Solo musicians in Sydney
179 solo musicians are listed in Sydney, across 32 categories. Guide prices start around $300, with a midpoint near $400.
A solo musician suits ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinner service and smaller rooms, where the music needs to sit under conversation rather than over it.
What line-up size costs in Sydney
Line-up size is the biggest single driver of price, and of how much room you need. This is how the sizes compare across Sydney acts that publish a guide price.
| Line-up | Acts | Median guide price |
|---|---|---|
| Solo musicians | 179 | $400 |
| Duos | 222 | $500 |
| Trios | 97 | $600 |
| Four piece bands | 19 | $750 |
| Five piece bands | 7 | — |
What kind of solo musicians are in Sydney
| Category | Acts listed |
|---|---|
| Musical Soloist | 69 |
| Singer | 29 |
| Musical Duo | 15 |
| Cover Band | 9 |
| Pianist | 9 |
| Pianist And Singer Solo | 5 |
| Singer-Songwriter | 5 |
| DJ | 4 |
Solo musicians to consider in Sydney
Ordered by how much detail each act has published, not by any rating or ranking of their performance.
Questions about booking solo musicians in Sydney
How much does a solo musician cost in Sydney?
Across the 76 Sydney solo musicians that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $400, with a quarter listed below $300 and a quarter above $500. Published figures run from $250 to $1058. These are indicative starting points, not quotes.
What does a solo musician suit?
Solo musicians suit ceremonies, cocktail hours, dinner service and smaller rooms, where the music needs to sit under conversation rather than over it.
How many solo musicians are there in Sydney?
There are 179 solo musicians listed in Sydney, across 32 categories. The most common are musical soloists, singers and musical duos.
Can an act change its line-up size?
Often, yes. Many acts scale to the booking - the same group may offer a solo set for a ceremony and a full band for the reception. If an act looks right but the size is not, ask when you enquire.