Wedding FAQ

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Here is a little information and FAQ to assist you when planning your Wedding, and working with McGee

  • Once you have chosen your Artist/s and what package you would like, McGee will send you a formal quote/ contract. 

    To lock in the performance,  simply sign and return the quote.

    Quotes are valid for 90 days

    Please be sure to read our full terms & conditions here

  • YES, A 25% NON REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT/ BOOKING FEE IS REQUIRED

    Once you've signed and returned your formal quote, McGee will send you an email to confirm the booking and your deposit/ booking fee invoice 

    You have 6 weeks to pay your deposit/ booking fee invoice, or you are welcome to spread out the cost of your deposit/ booking fee invoice over 3 months with payment instalments of your choosing

    The payment details will be included in your own McGee Portal which you can access 24/7

  • 14 days prior to the wedding or earlier if you choose

  • Should the event cancel or the client cancels the agreement or the client decides to cancel or downgrade the agreed performance [either the amount of time agreed or band arrangement/number of performers] 183 days [6 months] or more prior to the appearance/event date, 25% of the Artist fee is payable, or forfeiting of the initial 25% deposit/ booking fee.

    If the deposit/ booking fee has not been paid, this will still be enforceable under the original payment terms, providing this falls outside of the standard cooling off period

    Should the event cancel or the client cancels the agreement or the client decides to cancel or downgrade the agreed performance [either the amount of time agreed or band arrangement/number of performers] between 182 - 61 days prior to the appearance/event date, 50% of the Artist fee is payable

    If the 25% deposit/ booking fee has been received, the remaining 25% balance will be due 6 weeks from the date of cancellation. If the deposit/ booking fee has not been received, this will still be enforceable under the original payment terms, providing this falls outside of the standard cooling off period

    Should the event cancel or the client cancels the agreement or the client decides to cancel or downgrade the agreed performance [either the amount of time agreed or band arrangement/ number of performers] 60 days or less prior to the appearance/event date, 100% of the Artist fee is payable. If the 25% deposit/ booking fee has been received, the remaining 75% balance will be due 6 weeks from the date of cancellation.

    If the deposit/ booking fee has not been received, this will still be enforceable under the original payment terms, providing this falls outside of the standard cooling off period

    Your cancellation must be received in writing/email and McGee will confirm with you twice that this is your wish

    Cancellation Fees will be due 6 weeks from the date of cancellation

  • Reschedule and rebooking fee structure:

    In the event of a reschedule 183 days or more prior to the event, you can freely change the date for a $70 admin fee, providing you have paid the initial 25% deposit/ booking fee.  The fee will be chargeable at time of changing the date payable either via credit card [3% fee applicable] or 3 business days via bank transfer. If you have paid a deposit/ booking fee, this will carry over to the new date. If the performance falls within the same year, the performance fee will be at the same rate as the original contract. 

    If the performance falls in another year, the performance fee will be updated to current pricing for that year

    In the event of a reschedule between 182 days - 61 days prior to the event, 25% reschedule fee is applicable. If you have paid a deposit/ booking fee, this will carry over to the new date.  If the performance falls within the same year, the performance fee will be at the same rate as the original contract. If the performance falls in another year, the performance fee will be updated to current pricing for that year. Payment is due either on the original due date or a due date of 6 weeks from receiving notice – whichever is earlier

    In the event of a reschedule within 60 days prior to the event, 50% reschedule fee is applicable. If you have paid a deposit/ booking fee, this will carry over to the new date.  If the performance falls within the same year, the performance fee will be at the same rate as the original contract. If the performance falls in another year, the performance fee will be updated to current pricing for that year. Payment is due either on the original due date or a due date of 6 weeks from receiving notice – whichever is earlier

    If the deposit/ booking fee has not been paid, this will still be enforceable under the original payment terms, providing this falls outside of the standard cooling off period

  • We offer two methods of payment: 

    BANK TRANSFER or CREDIT CARD

    Credit cards accepted: Visa | Mastercard | American Express*

    NOTE: 1.8% credit card fee if the value of the invoice is over $500

    DEPOSIT/ BOOKING FEE INVOICE  [25% NON-REFUNDABLE]

