Chamber orchestra for hire

Couples planning weddings, corporate event organisers, councils, wineries, function venues, galleries and community festivals.

A fixed fee per performance based on group size and hours. You pay each musician a set fee per job and keep the difference for management, planning and music costs.

• Strong musical or conducting background
• Organising people and schedules
• Talking confidently with clients
• Building a network of reliable musicians

• Public liability insurance, and check whether venues ask to see a certificate
• Check whether your musicians count as contractors or employees, and any superannuation obligations (ask the ATO or an accountant)
• Music licensing: check with the venue and APRA AMCOS about who holds the licence for the music performed
• Keep a backup player for each part so one cancellation doesn't sink a booking

Startup costs are typically around $600 to $3,000, depending on your insurance, music and marketing needs. These are estimates only, so work out your own costs before you start taking bookings.

Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,500, depending on how many bookings you win, the size of the ensemble and your pricing. Treat this as an estimate, not a guarantee.

Check public liability insurance (venues may ask for a certificate), whether musicians count as contractors or employees and any superannuation obligations with the ATO or an accountant, and music licensing with the venue and APRA AMCOS.