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Booking the Right Entertainer

Good entertainment decides how a Brisbane party feels long after the plates are cleared. The choice usually starts with the crowd: a work function wants something guests can drift in and out of, a wedding needs music that carries from the ceremony to the last song, and a kids' birthday needs someone who can hold a queue of six-year-olds.

Matching the act to the event:

  • Dance floors: DJs who bring their own PA and lighting, including Bollywood and Bhangra specialists for South Asian weddings and sangeets
  • Live music: function bands from a duo up to five or more players, and string quartets or trios from $1,600 for ceremonies and dinners
  • Roving and stage acts: comedy magic, mentalism and hypnosis for corporate audiences, plus themed dance shows to break up a long gala program
  • Hosts: professional MCs for presentation nights and conferences, and DJs who double as MC at a reception
  • Games: full-size casino tables with croupiers and play money, from $1,700
  • Kids: face painting and balloon twisting, with balloon packages from $180

Many of these suppliers cover the inner and middle suburbs, and several also reach Logan, Redlands, Moreton Bay and Ipswich & Springfield, so confirm your area before you settle on an act. Browse by type with DJs, bands or kids entertainers.

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Booking around Brisbane's calendar

  • October to December is the crunch, with Christmas parties, school formals and weddings all chasing the same Friday and Saturday nights
  • Outdoor sets in summer need a covered spot, as afternoon storms arrive quickly and electrical gear cannot sit in the rain
  • The drier months from about May to September are the easiest time to plan entertainment on a lawn, deck or riverside terrace
  • Weeknight and daytime bookings are usually easier to secure than peak Saturday evenings

What to ask any entertainer

  • How long the performance runs, and how breaks are handled across the night
  • What the act needs from the venue: power points, floor space, a stage or a quiet corner for roving work
  • Whether public liability insurance is in place, and for anyone working with children, a current Blue Card
  • Whether set-up and pack-down time is part of the quote or charged on top
  • Whether a call-out cost applies to your suburb

Pairing acts on one night

  • A string trio during arrivals and dinner, then a DJ for dancing, is a common wedding split
  • A roving magician during canapés gives a corporate crowd something to talk about before the speeches
  • An MC keeps the running sheet on time when several acts share the evening

Entertainment: Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book entertainment for a Brisbane Christmas party?

As soon as the date is set, ideally by mid-year. Late November and December weekends are when work parties, formals and weddings overlap, and in-demand DJs and bands go first.

Will Brisbane entertainers perform outdoors in the summer storm season?

Many will, provided there is shade and a covered fallback. Ask what happens to the set if a storm rolls in, since amplifiers and decks have to stay dry.

Do Brisbane entertainers cover Logan, Redlands and Moreton Bay?

Several cover all eleven Brisbane areas. Others stick to the inner and middle suburbs, so check each profile's areas served before you enquire.

What does a live string group cost for a Brisbane event?

String quartets and trios on this page start from $1,600. The final figure depends on hours, line-up and whether you want music at both the ceremony and the reception.

What entertainment suits a mixed-age family party in Brisbane?

Combine something for the children, such as face painting or balloon twisting, with a DJ or acoustic music for the adults. An hour of activity for the kids gives everyone else room to relax.

How does a casino night work at a private Brisbane party?

Croupiers run each table and explain the games, and everyone plays with chips that have no cash value. Some hosts add small prizes for the top chip counts at the end of the night.