The best singers in Brisbane
300 singers are listed in Brisbane on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $300, with a midpoint near $350. Shortlist the ones you like and send a single enquiry to get written quotes back.
How much does a singer cost in Brisbane?
Across 57 Brisbane singers that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $350. A quarter are listed below $300, and a quarter above $450. The full published range runs from $250 to $1,100.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $300 |
| Middle of the market | $350 |
| Upper quarter | $450 |
Brisbane singers 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 Brisbane
The Brisbane listing breaks down as 130 musical soloists, 119 singers and 51 singer-songwriters . Acts list themselves across Brisbane, Brisbane City and nearby, and most travel across the metro area for events.
What Brisbane singers actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 142 published Brisbane 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 |
|---|---|
| Brown Eyed Girl | 59 |
| Wonderwall | 54 |
| Better Be Home Soon | 40 |
| Hotel California | 39 |
| To Her Door | 37 |
| Summer Of 69 | 35 |
| Steal My Kisses | 33 |
| Never Tear Us Apart | 32 |
| Drops Of Jupiter | 30 |
| Dumb Things | 30 |
| Take It Easy | 30 |
| Stand By Me | 29 |
What size singer do you need?
Line-up size is the single biggest driver of cost, and of how much room you need. Across Brisbane acts that state a size, the most common is 5 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 6 |
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 4 |
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 3 |
| 8 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 2 |
| 7 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 2 |
Insurance and checks among Brisbane singers
Of the 300 singers listed in Brisbane, 53 hold public liability insurance, and 5 hold a Working With Children Check .
Frequently asked questions
Booking singers in Brisbane
How much does a singer cost in Brisbane?
Across the 57 Brisbane singers that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $350 with a quarter listed below $300 and a quarter above $450. Published figures range from $250 to $1100. 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 singers can I choose from in Brisbane?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 300 singers in and around Brisbane. 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 singer in Brisbane?
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.