Wedding Reception and Dance Entertainment
available for hire in Auckland, Whangarei and Northland areas of New Zealand
A great site to find a band or solo entertainer for your wedding
| Below is a list of specialist wedding day entertainment options selected by us as suitable wedding specialist entertainment because they are capable of supplying a complete wedding day entertainment solution comprising background for wedding service and dinner plus full on dance party music for the after match function! See also bottom of the page for further wedding entertainment options listed by style of music. |
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| 37psi | 5 piece jazz and covers band | They
play dance music - well known disco and funk-rock tunes from the
70's to today that pack the dance floor - your guests can dance
and sing along all night!
They play jazz music - smooth, sophisticated grooves that are perfect behind dinner, over drinks, and as your guests mix and mingle - more.... |
| A1manband | singer
guitarist 60's to today, becomes DJ later for dance |
Want
live music and a DJ but on a budget? Rob can give you the best
of both worlds with a 50/50 Live Music and Disco combination!
Rob will start the night singing and playing to your guests with
some Live Easy Listening Music then follow that with an upbeat
Disco section of all your favourite dance tracks.This is the perfect
affordable mix for all age groups!
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| Adrian Keeling | powerful
singer - background to dance - live specialist wedding band 4
piece |
the
great thing about Adrian is his ability to also perform more modern
numbers covering such well known and popular singers such as:
Sinatra, The Blues Brothers, Joe Cocker, Louis Prima, Ricky Martin,
Chuck Berry, Neil Diamond, Bill Halley, Meat Loaf, Elvis Presley,
Tom Jones and The Beatles and many more.
He is just great at a wedding dance ...more... |
| All That Jazz | sophisticated
jazz combos, duo, trio, quartet. with or without vocals |
Pete
McGregor Auckland jazz bassist leads jazz bands from duo to quartet.
The bands all play a wide variety of jazz styles and are ideally
suited as sophisticated background for events. A singer can be
added for dance music later in event
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| Andrew Healey | singer
guitarist |
solo
singer/acoustic guitarist with a broad repertoire to suit weddings,corporate
functions, private parties, restaurants and bars. Whether you
require intimate background music or want to sing and dance, Andrew
can oblige. -
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| Anthony Utama | solo
singer |
musical
styles such as light opera, Jazz, Swing, Latin, 80's, 50's Rock
'n Roll and current Chart hits. Whatever your event, Anthony can
design a package tailored to suit you and your guests.- more...
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| Blue Steel | 4
piece Rock pop Covers band |
Perfect
for weddings and corporate events, the band offers a range of
background tunes for during dinner before picking up the pace
into non-stop dancefloor fillers. Our songs are a mix of your
favourite hits, dance and rock that will suit audiences from 20
- 60 years old perfectly. We guarantee your guests will RAVE about
this band.-more...
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| Chet and Melissa | covers band duo | Chet and Melissa’s repertoire fits into the Classic Covers dance music genre covering music from the 60’s through to contemporary favourites of today, plus they can perform background behind dining - more...
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| Damon Winter | solo
guitarist- classical, jazz, pop, flamenco, traditional styles |
He
begins to play when your first guests arrive and commences the
processional music when you, the bride, approach the altar. He
will play during readings as required, and always during the signing
of the register. Your wedding ends with joyous recessional music.-more....
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| Dave Curtis | solo
vocalist/guitarist -also duo |
works
largely solo with CD quality audio backing tracks as background
for Dave's guitar and vocals. His repertoire includes covers of
popular hits for listening or dance more....
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| Debbie Harwood | background
jazz and also covers of popular hits for dance |
from
T-Rex and Bowie to Sharon O’Neill and Dragon. Her greatest
passion is Kiwi pop/rock…”sometimes the crowd is singing
along so loudly I can’t hear myself!”more....
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| Destination Unknown | jazz,
ballroom, latin, rock, pop covers for dance |
experienced
group of talented musicians capable of playing most musical styles,
including Standards, Rock, Country, Light Jazz, Latin.
