Melbourne Five Piece Bands for Hire - Prices and Videos
A five piece band is right for large rooms and a long night of dancing. The extra player usually means a singer who only sings, or a horn or keys part that fills the sound out.
15 five piece bands on this site are based in Melbourne. 4 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 |
Five piece bands in Melbourne by style
| Kind of act | Acts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cover Band | 3 | 20% |
| Tribute Show | 2 | 13% |
| Band | 2 | 13% |
| Singer | 2 | 13% |
| Tribute Band | 1 | 7% |
| Jazz Band | 1 | 7% |
| 80s Cover Band | 1 | 7% |
| Corporate Band | 1 | 7% |
What five piece bands charge in Melbourne
12 list a guide price. Half sit between $950 and $1,800, and the middle one is $1,500.
Beyond Melbourne
13 of these five piece bands give a travel distance, and 13 will go 200 km or more. A smaller line-up is often the easier one to bring out to a regional venue.
Five piece bands to shortlist
Shown in order of how much each act has filled in on its page, not of who plays best.
Paris By Night
Superband
Un-limited
Use Your Roses
Sanfona
80s Zone
MLB Entertainment
Elite Cheer Entertainment
Nikki Nouveau
Look Sharp
Frankie Davis Junior
Five piece bands in Melbourne: questions
When is a five piece band the right choice?
For large rooms and a long night of dancing. The extra player usually means a singer who only sings, or a horn or keys part that fills the sound out.
What does a five piece band charge in Melbourne?
Of the 12 Melbourne five piece bands with a guide price, half ask between $950 and $1,800, and the one in the middle is $1,500. Your date and hours set the real figure, so ask for a quote.
Can I hear them before I book?
4 of the Melbourne five piece bands 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.