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Aug 28, 2023

Queenstown Wedding Bands - The Ultimate Guide

Planning your romantic wedding in Queenstown and looking to take it to the next level? Live music is the perfect way to add a special touch to your big day. With so many talented artists in the area, deciding who to bring in for your event can become a bit overwhelming. Luckily, we have created the ultimate guide to Queenstown wedding bands to make choosing the perfect band a breeze.



LA Social 

Genres: Classic Hits, Top 40, Funk & Soul

More Choice. More Energy. More Fun. LA Social have been rocking Queenstown since forming in 2005. From International corporate events with floors pumping, to intimate cocktail functions with New Zealand’s top CEOs, to wild wedding receptions - LA Social will give you a huge night! With hundreds of weddings under their belt and past corporate clients including Ferrari, BMW, Fonterra, and Deutschebank, LA Social are renowned for their top tier performances and sky high energy. 

LA Social were amazing. Everyone had alot of fun and they made it a really amazing and special night for Craig and myself. I heard they really enjoyed playing for our guests so I think it was a win win for everyone. Thank you for your help with organising them.

TRACEY POLAND

 

Selected Songs

Ram Jam
Black Betty

Joan Jet
I love Rock’n'Roll

Billy Idol
Rebel Yell

Brian Adams
Summer of 69

Lynyrd Skynyrd
Sweet Home Alabama

The Killers
Mr Brightside

Franz Ferdinand
Take me out

Mumford and Sons
Little Lion Man

Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Scar Tissue

The Killers
Somebody Told Me

LA Social PROFILE



Calico

Genres: Classic Hits, Top 40, Pop

Calico are a dynamic band with members from an assortment of musical backgrounds, resulting in a high energy, exciting and crowd pleasing band that caters to all audiences! They are professional musicians doing what they love, pure and simple, always delivering a top quality performance in its purest form! Their expansive and varied catalogue of songs allows them to read a crowd and play exactly what you need for an unforgettable night!

We were delighted to have the Calico as our Wedding Band. We told them what we were after and got exactly what we wanted… and more. Our special night was one big party and our 118 guests, most who had flown in from international destinations, left the wedding wanting more. Calico played our Bridal Dance song and even performed for our friend Tara to sing to us too. Calico went out of their way to cater for what we wanted and lived up to our expectations. We would recommend these guys for any wedding. They are the complete package.

AMES & MARGOT | WEDDING

 

Selected Songs

Shut up and Dance
Walk the moon

Pompeii
Bastille

Meghan Trainor
All about the Bass

Bruno Mars
Uptown Funk

Taylor Swift
Shake it off

George Ezra
Budapest

Milky Chance
Stolen Dance

Pharrell
Happy

Vance Joy
Riptide

Daft punk
Get Lucky

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Turtle Funk

Genres: Top 40, Funk & Soul, Classic Hits

Turtle Funk are a funky three piece featuring an international mix of musicians from New Zealand and Brazil. Think summertime, sand in your toes, a gentle breeze and groovy tunes. When the sun goes down, Turtle Funk turn up the heat with tight, upbeat hits by artists like Bob Marley, Bruno Mars, Sublime and Stevie Wonder. Their songlist also includes tons of kiwi classics, with songs by artists like Six60, The Black Seeds, Tiki Taane and Katchafire. Performing as a trio or duo, Turtle Funk are the perfect band for a sun-soaked summer event. 

Wow!!! Thanks guys for such and awesome time yesterday, the guests absolutely raved about you!!! The perfect vibe for our perfect day! So thank you again Ange Ludemann

ANGE LUDEMANN

 

Selected Songs

Kool & the Gang
Celebration

Kool & the Gang
Get Down On it

Kool the Gang
Jungle Boogie

Bob Marley
Is This Love

Bob Marley
Three Little Birds

Bob Marley
Stir it Up

Harry Styles
Watermelon Sugar

Harry Styles
As It Was

Maroon 5
This love

Maroon 5
Sunday Morning

Turtle Funk PROFILE



Jay Santos

Genres: Funk & Soul, Top 40, Jazz & Latin
Brazil native Jay Santos has been based in New Zealand since 2013. He offers a chill acoustic mix of reggae, funk, soul and latin tunes, creating a sun-soaked, laid-back vibe that pairs perfectly with cocktails by the pool or beers by the beach. As well as performing the songs of superstars like Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars and Fleetwood Mac, Je offers a vast array of kiwi classics from artists like Six60, LAB, Tiki Taane, Katchafire and The Black Seeds

Je!! You guys were amazing. I’m so sorry it was cold and your hands were freezing but you really made our night. The whole band was amazing and we got so many compliments for you. Honestly we couldn’t have asked for better. For a group of musicians to want to dance to you guys all night, you guys nailed it!

ANDERSON ROCCIO | WEDDING

 

Selected Songs

Bob Marley
Is this Love?

Amy Winehouse
Valerie

Bill Witthers
Just the two of Us

Marron 5
Sunday Morning

Tom Jobim
Girl from Ipanema

Toploader
Dancing in the moonlight

Michael Jackson
The way you make me feel

Gipsy kings
Volare

Ub40
Red red wine

Frankie Valli
Can't take my eyes off you

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The Dunedin Quartet

Genres: Pop, Classic Hits, Top 40

Founded back in 1993 as The Cantabile Quartet, the Dunedin Quartet is still going strong with two of its original members. When it comes to their performances, the Dunedin Quartet offers a range of options to cater to your preferences. You can enjoy the classic charm of a string quartet or if you're looking for something more intimate, they also offer a string duo. With a vast range of classical and contemporary pieces in their repertoire, they can curate the perfect soundtrack to your Queenstown event. 

Thank you all so much for making the evening so special and memorable with your beautiful playing! The Londonderry Air was magical. 10 out of 10 would recommend to friends in the future!

YEW C | WEDDING

 

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