Hiring Solo And Duo Acts in Melbourne - Prices and Videos
There are 239 solo and duo acts on Entertainers for Hire in Melbourne. 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 Melbourne solo and duo acts that give a size, the one you will see most is 2 people.
| Size | Where it works | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 2 people | Background music, ceremonies and compact spaces | 13 |
| 4 people | A typical reception or function room | 8 |
| 5 people | A typical reception or function room | 7 |
| 6 people | Big rooms where the goal is a packed dance floor | 3 |
| 3 people | Background music, ceremonies and compact spaces | 2 |
What it costs in Melbourne
30 of the Melbourne solo and duo acts list a guide price. The one in the middle asks $400. Half of them sit between $300 and $600, and the whole spread runs from $250 to $2,500.
| Price point | From |
|---|---|
| Lower end | $300 |
| Middle | $400 |
| Upper end | $600 |
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.
Claire & Cam
Emile Battour
Grace Gallagher
JB and Me
Mareshah & Shane
Nota Bene
By type, Melbourne has 151 musical duos and 88 musical soloists in this listing.
Watch before you shortlist
95 of the Melbourne solo and duo acts 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 Melbourne crowds hear most
Counted across 114 set lists from Melbourne solo and duo acts. 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 | 42 |
| Wonderwall | 32 |
| Better Be Home Soon | 31 |
| Stand By Me | 30 |
| Summer Of 69 | 30 |
| Cant Help Falling In Love | 27 |
| Aint No Sunshine | 25 |
| Thinking Out Loud | 25 |
| Sweet Caroline | 24 |
| Mr Brightside | 23 |
| April Sun In Cuba | 22 |
| Gnarls Barkley | 22 |
Events outside Melbourne
63 of the 239 solo and duo acts here say how far they will go. 32 cover 200 km or more, some anywhere in the state or the country. 12 go somewhere between 50 and 200 km, and 19 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 Melbourne, 24 list public liability insurance.
Before you book
Solo and duo acts in Melbourne: common questions
What should I budget for a solo or duo act in Melbourne?
Half of the 30 solo and duo acts here that list a guide price sit between $300 and $600, 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 solo or duo act perform before I book?
Yes, for 95 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 Melbourne solo or duo act travel to a regional venue?
Many will. 63 of the solo and duo acts listed here say how far they go, and 32 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 Melbourne the most common size is 2 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.