A 3 piece band is the middle step between an acoustic duo and a full band. It usually has a lead vocalist who also plays guitar, a keyboard player or a bassist, and a drummer. That gives a full live sound with a beat people can dance to, in a footprint small enough for a rooftop, a private residence or a function room, and strong enough for a hotel ballroom.
Price: a trio usually costs SGD 1,500 to 3,500 for a wedding performance, a duo SGD 800 to 2,500 and a four to five piece band SGD 3,000 to 7,000. See what a live band costs in Singapore.
Why book a 3 piece band
- Cost. A trio costs less than a bigger band and still sounds like a band.
- Space. It fits a small stage or a corner of the room.
- Range. Jazz, pop, classic rock, R&B and Top 40, so one band covers dinner and dancing.
- Contact. With fewer people on stage, the band talks to guests and takes requests more easily.
What comes with the band
A 3 piece band comes with a sound setup suited to the room: microphones, speakers and a mixer, plus basic lighting if needed. The musicians arrive on time, dressed for the event, and run setup and sound check before guests come in. The set list is tailored to the event and to your guests, from current hits and retro classics to lounge tunes and ballads.
Events where a trio fits
- Wedding reception. Ballads for dinner, upbeat covers for the first dance and after. A trio suits a mid size banquet or a garden solemnisation.
- Product launch or client evening. Live music that matches the brand without taking over the room.
- Year end party. A beat for the dance floor without a big stage.
- Gala dinner or charity ball. Elegant sets during dinner, then upbeat sets for dancing.
- Birthday or rooftop party. A full sound outdoors, under string lights.
Trio line ups
- Pop trio. Vocals and guitar, keys, drums.
- Rock trio. Vocals and guitar, bass, drums.
- Jazz trio. Piano, double bass, and drums or saxophone. Read about the jazz band.
If the room is small or the moment is quiet, an acoustic duo may be enough. For a large ballroom with hundreds of guests, step up to four or five musicians.
How booking works
- Send the date, location, guest count and the music you like.
- You get several band options with sample videos and a price.
- You agree the set list, the set lengths and the schedule.
- On the day, the band handles setup and plays to your timeline.
Ask on WhatsApp or through the quote form.
