The best solo and duo acts in Brisbane
297 solo and duo acts are listed in Brisbane on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $350, with a midpoint near $500. 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 Brisbane?
Across 53 Brisbane solo and duo acts that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $500. A quarter are listed below $350, and a quarter above $600. The full published range runs from $220 to $1,200.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $350 |
| Middle of the market | $500 |
| Upper quarter | $600 |
Brisbane 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 Brisbane
The Brisbane listing breaks down as 167 musical duos and 130 musical soloists . Acts list themselves across Brisbane, Brisbane City and nearby, and most travel across the metro area for events.
What Brisbane solo and duo acts actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 209 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 | 90 |
| Wonderwall | 64 |
| Summer Of 69 | 57 |
| Hotel California | 57 |
| To Her Door | 54 |
| Steal My Kisses | 53 |
| Better Be Home Soon | 52 |
| Stand By Me | 51 |
| Sweet Home Alabama | 48 |
| Dumb Things | 44 |
| Stuck In The Middle | 42 |
| Take It Easy | 41 |
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 Brisbane acts that state a size, the most common is 5 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 11 |
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 6 |
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 4 |
| 7 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 3 |
| 2 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 2 |
Insurance and checks among Brisbane solo and duo acts
Of the 297 solo and duo acts listed in Brisbane, 40 hold public liability insurance .
Frequently asked questions
Booking solo and duo acts in Brisbane
How much does a solo or duo act cost in Brisbane?
Across the 53 Brisbane solo and duo acts that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $500 with a quarter listed below $350 and a quarter above $600. Published figures range from $220 to $1200. 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 Brisbane?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 297 solo and duo acts 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 solo or duo act 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.