The best solo and duo acts in Melbourne
235 solo and duo acts are listed in Melbourne on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $300, with a midpoint near $400. 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 Melbourne?
Across 30 Melbourne solo and duo acts that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $400. A quarter are listed below $300, and a quarter above $600. The full published range runs from $250 to $2,500.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $300 |
| Middle of the market | $400 |
| Upper quarter | $600 |
Melbourne 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 Melbourne
The Melbourne listing breaks down as 150 musical duos and 85 musical soloists .
What Melbourne solo and duo acts actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 111 published Melbourne 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 | 39 |
| Better Be Home Soon | 30 |
| Summer Of 69 | 29 |
| Wonderwall | 29 |
| Stand By Me | 28 |
| Cant Help Falling In Love | 25 |
| Aint No Sunshine | 24 |
| Thinking Out Loud | 24 |
| Sweet Caroline | 22 |
| Gnarls Barkley | 21 |
| Eagle Rock | 21 |
| April Sun In Cuba | 20 |
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 Melbourne acts that state a size, the most common is 4 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 6 |
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 4 |
| 2 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 2 |
| 3 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 2 |
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 2 |
Insurance and checks among Melbourne solo and duo acts
Of the 235 solo and duo acts listed in Melbourne, 24 hold public liability insurance .
Frequently asked questions
Booking solo and duo acts in Melbourne
How much does a solo or duo act cost in Melbourne?
Across the 30 Melbourne solo and duo acts that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $400 with a quarter listed below $300 and a quarter above $600. Published figures range from $250 to $2500. 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 Melbourne?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 235 solo and duo acts in and around Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?
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.