The best 80s cover bands in Brisbane
An eighties set is the safest booking at a mixed-age party, and Brisbane has plenty of bands doing it properly. The songs cut across generations better than almost anything else, which matters at a birthday where the guests span forty years.
Where it gets specific here is the venue. So much of Brisbane's party work happens on a deck or in a beer garden, and an outdoor set has practical requirements that an indoor one does not.
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Questions people ask about 80s cover bands in Brisbane
How much does an 80s cover band cost in Brisbane?
An outdoor Brisbane set can add to the quote in ways an indoor one doesn't, since the band may bring a bigger PA, a cover for the gear and a longer setup. Lineup size and the suburb do the rest. The from-prices on this page are what Brisbane 80s bands are quoting today, and a smaller lineup for a deck party is worth asking about.
Will an 80s band play a fiftieth birthday?
It's probably their most common booking. The people turning fifty now were teenagers in the eighties, and a Brisbane backyard full of them will sing every word. Give the band your guest of honour's favourites and ask them to hold the biggest songs until the sun has gone and the crowd has had a drink.
Do 80s bands in Brisbane do costumes?
Some do the full wardrobe and some play in black, and in a Brisbane summer the ones in black are more comfortable. A themed show in fluoro on a covered deck in February is hard work for the band. If you want the look, plan for shade and an evening start.
Can an 80s band play at a corporate event?
Yes, and end-of-year parties are a big part of the work. The band will usually play a background set through dinner and save the eighties floor-fillers for after the speeches. In Brisbane, ask whether they've done a rooftop or riverside function before, because lift access and weather both change how they set up.
Booking tips
Sort the power out before the day
A five-piece with lighting on a domestic circuit is asking for trouble. Ask what they need, and whether the venue can give them more than one outlet.
Late afternoon is storm o'clock
From November to April the storms tend to arrive exactly when the band is setting up. A wet weather plan that already exists is worth more than one invented on the day.
Ask for footage from a function, not a pub
A band can look great in a packed pub and struggle to lift a corporate room. Video from an event like yours tells you far more.