Wedding and corporate event entertainer
Book your music, magic or comedy act for weddings, work functions and public events.
- A$1k-6k
- Part-time
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A polished act, such as a solo musician, duo, close-up magician or MC comedian, performing at weddings, work Christmas parties, festivals and community events.
Your first three steps
- Record a professional-looking demo video and put together a simple website with packages and prices
- Contact local wedding venues, planners and function centres to be added to their preferred supplier lists
- Register with a few online entertainer booking platforms and agencies and perform at local markets or open events to build a following
Who pays
Couples, event planners, venues, businesses and councils or community groups booking acts for events.
How it makes money
Higher fees per booking, often quoted per event or per set, plus extra for sound equipment, travel and longer performances.
Skills that help
- Professional stage presence
- Selling and following up with event planners
- Handling your own sound and equipment
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, which venues and corporate clients often require
- Music licensing for recorded or cover music, so check what APRA AMCOS or the venue covers
- Register for an ABN, and check when GST registration applies
- Busy seasons and quiet patches, so plan your cash flow
- Written contracts with deposits and cancellation terms
- Check whether your equipment needs electrical testing and tagging for venues
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: wedding and corporate event entertainer
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start a wedding and corporate entertainer business?
Estimated startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $6,000, depending on your act, sound equipment and insurance. Venues may also ask whether your equipment needs electrical testing and tagging, so check that.
What insurance and licences should I check for event entertainers?
Check public liability insurance, which venues and corporate clients often require, and music licensing with APRA AMCOS or the venue. Also check ABN and GST registration, and use written contracts with deposits and cancellation terms.
How much can a wedding or corporate entertainer earn?
Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many weddings and functions you book and your fees. Busy seasons and quiet patches are part of the work, so plan your cash flow.
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