Melbourne Solo Musicians for Hire - Prices and Videos
A solo musician is right for the moments where people are still talking: the ceremony, drinks on arrival, dinner. One performer keeps the volume where a room of guests can still hear each other.
156 solo musicians on this site are based in Melbourne. 96 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 |
Solo musicians in Melbourne by style
| Kind of act | Acts | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Musical Soloist | 58 | 37% |
| Singer | 31 | 20% |
| Singer-Songwriter | 9 | 6% |
| Cover Band | 7 | 4% |
| Musical Duo | 7 | 4% |
| Violinist | 7 | 4% |
| Pianist And Singer Solo | 7 | 4% |
| Guitarist | 3 | 2% |
What solo musicians charge in Melbourne
58 list a guide price. Half sit between $300 and $600, and the middle one is $385.
Beyond Melbourne
105 of these solo musicians give a travel distance, and 70 will go 200 km or more. A smaller line-up is often the easier one to bring out to a regional venue.
Solo musicians 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
Elisha
Emile Battour
Grace Gallagher
JB and Me
Solo musicians in Melbourne: questions
When is a solo musician the right choice?
For the moments where people are still talking: the ceremony, drinks on arrival, dinner. One performer keeps the volume where a room of guests can still hear each other.
What does a solo musician charge in Melbourne?
Of the 58 Melbourne solo musicians with a guide price, half ask between $300 and $600, and the one in the middle is $385. Your date and hours set the real figure, so ask for a quote.
Can I hear them before I book?
96 of the Melbourne solo musicians 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.