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Band hire in Tauranga & the Bay of Plenty

Book trusted Tauranga, Mount Maunganui and wider Bay of Plenty bands and musicians for weddings, corporate events and summer parties.

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Bay of Plenty live music at a glance

Summer-heavy, with strong wedding and corporate experience. Bands are equally comfortable on a Mount beach venue, a Tauranga ballroom or a rural Te Puke vineyard.

Inclusions

Planning, venue-appropriate PA and basic stage lighting, with 2-3 sets and playlist cover in breaks. Beach and outdoor venues usually quote a wind/weather contingency rig separately.

Frequently asked

How much does a band cost in Tauranga?

Most Tauranga covers bands run $3,000-$7,500. Mount Maunganui summer weekends sit at the top of the range. Acoustic acts for ceremony or canapés start around $800.

Do you cover Mount Maunganui and Pāpāmoa?

Yes — almost every Tauranga band covers Mount Maunganui, Pāpāmoa and Ōmokoroa as standard, with light travel up to Whakatāne or Coromandel.

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