Melbourne Duos for Hire - Prices, Videos and What They Suit
A duo is right for a reception or a function of average size. Two players can carry a dance floor, and they fit in a corner that a full band never could.
194 duos on this site are based in Melbourne. 133 of them have a performance video you can watch first.
One size up, one size down
Adding a player changes the sound, the space you give up and the bill. Here is how the sizes compare among Melbourne acts that list a guide price.
| Size | Acts | Middle price |
|---|---|---|
| Solo musicians | 156 | $385 |
| Duos | 194 | $500 |
| Trios | 83 | $950 |
| Four piece bands | 22 | $1,200 |
| Five piece bands | 15 | $1,500 |
Duos in Melbourne by style
| Kind of act | Acts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Duo | 107 | 55% |
| Cover Band | 23 | 12% |
| Singer | 22 | 11% |
| Jazz Singer | 5 | 3% |
| Singer-Songwriter | 3 | 2% |
| Jazz Band | 3 | 2% |
| Jazz Duo | 3 | 2% |
| DJ | 3 | 2% |
What duos charge in Melbourne
70 list a guide price. Half sit between $385 and $770, and the middle one is $500.
Beyond Melbourne
139 of these duos give a travel distance, and 87 will go 200 km or more. A smaller line-up is often the easier one to bring out to a regional venue.
Duos to shortlist
Shown in order of how much each act has filled in on its page, not of who plays best.
Anthony Sharpe
Arin Grigg- Saxophone Player
Charlie
Claire & Cam
Duos in Melbourne: questions
When is a duo the right choice?
For a reception or a function of average size. Two players can carry a dance floor, and they fit in a corner that a full band never could.
What does a duo charge in Melbourne?
Of the 70 Melbourne duos with a guide price, half ask between $385 and $770, and the one in the middle is $500. Your date and hours set the real figure, so ask for a quote.
Can I hear them before I book?
133 of the Melbourne duos have a performance video on their page.
What if I like an act but need a different size?
Ask. Plenty of acts play in more than one size, so the duo you like may also come as a trio, or a band may send a soloist for the ceremony and the full group for the reception.