Wedding Musicians for Hire in Akaroa

There are 2,235 wedding musicians available in Akaroa, Canterbury, New Zealand, with 6,104 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. The performers listed range from solo instrumentalists to full ensembles, with prices from about $260 and an average of $900.

Of the 2,235 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Akaroa. The other 2,233 are willing to travel there.

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Take your event to the next level with a high-energy party duo.

Christchurch

Canterbury · 25 miles away

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Singer, guitarist, and loop artist playing pop rock hits from all eras

Christchurch

Canterbury · 25 miles away

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Guitar Vocalist Playing What You Want To Hear

Blenheim

Marlborough · 166 miles away

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Party Sax for festive occasions

Wellington

New Zealand · 197 miles away

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Book from $300 (NZD)

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Saxylady x Shantelle Dawn: live sax, DJ and vibes for unforgettable events

Queenstown

New Zealand

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Singing pianist available for cruise ships.

Hamilton

Waikato · 433 miles away

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Variety of covers music and tempos from 60s – today, can tailor a gig

Tauranga

Bay of Plenty · 455 miles away

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Book from $350 (NZD)

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Sufi /Bollywood /punjabi singer for house parties or concerts

Waitakere

Auckland · 484 miles away

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Book from $1500 (NZD)

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Solo artist - Suitable for weddings, engagements, birthdays, Christmas dos

Auckland

New Zealand · 490 miles away

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Professional live string musicians for wedding, corporate, special function hire

Auckland

New Zealand · 490 miles away

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multi instrumentalist, singer, entertainer

Hobart

Tasmania, Australia · 1,285 miles away

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Scottish musician and ceilidh caller based in Australia

Wollongong

New South Wales, Australia · 1,343 miles away

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Modern strings and vocals band performing elegant classics to popular dance hits

Manly

New South Wales, Australia · 1,351 miles away

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Jazz, Funk, Pop and Soul Band for Weddings and Corporate Events

Sydney

New South Wales, Australia · 1,351 miles away

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Solo cellist that can play whatever you like with backing tracks and loop pedal.

Sydney

New South Wales, Australia · 1,351 miles away

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Four Piece Blues, Soul, Rock & Roll Band - Perfect for Weddings

Sydney

New South Wales, Australia · 1,351 miles away

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Upbeat acoustic duo performing all the songs you know in their own style

Sydney

New South Wales, Australia · 1,351 miles away

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A Soulful Acoustic Duo performing classics to modern hits across all genres.

Sydney

New South Wales, Australia · 1,351 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Wedding Musicians in Akaroa?

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Rates for wedding musicians in Akaroa range from about $260 for solo acoustic performers to $2,950+ for full ensembles with extended performance times. The average booking price sits at $900, typically covering multiple sets across the wedding day. Pricing is influenced by group size, performance duration, travel distance and any extras such as PA systems or custom song arrangements. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 57 enquiries for Wedding Musicians at events in New Zealand, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within a day
51% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About three months
26% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
December to March
51% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Wedding Musicians available in Akaroa

5/5 from 6,104 reviews
Photo of The Party Singers The Party Singers "Absolutely brilliant night at our MUNZ Mid Winter Xmas Do on the 27th July at the Loons in Lyttelton. Can't thank The Party Singers enough. I have heard nothing but great comments regarding that night. IN FACT the crowd wished you would've kept going onto the early Hours 😅 they didn't want you to leave even after your 4hrs of NON STOP entertainment!! In all honesty it was the first time in 3 years that I have seen so many up on the dance floor and the Oldies stick around and Boogie the night away. FANTASTIC!! Thank you so much we will definitely re book you again for the next one. Very very happy thanks again" Based in Christchurch, Canterbury (25 miles from Akaroa) Annette McCauley - Maritime Union Of New Zealand - Mid Winter Xmas Corporate Function. Photo of Saxophone Simon - Party Sax - Xmas/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" Based in Wellington (197 miles from Akaroa) Lacey Mulhearn - Wedding Photo of Ibaadat By Kartik Ibaadat By Kartik "We had karthik for an intimate party for my wife's birthday.. He was really good. It was not just about singing, he kept the audience entertained/connected by his wits, shayari. A total package. Highly recommended. 👍" Based in Waitakere, Auckland (484 miles from Akaroa) Amit arora - Private party Photo of Duo Acoustic 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." Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (1,351 miles from Akaroa) 21st September 2026 Le Anh Nguyen - Wedding at Le Montage, Iron Cove Bay Photo of Caleb Foster 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!" Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia (1,351 miles from Akaroa) 15th September 2026 Marie - Private wedding 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, Australia (1,351 miles from Akaroa) 27th July 2026 Cherish - Corporate Event

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for wedding musicians on Gig Heaven is $900, with rates from $260 to $2,950+. Pricing depends on the type of musician, the number of performers and how many parts of the wedding day are covered. All-day packages that span the ceremony, reception and evening entertainment typically offer better value than booking separately for each.

The wedding musicians include a huge range of performers suited to different parts of a wedding day, including string quartets, harpists, pianists, acoustic duos, jazz bands, singers and party bands. Many musicians offer packages covering multiple parts of the day.

Most wedding musicians can perform during the ceremony (processional, signing of documents, recessional), the drinks reception, the wedding meal, and the evening party. Some artists offer all-day packages that cover multiple segments. It is advisable to browse profiles to find musicians who match the style and schedule of your wedding.

The most popular wedding musicians can be booked up many months in advance during wedding season. Gig Heaven recommends securing your preferred artists six to twelve months before the wedding date. Less popular dates or midweek weddings may have more availability at shorter notice.

Many wedding musicians are happy to learn a special song for a key moment such as walking down the aisle or the first dance. It is worth making any song requests well in advance to allow time for preparation and rehearsal.

Most wedding musicians are self-contained and provide their own instruments and PA system for standard wedding venues. For larger venues, outdoor ceremonies or marquees, additional amplification may be needed. It is a good idea to confirm equipment details with the musician.

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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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