Booking our bands

We are  a community based organisation that has three bands currently operating. The players numbers, ability, format and music style change from time to time. All bands are available to perform at functions subject to availability, timing and location. As a non-profit community organisation, our bands are available for community or commercial events for a suitable donation. Our players donate their time and travel, however there are costs involved in setting up a gig in addition to rehearsal costs like hall rent and conductors fees, all of which should be borne in mind when negotiating a performance.

All bookings should initially be directed to our President, Peter Baker on 0414 540843 or email president@rivercitymusic.org.au or Vice President: Paul Simms-Reeve 0414 899145 or  email vice@rivercitymusic.org.au

Bands play different styles of music, check out the band pages for details

Bands vary in size.  The concert bands (Concert and Musical Chairs) comprise up to thirty musicians, so require a fair bit of space.  The Rhythm big band has up to eighteen players.

Smaller groups may be possible, but only "by arrangement"

Few players are available on weekday days.

Bands need time to practice for a gig and prefer six weeks lead time but we will do gigs at short notice if we can.

Players needs;

  Musical Chairs must have wheelchair friendly facilities.

  All bands need protection from sun, rain and wind, musicians need light behind or above, to read the charts.

 Some players require electricity for amplifiers , keyboards and such.

 Players need space and storage, where they can set up out of sight of the audience, with a path to the playing area that avoids audience contact.

Please browse the site and check out the bands, then email for further information.