    You have 6 weeks to pay your deposit via bank transfer or credit card upon returning your signed formal quote

    DEPOSIT/ BOOKING FEE PAYMENT PLANS

    You are welcome to pay your deposit/ booking fee invoice over 3 months with instalments of your choosing. Please note: instalment payments only available via Bank Transfer

    For any late payments, a $30 late payment fee is applicable. 3 business days will be allowed after the due date for funds to clear

    PAYMENT - FINAL BALANCE

    Final payment is due 14 days prior to the wedding. Up until that time, you are welcome to pay your balance with instalments of your choosing

  • The Complete Wedding Entertainment Package is based on 8 hours and covers your ceremony, cocktail and reception

    The All Inclusive Reception Package is based on 6 hours and covers your cocktail and reception

    The Ambience Package is based on either 4, 5 or 6 hours and covers your ceremony, cocktail, dinner and first dance

    The Ultimate DJ Package is based on either 4, 5 or 6 hours, and the live music Add On is based on 3 hours

    These packages DO NOT factor into the artist bump in/bump out time - this is complimentarybased on the following timing:

    Solo - 45 minutes complimentary bump-in prior to commencing

    Duo - 60 minutes complimentary bump-in prior to commencing 

    Trio, 4-piece or 5 piece - 90 minutes complimentary bump-in prior to commencing*

    *If having solo ceremony & cocktail, your band will set up 90 minutes prior to guests arriving at your Reception.  Then the lead artist will bump-in with the rest of the band which takes approximately 30 minutes.  We recommend a DJ set at this time for minimal interruption of atmosphere

    The time of the package commences at SET ONE for the relevant number of hours ie. SET ONE starts at 3:00pm for 6 hour package - package ends at 9:00pm

    You may extend the package: 

    $50 + GST per 30 mins DJ

    $100 + GST per 60 mins DJ

    $200 + GST per hour live solo

    $250 + GST per hour live duo

    $300 + GST  per hour live trio

    $400 + GST per hour live 4-piece

    $500 + GST per hour live 5-piece

    McGee will assess your final timing at the time of completing your run sheet

     

    If you need additional time, McGee will add this to your final account.

    Final payment for any ADD-ON’s is 3 business days prior to the Wedding - see below for further info on McGee ADD-ON’s

  • This is a great question! 

    This is extremely important to us to ensure your day runs smoothly and that you have perfect atmosphere at all times

    We take a great deal of time and consideration to get across all of the details for your special day

    Here is the timeline you should bear in mind when it comes to the planning of your Wedding: 

    6-8 weeks prior

    We will contact you and send you our WEDDING DETAILS FORM. This simple easy form is for you to fill out online which can be found in your McGee portal

    21 days prior

    Is when your completed WEDDING DETAILS FORM is due

    We will review all your song requests and make sure our artist is able to perform them (see below re: song requests)

    14 days prior

    This is when your final payment is due

    Your invoice will be located in your client portal with payment instructions

    3 - 7 days prior

    This is when we will issue your FINAL RUN SHEET

    A copy of this will be given to you, your Wedding Planner (if required) and the venue

    This is what your Artists will work off for the day

    It’s important that you check over all the information & timing

    If you require any ADD-ON’s, the invoice will be sent at this time    

    On the day

    The RUN SHEET will have the Artists contact information should you need to contact them direct

    After the Wedding

    Once you’ve had the most magical day of your life, we will be in touch to seek your extremely important feedback

    We greatly appreciate any feedback whether it's positive or constructive

    We would love to pay tribute to you on our social media platforms!

    Please do send us a pic or two that we can share

    During the planning process

    Your McGee Wedding Producer is available to assist you - please feel welcome to get in touch at any point and we will ensure to be back in touch with you in a timely manner

  • The answer is YES!  Absolutely!

