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Category: Band HireLocation: Hunter ValleyListings: 5

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How to Choose a Live Band

Booking a band in the Hunter Valley starts with one question: how many musicians do the room and the budget allow? The acts here run from a two-person line-up to a five-piece, and while weddings at wineries and country estates fill most of their calendars, they also play birthdays, engagements and work functions.

At the compact end, Duality pair Amber's vocals with Brian on keys, playing covers alongside some originals, with packages from $500 and a full sound system set up an hour before they start. Jackson Broadway play pop and rock covers as a duo, or as a trio for $500 more, starting from $1,500 with their own sound, lighting and AV patching.

For a fuller dance floor, Paperboy and The Verweys both field four musicians. Paperboy's set-up takes no more room than a standard duo's, and The Verweys can close the night with a DJ set through the same speakers and lights. Colour Theory are the largest line-up, a five-piece pop and rock covers band you book directly with the musicians, with an Allen & Heath desk, RCF PA and lighting in every hire.

Sorting the shortlist by what the day needs:

  • Ceremony music too: The Verweys' acoustic duo, or Paperboy's acoustic set on a battery-powered PA
  • Your own song choices: Duality learn three songs you pick as part of their wedding packages
  • Band first, DJ later, no changeover: The Verweys
  • Biggest sound on the floor: Colour Theory's five-piece
  • No agent in between: Colour Theory

Ask each band for its set lengths and what it needs from the venue for power and floor space. Still weighing it up? Compare DJs, or browse wedding reception venues.

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From First Song to Last Dance

  • Ceremony and canapés: The Verweys send an acoustic duo, and Paperboy play unplugged on a battery-powered PA
  • Dinner: The Verweys split their song list into acoustic, dinner and dance-floor sets
  • Dancing: Colour Theory, Paperboy or The Verweys at full strength, or Jackson Broadway as a trio
  • After the band: The Verweys' optional DJ set keeps the floor going on the same gear

Gear and Travel

  • Jackson Broadway: own sound, lighting and AV patching, with travel within 100km of their base included
  • Colour Theory: Allen & Heath desk, RCF PA and lighting supplied; they travel to Cessnock, Wollombi, Pokolbin, Maitland, the Lower Hunter, Singleton and Broke
  • Duality: full sound system brought along and running an hour before the first song
  • Paperboy: no travel charge anywhere in the Hunter Valley

Not Just Weddings

  • Anniversaries and 50ths: Duality list both, and Jackson Broadway take 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays
  • Christmas parties and corporate events: every band on this page takes them
  • Engagement parties: Paperboy, Duality, Colour Theory and The Verweys

Frequently Asked Questions About Band Hire

What's the most affordable way to have live music at a Hunter Valley wedding?

Duality's singer and keyboard packages start from $500, and Jackson Broadway start from $1,500 as a duo. Paperboy, Colour Theory and The Verweys quote for your date and venue.

Will a Hunter band learn a song we choose?

Duality's wedding packages include three songs you choose, learned and played live. Ask the other bands whether they take requests or learn new songs.

Is there a band that can switch to DJing later in the night?

The Verweys offer an optional DJ set after the band, using the same sound and lighting, so there is no second supplier to set up.

Do we book the musicians directly or through an agent?

Colour Theory are booked directly with the musicians, with no agent involved. Ask the other bands how their bookings are handled when you enquire.

Which bands can play while we say our vows?

The Verweys provide an acoustic duo for ceremonies and canapés, and Paperboy play acoustic ceremony music through a battery-powered PA, handy when the ceremony spot is away from power.

Do Hunter bands travel out to Singleton and Broke?

Colour Theory list Singleton and Broke among the areas they travel to, and Paperboy have no travel charge across the Hunter Valley. Jackson Broadway include travel within 100km of their base.