FAQ - Rates etc.
 

Q. What does a Band cost ?

A. Bands vary in cost depending on quality

4 hour performance

$750+ per musician for Best in Town

$600 per musician for High Quality

$500 per musician for Quality Bands

$400 per musician for Good Standard

+ GST (Goods & Services Tax 10%)

+ 25% per additional hour

+ Travel if required

+ Extra production with audiences over 200 Pax
Venue special rates available on application

Note: New Years Eve, Christmas Day bands charge double to triple rates.

Additional prime days - Australia Day, St Patricks Day, Melbourne Cup, Mother Day, etc. may also increase the above rates.
 

You pay musicians from the moment you wish the music to start for the day to the moment you wish them to stop and they can pack up and go home.

Any stops and starts in the program etc. are to be paid as performance time.

Q. Arrival & Setup - When does the band arrive and setup - Do we pay for this ?

A. Bands arrive and are setup ready approximately 1hr prior to commencement of music.

i.e Music starts at 7pm - the band usually would be ready by 6pm.
You do not pay for this setup time.
You only pay for the band from the first song to the last song of the night.

Extra Early Setup

If you require the band to be setup extra early this usually (may) incur extra costs.

The extra time is called down time and is calculated at 50% of performance time.

Q. Breaks - What breaks do bands take - Do they play recorded music during the breaks ?

A. Mostly all amplified music groups play music through their sound system during breaks.
Instrumental groups eg. String Quartets, Harpists etc. do not play music during their breaks.

The average break schedule in a 4hr performance is 4 x 45 minute sets on stage with 3 x 20 minute breaks

Example standard 4hr program -

6.00 - 6.45pm on stage - First Set

6.45 - 7.05pm Break

7.05 - 7.50pm on stage - Second Set

7.50 - 8.10pm Break

8.10 - 8.55pm on stage - Third Set

8.55 - 9.15pm Break

9.15 - 10.00pm on stage - Fourth & Last Set

10pm Finish

Wedding 5hr Program -

6.00 - 6.45pm on stage - First Set

6.45 - 7.00pm Break 15min

7.00 - 7.45pm on stage - Second Set

7.45 - 8.00pm Break 15min

8.00 - 8.45pm on stage - Third Set

8.45 - 9.15pm Break 30min for speeches

9.15 - 10.00pm on stage - Fourth Set

10.00 - 10.15pm Break 15min

10.15 - 11.00pm on stage - Fifth & Last Set

11pm Finish

Q. Requesting Song - Will the band play special requested songs ?

A. Yes - If they have the songs in their repertoire

Some high quality professional bands are willing to rehearse a special song for you at no additional cost.

Please note that they will require ample notice. approx 30 days to prepare this for you.

If you require more than this additional costs may occur.

Q. GST - Goods & Services Tax - What is GST & do all bands charge it ?

A. Goods & Services Tax is a government tax imposed in Australia, calculated at 10%.

Eg. If a Band costs $1500 the GST would be $150 making a total of $1650 to be paid.

Not all bands charge GST, some groups are exempt because their earnings is not over $50,000 a year and are considered to be hobbyists.

Be aware that most professional high quality band do charge GST.

Q. Can I use the microphone for speeches and announcements ?

A. Yes - Bands, Musicians, DJs etc. are willing to allow you to use a microphone during the performance time.

As the microphones are attached by leads to the bands sound system you would need to stand on or close to the stage for this purpose.

If you require a roving microphone, this would need to be hired specially at a small additional cost.

It is wise to check with your functions/venue manager as most venues have roving radio microphones and PA's available as part of the venue's facilities.

Rates indicated on the website are a guide only - subject to change - Changes may occur subject to location, time of day, date, requirements etc.