    Our Artists are more than happy to learn and perform any special requests for the key moments of your Wedding

    When you complete your Wedding Details Form [found in your client portal], this is where you detail your song requests

    This is due 21 days prior to your wedding

    Your Artist will review your song requests and ensure that they are able to perform the song (and do it justice).  On most occasions, this is no problem.  Should the Artist feel that they won’t do the song justice, we will be back in touch and will organise that the original track is played instead

    Examples why the Artist hasn’t been able to perform special requests:

    -The original artist has a certain tone (deepness/high voice/unique tone) that our Artist can’t articulate

    -The original has a unique beat or melody that can’t be replicated acoustically

    -The song request is a high female vocal when your chosen Artist is a male

    We will do our absolute best to accommodate all requests

    Please choose NO MORE than THREE special requests

    We recommend that you choose your song choices from your Artist’s repertoire, but leave the order in which the songs are performed to the artist.  Your artist is an absolute pro at reading the room and what is appropriate for the timing and atmosphere of the event

  • In the instance of a FIRST DANCE which has been choreographed, we recommend this is done by the ORIGINAL TRACK to ensure perfect timing for your routine

    As a live performance is organic, we can’t always promise perfect timing and we would hate for you to stumble when it’s your moment to shine!

  • Our packages don’t include the recording of key moment songs

    The reason for this is our artists will never send you a low quality iPhone recording, as it wouldn’t do the song or your artist any justice

    For them to record it to a high quality, it does take anywhere from 2-6 hours, therefore, providing we receive a minimum of 8 weeks notice and subject to your artist availability, they can record your key moment song for $195 + GST

    Please note: If you've booked a band, it may only be recorded as either solo or duo

    Rest assured, if your Artist has agreed to perform your key moment song live, it means they will do it justice and create a wonderful, organic moment for you

  • All of our leading musicians double as a DJ! T

    his is really beneficial for you for the following reasons:

    -Seamless transition between live sets and DJ

    -Just the one PA set up - no disruptions

    -More cost effective rather than paying for two separate suppliers

    -One point of contact for both live music & DJ

    -No additional supplier meals

    When your artist/s is having a break in-between live sets, they will put on a playlist either based on your requests OR a playlist that is suitable to the time of the event [ie. cocktail themed playlist]

    When it is an actual DJ set [either at the beginning of reception or DJ dance set towards the end of the night], your artist will actually physically ‘DJ’ and use our technology that blends/ fades music/ matches beats/ adds flourishes and accents with the ability to make requests on the night.  These sets are polished! 

  • We are more than happy to create DJ sets based on your tastes/likes!  You can simply list your ‘must haves’ or even the names of your favourite bands/musicians when returning your WEDDING DETAILS FORM, and we will do the rest

    For those couples who have a lot of requests, we recommend that you create a playlist through Spotify

    This is super easy, free to use and just requires you to download an app on your laptop or phone.  Spotify can work in conjunction with our DJ technology.  This is a wonderful tool as every song imaginable is on there!  If you can’t find a specific song, we will happily source it for you at no extra charge

    Please name your playlists as per the time of day – ie. Cocktail/ Dinner/ Reception as required OR send one playlist with all your choices and we will choose the best time of day to play it.  Then once you’ve created your playlists, you are able to share this playlist with us through creating a URL

 

HOW TO SHARE MY SPOTIFY PLAYLIST

How to share a Spotify playlist
 

Here’s how to do it:

1 – PRIVACY: Under Settings in your Profile, ensure Automatically make new playlists public feature is on

2 - PLAYLISTS > In your Playlist to share, click on the circle with the 3 dots [as indicated by the yellow star below]

3 - SHARE > Open to the Share tab

4 - Open to Copy Playlist Link which will copy the link so you can paste in your WEDDING DETAILS FORM 

If you are having any trouble with creating your playlists, please contact us and we will assist you.  Don’t forget: you or your guests can make requests on the night! 

