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Live bands are a popular choice for Sydney weddings and milestone functions, usually taking over the reception after a DJ or acoustic set covers the ceremony and cocktail hour. Cover bands playing pop and dance floor classics are the most common booking, though jazz trios and acoustic duos are popular for quieter cocktail hours at harbourside venues.
Enquire with a few Sydney bands directly through Party Hero to compare pricing, availability and inclusions for your date – there's no booking fee or markup, so the price you're quoted is the price you pay.
Most quotes cover two to three 45-minute sets, so ask upfront how many sets are included and how long each one runs.
This varies by band – confirm before booking if you want specific songs, and ask whether learning new songs for your event costs extra.
Not every band offers this as standard, so check separately if you need MC duties covered on the night.
Most quotes already include the band's own PA system and stage lighting, but confirm it suits your venue size before booking.
A three-piece typically runs $1,200 to $1,800 for a standard reception, while a five or six-piece with horns or extra vocalists usually costs $2,000 to $3,500 or more.
Bands typically take over once a DJ or acoustic act has carried the ceremony and cocktail hour, so check whether that earlier slot is included or a separate booking.
Many couples book a smaller acoustic act (a trio or duo) for the ceremony and cocktail hour, then a full cover band takes over for the reception – ask whether your chosen band offers both, or whether you'll need to book two separate acts.
It depends on your venue size and how much you want the music to be a centrepiece – a bigger band with horns fills a larger room better, while a three-piece is generally enough for a more intimate reception.