5 musicians for a sunset-to-dance-floor wedding in Byron Bay
Highlights. The right music carries a wedding from the ceremony at golden hour through to the last song. If you want that arc, from gentle acoustic to a full dance floor, here are five musicians, bands and DJs to start with for a Byron Bay wedding. We list them in no particular order.
What we mean by "sunset-to-dance-floor"
We mean music that fits each part of the day: something soft for the ceremony, something warm for dinner and something that gets people up late. These five cover that range in different ways.
The five
Vanessa Krumma and team, Queensland-based
Vanessa leads a Queensland-based entertainment team that plays weddings, corporate events and private celebrations. They say they have over 10 years of experience and know how to read a crowd, from relaxed acoustic sets to a full, energetic dance floor.
Line-ups include a duo, a trio with sax, a live band, a DJ and band combination, a DJ with vocals and a jazz band, so you can choose a format to suit your budget and venue.
Packages are built around the parts of your day: ceremony, canapés and reception. Their weddings page covers Gold Coast and Brisbane work, so confirm they travel to Byron when you enquire.
A good fit if you want a choice of formats, from solo to full band, from one team.
"Vanessa and Vini made our wedding day absolutely unforgettable!"
vanessakrummamusic.com.au · Instagram · Facebook
Luke Yeaman, Northern Rivers
Luke Yeaman delivers a rare duality for Northern Rivers weddings: the soulful authenticity of an acoustic singer-songwriter and the high-energy command of a professional wedding DJ. Having curated the soundtrack for over 350 weddings, he uses intricate guitar work, percussive rhythms and live loops to blend coastal indie-folk, RnB and pop.
He transitions effortlessly from sun-drenched ceremony covers to floor-filling reception DJ sets. Booking Luke gives you a single premier artist to handle your entire day seamlessly, from the walk down the aisle to the final track of the night.
A regular at top-tier venues like Fig Tree Restaurant and Raes on Wategos, his website features transparent all-day packages, live performance videos and glowing client reviews.
A good fit if you want one versatile local professional to craft a sophisticated acoustic vibe by day and run a packed reception dance floor by night.
"Luke is so easy to deal with, which made the wedding planning a little easier. From the ceremony right through to a packed dance floor, it was perfect."
lukeyeamanmusic.com · Instagram · Facebook
Miss Renee Simone, Byron Bay
Miss Renee Simone is based in Byron Bay and performs globally as a singer and DJ, with a repertoire that runs from elegant soul to ecstatic dance floors. She says she will slot into your brief with precision or help you build the plan from concept to delivery.
She says she has coordinated and performed at over 1,800 weddings. A typical day runs live vocals for your ceremony, a Byron Bay wedding band over cocktails and canapés, then a DJ set to match your style as a couple.
She says she reads the room on the fly to keep the energy high. She also does party DJ and corporate work.
A good fit if you want a singer-DJ who can take a brief and shape the whole night's music with you.
"Miss Renee Simone and her band can get any crowd dancing like they never have before."
missreneesimone.com · Instagram · Facebook
The Onyx Duo, Byron Bay
The Onyx Duo is a cello and piano duo born in Byron Bay, where they now live. Both members are classically trained professional musicians who built their performing and teaching careers in Europe.
They have adapted that training to range across classical, contemporary and popular music, and a past couple describes classical takes on modern melodies played as guests arrived for a ceremony under the fig tree at Byron Bay. It is a lovely option for a ceremony or drinks, when you want something elegant rather than a band.
They offer wedding packages and a free consultation. Detail is light, so ask for sample sets and a song list when you enquire.
A good fit if you want a refined, instrumental sound for the ceremony or cocktail hour.
"The Onyx Duo are extremely talented, professional and passionate."
Janda Events, Gold Coast and Byron Bay
Janda Events is a two-piece wedding band and DJ business based in Robina on the Gold Coast, and it plays weddings in Byron Bay, Tweed Heads, Brisbane and beyond. You can book a soloist, a duo, a DJ or a band, so you can match the music to each part of the day.
They also offer civil marriage celebrants and wedding packages with special offers, so one team can cover the ceremony and the music. They are clear about how they work: they ask for a wedding day info sheet at least 30 days before, need shelter and a reliable power supply for amplified sets, and say a date-hold deposit is non-refundable.
A good fit if you want a Gold Coast duo or band that travels to Byron and can run both the ceremony and the dance floor.
"All I wanted for my special day was for my guests to dance the night away - and that they did!!"
jandaevents.com.au · Instagram · Facebook
Before you book
Questions worth asking any musician or DJ:
- What do you need from the venue (power, space, sound limits and finish time)?
- Can we give you a must-play and a do-not-play list?
- How do you handle breaks, and what plays while you pause?
- Who is the MC, and do you check the run sheet with our other vendors?
- What is your plan if a band member or the equipment fails on the day?
We chose these acts from public information: each works in or travels to Byron Bay and has positive reviews. Nobody pays to be included, and we have not tested anyone's services.