A Chinese live band plays the songs a Singapore banquet knows by heart: Mandopop ballads, Cantopop hits, Chinese oldies and traditional pieces. You can hire a Chinese live band in Singapore for a wedding banquet, a company dinner, a Chinese New Year celebration, a birthday, an anniversary or a family reunion, and mix in English pop for the younger tables.
Price: for a wedding, a duo usually costs SGD 800 to 2,500, a trio SGD 1,500 to 3,500 and a four to five piece band SGD 3,000 to 7,000. See what a live band costs in Singapore.
Styles a Chinese live band plays
- Mandopop. Mandarin love songs for the march in, the toast and dinner.
- Cantopop. Cantonese hits for a lively banquet and a crowd that sings along.
- Chinese oldies. Evergreen songs for parents and grandparents.
- Traditional Chinese instrumental music. Ensembles with Chinese instruments for a tea ceremony mood or a heritage theme.
- Fusion. Modern and traditional styles in one set.
Where it fits
Wedding banquets. Mandarin ballads as you walk in, a soft set during the courses, then upbeat songs for the yam seng and after. See the wedding live band page for the full timeline.
Company dinners and Chinese New Year. A Chinese live band after a lion dance opener works well for a Chinese New Year dinner and dance. Bands, emcees and troupes book out first around Chinese New Year, so book eight to twelve weeks ahead. See the corporate events page.
Birthdays and family reunions. A small band or acoustic duo playing the songs the family grew up with.
How we plan it with you
Before the event, the song list, the set plan, the sound system and the stage setup are agreed with you, so the night runs to time. Tell us which languages and decades your guests like, and which songs matter most: the march in, the toast, a parent's favourite. If you need more than music, an emcee, dancers or cultural acts can be added to the same booking.
Mixed language crowds
Many Singapore banquets mix Mandarin, Cantonese, English and Malay speakers. A band can move between Mandopop, Cantopop and English pop in the same set, and slot Malay hits in on request. Send a short list for each group of guests, and the band builds the order around the programme.
What to send
Send the date, the venue, the guest count, the languages you want and your must play songs. Ask on WhatsApp or through the quote form.
