW 2023) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Bill Olson does the whole day himself in Canberra: wedding singer, guitarist and DJ. His live sets take well-known songs and put a bit of his own...
Pub rock muscle with country storytelling on top. Brewn are an Australian country rock band fronted by singer and guitarist Michael Bond, with tw...
Celtic-inspired music with a contemporary lean is the trade here. Celtic Folk are a Canberra band who work two modes equally well: a proper dance...
Australia's tribute to Devo. Freedom of Choice play the 1980 album of the same name from start to finish, in the remastered 2009 running order th...
Four-part harmony is Hit Parade's signature. The Canberra group has performed consistently for 28 years, with male and female lead vocals coverin...
Sixty weddings a year is a serious workload, and it's what Hitparade get through around the ACT. That volume buys something specific: a band that...
Familiar songs, taken apart and put back together with a bit more drive than you'd expect from two people. Little Kelly work the space between in...
Jazz is the centre of it. Matt Dennett is a Canberra pianist with more than three hundred songs ready to go, and requests get met with or without...
Indie pop with a touch of jazz through it, which is a more interesting combination than most wedding music. Mickey Sulit is a singer and songwrit...
Canberra songwriter, out of Kambah, playing a mix of pop, country, folk and rock alongside his own material. Ramblerman works solo, as a duo, or...
Formed in 2015, Red Hector are a four piece playing Aussie pub rock the way it was meant to sound, and they don't read lyrics off a stand. Three-...
Swing, played properly. Rhythm Capital work through the golden age material and out the other side: Louis Armstrong, Chick Webb, Artie Shaw, Coun...
More than a hundred years of live performance between them, which tells you SALT are not a band that formed last year. They work the Far South Co...
Seven to ten pieces, over 15 years together, and a Canberra address book most bands would envy. Smooth Ops have played Parliament House, the AIS...
Forty years of live playing between them, in Canberra, Sydney, Adelaide and Kuala Lumpur. The Crossbenchers built a rep of more than a hundred so...
Booking a band for a wedding is a decision people agonise over, so The Griffs invite you to a rehearsal first. Come along, meet the group, hear t...
Eleven players on stage, and you can hear every one of them. The Iconics run three female leads, two male leads, a three piece horn section and a...
Wayne Jones learned the trade in the clubs of northern England, playing rock bands from his teens, before stints in Asia and a move to Canberra,...
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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.