Browse 531 saxophonists in New Zealand, rated 5 out of 5 from 1,899 reviews from real clients. Solo sax players, jazz duos and larger ensembles are available for weddings, parties and corporate events, with most bookings coming in around $800 and shorter ceremony sets costing less.
Availability moves fastest at the top of the calendar: peak-season Saturdays and the December party run get taken first, and a saxophonist covering both a ceremony and an evening set will usually hold the whole date rather than half of it. For a date that is already close, it is worth enquiring with more than one act at a time.
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Wedding Singers in New ZealandA saxophone is one of the easiest live acts to fit into a venue. One musician needs little more than a couple of square metres and a power socket, which makes a sax player workable in rooms that could never take a full band, and in venues with tight load-in access or no stage at all.
Ask the venue two things before confirming: where the nearest socket is, and whether there is a sound limiter. A sax player who brings their own PA still has to plug it in somewhere, and a limiter set low will cut a saxophone before it cuts recorded music, because the instrument is loud at close range and peaks sharply. Outdoors, heat and cold both pull the instrument out of tune, and direct sun on a metal body is genuinely uncomfortable to play, so shade and a dry surface matter more than a stage does. Drinks receptions on a lawn or terrace work well as long as the act has somewhere to stand that will not sink or soak.
Most saxophonists work from a backing track library rather than sheet music, so a request has to exist as a track before it can be played. Three to four weeks is a reasonable lead time for something learned specially, and a first dance or processional is worth confirming earlier still. Send a running order rather than a start time: an act that knows when speeches finish and when the dance floor opens will place its sets around them, instead of playing through the moments people are meant to be listening to.
Rates for saxophonists in New Zealand run from $310 to $2,100+, with typical bookings around $800. Check what the figure covers before comparing quotes: PA and setup are usually included, travel may or may not be, and an overtime rate for running past the agreed finish is worth agreeing in writing rather than on the night. Most acts take a deposit to hold the date, with the balance due close to the event, and short notice tends to cost more rather than less, since a free Saturday in peak season is a date someone else has already turned down.
The average price is $800 (NZD), with most priced from $310 to $2,100+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
Based on 8,010 enquiries for Saxophone Players at events in every location, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 28 October 2026.
Saxophone Simon - Party Sax - Xmas/2026
"Simon was absolutely fab! He took us through a lot of options and we went for light music during photos and with our DJ for the reception.
Having Simon play was a real highlight of the day. He was amazing and so many guests said just how fun it was. There were a few songs me and Steve really wanted - he really got what we were looking for with the music for the day.
We loved him and I don’t think it would have been quite the same without him playing and the atmosphere he naturally brought.
Great guy and a really great day"
Millicent Stephenson
"Absolutely phenomenal performance from begging to end well and truly wow from family and all guests 10/10 thankyou"
Carlo on Sax
"honestly couldn’t recommend Carlo enough!
A few weeks before our wedding, Carlo arranged a call with us to discuss everything. We sent over our Spotify playlist, which helped make sure the music was exactly what we wanted.
Carlo was absolutely brilliant on the saxophone, and the DJ was excellent too!
Thank you so much, Carlo!"
EvaMarieSounds (Uk and SPAIN)
"You guys top it every year! Cannot wait to get you both to Thailand this winter! Excellent energy and performances for our private sector of clients! Love how you both always pay attention to detail and make such an effort with everything, not just the music, but dress, event prepping - we love having you both as part of the team!"
ABSmooths
"One of the coolest sax players I've come across. Keep going man the sky is the limit."
TIBi Events Production - Music Planning
"I can't thank TIBI Events enough for helping me plan the perfect proposal in Florence. From the first message, they were friendly, helpful, and always happy to answer my questions. What I really appreciated was their honesty and experience.
Everything on the day was organised perfectly. The team worked together seamlessly, and it all felt relaxed and natural. Because of their hard work, I was able to focus on the moment and enjoy it with my now fiancée.
The proposal was perfect, and the photos are beautiful. We will remember this day for the rest of our lives. If you are thinking about planning a proposal or special event in Florence, I highly recommend TIBI Events. Thank you again for making such an important day so special❤️"