Hiring Cover Bands in Brisbane - Prices and Videos
There are 415 cover bands on Entertainers for Hire in Brisbane. This guide gathers what they have published about themselves, so you can narrow the field before asking anyone for a quote.
Start with the line-up
Size shapes almost everything else: how full the sound is, how much floor you give up, and what you pay. Among the Brisbane cover bands that give a size, the one you will see most is 4 people.
| Size | Where it works | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 4 people | A typical reception or function room | 53 |
| 5 people | A typical reception or function room | 43 |
| 6 people | Big rooms where the goal is a packed dance floor | 18 |
| 3 people | Background music, ceremonies and compact spaces | 15 |
| 8 people | Big rooms where the goal is a packed dance floor | 13 |
What it costs in Brisbane
55 of the Brisbane cover bands list a guide price. The one in the middle asks $1,450. Half of them sit between $900 and $1,650, and the whole spread runs from $400 to $8,500.
| Price point | From |
|---|---|
| Lower end | $900 |
| Middle | $1,450 |
| Upper end | $1,650 |
Where to start your shortlist
These have filled in the most detail, from biography and line-up to songs and price. That is the only order used here. It says nothing about who plays best.
By type, Brisbane has 295 cover bands, 92 tribute bands and 28 bands in this listing. Home bases include Brisbane, Brisbane City.
Watch before you shortlist
188 of the Brisbane cover bands have a performance video on their page. A minute of real footage tells you more about how an act sounds and holds a room than any written description. A few to start with:
Songs Brisbane crowds hear most
Counted across 223 set lists from Brisbane cover bands. It shows what a local crowd is likely to know, and gives you somewhere to begin your own must-play and please-skip lists.
| Song | Set lists |
|---|---|
| Brown Eyed Girl | 50 |
| Play That Funky Music | 48 |
| April Sun In Cuba | 45 |
| Sweet Home Alabama | 43 |
| Summer Of 69 | 38 |
| I Will Survive | 38 |
| Run To Paradise | 35 |
| Blister In The Sun | 35 |
| Stuck In The Middle | 35 |
| Proud Mary | 34 |
| Blame It On The Boogie | 33 |
| Mustang Sally | 32 |
Events outside Brisbane
91 of the 415 cover bands here say how far they will go. 60 cover 200 km or more, some anywhere in the state or the country. 11 go somewhere between 50 and 200 km, and 20 stay within 50 km. For a venue out of town, name it in your enquiry: travel and a night's accommodation usually go on the quote.
Paperwork your venue may ask for
Venues often want to see public liability insurance, and anything involving children usually needs a Working With Children Check. In Brisbane, 45 list public liability insurance.
Before you book
Cover bands in Brisbane: common questions
What should I budget for a cover band in Brisbane?
Half of the 55 cover bands here that list a guide price sit between $900 and $1,650, and the figure in the middle is $1,450. Treat that as a starting point, not a quote. Your date, the hours you need and the size of the line-up move it, so ask each act to price your actual night.
Can I see a cover band perform before I book?
Yes, for 188 of them. Their pages have a performance video you can play, which tells you more about how they sound and look in a room than any description can.
Will a Brisbane cover band travel to a regional venue?
Many will. 91 of the cover bands listed here say how far they go, and 60 of those cover 200 km or more. Mention the venue when you enquire, because travel and accommodation usually get added to the quote.
How big should the line-up be?
In Brisbane the most common size is 4 people. Go smaller for a ceremony, dinner or a tight room, and bigger when the goal is a full dance floor in a large venue.
What happens once I send an enquiry?
Each act you picked replies with a written quote for your date. Put them side by side, check what each one includes, then decide. Enquiring costs nothing and you are not committed to anyone.