  • This completely comes down to personal taste and how you and your partner wish to arrange your special day, but here are the key moments to think about having a song for:

    CEREMONY

    -Ceremony Entrance Song

    -Signing of the Registry 

    -Congratulations/ Walk back up the aisle

    RECEPTION

    -Reception Entrance Song

    -Champagne Pour

    -Cutting of the Cake

    -First Dance (and in some cases Second Dance)

    -Father / Daughter Dance

    -Mother / Son Dance

    -Tossing of the Bouquet

    -Farewell Song (last song of the night)

    There is no right or wrong order to have these songs performed

    Note: Signing of the registry happens a-lot quicker than people realise.  One song is usually more than adequate however, please feel welcome to advise a second song just in case. Please ensure you provide approximate timing that you wish for these songs to be either performed live or played as the original track

  • McGee has a number of ADD-ON’s available including:

    -WIRELESS MIC [note: your artist corded mic is complimentary]

    -BLUETOOTH SPEAKER

    -DANCE FLOOR LIGHTING

    -EXTRA LIVE MUSIC ELEMENTS

    See our full-range of ADD-ONs and pricing guide here

    ADD-ON’s will be invoiced at the same time as issuing your final run sheet [approximately 7 days prior to the wedding] including any additional time

    ADD-ON’s like planning services, string quartet, additional DJ or live elements, need to be organised with McGee in advance

    ADD-ON’s are subject to availability

  • Reception structure for solo

    If booking SOLO or DUO with second instrument, you can have the following Reception options

    OPTION ONE- x1 live Cocktail set, x1 live Dinner set, x1 live Dance set, DJ Dance Set till close of night

    OPTION TWO- x1 live Cocktail set, x1 live Dinner set, First Dance + Parents Dance may be performed live, DJ Dance Set till close of night

    DUO OR BAND - If you would like full live dance sets for your Reception, you must book a minimum of DUOwith two lead artists or BAND [trio - 6-piece+]

  • We provide some flexibility with the way how you wish to structure your reception when have a duo musician.

    In the music world, a “SET” refers to approximately 60 minutes of time.

    In general, out of the set, there artist will perform for 45 mins with a 15 min break, however this can vary:

    A SET might also be:

    50 mins of performing/ 20 min break

    60 mins of performing/ 30 min break

    For general 8-hour wedding there are SEVEN SETS:

    Ceremony – SET ONE

    Cocktail – SET TWO

    DJ - Beginning of Reception – SET THREE

    Live Music during dinner – SET FOUR

    First Live Dance Set + key moment songs – SET FIVE

    Second Live Dance Set – SET SIX

    DJ Dance set to conclude – SET SEVEN

    For general 6-hour wedding there are SIX SETS:

    Cocktail – SET ONE

    DJ - Beginning of Reception – SET TWO

    Live Music during dinner – SET THREE

    First Live Dance Set + key moment songs – SET FOUR

    Second Live Dance Set – SET FIVE

    DJ Dance set to conclude – SET SIX

    Our packages in general are structured as Option One:

    -SET THREE: DJ set at the beginning of the reception/ reception entrance song/ during entrée – 60 mins

    -SET FOUR: Live dinner music during the serving of your meal – 60 mins

    Speeches [artist dinner break] – 30 mins

    -SET FIVE: Live music dance set – includes cutting of the cake/ first dance/ parents dance – 60 mins

    -SET SIX: Second live music dance set – 60 mins

    Dessert or cake served

    -SET SEVEN: DJ Dance set to conclude including farewell song – 60 mins

    If you want a balance [some live dance music and some DJ] it would look like Option 2:

    -SET THREE: DJ set at the beginning of the reception/ reception entrance song/ during entrée – 60 mins

    -SET FOUR: Live dinner music during the serving of your meal – 60 mins

    Speeches [artist dinner break] – 30 mins

    -SET FIVE: Live music dance set – includes cutting of the cake/ first dance/ parents dance – 60 mins 

    Dessert or cake served 

    -SET SIX: DJ Dance set till end of night – 1.5 – 2 hours

    If you want live music for ceremony, cocktail and dinner and then move into DJ mode for the dancing part of the evening, it would look like Option 3:

    -SET THREE: DJ set at the beginning of the reception/ reception entrance song/ during entrée – 60 mins

