The best cover bands in Melbourne
364 cover bands are listed in Melbourne on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $700, with a midpoint near $1,200. Shortlist the ones you like and send a single enquiry to get written quotes back.
How much does a cover band cost in Melbourne?
Across 60 Melbourne cover bands that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $1,200. A quarter are listed below $700, and a quarter above $2,500. The full published range runs from $300 to $7,000.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $700 |
| Middle of the market | $1,200 |
| Upper quarter | $2,500 |
Melbourne cover bands to consider
Ordered by how much detail each act has published - biography, line-up, repertoire and guide price - not by any rating or ranking of their performance.
What you will find in Melbourne
The Melbourne listing breaks down as 233 cover bands, 100 tribute bands and 31 bands .
What Melbourne cover bands actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 216 published Melbourne set lists. It is a useful read on what a local crowd expects, and a starting point for the songs you do and do not want on the night.
| Song | Acts listing it |
|---|---|
| Summer Of 69 | 42 |
| Get Lucky | 36 |
| April Sun In Cuba | 35 |
| Play That Funky Music | 35 |
| I Will Survive | 34 |
| All Night Long | 33 |
| Blame It On The Boogie | 32 |
| Rick Springfield | 32 |
| Run To Paradise | 32 |
| Uptown Funk | 31 |
| Brown Eyed Girl | 31 |
| Crazy In Love | 30 |
What size cover band do you need?
Line-up size is the single biggest driver of cost, and of how much room you need. Across Melbourne acts that state a size, the most common is 5 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 43 |
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 33 |
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 19 |
| 3 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 13 |
| 7 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 7 |
Insurance and checks among Melbourne cover bands
Of the 364 cover bands listed in Melbourne, 27 hold public liability insurance .
Frequently asked questions
Booking cover bands in Melbourne
How much does a cover band cost in Melbourne?
Across the 60 Melbourne cover bands that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $1200 with a quarter listed below $700 and a quarter above $2500. Published figures range from $300 to $7000. These are indicative starting points set by each act, not quotes: the final figure depends on your date, how long you need them, the line-up size and travel.
How many cover bands can I choose from in Melbourne?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 364 cover bands in and around Melbourne. You can shortlist as many as you like and send one enquiry to all of them at once, rather than contacting each act separately.
How far in advance should I book a cover band in Melbourne?
Popular dates go first, so for a Saturday in peak season the earlier the better. If your date is close, it is still worth enquiring: availability changes, and sending one enquiry to several acts is the fastest way to find who is free.
What do I get back after enquiring?
A written quote from each act you shortlisted, so you can compare what is included side by side rather than piecing it together from separate phone calls. Enquiring is free and there is no obligation to book.