Soul Bands for Hire in Australia

Browse 333 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Australia. These experienced soul groups specialize in Motown classics, contemporary soul, and dance floor favorites ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

With 500 reviews from real clients and an average 5 out of 5 star rating, these soul musicians deliver authentic performances that keep guests dancing. Pricing starts from $280, with most bookings around $1,600 depending on group size, experience, and performance requirements.

Of the 333 suppliers listed here, 40 are based in Australia. The other 293 are willing to travel there.

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2-piece jazz band performing Jazz, Soul, R&B, Pop, Bossa Nova

Italy

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

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Covers duo performing popular hits from the 50’s to current day

United Kingdom

Camberley, England

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R&B , Old School, Funk, and Soul, all genres including jazz

United States

Rocky Mount, North Carolina

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Le groupe qui vous veut du bien/The band that wants you to be happy

France

Paris, ÃŽle-de-France Region

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Alto Saxophone. Jazz,gospel,afro pop, soul n rnb

South Africa

Tembisa, Gauteng

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Book from R1500 (ZAR)

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Euphoria is a 5 piece band that plays music from diverse genres such as R&B

South Africa

Cape Town, Western Cape

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Book from R7500 (ZAR)

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Sax&Soul for any event

Germany

Frankfurt am Main, Hesse

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Party Sax for festive occasions

New Zealand

Wellington

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Book from $300 (NZD)

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A guitar / Saxophone duo that play jazz standards and popular songs

France

Paris, ÃŽle-de-France Region

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Samuel Stella: guitar & vocals. Live Blues, Soul, Rock 'n' Roll & Italian

Italy

Rome, Latium

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Funk Soul Motown Disco Pop 8, 9, 10pc + Lighting/sound engineer inc. DJ service.

United Kingdom

Warwick, England

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Book from £2300 (GBP)

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FUNK and SOUL band

United States

Los Angeles, California

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Book from $650 (USD)

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Saxophonist & Singer

Sweden

Umeå, Vaesterbotten

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wicked saxophone improvisations to the DJ Mix / my own or from another DJ

Germany

Berlin

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International Live Music for Corporate, Private & Special Events

Italy

Milan, Lombardy

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Hire Soul Bands in Australia

Soul Music Entertainment

Soul bands in Australia offer the right blend of classic Motown hits and contemporary R&B for events requiring sophisticated musical entertainment. These soul groups tailor their sets to the room and the crowd, ensuring performances that resonate with diverse audiences. These experienced musicians bring professional equipment, extensive repertoires, and the ability to read crowds and adjust their setlists accordingly.

Soul Band Pricing

Hiring soul bands in Australia typically costs between about $280 and $6,000+, with an average of $1,600 for professional performances. A band based closer to your venue may quote less for travel. Pricing factors include group size, performance duration, equipment requirements, and the band's experience level. Many soul ensembles offer package deals that include sound systems, microphones and longer performance times.

How much does it cost to hire Soul Bands in Australia?

$Low price
from$280AUD
$$Average price
from$1,600AUD
$$$High price
from$6,000AUD

The average price is $1,600 (AUD), with most priced from $280 to $6,000+. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 63 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in Australia, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 20 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within three hours
70% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
30% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
July to November
56% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Soul Bands available in Australia

5/5 from 500 reviews
Photo of The Chameleonz The Chameleonz "They were fantastic. Everyone at our party was so impressed with the band. Nothing was too much trouble, and they even learned some songs especially for the party." Based in Sydney, New South Wales 21st September 2026 Susan Whatman - Private Function Photo of The Graduates The Graduates "We recently hired The Graduates for our corporate event to provide jazz music during our cocktail event. Mike was super helpful easy to deal with in the lead up to the event, and the band were fantastic on the night and our guests loved the music! Highly recommended, we will definitely be using them for our next event." Based in Sydney, New South Wales 27th July 2026 Cherish - Corporate Event Photo of Slumberjacks 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." Based in Sydney, New South Wales 14th July 2026 Loren - Birthday Photo of Ian Andrews solo guitar / Combo Ian Andrews solo guitar / Combo "Sigrid de Castella Sat, Mar 1, 11:52 AM to me I hear it was a great night! Well done :-) Regards, Life’s Too Short Bar 2024 Winner "Restaurant & Bar of the Year in Australia" Travel & Hospitality Awards" Based in Melbourne, Victoria Sigrid D - 'Hipster' bar Photo of The Martini Set The Martini Set "With the smooth sounds of the Martini Set, our corporate guests had a fabulous event and loved to dance the night away. Such an easy group to work with, we loved their music and their happy attitude. Have used them a few times and suggest you BOOK THEM or your event." Based in Melbourne, Victoria Carol - Ke.Creative Events Photo of Nesian Melody Band Nesian Melody Band "Aww bro thank you so much to you and your talented band for playing at our wedding. Everyone enjoyed it so much and kept asking what’s the name of your band😅" Based in Melbourne, Victoria Misela Lolopa - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between $280 and $6,000+, with an average of $1,600. The price depends on the number of band members, performance duration and whether the line-up includes a horn section and backing vocalists. Larger soul ensembles with brass and multiple singers typically cost more than smaller combos.

The soul bands for hire in Australia perform classic and contemporary soul music, often blending Motown, funk, R&B and disco into their sets. Many soul bands cover well-known hits from artists spanning several decades, creating a feel-good, dance-friendly setlist.

Hiring soul bands is a popular choice for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, gala dinners and private celebrations. Soul music has broad, cross-generational appeal and is one of the most reliable genres for filling a dance floor.

The soul bands on Gig Heaven range from compact trios and quartets to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and full rhythm sections. A bigger line-up delivers the powerful, rich soul sound, while smaller groups suit tighter budgets and venues.

Most soul bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments and amplification. For larger events, additional equipment may be needed. For the best experience, confirm technical details with the band before booking.

Some acts work with a fixed singer and others draw from a small pool, so it is worth asking which applies before booking. Where a specific voice matters, naming it at the enquiry stage is the only way to secure it. Acts that rotate singers will normally say so and can often send recordings of each.

A four or five-piece with a strong singer fills most function rooms, and the difference at that size is closer to weight than to energy. Larger rooms and higher guest numbers are where the extra players start to matter. Guest numbers and the room are a better guide to this than the size of the budget.

A smaller group leans on voice and rhythm, so brass-driven material is either rearranged or left out. Larger line-ups cover the catalogue much as recorded, which matters when particular songs have to be in the set. Naming those songs is the quickest way to find out which size suits.

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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