    -SET FOUR: Live dinner music during the serving of your meal – 60 mins

    Speeches [artist dinner break] – 30 mins

    -SET FIVE: Live performance of cutting of the cake/ first dance/ parents dance  - 20 mins

    Dessert or cake served

    SET SIX: DJ Dance set till end of night including farewell song – 3 hours – 2.5 hours

    Please select on your Wedding Details Form either:

    OPTION ONE: x1 dinner set, x2 dance sets, x1 DJ set

    OPTION TWO: x1 dinner set, x1 dance sets, x2 DJ sets

    OPTION THREE: x1 dinner set, x3 DJ sets

    If you book a BAND you will automatically get OPTION ONE for the most live music possible

  • McGee offers a complimentary MC service by your Lead Artist.

    Please note: Not all artists offer this service so please check in with your McGee Producer or it will be detailed on their artist page

    For basic announcements, your Artist will ensure that we keep to the timing and structure of the day whilst providing a warm, inviting service!

    So your artist can be across all your details/ announcements, we simply ask you to complete your MC Form along with your final event details form roughly 21 days weeks prior to the big day which can be found in your McGee Portal

    Please be as detailed and specific as possible when detailing who is speaking:

    ie. Tim - Father of the Bride

    Please also ensure you include the venue house-keeping notes when completing the form

    If you have any special VIP's or special mentions, please also detail them so we can add a personal touch!

    Your Lead Artist may also be able to host the Shoe Game or similar

    Rule of thumb: More details the better :)

  • Essentially, your artist and your MC are running the entire evening!  The better they communicate, the better the whole evening will flow 

    We really encourage that your Artist & MC have a quick 5-minute debrief to chat about cues, key moment songs, announcements and how they will communicate/ signal between each other

    We encourage this chat to occur prior to the reception has started so during the cocktail hour is ideal.  Please ensure you notify your MC to do this and factor this into the timing of the day

  • TWEED HEADS TO MALENY

    The catchment zone for our travel fees included within the package is Maleny to Tweed region.  Heading west, the catchment zone goes as far as Laidley. There is a standard $100 travel fee per performer to the Sunshine Coast, Toowoomba + Byron Bay

    How do I calculate travel fees outside the FOC catchment zone?

    85c per additional KM marked from the closest town to the venue destination.  

    Example: Noosa Heads

    Maleny to Noosa Heads - 80km - $68 each way 

    McGee will happily provide you an accurate quote

  • If you book an artist/s and the travel driving time [one way] from the venue to the artists home base is greater than 2 hours 15 minutes, accommodation is required in either a hotel/ motel at the clients expense.  McGee will happily make arrangements and add the travel costs to your final bill.  When making travel arrangements, McGee requests a 50% deposit

  • If you’re planning on having a fire pit or similar at your event, your artist performance location must not be near the fire - the further away, the better. This location may need to be flexible, should the wind be blowing in a certain direction. The reason for this is the smoke causes your artist/s voices to dry out making it very difficult for them to perform. Even more seriously, it can cause permanent vocal cord damage or impact their ability to perform for weeks. Please liaise with your McGee Producer should you wish to have a fire pit at your event

  • This is not something to worry about!  This happens!  Our Artists are fully equipped and experienced to continue with the structure of your day should it be running late (or whatever reason!)

  • Unfavourable weather is something that can happen!  But don’t worry!  

    McGee always will do a long range weather forecast at the time of your PERFORMANCE RUN SHEET being issued.  On the day, our Artists will check the weather forecast and will communicate with the venue/and appropriate contact person should a WET WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN needs to be executed

    For any part of the day that requires that Artist to be outdoors, please ensure that there is some sort of shelter/shade, especially if this is for any extended period of time.  This is an OH&S requirement

    Shade or shelter MUST be provided if its very sunny (especially in months of September - March), or to protect their equipment from rain/shower if weather is looking unfavourable

    Should no shade be provided and the conditions are very hot, the Artist is within their rights to decline from performing until some shade is provided

    In the event of rain/shower during an outside performance, for safety reasons (electrical) and to protect the Artists equipment, we have a Rain Policy.

