Band Hire in Southern Highlands

How to Choose a Live Band

A live band changes the feel of a room, and in the Highlands it often carries the night at a country wedding or a big birthday in a barn. Bands here range from a solo singer with a guitar to a full five-piece, and many shift style as the night goes on.

Some acts cover every Highlands area, while others work mainly around Robertson and the eastern side.

What to compare:

Line-up size, from solo or duo for a small lunch to a full band for a dance floor
Musical style, such as jazz and swing for dinner and soul, funk or rock for later
Whether a DJ set fills the breaks between sets
String players for the ceremony, cocktail hour or a proposal
Whether the band provides the PA and lights
How flexible they are with a first-dance song or a song from your family's past that they need to learn

Bands quote on line-up and hours, so share your timeline when you ask. For a smaller budget, look at guitarists or DJs.

Strings or a duo can play the ceremony and drinks, with the full band after dinner
Ask for a song list and give the band a do-not-play list
Plan breaks around speeches and the main course
Check the first-dance song can be learned if it is not on their list

Practical details

Confirm the stage size and power at the venue
Ask about sound limits and finish time
Agree setup and pack-down times with the venue
Check meal and break arrangements for the band

Bands beyond weddings

A trio of jazz standards suits a 60th birthday or anniversary lunch
A covers band lifts a work Christmas party
A solo singer works for a small engagement party

Frequently Asked Questions About Band Hire

What size band suits a Southern Highlands barn wedding?

A four- or five-piece fills a large barn or marquee dance floor. A duo or trio suits a smaller room or a long lunch.

Can a Highlands band play the ceremony as well as the reception?

Some bands offer acoustic or string sets for the ceremony and switch to a full band later.

Do Highlands bands play jazz for dinner?

Some do, playing jazz or swing during dinner and moving to party sets for the dance floor.

Are string trios available for Highlands ceremonies?

Yes, string trios, duets and solo violinists play ceremonies, cocktail hours and proposals.

Do bands in the Southern Highlands bring their own PA?

Most bring their own PA and lights. Check if it can be used for speeches.

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