Able to handle strict tempo and sequence dancing. more.... |
| Discos | a
selection of professional DJ's |
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| Dragonfly | acoustic
style guitar and vocal duo pop covers background to dance |
soft
background tunes (Crowded House, Coldplay, U2) through to energetic
rockers to get people on their feet (Blister in the sun, Sweet
Home Alabama, Brown Eyed Girl) and everything in between, Dragonfly
play the songs everyone loves. more.....
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| Face It | funk
rock pop jazz fusion 4 piece for in your face background modern
bar style |
a
bit drum and bass, a bit reggae, some shuffle rock, some blues
and definitely some pop rock feel but all with overlay of jazz
sax. Think of the sounds of Candy Dulfer in Europe. more...
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| Four on the Floor | 5 piece covers party band | playing private corporate and work functions, 21sts and other birthday celebrations, weddings, school balls, festivals such as Devonport Wine and Food Festival and Matua and Nobilo Winery Tours, sports clubs galore, biker clubs to canoe clubs. Four on the Floor consider ourselves a dance / party band - more.... |
| Grace | 4 piece covers band | Grace covers all your favourite hits from back then, to today! Whether it be 60's Rock 'n' Roll, 80's Classics, or the best Top 40 hits- more....
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| Granduo | acoustic
style covers duo background to dance |
Their
aim is not to be just any guitar duo, but to offer a refreshingly
different repertoire that both surprises and entertains. Quality
of sound is ensured by the use of top quality instruments and
PA equipment, -
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| Grant P. Chilcott | crooner
in the style of Sinatra, Bennett & Martin -duo to 6 piece |
His
playlist of 'classic' songs is headed by the masters of cool Gershwin,
Porter, Arlen, Coward plus many others to a total repertory of
over 2,000. All gathered from the 1920's, 30's, 40's,50's with
an occasional infusion from the 60's and 70's. more...
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| Jafa | acoustic
style covers of classic pop from last 40 years |
Playing
contemporary covers and classics from the last 4 decades, Jafa
will provide fun, professional entertainment for any function.
Jafa will have any audience rocking to the small hours!!! Or Jafa
can provide subtle background music if required. more.....
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| Jane Horder | light
classical to pop solo singer for wedding service bridal entry |
very
strong experienced vocalist having appeared in many of the most
successful shows to tour New Zealand. Jane has a girlish charm
about her which always wins friends and fans alike. Jane can perform
a lovely quiet ballad with panache, but she can also belt out
Shania Twain "Man I feel Like Woman" when the need is
there.. more.....
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| Jim Joll | solo
background to rock and roll with humour |
the
consummate entertainer- never happy until everyone is up and dancing
& enjoying themselves.
perform everything from quiet Jazz background to full on Dance & boogie on down! Plus he is a great stand up comic more..... |
easy
swing and light pop |
June’s ‘new groove’ embraces jazz and contemporary classic popular music comfortably blending two musical genre in ways that provide the ideal entertainment package for a wide variety of event-more....
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| Kerryn Winn | Elvis,
Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, the BeeGees-quiet background to dance |
a tribute to a number of artists such as Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra,
BeeGees, Johnny Cash, Tom Jones, and of course the King himself
- Elvis Presley. more.....
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| Larry Morris Band | NZ's
King of Rock 'n Roll 3-6 piece |
Larry's
performances always include his own hits (11 consecutive hit singles
in New Zealand) plus covers of classic rock music from 60's to
today. These performances inlude covers of hits by modern acts
such as Ricky Martin and Robbie Williams more.....
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| Mark and Linda | 70's
to today covers duo |
Mark: guitar vocals, sequencing - 18 years as professional musician including stage production of Rocky Horror show and Jesus Christ Superstar
Linda: - lead vocals - 10 years professional including such bands as Fatal Attraction, more..... |
| Mike Walker Trio or solo piano | wide
variety of instrumental styles |
He
has had extensive overseas experience at places like London and
worked the cruise ships for many years. This experience
enables Mike to supply the correct music for any occasion. more...
