The best solo and duo acts in Adelaide
81 solo and duo acts are listed in Adelaide on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $250, with a midpoint near $300. Shortlist the ones you like and send a single enquiry to get written quotes back.
How much does a solo or duo act cost in Adelaide?
Across 14 Adelaide solo and duo acts that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $300. A quarter are listed below $250, and a quarter above $350. The full published range runs from $250 to $700.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $250 |
| Middle of the market | $300 |
| Upper quarter | $350 |
Adelaide solo and duo acts 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 Adelaide
The Adelaide listing breaks down as 56 musical duos and 25 musical soloists .
What Adelaide solo and duo acts actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 54 published Adelaide 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 |
|---|---|
| Thinking Out Loud | 14 |
| Brown Eyed Girl | 14 |
| Better Be Home Soon | 12 |
| Tip Of My Tongue | 10 |
| Wonderwall | 10 |
| Fall At Your Feet | 10 |
| To Her Door | 9 |
| Summer Of 69 | 9 |
| Never Tear Us Apart | 9 |
| Good Riddance | 9 |
| Dont Dream Its Over | 8 |
| Just The Way You Are | 8 |
What size solo or duo act do you need?
Line-up size is the single biggest driver of cost, and of how much room you need. Across Adelaide acts that state a size, the most common is 5 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 6 |
| 3 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 2 |
| 2 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 2 |
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 2 |
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 1 |
Insurance and checks among Adelaide solo and duo acts
Of the 81 solo and duo acts listed in Adelaide, 9 hold public liability insurance .
Frequently asked questions
Booking solo and duo acts in Adelaide
How much does a solo or duo act cost in Adelaide?
Across the 14 Adelaide solo and duo acts that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $300 with a quarter listed below $250 and a quarter above $350. Published figures range from $250 to $700. 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 solo and duo acts can I choose from in Adelaide?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 81 solo and duo acts in and around Adelaide. 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 solo or duo act in Adelaide?
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.