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Rate Guide

The below rates are a guide only and subject to change.
Prime Dates - New Years Eve,Christmas Day, etc. will increase the following rates. (POA)

 

Copy of contract with terms and conditions  

Band / DJ Rate Guide (Quality of musician and bands) 4 hour booking     Good Quality     High Quality        Best in Town Solo Entertainer       $600                 $700                 $800+ 2p - Duo                 $900                $1100                $1300+ 3p - Trio                 $1350              $1650                $1950+ 4p - Band               $1800              $2200                $2600+  5p Band                  $2250              $2750                $3250+ 6p Band                  $2700              $3300                $3900+ 7p Band                  $3150              $3850                $4550+  8p Band                  $3600              $4400                $5200+  9p Band                  $4050              $4950                $5850+ 10p Band                $4500              $5500                $6500+ Big Band (Over 10p)  Price on application   Add GST as required for Bands/Musicians + Travel and accommodation if required +  PA/Production cost when audience is over 200 + Parking for vehicles in city areas   Note - Christmas day - NYE rates will increase 100 - 200% +   Popular Days,  Australia Day (Aussie), St Patrick's Day (Irish), Bastille Day (French),  Mothers Day, October (German), Valentines day (Romantic), Melbourne Cup, Main Saturdays in December The above dates may have an increase in rates.   High Quality Disc Jockeys $500 for 5 hours    $50 per additional hour Includes free lighting Special effects - Dancing on a cloud (Fog) - Bubble effect    $50 hire Cordless microphones   $50 hire   Santa Claus Children's Santa    $300 1hr   $350 2hrs  Entertaining Super Santa (Singing Santa, Magic Santa etc.)  $450 1hr   $550 2hrs Santa Helpers    $250 1hr    $300 2hrs   Classical Groups   String and/or Wind, Brass Instruments Quartets from $390 1hr,   from $590 2hrs,   from $790 3hrs Trios from $360 1hr,   from $490 2hrs,   from $610 3hrs Duos from $300 1hr,   from $440 2hrs,   from $520 3hrs   Harpists Harp Solo    1hr $350,  2hrs $450, Harp & Flute     1hr $500,  2hrs $650 Harp, Flute & Cello     1hr $650,  2hrs $850     More to come - under construction

Dangers in booking direct without an Agency Act becomes ill or has a personal emergency – You’re left without entertainment Act has an accident on the way - You have no back up   Act is offered a better paying or impressive show - You are dropped for the better gig   Act has an emergency in the family - You’re left with no entertainment   Act decides the money you first negotiated is not enough – He now wants more money – You pay extra to retain your entertainment   Act makes a mistake and double books himself - You end up with the raw end of the deal   Act completely forgets your booking- No entertainment turns up   Act charges you top dollar - more than he is really worth - You pay money you didn’t need to   Act gets the details wrong - has the wrong times - goes to the wrong place   Act is offered a residency, which runs regularly - one of the nights, is on your date - Act drops out on your show   Act decides to change his performance style - You wanted what he did before - You end up with something you don’t want   Acts equipment packs it in - You have no one to turn to   Act knows that this is a one of performance - No need to worry about keeping a high profile –   1. He comes poorly dressed,   2. He abuses your hospitality, eating and drinking at his leisure   3. He takes long breaks   4. He forgets your requests and performs his own show without concern for you or your guests   5. He arrives with a friend etc. - He gets drunk –   6. He demands payment at the beginning before performing; once he has the money he does what he please   End result - the entertainment from hell is now yours   The best of entertainment can turn into the worst nightmare when you decide to book direct

Answers to Questions on Bands

Q What time period do I pay for with a band?
A The usual booking is a four hour minimum performance, commencing when you want the music to start  to when you want the music to stop and the band can commence packing up to go home.   Example: 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight. The band will arrive and be set up, sound checked, and ready to play approx 1hr prior to commencement time.  You pay for the 4 hour performance time and not the set up or pull down time.

NOTE: some musical groups will charge for smaller time periods of three hours. Even two and one hour calls are available on selected bands and musicians.

 

Q. What types of bands are available?

 

A.

• Modern Bands - Performs latest music, 90's, 80's, 70's and some 60's.

• General Bands - Performs 50's & 60's Rock n Roll + 70's & 80's Classics + some 90's up.

• Cover Bands - Latest top songs + some 90's & 80's.

• Show Bands - Bands that dress up and perform a show.

• Big Bands - Music from the days of Glenn Miller.

• Jazz and Funk - Jazz for dinner followed by a mix of modern funk dance styles.

• Acoustic - Unplugged  - Guitar punchy sounds of today.

• Jazz Bands - A choice of traditional jazz or modern jazz bands.

• Swing Bands - Music from Frank Sinatra to Michael Buble etc.

