What Type of Wedding Entertainment Is Right for You?
Melbourne weddings come in all shapes and sizes, and so does the Hey Jack lineup. Whether you are planning an intimate garden ceremony or a 200-person reception in the CBD, the right act depends on your venue, vibe and the moments you want to create. Here is a quick guide to help you choose.
Explore Our Artists
A single performer, whether vocals, acoustic guitar, keys or a hybrid soloist, is ideal for intimate ceremonies, smaller receptions or venues with limited space. Soloists are versatile, compact and capable of covering ceremony, canapé hour and beyond. Browse Solo Musicians to explore Hey Jack's solo roster.
For couples after big energy and a packed dance floor, a live band or trio delivers the full live music experience. Hey Jack's bands cover everything from pop and R&B to classic rock and soul, with the option to customise instrumentation for your venue and guest count. Browse Bands and Trios to view the full lineup.
For couples wanting elegant live music throughout their day, Hey Jack’s Melbourne wedding instrumentalists include violinists, cellists, pianists and string ensembles. From the ceremony to canapé hour, each performance can be tailored to suit your venue, atmosphere and favourite songs. Browse Instrumentalists to view the full lineup.
DJs are the backbone of any great reception. Hey Jack's DJ and hybrid acts can be paired with live saxophone, vocals or percussion for that extra layer of energy. The DJ-sax combination has become one of Melbourne's most requested wedding acts for good reason. Browse DJs and Hybrid Acts for availability.
For couples wanting energy, movement and crowd interaction, a Melbourne wedding saxophone player brings guests into the moment. From roving through canapé hour to joining the DJ on the dance floor, live sax creates a fun, immersive atmosphere throughout the celebration. Browse Saxophonists to view the full lineup.
Live Wedding Music for Every Moment of Your Day
From the moment guests arrive to the last song of the night, your wedding entertainment shapes how every moment feels. Here is how Melbourne couples typically build their entertainment across the day.
Ceremony
Live music sets the tone, timed perfectly with your celebrant for every moment down the aisle.
Canapé Hour
Relaxed live music keeps guests mingling while photos are taken and the celebration begins.
Reception and Dance Floor
From first dance to final song, our acts read the room and keep the dance floor moving.
Why Melbourne Couples Choose Hey Jack for Their Wedding Entertainment
From the first note of your ceremony to the final song of the night, your entertainment shapes how every part of the celebration feels. We help you find the right artists, thoughtfully plan each moment and bring everything together with the support of an experienced creative studio.
A Soundtrack That Feels Like You
We take the time to understand your music taste, your venue and the atmosphere you want to create. From meaningful ceremony songs to the tracks that fill the dance floor, every choice is shaped around you and the way you want your wedding to feel.
Artists Who Know How to Read the Moment
Our musicians, DJs and hybrid performers are experienced wedding artists who know how to move with the room. They can hold an intimate moment, lift the energy when it matters and keep the celebration flowing naturally from one part of the day to the next.
The Confidence of a Creative Studio
Behind every performance is a dedicated Event Manager, thoughtful planning, professional production and a trusted network of artists. From your first enquiry through to the final song, every detail is supported so you can relax, stay present and enjoy the celebration.
How to Book Your Melbourne Wedding Entertainment with Hey Jack
The Hey Jack booking process is built around keeping things simple for couples while making sure every detail is covered. Here is what to expect from first browse to your big day.
Explore the artist directory, filter by type and style, and submit an enquiry for the acts you love. Not sure where to start? Reach out to the Hey Jack team directly and they will help match you to the right artist based on your venue, guest count and vibe.
Once you have settled on the right act, pay your deposit to secure the date. Popular Hey Jack artists book out quickly, particularly for spring and autumn Saturdays, so locking in early gives you the best chance of getting your first choice. Once the deposit is paid, the date is yours.
Your music portal opens after booking. Use it to add song preferences, request custom learning, upload your run sheet and communicate directly with your Event Manager about any special moments you want covered. Your Event Manager will be in touch three weeks before the date to finalise all details.
On the day itself, your Hey Jack act arrives on time, sets up fully and is briefed on every detail. You focus on being present. We take care of the music.
Wedding Entertainment Across Melbourne and Victoria
Hey Jack artists are available for weddings across Melbourne and throughout Victoria. Our musicians and DJs regularly perform at venues across the city, in popular wedding regions and further afield, with interstate travel available for destination weddings.
Melbourne and Inner City
Hey Jack acts perform across inner Melbourne, including the CBD, Southbank, St Kilda, South Yarra, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Hawthorn and Prahran.
