Bass Players for Hire in Melbourne

Browse 100 professional bass players available for hire in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. These skilled bassists and bass guitarists have received 64 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

Of the 100 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Melbourne. The other 99 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 64 reviews of Bass Players
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Based more than 30 miles from Melbourne, nearest first

Bassist - Country, Jazz, R&B, Neo Soul, Pop

Seattle

Washington, United States · 8,191 miles away

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Bass player, producer, musical director

Mexico City

Mexico · 8,427 miles away

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Bass Guitar and Double Bass player in practically all genres

Ramat Gan

Tel Aviv, Israel · 8,554 miles away

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Book from $400 (USD)

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Good show for concerts, festivals,weddings, from from blues soul funk trio.

Antalya

Turkey · 8,905 miles away

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Book from €1200 (EUR)

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Guitarist Bluesy/Rock from Texas. 30 years of playing/giging all over the world

Houston

Texas, United States · 8,988 miles away

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Keith Vivens Jazz Hall of Fame. Artist

Houston

Texas, United States · 8,988 miles away

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Bass playing is all styles and singing is Gospel music

Houston

Texas, United States · 8,988 miles away

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Bass player for hire

Conroe

Texas, United States · 8,999 miles away

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Four piece band, ready for events and tours

Kyiv

Kyiv City, Ukraine · 9,183 miles away

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Versatile Reading bass player

Kyiv

Kyiv City, Ukraine · 9,183 miles away

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Upright/Electric Bass player, arranger. Cruise ships.

Kyiv

Kyiv City, Ukraine · 9,183 miles away

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Multi Style Bass Guitarist

Kansas City

Missouri, United States · 9,274 miles away

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Freelance bassist

Bucharest

București, Romania · 9,296 miles away

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Singing and playing double bass

Thessaloníki

Central Macedonia, Greece · 9,385 miles away

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Bassist genre pop, rock & also open to learn new genre

Vilnius

Lithuania · 9,437 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Bass Players in Melbourne?

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from$150AUD
$$Average price
from$480AUD
$$$High price
from$1,600AUD

Rates for bass players in Melbourne range from about $150 to $1,600+, with an average cost of $480. Rates reflect the musician's experience, the length of the event and equipment requirements, and a bassist based closer to your venue will often quote less for travel. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 421 enquiries for Bass Players at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 2 November 2026.

Most requested for
Private events
20% of enquiries, with weddings next at 17%
Typical first reply
Within two hours
72% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
41% enquire less than a month before the event
How far suppliers travel
About 35 miles
For the 62% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Bass Players available in Melbourne

5/5 from 64 reviews
Photo of Julius Lutero Julius Lutero "Julius was great. Played a good mix of music and blended in perfectly. We got some great feedback from guests and We will definitely have Julius back again." Based in Perth, Western Australia (1,691 miles from Melbourne) 22nd March 2026 Phil Stevenson - 40th birthday Photo of Mudemude maskandi artist Mudemude maskandi artist "Awesome work from the artist so professional and well organized" Based in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (6,110 miles from Melbourne) Zweli - Pulp productions Photo of Jamez juke Jamez juke "*Review of JamezJuke – 702 Afternoons Unplugged (12 September)* It was an absolute pleasure hosting JamezJuke on our Unplugged session on 702 Afternoons with Relebogile. From the start, he was professional, responsive, and provided all the information we requested promptly. He arrived on time for both his interview and performance, which made the experience seamless and enjoyable. His acoustic performance was nothing short of soulful and beautiful a true reflection of his artistry and talent. JamezJuke is a gifted young musician with a bright future ahead, and it was wonderful to share his music with our listeners." Based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa (6,409 miles from Melbourne) Pachida - Radio station Photo of The Rocketeers The Rocketeers "Delivered a fantastic performance for our wedding, absolutely made the event !" Based in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa (6,417 miles from Melbourne) John Wood - Wedding Photo of The Journey The Journey "Highly recommended musician... Respect to this individual and the professionalism. Matured on his craft and discipline. Respect to you,sir" Based in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa (6,433 miles from Melbourne) Coby Manuels Photo of Epic Entertainment Epic Entertainment "It’s fair to say the band was fantastic at our wedding party. From learning our first dance song to calls for an encore from a packed dance floor at the end of the night, my wife and I couldn’t have asked for a better band." Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (7,248 miles from Melbourne) Nnamdi

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for bass players on Gig Heaven is $480, with rates ranging from $150 to $1,600+. Cost depends on the length of the session, the style of music and whether the player is performing solo, as part of a duo or sitting in with an existing group. Many bass players are proficient on both electric and upright bass, offering flexibility for different event styles.

Many clients book bass players for jazz events, studio sessions, corporate functions and live performances, as well as to join an existing function band as a session musician. Bass players provide the rhythmic foundation for a wide range of musical styles and are often booked to join an existing band or ensemble.

The bass players on Gig Heaven cover a wide range of genres including jazz, funk, rock, pop, soul, blues and Latin. Many bass players are proficient on both electric bass and upright (double) bass, offering different sounds to suit the style of the event.

Most bass players bring their own instrument and amplifier. For larger venues, a direct input (DI) box may be used to connect to the main PA system. It is advisable to discuss any specific equipment or sound requirements with the performer before the event.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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