Hiring Singers in Sydney - Prices, Videos and What to Ask
There are 247 singers on Entertainers for Hire in Sydney. This guide gathers what they have published about themselves, so you can narrow the field before asking anyone for a quote.
What it costs in Sydney
37 of the Sydney singers list a guide price. The one in the middle asks $400. Half of them sit between $300 and $500, and the whole spread runs from $250 to $5,000.
| Price point | From |
|---|---|
| Lower end | $300 |
| Middle | $400 |
| Upper end | $500 |
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, Sydney has 119 singers, 95 musical soloists and 33 singer-songwriters in this listing.
Watch before you shortlist
102 of the Sydney singers 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 Sydney crowds hear most
Counted across 83 set lists from Sydney singers. 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 |
|---|---|
| Wonderwall | 29 |
| Brown Eyed Girl | 28 |
| Just The Way You Are | 26 |
| Better Be Home Soon | 19 |
| Stand By Me | 19 |
| To Her Door | 18 |
| Sunday Morning | 17 |
| Thinking Out Loud | 17 |
| Fly Me To The Moon | 17 |
| Chasing Cars | 16 |
| Ring Of Fire | 16 |
| Summer Of 69 | 16 |
Events outside Sydney
56 of the 247 singers here say how far they will go. 23 cover 200 km or more, some anywhere in the state or the country. 9 go somewhere between 50 and 200 km, and 24 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 Sydney, 27 list public liability insurance.
Before you book
Singers in Sydney: common questions
What should I budget for a singer in Sydney?
Half of the 37 singers here that list a guide price sit between $300 and $500, and the figure in the middle is $400. 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 singer perform before I book?
Yes, for 102 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 Sydney singer travel to a regional venue?
Many will. 56 of the singers listed here say how far they go, and 23 of those cover 200 km or more. Mention the venue when you enquire, because travel and accommodation usually get added to the quote.
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.