Greater Melbourne and Regional Victoria
Hey Jack acts perform across inner Melbourne, including the CBD, Southbank, St Kilda, South Yarra, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Hawthorn and Prahran. Our artists also travel across the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula, Macedon Ranges, Albury Wodonga, Lakes Entrance and Gippsland. Interstate bookings are also available.
What Does Wedding Entertainment Cost in Melbourne?
Hey Jack's live wedding musicians start from $1,090 + GST for a soloist covering the ceremony and canapé hour. From there, pricing scales based on the size and configuration of the act and the total coverage you need across your day.
Melbourne wedding entertainment pricing varies depending on the act, the number of performers, total hours of coverage and any additional extras you add to your package. Here is a general guide to help you plan your budget.
Kind Words
Beks completely captured the vibe we wanted and made the entire day feel magical.
From the acoustics during our ceremony and first dance to getting everyone dancing later in the night, Beks was beyond incredible. Everything felt seamless, and we loved the energy she brought to every part of the celebration.The entire process with Ruby and the Hey Jack team was so easy and thoughtfully organised. We truly appreciate all the work that went into making our day so special.
HANNAH & OLLIE
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Frequently Asked Questions About Melbourne Wedding Entertainment
Absolutely! You will receive your music portal to add song requests, music genres & the overall details of your day. You can include as many songs as you like if they’re listed on the musician/band’s set list and any songs for the DJ. We recommend only giving us some of your favourites, and our performers will read the room and use their professional ability to judge the crowd and play the best songs on the day. We don’t require every song to be played, which is why you book professional musicians and DJs! Songs outside of the artists’ setlist are an additional fee.
Yes. Hey Jack musicians will learn any approved song at a fee of $150 + GST per song for special moments such as the walk down the aisle, first dance or reception entrance. Please confirm your song choice with us, as musicians need to be comfortable with the material to ensure it sounds exceptional on the day.
There are no relocation fees. The hours you book cover your full day, including travel time between ceremony and reception locations. If you need additional coverage time due to a location change, you can customise your package and add extra hours
Each experienced Hey Jack musician knows how to keep their breaks short and sweet. Breaks are timed, so you have live music for all the crucial moments throughout the day; you’ll never be without live music for your reception entrance, cutting the cake, your first dance, etc. Your performers will also cue pre-corded songs to play during any breaks that fit your overall song selection. We can put together a playlist for these breaks, or if you prefer, you can send us your Spotify playlist.
Hey Jack's live wedding musicians start from $1,090 + GST for a soloist covering the ceremony and canapé hour. Pricing varies based on the number of performers, instrumentation, total hours of coverage and any additional extras. View our entertainment packages for full pricing or contact us for a tailored quote.]
Hey Jack artists perform at weddings across Melbourne and throughout Victoria, including the Yarra Valley, Dandenong Ranges, Mornington Peninsula, Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula, Macedon Ranges, Albury and Wodonga, and Lakes Entrance and Gippsland. If your venue is outside these areas, contact us to confirm availability. Interstate bookings are also available with flights, accommodation and expenses covered.
This will vary a little pending the type of performers you book. For example, if you opt for a 3- or 4-piece band, they will require roughly 3m x 3m of space, including the speakers. A soloist, DJ, 2 piece requires approx. 2m x 2m, but to be on the safe side, please check with us before the day. We like to boast a compact set-up, but specific instruments have different specs!
We don’t recommend it – and here’s why! You have booked an agency with experienced Entertainment Managers, curating wedding entertainment daily. We love taking on all coordination and meetings on the performers’ behalf to ensure no details are missed. Our performers are paid to perform and sometimes don’t enjoy the planning side of things – hence they work for us, and everything becomes seamless for all parties. Your Entertainment Manager will be in touch 3 weeks before your date to kick off all the planning, and you can rest assured that we send a detailed brief and run sheet to all our performers – nothing is missed!
On our package page, you can view our all-day packages, including acoustic + DJ, which cover the best of both worlds! BUT – what is really cool are our DJ bands (DJ/Sax/Vocals/Percussion) who come together for the dancefloor. Best reserved for receptions rather than ceremonies, this option is an eclectic combination of the best parts of an engaging wedding DJ, mixed with the energy, interactivity, and fun of a wedding band. Your live vocalist, instrumentalists, and DJ play seamlessly together to elevate your entertainment to another level and get your guests in the mood to cut some shapes on the dancefloor! The best part is you can customise this even more by choosing the instruments you’d like included – sax, drums, trumpet, electric cello, electric guitar and electric violin and more!
Not a problem. Hey Jack comes prepared for outdoor and unpowered ceremony venues. We can provide your soloist, duo or trio with a battery-powered sound system for an additional $100 + GST, so your ceremony music runs seamlessly regardless of venue infrastructure.]