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Singers who move into DJ sets, sax players over the dance floor, and DJs who handle entrance songs, speeches and the farewell.

How to Choose a Live Band

Live music around the bay leans acoustic, and for good reason. A solo guitarist, a duo or a trio fits a cellar door lunch on the Bellarine, a ceremony on a Surf Coast clifftop lawn or a function room above the Waterfront without swamping conversation.

The music on offer here is wedding-focused: acoustic ceremony sets, a reception DJ with lighting and a saxophonist for the dance floor, booked together or separately.

Decide these with the musicians early:

Line-up: solo, duo or trio changes the price, the volume and the space the act needs.
Sets across the day: ceremony, drinks and reception music can come from one booking, which saves a second set-up.
Power and cover: a lawn ceremony needs a power source near the musicians and somewhere dry for the gear if a shower blows through.
Requests: ask how the band handles a must-play list and a do-not-play list.
Finish time: confirm the venue's finish time and any sound limits before the set list is built.

Bands quote per event, so ask for a written quote that covers sets, breaks and travel. Pair the music with a celebrant and wedding reception venues, or see DJs for the dance floor.

Acoustic sets suit outdoor ceremonies because they carry without heavy amplification, but wind can still swallow a vocal, so ask about a small speaker for the vows and the entrance song.
A sax player over a DJ set lifts the dance floor without the cost of a full band.
Plan where the musicians sit at a winery or farm so they can see the aisle and hear the celebrant.

Venues and the sound they suit

Heritage function rooms in the CBD and on Pakington Street usually have a stage area and power at hand.
Bellarine and Moorabool Valley wineries often place music on a terrace or lawn, so ask about shade and a wet-weather position indoors.
Surf Coast venues at Torquay, Aireys Inlet and behind Lorne can be exposed, so a covered spot for the band matters more than usual.

What to ask before you sign

Which areas does the band cover, and is travel extra for the Moorabool Valley?
How long is each set and how many breaks are built in?
Is public liability insurance current, and does the venue need a copy?
What happens if the outdoor ceremony moves inside on the day?

Frequently Asked Questions About Band Hire

Can an acoustic band play a ceremony on a Bellarine winery lawn?

Yes, an acoustic solo, duo or trio is well suited to a lawn ceremony. Ask the venue for a power point near the aisle and a covered spot in case of a shower or a gusty change.

Do wedding bands around the bay also cover the reception?

Many offer ceremony, drinks and reception music from one booking, often with a DJ set and a sax player for the dance floor. Ask what can be combined and how breaks are handled.

Where do live bands travel to for weddings near Torquay and Lorne?

Musicians here commonly cover the city, the northern and southern suburbs, the Bellarine and the Surf Coast. Ask how travel and any overnight stay are charged for venues further down the coast.

How is live music priced for a wedding on the Surf Coast?

Bands quote per event, based on line-up, the number of sets and travel. Get a written quote that lists each set and its timing.

What happens to the band if it rains at an outdoor coast wedding?

Agree an indoor or covered position with the venue in advance. Musicians need their gear kept dry, so the fallback should be set before the day.