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Lindsay
Newbie August 2019 British Columbia

How much does music typically cost?

Lindsay, on January 30, 2019 at 17:54 Posted in Wedding reception 0 12

We are a Vancouver couple getting married in Penticton, BC in September. We have a musician (1) in mind from here however, the quote was for $1500 for travel, 4 hours of music and set up. Is that average?

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Latest activity by Bianca, on February 11, 2019 at 22:29
  • Bianca
    Master August 2019 Ontario
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    I think that's way too much for just 4 hours! We're paying $2000 for ours but we get them for 8 hours, plus uplighting, and a bunch of other stuff.

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  • Julie
    Expert March 2019 Ontario
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    Happy to help!
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  • Lindsay
    Newbie August 2019 British Columbia
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    Thanks for your detailed response Julie. I will definitely look into other options as our guy didn't include any of that!

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  • Lindsay
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    Thanks so much Steph! you got a great deal!

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  • Lindsay
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    Thank you!!

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  • Lindsay
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    Wow thanks girl! I thought it was pricey.

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  • Lindsay
    Newbie August 2019 British Columbia
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    Hey TT - Thanks for the input from the talent side Smiley smile We'll likely look for someone closer to Penticton who'd be willing to play a little longer for 1500 Smiley smile

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  • Tori
    Top October 2019 Manitoba
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    I would say that is WAY too much to pay!

    The quotes I got for a my wedding which is 45 min. outside the city of Winnipeg were like $750 - $1,000 for 7 hours of service plus lighting.

    For sure look elsewhere.

    Not sure who you got that quote from but here are some DJ's that you can try asking for quotes from:

    DJ Spinalshift

    Affordable Music

    Tony's DJ

    Good luck!

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  • Meghan
    Devoted April 2019 Ontario
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    We hired a band and it is $1450 for 4 hours (including any extras like lights and such that they need)

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  • Stephanie
    VIP May 2019 Ontario
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    Yeah for 4 hours that seems high...

    We got a deal, original price was $1900.00 (8 hours), but with the bridal show special it went down to $1250.00! We added dry ice to that but still for 8 hours we got the same price as you... I would search around a bit more.

    Or are you super far away and the travel fee is really expensive?

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  • Alexandra
    VIP November 2019 British Columbia
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    I’m paying that much but for from 2:30-12 For only 4 hours that seems a bit much but it really depends on how much your travel fees will be.
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  • Julie
    Expert March 2019 Ontario
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    The prices definitely vary! We are getting married at a Country Club with our cocktail hour, Rehearsal all in the same spot. Be careful of set up fees... Our DJ who we found here on WW has already spent 2 hours in person with us wanting to know how we met, who we are etc. He will begin set up in ceremony space at 230. Ceremony ends 430. He will then move his equipment during cocktail hour near dance floor & start to play from then till 1am. He seems like a great fit for us. Our total fee is $995.00 which includes uplighting in 3 spots. He has offered to MC and or meet our MC ro give her some pointers. He also takes a 10 min video of Wedding highlights! I found so many Djs were large companies and you didn't know which DJ would show up at your Wedding & the majority wanted a set up fee if they needed to move from ceremony to dance floor in the same venue... We are very happy with our choice and that we went with our gut. Good luck to you!
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