Live bands, Singapore

Hire a live band in Singapore

An acoustic duo for the solemnisation, a jazz band for cocktails, a full band for the banquet and the dance floor. Tell us the date, the venue and the guest count, and we match the band to the room.

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Live band in Singapore with a female singer, guitarist, bass player, keyboard player and drummer playing for guests at an evening event
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Duo to full band

Acoustic duos, 3 piece bands, 4 to 5 piece bands and bands with strings or brass

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English, Mandarin, Malay

Pop, jazz, R&B, rock, oldies, Mandopop and Cantopop, built around your requests

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Sound sized to the room

Instruments, amps and a sound setup, with full PA and an engineer for ballrooms

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Singapore

Hotel ballrooms, gardens, rooftops, Sentosa venues, offices and homes

What you can book

Choose the right format for your event

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A live band changes the night. Guests stop checking their phones, the march in gets a real cheer and the dance floor fills on its own. This is where you hire a live band in Singapore, for a wedding banquet, a company dinner and dance, a gala, a launch, a birthday at home or a rooftop party.

Price: a wedding live band in Singapore usually costs SGD 800 to 2,500 for a duo, SGD 1,500 to 3,500 for a trio and SGD 3,000 to 7,000 for a four to five piece band. See how much a live band costs in Singapore.

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Choose the occasion

Weddings. Solemnisation, cocktail hour, the march in, dinner, the first dance and the dance floor after the cake cutting. See the wedding live band page.

Corporate events and dinner and dance. Background sets between courses, then the band and a DJ trading sets once the awards and lucky draw are done. See the live band for corporate events page.

Private parties. Birthdays, anniversaries, engagements, house and rooftop parties, from acoustic sets to a full party band. See the party band page.

Choose the band

  1. Acoustic duo. A singer and a guitarist, or another pair, for small rooms, gardens and ceremonies. Read about the acoustic duo.
  2. 3 piece band. Vocals and guitar, keys or bass, and drums: a full sound in a small footprint. Read about the 3 piece band.
  3. Jazz band. From a smooth jazz trio to a full ensemble, for cocktails, galas and lounges. Read about the jazz band.
  4. Chinese live band. Mandopop, Cantopop and traditional Chinese music for banquets and reunions. Read about the Chinese live band.
  5. Four to five piece band and bigger. Drums, bass, keys, guitar and vocals for a ballroom, with strings, brass or extra singers for a grand night.

What a live band plays

You pick the songs. Pop and Top 40, jazz and swing, R&B, rock, acoustic covers, oldies, Mandarin and Malay hits, and Latin and world music. Bands can play to a theme, from a retro 80s night to a Great Gatsby jazz party, and they read the room: soft while people eat, louder once the dance floor opens.

How to choose a live band in Singapore

  • How big is the room? A restaurant, a garden or a home suits a duo or a trio. A hotel ballroom with a dance floor needs four to five musicians and a proper sound system.
  • What is the moment? A solemnisation is a short solo or duo booking. A reception or a dinner and dance runs two to three sets.
  • What is the crowd? English pop for one table, Mandarin classics for another. Say who is coming and the band mixes the list.
  • When is the date? November to January and the weeks around Lunar New Year book out first.

Plan it, then book it

The guide to hiring a wedding band covers sets, songs, sound and timing. Watch the videos to hear the styles. When you are ready, send the date, the venue and the headcount on WhatsApp or through the quote form.

How booking works

Four steps, usually over WhatsApp

  1. 1

    Send the details

    Date, venue, type of event and the moments you want music for.

  2. 2

    Get options

    We check who is free and send videos and a price.

  3. 3

    Plan the music

    You send your songs and the timing for each moment.

  4. 4

    On the day

    The band arrives early, sets up and performs to your running order.

Watch them play

Performances by musicians we book. Videos load from YouTube only when you press play.

Saxophonist playing with a jazz group, piano and double bass
Saxophonist playing with a big band on stage
Singer and keyboard player performing live at an evening event

Photos

Photo gallery

Five piece jazz band with keyboard, guitar, saxophone, double bass and drums playing in a glass atrium at dusk
Five piece jazz band with keyboard, guitar, saxophone, double bass and drums playing in a glass atrium at dusk
Jazz quintet with a saxophonist, guitarist, double bass player, keyboard player and drummer on a stage in a glass atrium at night
Jazz quintet with a saxophonist, guitarist, double bass player, keyboard player and drummer on a stage in a glass atrium at night
Jazz band in black suits with a saxophonist, double bass player, guitarist, keyboard player and drummer playing at an evening event
Jazz band in black suits with a saxophonist, double bass player, guitarist, keyboard player and drummer playing at an evening event

Good to know

Questions people ask

How do I hire a live band in Singapore?

Send the date, the venue, the type of event, the guest count and the music you like on WhatsApp or through the quote form. You get a shortlist of bands that are free on your date, with photos, videos and a price, and you choose.

How much does a live band cost in Singapore?

A wedding live band usually costs SGD 800 to 2,500 for a duo, SGD 1,500 to 3,500 for a trio and SGD 3,000 to 7,000 for a four to five piece band, for two to three sets. A solo singer starts from SGD 500, and a full band with strings or brass runs SGD 5,000 to 12,000 or more.

How many sets does a band play?

A standard wedding booking is two to three sets of about 45 minutes, spread over the cocktail hour, dinner and the dance floor. A corporate booking is often two 45 minute sets.

What music can the band play?

Pop, jazz, R&B, rock, acoustic, classical, oldies, covers and chart hits, plus Mandarin and Malay hits and Chinese songs. Set lists are built around your requests.

Do we need to provide a sound system?

Usually not for a small band. Instruments and small amplifiers are typically included. A ballroom may need a full PA, monitors and an engineer, which can be arranged at extra cost and coordinated with the venue's AV team.

How far ahead should I book?

For a wedding, four to six months ahead, and eight to nine months for year end and Lunar New Year weekends. For a company event, four to eight weeks ahead, or eight to twelve weeks for December dinner and dance season and Chinese New Year.

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