Starlit
Essentials
5 Hour Reception Package
Dinner & Dancing with Live Music & DJ
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
CHOOSE YOUR ARTIST
Choose an soloist, duo or band that aligns with your style and musical tastes! Our diverse range of artists covers all genres from pop, R&B, soul, jazz, funk, country and everywhere in between
COCKTAIL HOUR BONUS
Whilst your Artist is setting up in the Reception space, they will offer inviting background music via a speaker at your ‘cocktail hour’ location
DJ
To perform inviting background music as your guests arrive at the Reception space - we ensure there is atmosphere at every moment
DINNER TUNES
Cool, laid back tunes as you and your guests enjoy your delicious meal with either a live performance or DJ set*
*3 live sets of 50 minutes over the Reception, not including Cocktail Hour or DJ time
DANCE - RECEPTION
Time to get the party started! Enjoy your chosen Artist as either Solo, Duo, Trio, 4 piece, 5 piece, 6 piece or 7 piece - playing all your favourite songs + dance anthems!
Expect a full dance floor with our high energy, flawless performance ensuring you and your guests have the best night possible! Would you like your First Dance & Parents Dance performed live also? No probs!
DJ DANCE
DJ to complete the evening to mix up the dance floor with your favourite tunes till the evening concludes including your bouquet/ garter toss and farewell song. You and your guests can also make requests
COMPLIMENTARY TRAVEL
Complimentary travel within our McGee catchment zone of Tweed Region to Maleny*
*Outside of the McGee catchment zone, modest travel fees apply
2 SPECIAL KEY MOMENT SONG REQUESTS
Your Artist will learn up to 2 special song requests, performed live for your key moments* especially just for you
*subject to criteria
PRODUCTION
Price includes a high quality PA, DJ System, all instruments
BEAUTIFULLY CURATED RUN SHEET
McGee is somewhat famous for our dazzling run sheets!
Our boutique and personalised service ensure the planning of your special day is stress-free and easy with a dedicated Event Producer including a beautiful curated final run sheet
RUN SHEET REVISIONS
Things happen! Details change, even up to the last minute!
This package allows you 1 complimentary run sheet revision
EXTRAS
PA is available for your speeches with a corded microphone
Guaranteed set up & sound check completed prior to your guests arrival
Music provided during break sets tailored to your specifications
FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLANS
At the time of making your booking, McGee offers various payment plans to choose from!
Equal monthly payments, split into 4 equal payments or simply at your leisure
EASILY MANAGE YOUR BOOKING WITH MCGEE’S PORTAL
Manage your booking with McGee effortlessly using our simple online portal.
Accessible 24/7, it allows you to check event details, planning, or make payments — making your experience stress-free and easy
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5 HOURS
BONUS SPECIAL: $300 OFF
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY
SALE PRICE: Solo - $1,700 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $2,000
SALE PRICE: Duo - $2,200* + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $2,500
SALE PRICE: Trio - $2,700 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $3,000
SALE PRICE: 4-piece - $3,200 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $3,500
SALE PRICE: 5-piece - $3,700 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $4,000
LINE UP WITH SECOND LEAD VOCALIST ADD $300 - full duration of package
2026 ADD $100
*Standard duo pricing is based on a second instrument such as keys, bass, sax or drums for 3 full sets - no vocals
Prices are exclusive of GST
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5 HOURS
BONUS SPECIAL: $300 OFF
SALE PRICE: Solo - $1,850 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $2,150
SALE PRICE: Duo - $2,400*+ GST - NORMAL PRICE - $2,700
SALE PRICE: Trio - $2,900 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $3,200
SALE PRICE: 4-piece - $3,400 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $3,500
SALE PRICE: 5-piece - $3,900 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $4,200
SALE PRICE: 6-piece - $4,400 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $4,700
SALE PRICE: 7-piece - $4,900 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $5,200
SALE PRICE: 8-piece - $5,400 + GST - NORMAL PRICE - $5,700
LINE UP WITH SECOND LEAD VOCALIST ADD $300 - full duration of package
2026 ADD $100
*Standard duo pricing is based on a second instrument such as keys, bass, sax or drums for 3 full sets - no vocals
Prices are exclusive of GST
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To lock in Starlit Essentials Package, we require you to sign a formal quote with a 25% non-refundable deposit/ booking fee
You have 6 weeks to pay or McGee offers a number of different payment plans to suit
Final payment is not due until due 14 days prior to your event
PAYMENT OPTIONS include BANK TRANSFER, CREDIT CARD OR APPLE PAY
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For any bookings that confirm within 8 weeks prior to the event, the deposit/ booking fee will be due 14 days upon confirming, with the final balance due 14 days prior to the event
For any bookings that confirm within 30 days prior to the event, the deposit/ booking fee will be due 7 days upon confirming, with the final balance due 7 days prior to the event
For any bookings that confirm within 14 days prior to the event, final payment will be due within 7 days upon confirming
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Additional fees for production may apply based on the number of guests or location
If you wish to have a second lead artist [such as a second female vocalist], the fee is an additional $300 + GST to the package rate
Additional rates apply for certain artists such as the Fonoti Brothers, Malibu Crew, Angie Narayan, Tuxedo, Oscar Richardson, Josh Lovegrove, Bec Kneen and JFunk - please contact McGee for most accurate pricing
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TRAVEL
McGee complimentary travel catchment zones including QLD Tweed, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Maleny
SYD 100km radius of Sydney City
Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba, Byron Bay: a standard $100 per performer fee is applicable
Outside of those zones, a small travel fee will apply per number of artists you book
RATE - 85c per additional KM marked from the closest town to the venue destination - McGee will happily provide you an accurate quote
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TIME EXTENSION
$100 + GST per hour DJ | $200 + GST per hour Solo | $250 + GST per hour Duo | $300 + GST Trio | $400 + GST 4-piece | $500 + GST 5-piece
Holiday surcharge is applicable to any packages for events that occur between 24 December - 7 January
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ARRANGEMENTS: 5-HOUR PACKAGE
If booking SOLO, you can have the following Reception options
OPTION ONE- x1 live Dinner set, x1 live Dance set, DJ Dance Set till close of night
OPTION TWO- x1 live Dinner set, First Dance + Parents Dance may be performed live, DJ Dance Set till close of night
SOLO TOTAL LIVE PERFORMANCE TIME: 120 mins + DJ time
DUO OR BAND TOTAL LIVE PERFORMANCE TIME: 150 mins + DJ time