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| New Groove | vocal
and keys duo |
easy
listening cruisy covers to create a relaxed atmosphere for your
event. Great for a home party. If dance music is required later
in the evening bass and drums can be added as an extra option. -more....
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| Pat for President | acoustic style covers duo | from corporate and wedding entertainment to rowdy saturday nights in Auckland's Britomart, they have it covered. Pat for President play a wide variety of music from the 60s to current chart music, from the Monkeys to Gotye and everything in between.- more...
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| Pete McGregor trio or quartet | from
jazz background to rock 'n roll for dance |
An
indication of the professional approach of Pete's groups saw them
performing a Russian folk dance as a special feature while engaged
for background music for Birthday party of a Russian Gentleman
at Carlton Hotel
(thanks to the talents of Mike Walker) more....
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| Prima Swing Riot | 7 piece swing band plus pop covers | Auckland's pre-eminent swing band PSR can set
a swing theme for your prestige ball or dance. And the really great thing is - once the theme has been set, then the band can move in to the more modern dance music including rock and roll, disco and modern pop hits-more... |
| Pulse | specialist
in recent popular covers |
sassy
costumes and enthusiasm for performing puts them in a class of
their own.
Pulse will work with you to tailor their performance to suit your occasion. Covering songs from the 60's through to the latest chart hits more... |
| Ray Woolf | top
NZ entertainer- 4 piece |
Ray
is a class entertainer, an ideal special featured guest at a corporate
event, ball or conference where the highest standard is required.
He is best used as a show but is happy if guests wish to dance
to his mix of swing and rock and roll music more....
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| Ready2roll | 2 piece covers band | KIM (When The Cats Away) Willoughby and PETER (PG & The Hot Tips) Grattan present their international music duo-more....
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| Room2groove | choreographed
3 piece popular hits 50's to today also jazz background |
the
right kind of music to suit an audience of all ages, to sustain
a full dance floor, and shape an evening around the client’s
requirements. Room2groove have multitude of styles to compliment
your event, from formal dress to casually hip or even costumes
for your themed events. more.....
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| Retroactive | popular
Auckland Covers duo, features Deryn Trainer |
A
powerhouse band of consummate, professional musicians and singers
for any occasion. Retroactive features Deryn Trainer winner of
TVNZ's Stars in Their Eyes" 2008 performing as Billy Joel.
Positively a Rock 'n' Roll Rollercoaster ride of hits from six decades. With music from the smokey heydays of Jazz to the punchy dance beats of today ..more... |
| Retro Party | Debbie
Harwood and Shane Cortese combine with band - jazz to rock - 8
piece |
voice
has won critical acclaimed not only from New Zealand audiences
but those on the West End as Elvis, Ricky Nelson and Ritchie Valens.
The Dancing with the Stars poster boy morphs himself from Del Shannon to Elvis, to Eddie Cochrane and Chuck Berry. more.... |
| Society Jazzmen | 3
to 6 piece British American Dixieland show band |
The
Society Jazzmen are not just musicians, they are also entertainers,
and they guarantee to get any audience tapping their feet and
involved in the show. The pictures tell the story! - more....
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| State of Mind | 5
piece live covers band |
mainly
covers 50’s, 60’s and 70’s Rock ‘n’
Roll and “Pop” (Beatles, Stones, Elvis, Cliff Richard
etc) they also do a wide range of other songs ranging from jazz
standards (Frank Sinatra, Michael Buble) to 80’s / 90’s
rock (Kiss, David Bowie) and a fair amount of good ol country
music.
