Do you have a minimum booking time  and how does your pricing policy work?

This varies depending on the location, length and type of function. Our minimum booking time is normally one hour. Costs are generally worked out in hourly blocks. The charge for the first hour is always the highest as it incorporates the effort involved in transporting the instruments and musicians to a venue and setting up time. A lesser charge follows for each subsequent hour. Please contact us for more details as costs depend on what sort of music or band is required.

Our ceremony only goes for half an hour- why do we need musicians for 1 hour?

While we may only be required for less than an hour, we need to allocate time for setting up and transport to venues.  In addition, ceremonies often run over time or are late in starting.

Our ceremony will be outside- can you accommodate this?

Yes, as a duo we regularly perform outdoors for weddings and events, using a small battery operated PA.  If however, you require a full band, adequate power must be available for a full PA.  In cases of bad weather, we require some cover – usually a small marquee is suitable or the use of an alternative venue.
Be aware that some outdoor venues, such as Noosa beaches, have sound restrictions.  In these cases, we normally provide acoustic music as it is more suitable.

We are having our ceremony and reception at two different locations. Can we still have music at both?

Yes, we often play at both ceremonies and receptions. Normally, there is an additional charge for relocation, setting up and travel time.

How long can you play during the reception or event?

Regardless of whether you are interested in booking us as a duo or full band we can usually play for up to four hours. Of course, it is necessary to take regular breaks, including a meal break which is usually timed to occur during speeches or presentations. You will need to check with the reception centre or catering company about providing a meal for us.

How do I confirm my booking?

Coastal Jazz requires both written or email confirmation and a mimimum non-refundable deposit of $100 to confirm your booking. The balance of payment is due by the day of your event.  We accept payment in cash, cheque or direct deposit.

Can we come and see you play before booking?

Yes, we perform regularly between Noosa and Brisbane. Email us at arron@coastaljazz.com.au and we will be more than pleased to let you know of any of our upcoming shows. 

Do we need to provide any sound equipment for our event?

No, we provide our own state of the art PA sound system and lighting system, if needed.. There is an additional fee if you require the use of our PA for speeches or presentations, however most venues will provide their own small PA these matters.