Bands vary in cost depending on quality of the Musicians performing in the Band
The following is a guide only and subject to change Based on a 3- 4 hour Booking Call
Band Rates - $$$
Per Musician Quality Bands From $600+ for
Good Band From $500+
for + 10 % GST Goods & Services Tax
Add to the above the
following fees if applicable + Travel costs if required (outside capital or base city areas )
+ Extra production costs if your audiences is over 200 attending
+ 25% per any additional hours over 4hrs
New Years Eve, Christmas Day, Christmas Eve, Peak special days or dates may double or triple rates
Other Prime Days may also increase the rates of a band Australia Day, St Patrick's Day, Melbourne Cup, Mothers Day, Oktoberfest, etc.
You pay
musicians from the moment you wish the music to start the music for the day
Any stops and starts in the middle of the program etc. are to be paid as performance time.
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Q.
Arrival & Setup Bands arrive and are set up ready approximately 1hr prior to commencement of music.
Example if the music starts at 7pm
- the band usually would arrive early and be ready by 6.30pm.
Extra Early Setup If you require the band to be set up extra early this can incur extra costs. The extra time is called down time and is calculated at 50% of performance time
Example if you wanted the band to set up 3 hours
prior to commencement They may charge you down time If your paying $400 per musician for 4hrs = $100 per hour per musician Down time is then $50 per hour per musician __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Breaks
Mostly all amplified music groups play music through their sound system while on breaks.
The average break
period in a 4hr performance is
In a 5hr performance is
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Requesting Songs Yes - If they have the songs in their repertoire Some high quality professional bands are willing to rehearse a special song for you at no additional cost. Please note that they will require ample notice. at least 30 days to prepare this for you. If you require more than one song additional costs may occur.
Note you can supply your own music to be played through the Sound System during the bands Breaks
GST - Goods & Services Tax Goods & Services Tax is a government tax imposed in Australia, calculated at 10%.
Eg. If a Band costs
$1500 the GST would be $150 making a total of $1650
to be paid. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Speeches & Announcements Yes - Bands, Musicians, DJs etc. are willing to allow you to use a microphone during the performance time.
As the microphones are
attached by leads to the
bands sound system
If you require a roving
microphone, this would need to be hired - We can arrange this specially
at a small additional cost.
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How do I pay for a Band Once you have Chosen the band you want we will send you by email a Confirmation Booking Agreement
You then have a written copy of the booking to ensure all is correct
Usually a deposit will be required
- usually 25%
The balance paid
on the day of performance or prior to performance
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Dangers in Booking Bands & Acts Direct
The Best of
Entertainment can turn
into a nightmare when you Book Direct
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Quality From $600+ Party From $500+
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