Entertainment in Hobart

Booking the Right Entertainer

Entertainment here is mostly mobile: a DJ who brings the sound system, lighting and often a microphone for the formalities, plus a face painter for children's parties. It all comes to you, which suits a pub function room, a wharf shed or a hall out of town equally well.

What to look for:

DJs who also MC can run speeches, introductions and timing, which saves hiring a second person.
Lighting, dry ice and dance-floor effects turn a function room into a party space.
Hosted karaoke and a photo booth give guests who do not dance something to do.
For children, a face painter brings detailed designs, glitter looks and hair feathers.
DJ hire is quoted from $380; ask what hours and gear that covers.

These entertainers all cover the city, the Eastern Shore, Kingston and the northern suburbs, with fewer reaching the valleys. See DJ hire and MC hire for detail, or ask your venue which acts it has worked with before.

A milestone birthday with mixed ages needs a DJ who reads the room and takes requests.
A work function benefits from an MC to keep speeches and presentations on time.
A younger crowd may enjoy karaoke or a photo booth as much as the dance floor.
A children's party runs smoothly with short, hands-on activities such as face painting.

Questions for the venue first

Noise limits and finish times, especially in pubs and older buildings near homes.
Where the DJ sets up and how close the power is.
Whether haze or dry ice is allowed, since some venues have sensitive smoke detectors.
Access times for load-in and pack-down.

Entertainment: Frequently Asked Questions

What entertainment can I book for a work party in the city?

A DJ who also MCs suits most work functions, with lighting, a photo booth or hosted karaoke as extras.

Is there a face painter for children's birthdays?

Yes, a face painter covers the city, the Eastern Shore, Kingston and the northern suburbs for children's parties.

How much does party entertainment cost?

DJ hire is quoted from $380. Ask what hours, lighting and extras that includes.

Do entertainers travel to Richmond or the Huon Valley?

Fewer do than in the city, so check coverage and any travel charge before booking.

Can the DJ handle speeches at a 50th?

DJs who also MC can introduce speeches and keep the night on time, so ask for that when you book.

Entertainment Hobart

Find the Right Entertainment in Hobart