• Latin Bands - From festive Latin rhythms to modern dance mix.

• Irish Pub Bands - The fun Irish jigs to party dance songs.

• Rock Bands - Modern rock, 90's and 80's.

• Classic Rock Bands - The best of 70's, 80's and 90's rock.

• Aussie Bush Bands - With dance callers to teach bush dancing.

• Blues Bands - Blues and jazz mixed.

• Soul + R & B - Music from the soul sounds of U.S.A.

• Rock n Roll Bands - From Elvis Presley and the kings of Rock n Roll.

• Tribute Bands - Beatles, Beach Boys, Blues Brothers + hundreds more.

• Folk - Music from the 60's, 70's, 80's + folk of today.

• Heavy Rock - Latest high powered.

• Original - The art of creativity - when music is enjoyed.

• One Man Bands - The best guitar vocal entertainers playing all the greats.

• Multicultural - Greek, Italian, French, Asian, European etc.

Q Do bands play non stop?
A No.  Bands take breaks.

 

Q How long do they play and how long are the breaks?
A Usually they play for 45min then a 15min. break, or for 30min. then a 10min. break.

 

Q Can I get the band to play some recorded music during the break?
A Yes, mostly all bands play recorded music during their breaks.

 

Q My event is a formal occasion.  Will the band dress accordingly?
A Yes,  inform our office of this requirement when placing your booking.

 

Q We want a band that caters for all types of music.  Can you assist us?
A Yes, We have over 800+ bands and many perform varieties of musical styles.

Alternatively you may consider a professional DJ as he will cover a wider range of music than a band.

 

Q Is a band better or should I consider a DJ
A Each has their place.  A band usually gives better entertainment value but bands cost more and are limited in musical range.  A DJ can play anything you request. Plus he has better dancing time value. Bands focus on being professional entertainers -DJs focus on getting everyone up to dance.

 

Q I don’t like DJs I prefer live music but I have a limited budget.  Can you help?
A Yes.  We have a large variety of Duo's also guitar vocal, or keyboard vocal entertainers. Many have fully computerised sound systems which produce the sound of four or five musicians on stage without the cost and expense.  You can book a quality Solo or Duo and get the sound of a full band.

 

Q I don’t want my band to be loud.  Can I control the volume?
A Yes, but musicians play at varying volumes and quality

Advise your requirements when booking and a suitable band will be arranged.

NOTE: the smaller the group the easier it is to control the volume. Also A DJ may be more suitable as volume levels are easily controlled on his DJ console.

 

Q Do I have to supply food and drinks?
A Drinks yes, but food is not usually required unless a band is working long hours or you require large production set ups. If you are able to supply a small meal this is always appreciated by performers.

 

Q What power requirements do I supply?
A Normal power outlets for small groups. Larger bands may require a 3 phase power. Check this when you place your booking.

 

Q I don’t want the band to start playing until later in the night but need it to be set up early.  Is this possible?
A Yes but you may incur a early set up cost for this. If the band has to come (extra) early and go away and come back later or wait around for a extended period of time, the band may charge extra for this.

 

Q I am interested in an act to entertain my guests, but I am not sure what to choose.
A The best way to select a suitable act is visit our office and have one of our consultants show you some of the many and varied acts and shows available. We have over 1000 to select from.

 

Q I can’t visit your office I live too far away.  How do I select a suitable group?
A We can advise you of web links to view performers online alternatively some bands etc. may be able to post you a demo CD or email sound files etc. directly to you.

 

Q Can I see the act before confirming my choice of entertainment for the day?
A Yes.  We can advise you of suitable locations where selected bands are performing.

NOTE: to save time viewing large numbers of bands, a prior visit to our office will allow you to listen to a variety of bands to ascertain your preferences.

NOTE: Bands will play to their existing audience and have a variety of presentations.  How they perform to a pub/hotel is completely different to how they will perform to a club and then how they will perform for a wedding, private function etc.

 

Q Will a band play requests?
A Yes, as long as they have the songs in their repertoire.

 

Q Can I get a copy of their repertoire?
A Yes We can ask the band to supply you a copy.

 

Q Can I tell the band what not to play?
A Yes.  Bands do not wish to offend and are very willing to delete songs from their performance.

 

Q What about an emergency?  Say someone is sick or has had an accident?
A This is very rare, but if this were to occur, alternative entertainment can be organised.

 

Q My booking is located out of town. Do you supply bands and acts. to our area?
A Yes.  We supply entertainment throughout Australia and Overseas.  We have many groups, acts etc. within each State, Capital City and Local areas.

 

Q I have a major event and I am looking for something extra special.
A We supply national and international acts and shows and we have the best available.

NOTE: national and international acts and shows. require additions of airfare, accommodation, local ground transfers and production requirements etc