458 original artists are available to book in Canada, with 571 reviews from real clients rating performances 5 out of 5. These are acts that perform their own material: singer-songwriters and singing guitarists at one end, original bands, rappers and DJ-producers at the other, and most of them mix their own songs with covers so a set works for a crowd that has never heard them.
Booking fees start from $140 for a solo acoustic set and most bookings sit around $550, with the size of the act and the length of the set deciding the rest. Sort the results below by price to compare fees before you enquire.
Of the 458 suppliers listed here, 53 are based in Canada. The other 405 are willing to travel there.
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Wedding Bands in CanadaOriginal artists in Canada range from a solo singer-songwriter with an acoustic guitar to a full band or a rapper with a DJ, and the common thread is a repertoire they wrote themselves. Some have released records and play festivals; others are working musicians who fold three or four of their own songs into a covers set. The profile tells you which, and the audio and video on it are the quickest way to judge whether the sound fits the event.
Original acts suit the parts of an event where people listen rather than dance: a drinks reception, a dinner, a festival slot or a launch where the music is meant to be noticed. For a wedding party or a dancefloor, ask how much of the set is covers, because a room full of guests who do not know the songs is the one thing an originals act cannot fix. Many will learn a first-dance song or a request if asked in advance.
Fees for original artists in Canada run from $140 to $2,850+, with most bookings around $550. A solo acoustic set sits at the bottom of the range and a band with its own sound engineer at the top; an act with a following charges for the name as well as the set. Travel and a PA, where the venue has none, are the usual extras.
The average price is $550 (CAD), with most priced from $140 to $2,850+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 126 enquiries for Originals Artists at events in Canada, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.
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"Barry performed at The Notorious Grey Fox Taps & Patio, and the crowd really enjoyed his music. Thank you, Barry, for a great evening!"
Nitin Sharma
"I invited Nitin to perform on stage solo for our private event. He performed for close to 2 hours non-stop and I don't have words to share how awesome he was. Incredible voice and an incredible perforamce that will be remembered for many years. Everyone in the hall enjoyed his songs and guitar to the fullest and it was a night to remember. Good Luck to Nitin he comes across a big future star indeed. 2 Thumps Up!"
Jungleman
"Love The Music. Love The Vocals. Like To See You Perform Live"
Peter Tam Jazzy Singer Songwriter
"Peter was amazing! On-time, well prepared and absolutely killed his set. He was such a joy. He clearly loves what he does. I highly recommend him."
Somejemusic
"Somejemusic always brings you a wholesome sense of calm. Hearing her sing once is never enough; she leaves you wanting more. Her professionalism is top-notch too."
Gentle Piano Music
"A true professional and impressively talented!
She was just a lovely addition to our formal cocktail party! A true talented professional! She played beautiful traditional Christmas music for our holiday cocktail party! She was great at communicating with us, even prior to us booking her. She wanted to know exactly what our wants and desires were, and she made sure she satisfied our wishes. A very pleasant and classy touch to our evening was had. We would highly recommend everyone to hire her to add that elegant and sophisticated touch of class to your event."