    McGee Rain Policy for Outdoor Performances

    1. Performance Interruption Due to Rain

    In the event of rain or showers during an outdoor performance, the Artist/s will cease performing immediately to ensure safety and protect their equipment from electrical hazards. Performances will resume once the rain has stopped and it is safe to do so.

    2. Assessment and Equipment Safety

    If the rain or showers are substantial and the equipment becomes wet, the performance may need to be terminated entirely. The artist will assess the condition of the equipment, ensuring it is properly dried and safe before reconnecting it to the power source.

    3. Wet Performance Space

    If the performance space becomes wet during rain or showers, the artist will not reconnect to the power source due to the high risk of electrocution. The safety of all involved is the priority.

    4. Cancellation Due to Rain

    In the event that substantial rain or showers cause the performance to cease, no compensation or refunds will be provided.

    5. Wet Weather Contingency Plan

    It is essential to have a Wet Weather Contingency Plan in place. This plan should include a fully dry alternative location and ensure that all cables are elevated and protected from getting wet.

    Most venues offer a WET WEATHER CONTINGENCY PLAN or a shade option  

    If you have any questions or concerns about your performance space, please kindly contact your McGee producer

  • Including the appropriate shade/shelter as detailed above, the Artists will require the following:

    -For a call time longer than 5 hours or more, an Artist meal must be supplied.  Most venues will offer this either complimentary or at a discounted rate. The reason for this is your artist is going to be tied up with your event for 8 hours or more (including bump in/ bump out time).  On most occasions, wedding venues are slightly remote and there is little opportunity for them to get a meal.  This is greatly appreciated by the artist :)

    -Our Artists must have water available at all times - please ensure your venue is across this

    -For any Artists booked on one of our packages, it is a requirement to offer refreshments/ snacks throughout the day

    -Most venues offer BANDS/ ARTISTS a complimentary Green Room for their breaks/ meals.  This is ideal so they can have a space to rest/ refresh themselves in between sets.  This can even be a table in the corner or out the back of the establishment

    -By looking after your Artist/s, it means they can dedicate all their time and energy to your day ensuring you have amazing atmosphere

    -McGee permits responsible consumption of alcohol in conjunction with state laws and no more than 2 standard drinks

  • Sets vs Breaks ratio works as follows:

    45 minute set / 15 minute break

    50 minute set / 20 minute break

    60 minute set / 30 minute break 

    They will require a 30 minute dinner break when booking one of the Packages.  This dinner break is flexible and can work around the arrangement of the evening or with your venue.  In most cases, this works during speeches 

    An Artist cannot exceed actual LIVE performance time longer than 4.5 hours [270 mins] over the course of the day. [This does not include DJ time]

    DJ music will be played during artist breaks/ in-between sets.  This can be specified to your tastes and to suit the timing of the night [see section above on How do I choose my songs for the DJ sets/ artist breaks?]

  • In some areas/ venues, they have sound restrictions and timing that music must be shut off  

    Please ensure you check with your venue as to what those restrictions are and inform McGee when sending your WEDDING DETAILS FORM.  It also pays to check what arrangement your venue allows?  Some venues only permit a trio or less 

    We will take every measure to ensure we keep within those limitations during our performances.  We are happy to communicate with your venue around this

  • Having access to power for your artist is an absolute must, therefore we would encourage you to either hire a bluetooth speaker [via McGee and subject to availability] or a small low-hum generator.  The speaker hire from McGee is $150 + GST or if hiring a generator [from somewhere like Kennards] they generally cost around $150 per day to hire

    If the generator is the best way to go, if you can arrange for this to be on site, your artist will happily set this up away from the ceremony/performance location and run leads

    Why can’t they perform unplugged?

