Sydney 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.
231 duos on this site are based in Sydney. 176 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 Sydney acts that list a guide price.
| Size | Acts | Middle price |
|---|---|---|
| Solo musicians | 186 | $450 |
| Duos | 231 | $500 |
| Trios | 103 | $600 |
| Four piece bands | 23 | $1,000 |
| Five piece bands | 9 | $1,600 |
Duos in Sydney by style
| Kind of act | Acts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Duo | 135 | 58% |
| Singer | 22 | 10% |
| Cover Band | 13 | 6% |
| Band | 6 | 3% |
| Musical Soloist | 4 | 2% |
| DJ | 4 | 2% |
| Jazz Duo | 4 | 2% |
| String Quartet | 3 | 1% |
What duos charge in Sydney
92 list a guide price. Half sit between $400 and $650, and the middle one is $500.
Beyond Sydney
142 of these duos give a travel distance, and 75 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.
Duos in Sydney: 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 Sydney?
Of the 92 Sydney duos with a guide price, half ask between $400 and $650, 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?
176 of the Sydney 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.