Frequently Asked Questions
Why Choose Ben Fox Band?
Ben Fox Band has been entertaining audiences across Sydney and New South Wales for over 20 years, providing professional live music, wedding DJs, MC services and custom entertainment packages. Whether you're planning an intimate ceremony, a lively reception or a corporate event, we tailor every performance to suit your style, venue and guests.
1. What services does Ben Fox Band offer?
Ben Fox Band provides live acoustic music, professional DJ services, live bands (from solo to full band), MC services, and complete entertainment packages for weddings, corporate events, and private functions across Sydney and NSW.
2. Where do you perform?
We're based in Sydney and perform throughout Sydney, the Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands, Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Sydney’s South Coast, and across New South Wales. Travel to other locations can also be arranged.
3. Do you perform at wedding ceremonies?
Yes! We provide live acoustic music for wedding ceremonies, including your aisle song, signing songs, and recessional music to create the perfect atmosphere.
4. Can you provide music for the entire wedding day?
Absolutely. We can entertain your guests from when they arrive before and during your ceremony through canapés, dinner, reception, and dance floor with a combination of live music and DJ services.
5. Can we have both a live band and a DJ?
Yes! This is one of our most popular options. Enjoy live acoustic music during the earlier part of your event, then switch to a DJ to keep the dance floor packed all night. Ben will also DJ durning the band’s breaks when you book the party band option.
6. Can you learn our special song?
Yes. We're happy to learn special songs for your ceremony, first dance, or other important moments whenever possible.
7. How many musicians can we book?
You can book Ben as a solo performer, or choose a duo, trio, quartet, or larger band depending on your venue, budget, and style of event. Adding a sax player to our DJ package brings a nice live element to your dance floor.
8. Do you take song requests?
Yes. We encourage couples to personalise their event with favourite songs, and Ben is happy to take requests during his DJ set.
9. Do you supply your own sound and lighting equipment?
Yes. We provide professional PA systems, microphones, and lighting for most events, making the process simple and stress-free.
10. Do you provide MC services?
Yes. MC services are available to help guide your event, make announcements, and ensure everything runs smoothly.
We perform at weddings, corporate functions, Christmas parties, engagement parties, birthdays, private celebrations, charity events, awards nights, and more.
11. What types of events do you perform at?
12. How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday weddings. Popular dates book out up to two years in advance.
13. How do we secure our booking?
Your date is confirmed once a booking agreement has been signed and booking payment has been received.
14. Can you perform outdoors?
Yes. We regularly perform at outdoor ceremonies, garden weddings, wineries, beaches, and private properties. We'll discuss any power or weather requirements during planning. We have battery speakers to cover ceremonies and canapés hours where power is not available.
Our repertoire includes classic hits through to today's favourites across pop, rock, soul, country, R&B, and acoustic classics, ensuring there's something for every generation. Our DJ service expands our repertoire to include EDM and house, and any other style you might like.
15. What style of music do you play?
16. Can you customise the entertainment package?
Absolutely. Every event is different, and we'll tailor a package to suit your timeline, venue, guest numbers, and budget.
17. Do you perform at corporate events?
Yes. We provide live music and DJ entertainment for conferences, gala dinners, awards nights, product launches, networking events, and trade shows.
18. What makes Ben Fox Band different?
With over 20 years of professional experience, flexible entertainment options, personalised service, and the convenience of live music and DJ services from one supplier, we make planning your event easy while delivering an unforgettable experience. Ben’s performance style is unique and has an ability to adapt most music styles to make them his own.
19. Can we see you perform before booking?
20. How do we get a quote?
Simply contact us through our website enquiry form or give us a call. Tell us your event date, venue, guest numbers, and the type of entertainment you're looking for, and we'll provide a personalised quote.