10 Best Live Bands & DJs for Hire in Singapore (2026)

Beyond a good showreel, here is what actually decides the booking and the cost.

• The format. A full band brings the biggest atmosphere but the biggest price. An acoustic duo or solo is elegant and ceremony-friendly for less. A DJ gives the widest song range and seamless transitions. Pick the one that fits your event and crowd.
• Is the PA included. This is the trap. Many venues do not provide a sound system or lighting, and some bands charge for it separately. Always confirm whether PA, mics and lighting are included in the quote or an add-on.
• Band or agency. A single band gives you one sound. An agency lets you swap the size and genre, and add an emcee or a DJ, all under one contract, which is more flexible for a wedding with different moments.
• Repertoire and requests. Check the song list, whether they take requests, and whether they can learn a special first-dance song. The best acts tailor the set to you.
• Sets and timing. A wedding band typically plays a march-in plus two sets. Confirm how many sets, how long, and what the breaks look like so the room never goes quiet at the wrong moment.

One tip: give the act your venue details early. Load-in access, power and stage space vary a lot, and a professional will tell you exactly what they need.

Price depends on the format and the number of musicians. These are the going rates I see in 2026.

The number of musicians is the main lever, and the PA is the hidden one. A quote that includes sound and lighting can beat a cheaper one that does not once you add the rental. Always compare on the all-in figure.

Musical Touch is my do-everything pick, and the biggest live-band agency in Singapore. It has the widest range of band sizes, from a two-piece up to a sixteen-piece pop orchestra, plus jazz bands and string quartets, so you can match the act to the moment and the budget rather than take what one band happens to offer.

With a huge volume of weddings behind it and hundreds of five-star reviews, it is a safe, flexible choice, and the sound system comes included. For most people booking a wedding or a big party band, this is where I would start.

Website: musicaltouch.sg
Location: Tanjong Pagar, islandwide service
Google Rating: Highly rated across 700+ reviews
Best known for: The widest range of band sizes, with PA included

AnchorBlanc is my pick for an acoustic duo with something extra. It pairs a vocalist with a guitarist who also beatboxes, which adds a surprising fullness to a two-piece, and the repertoire is genuinely bilingual across English and Mandarin plus a few other languages.

They bring their own sound system and can double as your wedding emcee, which is a neat efficiency. For an elegant, soulful ambience that still covers a diverse guest list, they are a lovely choice.

Website: anchorblanclivemusic.com
Location: Islandwide service
Google Rating: Well reviewed, 150+ five-star reviews
Best known for: A bilingual acoustic duo with live beatboxing

GC Live Music is my pick for a wedding that wants the crowd involved. The agency covers duos up to full bands with emcees, and a nice touch is a QR-code system that lets guests request songs live during the reception, which keeps the dance floor theirs.

Running since 2013 with recent business awards, they are a reliable, well-organised choice. For a celebration where you want the music to respond to the room, they stand out.

Website: gclivemusic.com
Location: Islandwide service
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: Bands and emcees with live QR song requests

High Notes is my premium pick. Running since 2008, it is a full-service entertainment agency with in-house sound and lighting and a dedicated event coordinator, and it leans towards jazz bands and big bands for a more sophisticated, upscale sound.

Its track record includes high-profile and dignitary events, so it is a safe pair of hands when the occasion calls for polish. For a refined party or a corporate gala, it is a strong choice.

Website: highnotes.com.sg
Location: Islandwide service
Google Rating: Established, reputation-led
Best known for: Premium jazz and big-band events with in-house AV

Red Kite is my pick when you want everything under one roof. It is a full talent agency covering party bands, DJs, emcees, instrumentalists and even dancers, so you can build the whole entertainment programme for a wedding or a big event with one point of contact.

With more than fifteen years behind it and a strong reputation for coordination, it suits a medium-to-large, high-energy celebration. For a night that needs several kinds of act, it is the flexible one.

Website: redkite.sg
Location: Islandwide service
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: Band, DJ, emcee and dancers under one agency

VETTA is my pick for elegant ceremony music. As a string ensemble specialist, they bring professional string players and a curated repertoire that blends classical with modern arrangements, which is exactly the mood you want for a wedding march-in or a refined reception.

