Live music changes the feel of a gathering. An acoustic duo leaves space for conversation, a jazz ensemble gives dinner an easy rhythm, and a full band can turn a reception into a dance party. We help match the musicians and production to your room, guests and running order.
For a smaller dinner, begin with a duo or compact acoustic act. A party band brings more instruments, a larger sound setup and a different stage footprint. Jazz can work as a listening set or a soft backdrop. Tell us whether the performance should be the main event or sit comfortably behind dinner conversation.
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Ceremony strings, piano and vocals
Violin, piano, string quartet and wedding singer requests sit alongside our live band options. Share the ceremony songs and cues you have in mind. We confirm the available musicians, arrangements and instrument needs, including whether a suitable piano is already at the venue or must be hired and moved.
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Sets, soundcheck and a smooth handover
The quote separates playing time from the overall attendance window. Set lengths, breaks, background music between sets and overtime are agreed in writing. A technical rider identifies microphones, monitors, backline and power. If a DJ follows the band, we plan the handover and shared PA to avoid unnecessary duplicate equipment.
The details make the difference
Match the musicians to the listening experience
Live band hire in Bali includes several very different experiences. An acoustic duo offers a compact setup for a dinner or welcome reception. A jazz ensemble can bring a relaxed lounge character, while a party band is chosen for a more active dance floor. Solo guitar, a vocalist, piano, violin or a string quartet may suit a ceremony or smaller gathering. Think about whether guests should stop and listen, sing along, dance or simply enjoy the music while they talk.
Ask about the proposed act’s vocal style, repertoire and how it handles requests. A favourite recording may need a new arrangement for strings or acoustic instruments, so send significant songs early. If guests speak different languages, identify which songs or announcements need particular attention. We can build the request around the musical format you prefer, with the actual artist lineup and available repertoire confirmed before you commit.
Musicians need room for instruments, stands, monitors and safe movement. A small duo in a covered pavilion has different needs from a full band with drums and backline. Share a floor plan or wide venue photographs so the performance area can be considered alongside dining tables, guest routes and service access. Weather cover should protect the complete working area, including equipment and connections, rather than only the musicians’ seats.
Your schedule should allow arrival, unloading and soundcheck before the room fills. During the event, agree what guests hear between live sets and whether the band should pause for speeches or food service. A DJ can continue after the final band set, using shared sound where technically suitable. Recurring restaurant programmes need a more detailed brief covering regular dates, volume, guest profile and lineup consistency.
Use a format as your starting brief. We confirm the lineup, hours and complete scope in your quote.
Tailored to your event
Dinner & Dance
Easy live music over dinner, then a DJ to lift the evening.
Acoustic act and DJ with coordinated sets, shared PA and dance lighting.
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Tailored to your event
Corporate Reception
A clear programme and an easy atmosphere for your guests.
MC, acoustic act, speech audio and ambient lighting.
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Tailored to your event
Restaurant Weekly Programme
A recurring musical identity for your venue.
Request an acoustic, jazz or DJ rotation. Dates, lineup, existing equipment and replacement cover confirmed in the proposal.
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Explore more event formats
Dinner & Dance
Easy live music over dinner, then a DJ to lift the evening.
Acoustic act and DJ with coordinated sets, shared PA and dance lighting.
Fire & Beats
A private show moment within your villa party.
DJ setup and a private fire performance, subject to site approval.
Corporate Reception
A clear programme and an easy atmosphere for your guests.
MC, acoustic act, speech audio and ambient lighting.
Villa Celebration + Memories
Enjoy the party while the moments are captured.
Request a four-hour DJ setup and two-hour photography coverage; deliverables confirmed in the quote.
Kids Birthday Essentials
A colourful creative corner and space to play.
Face painting and a bouncy castle sized for the site. Supervision and catering scoped separately.
Wedding Memories
The photographs, voices and movement of your day.
Wedding photography, videography and an audio guestbook, with coverage and delivery agreed.
Restaurant Weekly Programme
A recurring musical identity for your venue.
Request an acoustic, jazz or DJ rotation. Dates, lineup, existing equipment and replacement cover confirmed in the proposal.
Shared sound, equipment and transport are reviewed together. Shortlisting several formats will add each service only once. Your quote confirms any additional zones or separate setups.
Imagine your occasion
Event ideas to make your own.
Starting points for your celebration. We tailor the services, timings and setup to your guests and venue.
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Reception idea
Acoustic welcome, jazz over dinner
For a relaxed reception, begin with a compact acoustic act as guests arrive, then choose a jazz-led dinner set with enough space between tables for conversation. A single versatile lineup may be able to cover both moods, or separate acts can be requested if the styles are very different. Plan speeches during a musical pause and agree a playlist for breaks. Shortlist the preferred music formats and let the proposal clarify the actual performers, set lengths and sound requirements. The aim is a coherent evening, so adding more musicians should serve the experience rather than simply fill the schedule.
Choose strings, piano or a singer for the ceremony’s entrance and signing moments, then move toward a fuller live band during the reception. The programme could build from quieter dinner music to a final party set before a DJ handover. Share the ceremony location and reception layout together, especially when instruments or guests must move between them. A separate sound setup may make the transition more comfortable. Agree the key songs, rehearsal expectations and final cue sheet before the day. The quote would distinguish ceremony musicians, reception performers and production rather than treating them as one undefined band booking.
Preferred lineup, musical references and the age mix of guests.
Ceremony songs or special arrangements that need preparation before arrival.
Set schedule, breaks and what plays between live performances.
Performance area, available instruments, power and venue sound restrictions.
Simple from the start
From an idea to a considered event.
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Choose your details
Shortlist the music, activities and services that suit your guests.
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Share the setting
Send the date, venue, guest count and anything you already have in place.
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Review your proposal
We check availability and production, then confirm the scope, charges and total before booking.
Before you decide
A few useful answers.
Send your preferred songs before booking. The proposed act confirms its repertoire and any special arrangements or preparation charges.
Not every small acoustic act needs a raised stage. The lineup, surface, weather cover and guest layout determine the agreed performance area.
Yes. Request violin, piano, strings or ceremony vocals. We check the lineup, instruments, repertoire and date before quoting.
You can request a recurring programme. Include the weekday, hours, venue sound inventory and intended contract period so we can check performer coverage and replacement arrangements.
Ask for the proposed act’s cancellation and replacement arrangements before confirming. The written booking should explain how a lineup change is handled and whether you approve an alternative. We do not assume that every band has the same replacement terms.
Attendance includes the agreed time musicians are at the venue, which may contain setup, breaks and waiting between moments. Playing time is the actual performance duration. Both should be clear when you compare a band proposal.
Your celebration starts here
Tell us what you have in mind.
Send your shortlist and a few event details. We will check your date, the venue and the services you need, then prepare an itemised quote.
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Standalone entertainment requests are welcome. Your request becomes a booking only after the scope, availability and written terms are confirmed.