State of mind’s target audience is 35 / 40+.-more... |
| Take Note | covers
duo performing popular hits |
They
deliver their performances with unreal energy and accuracy whilst
still retaining the fun of it all. |
| The Piano Man | solo
piano player |
The
Piano man specialises in weddings and is capable of performing
in Rag Time, Boogie Woogie, Rock a Billy, Rock 'n Roll, and Latin
styles and for this reason is in demand as a solo performer when
a wide variety of ages and interests are present.-more....
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| Suzanne Lynch | hugely
popular covers band 60's to today popular hits -duo to 4 piece |
Suzanne
is heavily involved as vocal coach and mentor on the TV program
NZ Idol
Her songs range from 60's right through to today! From Jazz standards to Pop, Rock and beautifully sung ballads. more..... |
| The Alibis | 6
piece jump swing band |
"[The
Alibis] sensibly avoid the over-familiar tunes in this 50s-styleof
jazz-pop (mercifully no Louis Jordan overkill) and keep the musictight'n'tidy...
Jump blues is good-time music and they sound likethey are having
a good time doing it."
Graham Reid, NZ Herald ...more.... |
3 piece covers band |
the Front Room band
can play background at the start of the night through to full
on dancing mode, or simply hit the ground running full throttle
with up to 5 hours material/playing time. - more....
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| The Semitones | 5 piece covers band | Passionate, entertaining, invigorating and full of good old fashioned boogie, The Semitones guarantee that your dance-floor will be jammin’ and the songs will be getting sung long after the party is over, background and dance music, plus they can supply optional extras like solo piper,keyboard player, organist etc for the complete wedding package - more....
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| Tongue and Groove | very
popular 3-4 piece covers band - all the hits |
The
Musicians all sing and play instruments and are backed by sophisticated
sequenced computer backing to give a sound "just like your
favorite CD"
If the occasion calls for it, they are equally adept at performing soft jazz and well known ballads. This is especially suitable for the early dining part of your evening more.... |
| Twisty Willow | Celtic
(Irish or Scottish) background and dance (3 piece) |
raunchy
sing along songs both traditional and contemporary, soft ballads,
lively jigs, reels, polkas and hornpipes. The style ranges from
Dubliners to Pogues, Chieftains to Van Morrison, Corries to Proclaimers,
Mary Black to Fureys to Waterboys, - more....
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| VoxNova | Latin
background music followed by Latin dance |
classic
rhythmic treats composed or made famous by: The Gipsy Kings, Joao
Gilberto, Antonio Carlos Jobim, John McLauchlin, Paco de Lucia,
Al Di Meola, Sergio Mendes, Carlos Santana and the Buena Vista
Social Club. more....
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| Xstatic | 3
or 4 piece - 70's to Today |
state
of the art equipment provides a big band sound but is compact
and volume is controllable. A diverse range of material from the
70's to todays pop, dance and latin music make up both bands repertoire
with a layback dinner music set available when required. - more.....
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| Chocolate
Fish |
from
background to dance |
cool,
jazzy instrumentals that set the mood for your guests, through
swingin’, rockin, pop standards that get you up and keep
you dancing. Something of a Waiheke institution - having entertained
on the island for over a decade - more...
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solo
singer guitarist -pop rock covers 60s onwards |
mostly
covers – Country, Rock n roll and favourites from the sixties
onwards, Elvis, Elton John, Eddie Rabbit, Eric Clapton, Fleetwood
Mac, Hollies, Roy Orbison, The Eagles, The Beatles, Little River
Band to name a few. more....
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| Discos | a
selection of professional DJ's |
check
them out
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| Ray Woolf | top
NZ entertainer- + 3 piece backing band |
Ray
is a class entertainer, an ideal special featured guest at a corporate
event, ball or conference where the highest standard is required.
He is best used as a show but is happy if guests wish to dance
to his mix of swing and rock and roll music more....
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| Tempist Fujit | covers
duo or 4 piece Waipu / Whangarei |
The
band’s musical style is rock, reggae, top 40 along with
all your favourite hits.
The band can break down to a duo if required - more.... |
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planning on limited
budget - a list of budget priced options |
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