Browse 1,397 cover bands available for hire in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia, rated 5 out of 5 across 2,581 reviews from real clients. These acts play recognisable songs across decades and genres, from a duo at a drinks reception to a full band with brass for an evening party, and most bookings come in around $1,350.
Setlists lean on what fills a floor: chart hits, classic rock, soul and Motown, with most bands happy to shape the running order around the meal, speeches and the evening party.
Of the 1,397 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Port Macquarie. The other 1,396 are willing to travel there.
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Soul Bands in Port MacquarieMost of what decides whether a booking runs smoothly is settled before the band arrives, and it depends on the room. Venues in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia range from function suites with a house PA and a fixed curfew to marquees and outdoor terraces where everything has to be carried in, and the same five-piece behaves quite differently in each.
A four or five-piece needs roughly 4 by 3 metres of flat, dry floor, more once a drum riser or a brass section is involved, plus two or three power sockets within reach of the stage area. Check the load-in route early, because stairs, a long carry from the car park, or a lift too small for a bass cabinet all add time, and some acts charge for it. Ask about a sound limiter before you commit to anything: a limiter set low will cut the power mid-song, and there is no way around it once you are there. Curfews work the same way, since an 11pm finish moves the whole running order earlier than most people expect.
Saturdays in peak season and the whole of December go first, often a year out, so the band you want can end up fixing your date rather than the other way round. Distance shows up on a quote as travel, and occasionally as accommodation when the finish time makes the drive home impractical. Friday and Sunday bookings widen the field considerably if the date is flexible. Ask what the travel figure covers, since some acts price it into the fee within a set radius and charge separately beyond it.
Most bookings in Port Macquarie come in around $1,350 for two live sets, with duos and trios below that and larger lineups with brass or extra vocalists above it. What varies more than the headline figure is what sits inside it. Check what the quote covers: travel, a DJ set or playlist between sets, and how long the band plays in total rather than how many sets they perform. Most acts take a deposit to hold the date with the balance due close to the event, and overtime is normally charged in half-hour blocks, so agree the finish time in writing rather than on the night.
The average price for Cover Bands available in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia is $1,350 (AUD). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 327 enquiries for Cover Bands at events in Australia, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 9 October 2026.
SoundEstate Retro Show
"Hi Andrew
All of the feedback we received was extremely positive and lots of happy customers enjoyed the music."
Tim Plays Tunes
"These guys (Tim's duo) are awesome - if you're looking for musos that will bring a bit of energy, these are your guys! Great song choices and good vibes!"
Jason Carruthers Country Hits Rock N Roll
"Shout out to Jason for making my hubby's 60th birthday celebrations so much more enjoyable.
Any song requests we had
Jason was happy to make our choice of music happen. We added karaoke and Jason was more than happy to share the stage and mic.
Jason was on time and had a great set-up, lights, posters and his guitar, sang and got the guests singing.
Thank you Jason.
Thankyou"
Beach Symphony
"Beach Symphony was an incredible addition to our wedding. Their versatility and talent truly shone through, seamlessly blending different genres to create the perfect atmosphere. From elegant classical pieces during the ceremony to lively tunes that got everyone dancing at the reception, they were exceptional. Their professionalism and ability to adapt to the vibe of the event made our day even more memorable. Highly recommend this talented band for any occasion!"
Duo Acoustic
"The band were amazing and really made our night. The guests were really enjoying the music as they are lively and the songs choice were great. Ed and Simone set up everything by themselves and Iet me worry free, also very easy to deal with, they even asked me what would i like them to wear also. They were perfectly in tune and everything was excellent."
Slumberjacks
"The band members, very respectful and responsible, arrived on time and were very professional at all times.
But honestly, we felt very disappointed that when contacting this band, we were specific about confirming if they played certain songs, certain artists, including rock and roll songs, which was the main concept of the party including decoration, etc. A party obviously centered on the birthday person for their 80th birthday, and the band played a selection of music that wasn’t what we requested. So, sorry for the honesty, but in that sense, we were very very disappointed. The idea was to hear the birthday person’s favorite songs, and that didn’t happen. That was the main reason we decided to invest in a band instead of going to a nightclub to listen to random music."