Browse 144 country singers available for hire in New Zealand, with 237 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. Country acts here range from acoustic soloists who suit a ceremony or a dinner to louder performers built for a party, and audio samples let you hear the voice before you enquire.
Weekend dates are usually booked a few months ahead, though short-notice enquiries are often worth making. Prices move with the length of the performance and the size of the act, with shorter slots starting from $180 and the average booking around $600.
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Wedding Singers in New ZealandBooking a solo country act is mostly a question of matching the room to the sound. A singer with an acoustic guitar suits a function room, a marquee or a back bar without any extra equipment, while larger halls and outdoor stages need a bigger PA and sometimes a second musician to fill the space.
Ask what the venue provides before you book. Some rooms have a house PA the artist can plug into, others have a sound limiter that cuts the power if the volume goes over a set level, which matters more with a full backing track than with a voice and guitar. A solo performer needs a couple of square metres, a power socket within reach and around 30 to 45 minutes to set up and soundcheck. Check parking and the load-in route as well, since a guitar, a PA and speaker stands take two or three trips from the car.
Most artists send a song list once a booking is confirmed and will build the running order around it. If you want a particular song for a first dance, a birthday or an anniversary, allow three or four weeks so it can be learned and rehearsed properly; some charge a small preparation fee for anything well outside their usual repertoire. It is also worth agreeing what happens between sets, as most performers can leave background music playing so the room never falls silent.
Fees for a solo country act in New Zealand range from $180 to $1,800+, with most bookings around $600. Ask what the quote includes: travel, equipment, setup and soundcheck time, and how long the performance itself runs. Anything beyond the agreed finish time is usually charged as overtime, and most artists take a deposit to hold the date with the balance due on or before the day.
The average price is $600 (NZD), with most priced from $180 to $1,800+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 1,298 enquiries for Country Singers at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.
Kenny Luond Music
"Kenny did a fantastic job at our family event. Highly highly recommend him!!"
Roberta Scimè
"The soundtrack was perfect for our party, thanks to the wonderful voices of the singers and the instruments of Roberta's trio. Highly recommended!"
Caleb Foster
"We had the absolute pleasure of having Caleb be part of our special day, and we couldn’t have asked for anyone better! He was amazing, professional, and made everything so easy and enjoyable. Our guests loved him, and he helped make our wedding even more memorable. We highly recommend Caleb and his services to anyone looking for someone amazing. Thank you so much, Caleb!"
Sheldon Live
"I cannot praise Sheldon enough for the incredible entertainment that he provided at the recovery lunch to our daughter's wedding. It was an international crowd of guests and he had them singing along and dancing all afternoon! Linda was super to deal with on the admin side - great team! I cant recommend Sheldon highly enough, great guy, fabulous entertainment!"
Singer Guitar & Saxophone Carys Mai
"Thank you for making our wedding so special. I can highly recommend Carys for any event"
Jolina Carl
"My wife and I (who are American) were holding our Wedding Welcome Party in Germany, and reached out Jolina to perform for it. We are so grateful that we found her, because she absolutely did an amazing job! Jolina performed covers of American hit songs for several hours and was so so good. She was the perfect complement to the party - she brought energy and is truly talented. We kept receiving compliments from all of our guests because of how good she was! As a side note, outside of her performance, she was great to work with. She is professional, friendly and flexible. If I had an opportunity to hire her again, I wouldnt think twice!"