String Quartet Byron Bay
String Quartet Byron Bay
Elevate your ceremony or cocktail hour
with the timeless beauty of strings
At McGee, we specialise in curating unforgettable moments — and few sounds are more enchanting than the rich, emotive tones of a live string ensemble. Whether you're planning an elegant wedding, a luxury event, or a sophisticated celebration, our Byron Bay string quartets bring a sense of grace, romance, and polish that is simply unmatched
Australia’s Finest String Musicians
Our talented musicians regularly perform with Australia’s most prestigious ensembles, including:
Opera Australia Orchestra
Queensland Symphony Orchestra
Sydney Symphony Orchestra
Camerata – Queensland’s Chamber Orchestra
Australian Chamber Orchestra
Queensland Pops Orchestra
The Australian Session Orchestra
We’re proud to work with an incredible network of professionals — many of whom are not only close friends but also award-winning performers with rich orchestral experience
A Repertoire That Bridges Tradition and Today
Known for their extensive classical catalogue, our string players are equally at home with bold, contemporary arrangements
From Bach to Beyoncé, Mozart to Coldplay — their unique crossover style adds a touch of magic to every performance
What’s the Difference? Quartet, Trio or Duo
Not sure which option is right for your event?
Here’s a quick guide:
String Quartet – Two violins, one viola, and one cello (ideal for fuller, layered sound)
String Trio – Two violins and one cello (perfect for smaller settings while still rich in tone)
String Duo – One violin and one cello (intimate and elegant, great for minimal spaces)
Add a classical touch with a modern twist —
book your Byron Bay string quartet experience with McGee today!
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SOLO INSTRUMENT
$900 + GST first hour | maximum 1 hour
STRING DUO (violin + cello)
$1,100 + GST first hour | $500 + GST subsequent hours
STRING TRIO
$1,600 + GST first hour | $600 + GST subsequent hours
STRING QUARTET (4-piece)
$1,950 + GST first hour | $800 + GST subsequent hours
2025 ADD $100 per arrangement
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SE-QLD
Travel included for Brisbane areas
$90 + GST per performer per hour of travel - McGee to quote
SYDNEY
Travel included for Sydney City
$90 + GST per performer per hour of travel - McGee to quote
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We have one of Australia’s largest music libraries, but there are millions of songs waiting to be arranged for string line-up. If your special song isn’t on our list, we will either try to source at no extra cost
If a string arrangement is not available for purchase we can write a personalised and original string quartet arrangement for you. The $350 + GST fee includes writing the song for strings and a recording which we will send you as a memento in the weeks leading up to your wedding - see song list below
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McGee contracts some of the most in-demand freelance musicians in the country. As a result it is important that timeframes are adhered to. In the event that an event runs overtime, the musician has the right to leave when the scheduled booking expires. If the musicians are able to accommodate the extended time, an overtime fee of $250 + GST per performer, per hour will be charged
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Armless chairs are required for all performing musicians. Performing in direct sunlight or rain may damage instruments - please ensure shade is available, and a wet weather plan in the event of rain
One lovely advantage to hiring strings quartet, is that the music can happen without amplification - this maximises versatility, and gives you the option of high quality live music wherever you are. That said, as an extended package we can supply instrument mics and use either the venue PA system or bring our own speaker, subject to the needs of the event and the availability of our equipmentThe space required for string quartet is approximately 4m x 2m or 3.5m x 3m
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When booking Strings, McGee will require all final TIMING AND KEY MOMENT SONGS 5 weeks prior to the event date