Business Details
Your Premier Wedding Band in Melbourne
We are a professional live music ensemble based in Melbourne, Australia, specialising in weddings and events. Our musicians bring decades of experience performing at prestigious venues including Parliament House, Crown Casino, and The National Gallery of Australia. We offer tailored musical experiences across genres like Top 40, rock, jazz, and acoustic ballads, with flexible configurations from soloists to 4-piece bands.Our team provides professional sound systems, lighting, and custom songwriting services to create unforgettable moments. We pride ourselves on being full-time musicians who deliver authentic performances rather than generic cover acts. Our unique offerings include surprise wedding proposal music, theme party entertainment, and professional studio recordings of custom compositions.
Services
Wedding Music
Acoustic Performances
Custom Songwriting
DJ Services
Soloist
Duo
3-Piece Band
4-Piece Band
Proposal Music
Theme Party Music
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of professional performance experience at prestigious venues
- Our team provides 100% custom songwriting and studio recording services
- We include professional 600W sound system and lighting in all bookings
- We offer flexible configurations from soloists to 4-piece bands
- We have performed at venues including Parliament House and Crown Casino
What people say
Perfect atmosphere
Custom song success
Professional performance
Versatile musicians
Unforgettable moments
Services
Wedding Music
Professional live music performances tailored for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Our experienced musicians adapt to any venue size with appropriate sound equipment. We work closely with couples to create perfect musical atmospheres through pre-selected playlists and spontaneous requests.
Custom Songwriting
Create unique musical memories with our custom songwriting service. We transform personal stories into original compositions performed live at your event. Includes professional studio recording with CD/USB copy and printed lyrics for lasting keepsakes.
Acoustic Performances
Solo acoustic guitar and vocal performances ideal for wedding ceremonies and cocktail hours. Peter Olsen's versatile repertoire spans decades and genres while maintaining intimate atmosphere through appropriate volume control.
DJ Services
Professional DJ services complementing live performances for continuous music during breaks. Our modern equipment supports speech amplification and playlist transitions between live sets while maintaining appropriate volume levels throughout events.
Soloist
Solo performances featuring vocals with acoustic guitar accompaniment. Ideal for smaller venues and budget-conscious bookings while maintaining professional quality through our experienced musician's versatile repertoire and sound equipment.
People
Peter Olsen
Lead Musician
Professional musician with decades of experience performing at prestigious venues including Parliament House and Crown Casino. Holds BA in music composition with 100+ TV/film song placements. Specialises in acoustic performances and custom songwriting.
Liz
Vocalist
Professional vocalist and percussionist with extensive wedding and event performance experience. Collaborates with Peter Olsen in duo configuration to provide versatile musical arrangements for various occasions.
Lorraine
Multi-Instrumentalist
Professional musician offering vocal performances with piano or acoustic guitar accompaniment. Provides additional musical versatility in duo or full band configurations for larger events and special requests.
Questions
What music styles do you perform?
We cover Top 40, rock, jazz, acoustic ballads, country, and more. Our repertoire includes over 200 songs spanning different genres.
Can you learn a special song for our event?
Yes, we include one free custom song in all bookings, with options to add more through our songwriting service.
What equipment do you provide?
We supply a 600W professional PA system, lighting, and all necessary instruments for performances up to 200 guests.
How many musicians perform in your band?
We offer soloists, duos, 3-piece, and 4-piece configurations to suit different venue sizes and budgets.
Do you offer wedding ceremony music?
Yes, Peter Olsen provides acoustic guitar and vocals for ceremonies, with optional string quartet recordings for processional music.
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Reviews (6)
Pia Olsen
Aug 23, 2019
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My husband and I were so impressed with this band. A great mix of songs old and new, all our guests commented on how great the music was, for both the ceremony and the reception. Thanks guys for really making the day that little bit more magical!
Jack Noah
Oct 05, 2017
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The Best Men are the best! The guys absolutely rock.They did a fantastic job at our wedding. Peter's voice is amazing. Now, I've become this band's biggest fan.
Chuckky Gatgens
Aug 23, 2017
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This band made my wedding go so smoothly, they were prepared, organised and simply easy! They sounded amazing too! Everyone at my wedding couldn't stop raving about The Best Men!!!! They were super flexible too! Thanks you so much!
Miss Rosie Weddings & Events
Aug 06, 2017
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Amazing solo guitarist / singer and three-four piece band. Modern, on-trend, professional and fun. Highly recommended for your wedding or event.
Alex Smith
Jun 24, 2017
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This band were awesome! We called them for our function.Their music and singing were the best. All our guests enjoyed their music very much. We will call them again.
Benny Ban
Jan 04, 2015
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Peter and the band added a great atmosphere to our wedding. They were professional, fun, and everything was stress-free with these guys. They played some mellow songs for the first half of the ceremony, and then had us dancing by the end of the night. I highly recommend them!