    When a musician performs unplugged, they have to really project their voice which means they can risk blowing out their voice entirely [and lose the ability to sing for weeks], therefore it is a requirement that power must provided either from the venue, via a generator or bluetooth speaker

    For your guests comfort, we highly recommend having your ceremony amplified as it can be difficult to hear otherwise

  • You are welcome to use the band PA for speeches - this is complimentary and included within your package

    Please note: The microphone is a corded mic - if you wish to use a wireless microphone, the cost to hire is $150 per day for the mic/ receiver and will be added to your final invoice [subject to availability]

  • This is a good question and something to think about carefully as this can either make or break the atmosphere of the day. Here are a pointers to keep in mind with the planning of your Wedding and performance locations:

    Ceremony

    The ideal location is at the top of the ceremony space (and slightly to a side if required).  If you have the Artist centre the space, the Artist can always move to the side during the formalities

    If you would like the Celebrant to use our PA, just bear in mind they will need to share the microphone space so this would require having the Artist a little more centre of the space

    If you are getting married on the beach, it recommended to have a PA (including a generator) as it can be difficult to hear just with the waves/wind  

    The pre-ceremony music is generally soft, romantic, atmospheric music.  Acoustic (or no vocals) is also a popular choice

    Cocktail 

    The idea of the cocktail hour is to mix and mingle and the Artist to provide atmosphere and ambience.  We encourage warm, inviting music.  It is not as important to have the Artist central, but close to the space

    Reception

    The reception is about the CELEBRATION!  Whether your FIRST DANCE is slow or upbeat, your Artist/s really need to be close and centre stage so they can engage and connect with you as a couple and your guests  

    We would always recommend having the Artist/s and dance floor in the same position.  If you split up the dance floor to the artists (even with just having a DJ)  could be severely effecting the atmosphere or the Artist/s ability to connect/read the audience 

    On most occasions, your venue has already worked out what is the best location to have live music/ entertainment 

    Please feel welcome to speak with us regarding the best performance locations for your venues 

    Number of Performance Locations

    For a full day package, 3 performance locations are included such as CEREMONY, COCKTAIL + RECEPTION

    For a 6 or 5 hour package, 2 performance locations are included such as COCKTAIL + RECEPTION

    For a 4 hour package, 2 performance locations are included such as CEREMONY + COCKTAIL

    If you need an additional performance location move outside of your package allocation, there is a $100 + GST fee applicable, which will be added to your final invoice. Please allow 20 minutes for your artist/ duo to move between locations. Once a band is set-up, they are unable to move [as it takes 90 minutes for set-up]

  • Please ensure you provide details as to how and where our artists are to load and park.  The closer to to the performance space the better

    If there is a long distance from the loading area to the set up location, McGee will need to be made aware of this just so we ensure your artist has adequate time for bump in

    McGee may request you to pay for Artist parking should there be a charge 

  • As part of the package, we offer complimentary bump-in based on the following timing:

    Solo - 45 minutes prior to commencing 

    Duo - 60 minutes prior to commencing

    Trio, 4-piece or 5-piece - 90 minutes prior to commencing

    If you require your artist to be onsite earlier than the timing specified above, additional fees of $50 + GST per half hour are applicable

    If your artist needs to move performance locations ie. the set up from your ceremony location to a cocktail space (within the same venue) please allow 15 - 20 minutes

    If there is travel required, please add the travel time in addition to 15 - 20 minutes set up time 

    If your artist has played solo ceremony/ cocktail hour, then is being joined in by a band for the Reception, the artist will need 30 minutes to bump in/set up/ sound check with the rest of the group.  They may also require a 15 - 20 minute break

    If you are having a band perform [Trio, 4 piece, 5 piece, 6 piece] at the Reception, they will need a minimum of 90 minutes to bump in/ sound check prior to the first set

    McGee will determine all this timing for you based on your event timing/ formalities

Our promise to you 

We care a great deal about the most important day of your life.  We are a group of dedicated professionals committed to providing you the most amazing atmosphere for your Wedding

We really work from the motto of ‘our answer is yes… now what is your question?’

We are available at any point in the lead up to your wedding.  Got a question?  Please feel welcome to email bookings@mcgeeentertainment.com.au and we will endeavour to get back to you in a timely manner

Our office hours are Tuesday - Thursday 9am till 5pm, Friday 9am till 3pm

We look forward to being part of your very special day!

The Team at McGee x