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Strings Unlimited


Quartet is one of Melbourne's best-known ensembles and has performed together for the past ten years. The members of the quartet are all professional musicians and between them have performed at all major venues in Australia, New Zealand and most capital cities in South East Asia and Europe. Strings Unlimited can enhance your wedding, corporate event or private party with a touch of class. We are happy to co-ordinate music for 'theme events'.
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Intermezo


Is a professional String Quartet, which enhances any Occasion. Comprised of two Violins, a Viola and a Cello with music ranging from light classical, theatre showstoppers to modern popular. We girls have performed professionally together for ten years. Some of our clients include: National Gallery Of Victoria, Parliament House, The World Trade Centre, Crown Casino, Melbourne Exhibition Buildings, Hyatt On Collins, Hilton On The Park and Sheraton Towers.
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Clair De Lune


Is a unique sheik musical act comprising of flute and Harp. Playing a mix of traditional and original compositions, drawing influences from classical and folk traditions of Ireland, Scotland, Spain, South America and the Renaissance. Megan has toured with the Australian Youth Orchestra in Europe and Asia, as well as the Melbourne Symphony and the South Australian Orchestra. Michael has pllayed alongside James Morrison & David Herschfelder
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Ron Murray


Is a descendent of the Wamba Wamba tribe (Swan Hill), grew up with his family in red gum forest country on a 240,000 acre sheep & cattle station in the traditional lands of the Muthi Muthi people. Ron is an accomplished didgeridoo musician; discover Ron's Artefact collection that contains many special objects; such as his 100 year old Kangaroo rug, stone tools, coolamons & shields.

Continental Drift


Playing Sweet Gypsy Jazz and European Cafe Music. a string Trio (or Quartet) with a difference. Playing light classical, beautiful ambient background plus jazz and latin styles. Also Tango, Gypsy, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Greek, Italian and Irish (what fun!). The group will tailor the music to suit the requirements of you and your venue. For something completly different this band unplugs and will rove around playing requests for your guests at their table.

Furia


One of Melbourne's A-list Latin bands. Furia may be considered Melbourne's own Merengue Kings. Renowned for their vibrant "Merengue" rhythm together with the much loved Salsa, Cumbia, Cha cha and Punta rhythms. Performing originals and cover songs from all parts of the Central and South American continent, Furia focus on music from the Caribbean Islands.

Clandestiny


Is an affordable 3 piece band with a wealth of experience in most popular genres of music. With Rock and Roll for jumping, beautiful ballads for smooching, blues for cruising, country for stomping, Irish for carousing, traditional bush and set dancing for those who need a prod, and most importantly the experience to �read� an audience for what is most appropriate, CLANDESTINY can get the most recalcitrant bums off their seats.

Omega


Characteristic energy and showmanship, combined with their distinctive vocal harmonies, have ensured that they remain one of the most sought-after wedding and corporate bands in cosmopolitan Melbourne. From English-language functions, we also specializes in performing music from a variety of cultures including Greek, Italian, Maltese, Spanish and South-America.

Bagpipers


A Bag-Piper can be a very cool addition to your day. You dont have to have Celtic blood running through your veins to appreciate the grandeur of a solo Piper escorting you into the church or a full Pipe band leading the bridal cars into the grounds. It is a truly memorable experience We use some of Melbourne's best Pipers, who have all been involved in the wedding industry. Solo, Duo or even a full Pipe Band.

Savore


The combination of 3 exciting talents, two guitarists and one percussionist, performing exhilarating instrumental music from Spain, Cuba and Brazil. The strong point of this elegant sounding trio is its flexibility and broad appeal. Beguine, Bolero, Bossa Nova, Cha-Cha, Latin Jazz, Latin Rock, Mambo, Rhumba, Samba, Tango, Waltz. It is not uncommon to see people attempt to dance a Tango or a Mambo, while others may tap their foot to a Bossa or Bolero whilst talking to a friend or new acquaintance.
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Bluey Humpers Bush Band


Are a three piece acoustic band that performes a selection of popular Australian bush dancers. Featuring Stephen Sharpe on guitar, Elizabeth Moran on violin & Brendan Guerin on mandolin & largerphone, the band also plays celtic songs, jigs & reels as well as popular country rock numbers
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Couscous


The festival, fete and street parade specialists. Couscous are an African Drum and Dance Orchestra led by seasoned percussionist and teacher Simon Fraser and have performed at over 50 Melbourne events including Moomba. They are as many as 20 drummers and dancers and look awesome in traditional costumes.

Club Tropical


This fun trio to full band play a long list of Latin, Salsa and Calypso songs that will have you on your feet in no time.
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Bushwhazee


Bushwahzee was formed in the early 1980s for a production of the folk musical, Reedy River. Performing Australian, Irish and Folk music, a classic Bush Band and more. As well as performing regularly in Melbourne, Bushwahzee have recently toured Tasmania, South Australia, Western Australia, New South Wales and Singapore.
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Celtica


Works as a duo, trio, or big band with the inclusion of a fiddle, mandolin or accordion, flute and tin whistles. A good humoured and professional band with considerable experience, they perform an infectious brand of Irish music which swings from hard hitting rebel songs to heart rendering traditional Irish ballad. Songs about Dublin and Claire, songs like Whisky in the jar or the Irish Rover, songs and tunes to sing or dance to, right through to the more contemporary songs by Luka Bloom, Christy Moore, and Van Morrison.

Bush Brothers


The Bush Brothers bringing together Country Line Dancing & your favourite classic cover songs all together in one night.
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Mariachi Australia


A sensational musical experience

Be carried away by music to a land synonymous with passion, romance, culture and magic – Mexico!
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Matt Kea


Nuevo Flamenco Guitarist

Matt says; “I believe that music is a magical tool which can reach anyone's heart and mind. It is a language understood by all, to be shared with all, it communication is compelling and clear, with this in mind, my style embraces the power of music.”
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Bossa Negra


Bossa Negra is a new band that conveys and invokes the excitement of Brazil’s crazy carnivals, football, beautiful beaches and the exhilarating nightlife of Rio de Janeiro.
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