Band Hire in Central Coast

How to Choose a Live Band

A live band changes the feel of a Central Coast reception or gala. Guests hear the music being made in the room, and the players can stretch a song when the dance floor is full or cut it short when it isn't. The three acts here cover covers, country-tinged pop and classical strings, and each travels across the Coast, from the Bouddi coast to the Northern Lakes and the hinterland.

Blue Vinyl plays covers drawn from fifty years of pop and rock, soul, Motown and R&B. The usual wedding pattern is an acoustic duo while the vows are said, then a four- or five-piece line-up once the reception starts, with their own PA and stage lights for the bigger line-ups.

Midnight Black Band is led by country singer Courtney Keil with guitarist and vocalist Adam Black, and plays as a duo, trio or five-piece From $2,000. They will learn three songs for your key moments, and battery-powered equipment means a ceremony can go ahead on a headland or a paddock without mains power.

Dolce Strings is a quartet of two violins, a viola and a cello, playing anything from Mozart to Sinatra and Ed Sheeran arrangements. Bookings run by the hour for one to three hours From $1,200, indoors or outdoors with shade.

Points to settle with any band:

Line-up size for each part of the day, from ceremony to last dance
Power and space, especially for an outdoor ceremony
Songs for the entrance, signing, first dance and farewell
Shade and a flat surface for string players outdoors

Need music after the band packs down? Compare the DJs for the Coast, or plan the wider wedding reception.

Blue Vinyl – a covers band spanning pop, rock, soul, Motown and R&B, in duo, four-piece or five-piece form
Midnight Black Band – vocals from Courtney Keil and Adam Black, as a duo, trio or five-piece
Dolce Strings – a classically trained string quartet with classical and modern pop arrangements

Where each one fits

Ceremony – the Dolce Strings quartet or an acoustic duo from either band
Off-grid locations – Midnight Black Band's battery gear for ceremonies away from power
Reception dancing – Blue Vinyl or Midnight Black Band at full strength
Galas, launches and Christmas functions – all three take corporate and Christmas bookings

Before you sign

Ask what's included in each package, such as PA, lighting and break times
Send your key songs early so they can be learned or arranged
Check the venue's noise limits and finish time

Frequently Asked Questions About Band Hire

What does Midnight Black Band charge for a Central Coast wedding?

Midnight Black Band starts From $2,000. For weddings they can scale from two players at the ceremony up to five on the dance floor, and they learn three songs for your special moments.

Can a string quartet play an outdoor ceremony on the Coast?

Yes. Dolce Strings plays indoors or outdoors as long as the musicians are under shade. Bookings run from one to three hours, From $1,200.

Which Central Coast band can play a ceremony without mains power?

Midnight Black Band brings battery-powered equipment for off-grid ceremonies, which suits beach, headland and rural settings.

What music does Blue Vinyl play at receptions?

Blue Vinyl's covers span fifty years of pop and rock, soul, Motown and R&B. They can play as an acoustic duo, a four-piece or a five-piece and bring their own PA.

Do these bands play corporate galas and Christmas parties too?

Yes. Blue Vinyl, Midnight Black Band and Dolce Strings all list corporate events and Christmas parties alongside weddings, engagements and birthdays.

Can I have strings for the ceremony and a band for the reception?

Yes. Many couples book Dolce Strings for the ceremony and drinks, then Blue Vinyl or Midnight Black Band for the dance floor. Line up the change-over times with your venue.

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