It is a distinct niche from the pop bands on this list, and for a luxury or formal celebration the strings set a tone nothing else quite matches. For an elegant ceremony, they are my recommendation.

Website: vettaquartet.com
Location: Islandwide service
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: A professional string ensemble for ceremonies

SG Wedding DJ is my pick for a band alternative. Run by DJ Funky T since 2010, it offers the widest song range and seamless transitions a live band cannot match, and a signature touch of mixing music with music videos on screen, plus a QR system for guest well-wishes and selfies.

With full AV support and an emcee-style interaction, it keeps the energy up all night at a lower cost than a full band. For a modern reception that wants variety and flow, it is a great choice.

Website: sgweddingdj.com
Location: Islandwide service
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: A wedding DJ with music videos and guest interaction

Solve is my pick for a DJ-led event that also wants live elements. It is an entertainment agency built around strong DJs, with house and other specialists, and it pairs them with bilingual emcees, singers and live bands, plus extras like a photo booth, for a joined-up programme.

That flexibility suits both weddings and corporate parties where the energy needs to shift through the night. For a DJ base with the option to layer on live acts, it is a smart pick.

Website: solvent.sg
Location: Islandwide service
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: DJs paired with emcees, singers and bands

GuitarStreet is my transparent-value pick. It is a solo acoustic act, or a guitar-and-keyboard duo, and it is the rare vendor here that publishes flat prices: around S$400 for up to eighty guests and S$700 for a larger crowd, with transport, setup and all equipment included.

In a market where nearly everyone hides rates behind an enquiry, that honesty is refreshing, and the busking-honed performance is genuinely good. For a budget-friendly acoustic ambience with no surprises, it is my pick.

Website: guitarstreet.sg
Location: Toa Payoh, islandwide service
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: Transparent flat pricing with everything included

Bella Entertainment rounds out the list as a versatile agency with a valuable niche: Malay wedding live bands. Alongside classical, jazz, pop and rock across the usual events, it has a dedicated offering for Malay weddings, which fills a cultural gap most competitors do not cover.

With sound systems and a broad roster, it can staff a range of celebrations, but the Malay wedding specialism is what makes it stand out. For that specific need, it is my recommendation.

Website: singapore-bella-entertainment.com
Location: CBD, islandwide service
Google Rating: Well reviewed
Best known for: A broad roster with a Malay wedding band niche

I looked at the format each act offers, whether the PA is included, band versus agency flexibility, repertoire and requests, and the weight of genuine reviews. I spread the list across full bands, acoustic duos, string ensembles and DJs so there is a fit for a wedding, a party and a formal event alike.

Prices and details are checked when I publish and revisited as things change. Always confirm what the quote includes, especially the sound system and lighting, directly with the act before you book.

It depends on the atmosphere you want and your budget. A live band brings unmatched energy, presence and a sense of occasion, and is the more prestigious choice, but it costs more and plays a narrower song list. A DJ offers the widest range of music, seamless transitions and non-stop energy at a lower cost, and modern wedding DJs add emcee-style interaction and AV. Many couples do both: a band or acoustic act for the ceremony and dinner, and a DJ for the after-party. Match the choice to the moment.

Many do, and many offer it as an add-on, so you must confirm it rather than assume. This matters because a lot of venues do not provide a PA, mics or lighting, and hiring them separately adds to the cost. Some acts, like GuitarStreet, include all equipment in a flat price, while others quote the band and the sound system separately. Always ask whether PA, microphones and lighting are included, and compare quotes on the all-in figure.

A solo musician or acoustic duo runs from around S$400 to S$700, a small three or four-piece band roughly S$2,000 to S$3,500, and a full band or orchestra from about S$4,000 up to S$8,000 or more. An event DJ typically costs S$800 to S$2,000. The number of musicians is the main driver, and whether the PA and lighting are included is the hidden one. Booking through an agency lets you scale the size to your budget.

Book popular bands and DJs three to six months ahead for a weekend wedding, as the best acts are reserved early, especially in peak wedding season. For a smaller party, one to two months is often enough. Booking earlier also gives the act time to learn a special first-dance song and tailor the set list, and it lets you confirm the PA and logistics with the venue without a rush.