Hiring Tribute Bands in Brisbane - Prices and Videos
There are 92 tribute 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 tribute bands that give a size, the one you will see most is 5 people.
| Size | Where it works | Acts |
|---|---|---|
| 5 people | A typical reception or function room | 5 |
| 6 people | Big rooms where the goal is a packed dance floor | 5 |
| 4 people | A typical reception or function room | 3 |
| 3 people | Background music, ceremonies and compact spaces | 3 |
| 8 people | Big rooms where the goal is a packed dance floor | 3 |
What it costs in Brisbane
8 of the Brisbane tribute bands list a guide price. The one in the middle asks $1,650. Half of them sit between $1,000 and $3,000, and the whole spread runs from $600 to $8,500.
| Price point | From |
|---|---|
| Lower end | $1,000 |
| Middle | $1,650 |
| Upper end | $3,000 |
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.
Australian Buddy Holly Show
Fleetwood Mac & Stevie Nicks Show - by Starshine
Tina Turner Tribute Act- Tina & The Rockettes
Jimi 3 Exp
The Aussie Bruno Mars Show and Soul Diva Show
By type, Brisbane has 92 tribute bands in this listing.
Watch before you shortlist
66 of the Brisbane tribute 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 76 set lists from Brisbane tribute 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 |
|---|---|
| Proud Mary | 5 |
| Have You Ever Seen The Rain | 5 |
Events outside Brisbane
14 of the 92 tribute bands here say how far they will go. 11 cover 200 km or more, some anywhere in the state or the country. 1 go somewhere between 50 and 200 km, and 2 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, 7 list public liability insurance.
Before you book
Tribute bands in Brisbane: common questions
What should I budget for a tribute band in Brisbane?
Half of the 8 tribute bands here that list a guide price sit between $1,000 and $3,000, and the figure in the middle is $1,650. 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 tribute band perform before I book?
Yes, for 66 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 tribute band travel to a regional venue?
Many will. 14 of the tribute bands listed here say how far they go, and 11 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 5 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.