The best cover bands in Sydney
407 cover bands are listed in Sydney on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $600, 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 Sydney?
Across 35 Sydney cover bands that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $1,200. A quarter are listed below $600, and a quarter above $2,000. The full published range runs from $300 to $5,000.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $600 |
| Middle of the market | $1,200 |
| Upper quarter | $2,000 |
Sydney 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 Sydney
The Sydney listing breaks down as 238 cover bands, 139 tribute bands and 30 bands . Acts list themselves across Sydney, Sydney Olympic Park and nearby, and most travel across the metro area for events.
What Sydney cover bands actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 250 published Sydney 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 | 38 |
| Blame It On The Boogie | 37 |
| Moves Like Jagger | 37 |
| Play That Funky Music | 37 |
| Dancing Queen | 35 |
| Summer Of 69 | 34 |
| April Sun In Cuba | 34 |
| Tainted Love | 29 |
| Run To Paradise | 28 |
| Crazy Little Thing Called Love | 28 |
| Brown Eyed Girl | 28 |
| Get Lucky | 26 |
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 Sydney acts that state a size, the most common is 5 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 32 |
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 28 |
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 26 |
| 3 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 12 |
| 7 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 11 |
Insurance and checks among Sydney cover bands
Of the 407 cover bands listed in Sydney, 36 hold public liability insurance .
Frequently asked questions
Booking cover bands in Sydney
How much does a cover band cost in Sydney?
Across the 35 Sydney cover bands that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $1200 with a quarter listed below $600 and a quarter above $2000. Published figures range from $300 to $5000. 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 Sydney?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 407 cover bands in and around Sydney. 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 Sydney?
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.