The best solo and duo acts in Sydney
258 solo and duo acts are listed in Sydney on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $400, 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 Sydney?
Across 47 Sydney solo and duo acts that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $500. A quarter are listed below $400, and a quarter above $600. The full published range runs from $250 to $1,058.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $400 |
| Middle of the market | $500 |
| Upper quarter | $600 |
Sydney 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 Sydney
The Sydney listing breaks down as 165 musical duos and 93 musical soloists .
What Sydney solo and duo acts actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 149 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 |
|---|---|
| Wonderwall | 44 |
| Brown Eyed Girl | 42 |
| Better Be Home Soon | 39 |
| Sunday Morning | 34 |
| Stand By Me | 33 |
| Just The Way You Are | 31 |
| Aint No Sunshine | 29 |
| I Will Survive | 29 |
| Is This Love | 28 |
| Thinking Out Loud | 28 |
| Get Lucky | 28 |
| April Sun In Cuba | 26 |
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 Sydney acts that state a size, the most common is 2 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 2 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 5 |
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 4 |
| 3 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 2 |
| 8 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 2 |
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 2 |
Insurance and checks among Sydney solo and duo acts
Of the 258 solo and duo acts listed in Sydney, 23 hold public liability insurance, and 5 hold a Working With Children Check .
Frequently asked questions
Booking solo and duo acts in Sydney
How much does a solo or duo act cost in Sydney?
Across the 47 Sydney solo and duo acts that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $500 with a quarter listed below $400 and a quarter above $600. Published figures range from $250 to $1058. 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 Sydney?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 258 solo and duo acts 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 solo or duo act 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.