The best wedding bands in Brisbane
401 wedding bands are listed in Brisbane on bookentertainment.com.au. Guide prices start around $800, with a midpoint near $1,200. Shortlist the ones you like and send a single enquiry to get written quotes back.
How much does a wedding band cost in Brisbane?
Across 49 Brisbane wedding bands that publish a guide price, the middle of the market sits at $1,200. A quarter are listed below $800, and a quarter above $1,500. The full published range runs from $400 to $6,500.
| Where it sits | Guide price |
|---|---|
| Lower quarter | $800 |
| Middle of the market | $1,200 |
| Upper quarter | $1,500 |
Brisbane wedding bands 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 287 cover bands, 50 jazz bands, 36 wedding bands and 28 bands . Acts list themselves across Brisbane, Brisbane City and nearby, and most travel across the metro area for events.
What Brisbane wedding bands actually play
These are the songs that come up most often across 183 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 | 49 |
| Play That Funky Music | 49 |
| Sweet Home Alabama | 42 |
| I Will Survive | 42 |
| April Sun In Cuba | 41 |
| Summer Of 69 | 37 |
| Blame It On The Boogie | 36 |
| Run To Paradise | 34 |
| Stuck In The Middle | 34 |
| Long Train Running | 34 |
| Blister In The Sun | 33 |
| Mustang Sally | 33 |
What size wedding band 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 4 pieces.
| Line-up | Typically suits | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 4 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 44 |
| 5 piece | Most weddings and corporate functions | 40 |
| 6 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 14 |
| 3 piece | Smaller rooms, ceremonies and dinner sets | 12 |
| 8 piece | Large rooms and dance floors that need volume | 8 |
Insurance and checks among Brisbane wedding bands
Of the 401 wedding bands listed in Brisbane, 40 hold public liability insurance .
Frequently asked questions
Booking wedding bands in Brisbane
How much does a wedding band cost in Brisbane?
Across the 49 Brisbane wedding bands that publish a guide price, the midpoint is $1200 with a quarter listed below $800 and a quarter above $1500. Published figures range from $400 to $6500. 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 wedding bands can I choose from in Brisbane?
bookentertainment.com.au lists 401 wedding bands 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 wedding band 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.