Sydney Party Entertainment

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Pricing: From $300Category: GuitaristsLocation: Sydney-wide

Highlights

Books solos, duos, bands, DJs and cultural dance acts
Solo acts from around $300, six-piece bands near $3,000
Run by working musician Gary Johns of Sydney Funk Collective

About Sydney Party Entertainment

Sydney Party Entertainment is a booking agency started by Gary Johns, a working musician who leads the Sydney Funk Collective. It grew out of his own band being booked out on busy wedding and function nights, when venues and clients kept asking him to recommend someone else he trusted. Because Gary still plays in venues himself, he knows the acts he lists and meets the people he deals with. The roster covers acoustic solo performers, duos, full bands and DJs, along with accordion players, Mexican mariachis, oompah bands, Mexican folkloric dancers and a Bollywood singing and dancing duo that brings its own sound system. The agency supplies entertainment to hotels, leagues clubs, golf clubs and function centres around Sydney, and works with corporate clients as well as private parties, weddings and birthdays. If the performer you want is taken, they will suggest a similar alternative. Cost depends on where the event is, how long it runs, the day of the week and the type of act. Most solo acts start at about $300, while a six-piece band sits around $3,000. Beyond music, the team can arrange waiters and catering, or coordinate an entire event including AV, a timed schedule and supervision on the day or night. Gary's advice is to book early if you have a particular act in mind, as the good ones fill their calendars well ahead.

Inclusions & amenities

Entertainment type

GuitaristsBands HireDJsDancers

Dance style

Bollywood

Line-up size

SoloDuo5-piece or more

Music style

Soul / Funk / MotownAcousticLatinCovers / Party Hits

Budget

$ (Lower)

Pricing

Most solo acts start at a minimum of about $300, and a six-piece band is roughly $3,000. Final quotes depend on the location, the length of the booking, the day of the week and the kind of act required.

Performance Details

Acts range from a single acoustic performer to duos, full bands and DJs, plus specialty cultural dance and music acts. Some acts, such as the Bollywood duo, bring their own sound system. The agency can also supply AV, catering and waiters, and oversee the event schedule.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to book an act through Sydney Party Entertainment?

Pricing depends on location, length of the booking, the day of the week and the act. Most solo performers start at around $300, and a six-piece band is roughly $3,000.

What if the performer we want is already booked?

The agency will offer another act with a similar style and standard, so you can still lock in entertainment that suits your event.

What types of entertainers can they supply?

Acoustic soloists, duos, bands and DJs, plus specialty acts such as accordion players, mariachis, oompah bands, Mexican folkloric dancers and a Bollywood singer and dancer duo.

Can they help with more than the entertainment?

Yes. They can supply waiters and catering, or coordinate the whole event, from AV and entertainment to a timed schedule and on-the-night oversight.

Who runs Sydney Party Entertainment?

Gary Johns, a performing musician who leads the Sydney Funk Collective. He plays in venues himself and only lists acts whose work he knows first-hand.

Areas we service

Northern BeachesInner WestMacarthurSutherland ShireNorth ShoreEastern SuburbsSouth West SydneyHawkesburySouthern SydneyWestern SydneyHills DistrictSydney CBD & Surrounds