The best cover bands in Perth
274 cover bands are listed in Perth on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $660, with a midpoint near $1,000. Shortlist the ones you like and send a single enquiry to get written quotes back.
How much does a cover band cost in Perth?
Across 25 Perth cover bands that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $1,000. A quarter are listed below $660, and a quarter above $1,500. The full published range runs from $350 to $3,100.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $660 |
| Middle of the market | $1,000 |
| Upper quarter | $1,500 |
Perth 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 Perth
The Perth listing breaks down as 159 cover bands, 66 tribute bands and 49 bands .
What Perth cover bands actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 172 published Perth 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 |
|---|---|
| I Will Survive | 32 |
| Run To Paradise | 27 |
| Summer Of 69 | 27 |
| Sweet Home Alabama | 25 |
| Blame It On The Boogie | 24 |
| Get Lucky | 24 |
| Brown Eyed Girl | 23 |
| Play That Funky Music | 22 |
| Dont Change | 21 |
| April Sun In Cuba | 21 |
| Wonderwall | 21 |
| Crazy Little Thing Called Love | 20 |
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 Perth acts that state a size, the most common is 6 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 27 |
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 25 |
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 13 |
| 7 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 9 |
| 3 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 4 |
Insurance and checks among Perth cover bands
Of the 274 cover bands listed in Perth, 5 hold public liability insurance .
Frequently asked questions
Booking cover bands in Perth
How much does a cover band cost in Perth?
Across the 25 Perth cover bands that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $1000 with a quarter listed below $660 and a quarter above $1500. Published figures range from $350 to $3100. 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 Perth?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 274 cover bands in and around Perth. 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 Perth?
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.