How Much Does It Cost to Book a Live Band?

Key Factors and What You’re Really Paying For

How much does it actually cost to book a live band for a wedding, event, or corporate celebration? The short answer: it depends. The long one: Whether it’s a birthday, company event, wine festival, or public celebration – prices vary widely and depend on multiple factors.

That’s why we can’t give you fixed prices here – only general estimates. Every band calculates differently, availability changes with demand, and prices vary based on season, scope, and event logistics.

Here’s an overview of what truly influences the cost – and why live music is worth more than just an hour on stage.

1. What Type of Event Are You Planning?

a) Short Performances (e.g. ceremony, baptism, farewell)

Even if the performance itself only lasts 30 to 60 minutes, the effort behind it is significant. Special song requests need to be arranged, rehearsed, and adapted musically – often from scratch. Many wedding singers work with legally purchased backing tracks.

FEELGOOD performs entirely live – no pre-recorded elements. That makes every performance emotional and unique, but also requires more time and preparation.

👉 The price depends on whether your requested song is already in our repertoire – which saves time and cost.

b) Medium Events (e.g. birthday parties, receptions, dinners)

Events with 2–3 hours of live music involve more technical setup, longer preparation, and teardown time. Here, music should be present but not intrusive – perfect for receptions, summer nights, BBQs, or elegant dinners.

FEELGOOD performs as a duo or trio – acoustic or amplified – creating a stylish atmosphere without overpowering conversations. And when needed, we smoothly shift into a more energetic party set.

c) Large Events (e.g. corporate party, open-air, city festival)

Yes, FEELGOOD can perform throughout an entire evening – for example, from 8 PM to 2 AM.

Anyone looking to book a professional live band should know: Even full-length shows are structured into performance blocks with breaks. After about 60 minutes, we take short pauses to rest our voices, hands, and focus.

The voice is a muscle – and to sing powerfully for hours (and again the next day), we build in strategic rest time. That’s not a weakness – it’s professionalism.

Even headliner concerts rarely last more than 2–3 hours including openers. Cover bands playing six hours straight will hit physical and vocal limits – and that affects quality. That’s why we play realistic sets – typically 3–6 blocks of 45–60 minutes across the night.

With smart planning, we keep your event musically strong from start to finish – and your guests on the dancefloor at just the right moment.

2. What Affects the Price of a Live Band?

• Duration and scope of the performance

• Line-up (duo, trio, full band)

• Technical requirements and gear

• Rehearsal time and custom song arrangements

• Travel and setup/teardown time

• Extra requests or repertoire expansions

💡 FEELGOOD comes fully equipped. From intimate weddings to outdoor festivals with up to 1,000 guests – we bring our own professional gear. That saves you time, coordination, and often rental costs.

Not every band provides their own equipment. If a full PA needs to be rented, it will affect your overall budget.

3. Typical Price Ranges When Booking a Live Band

Every event is unique – that’s why we only offer customized quotes. But to give you an idea, here are some common ranges:

Line-up	Estimated Range
Solo, Duo, or Trio	€300 – €3,500
Full Band (4+ people)	from €1,500 and up

Final pricing depends on your event's details – including location, schedule, equipment needs, and song requests.

4. What You Get from Us: 100% Live Music – No Playback

At FEELGOOD, there’s no "press play". Every note, harmony, and arrangement is performed live – and created in the moment.

Our trio setup delivers a full, vibrant sound – but of course, not every song works exactly like the original without horns or synths. That’s why we don’t cover every chart hit – we focus on songs that fit us vocally and musically.

If your chosen song isn’t in our setlist, we’ll craft a custom version – honest, emotional, and fully live.

So when you book us, you’re not just paying for stage time – you’re investing in preparation, equipment, travel, setup, rehearsal, and years of experience.

Final Word: Your Sound. Your Moment. Your Budget.

Live music isn’t just entertainment – it creates connection, emotion, and memories. Whether you're looking for a wedding band, dinner trio, stylish summer act, or high-quality live band for a corporate event –

FEELGOOD delivers the right sound for your special moment.

Message us – and let’s find the right solution for your budget.