How much does it cost to hire the City of Adelaide Concert Band?

The City of Adelaide Concert Band lists hire pricing starting from $500 for a 90-minute set, and the site notes this figure is negotiable. The band is available for both private functions and public events. To book, you contact the band through the enquiry form on its website or by phone.

What the published pricing covers

According to the band's own "Hire Us" information, the offer is:

• Starting price: from $500
• Included performance time: a 90-minute set
• Negotiable: the price is described as negotiable, so the final figure depends on your event
• Availability: private functions and public events

The site does not publish separate rates for different event types, travel distances, or extra sets, so anything beyond the base 90-minute set would need to be discussed directly with the band.

How to book the band

Two contact routes are listed on the site:

1. Website enquiry form – the "Hire Us" section has a form asking for your name, email, telephone, and message. Use it to describe your event date, venue, and what you need.
2. Phone the Band President – Kon Kotsiou is listed as the contact on 0410 338 191.

Because the price is negotiable, it helps to have your event details ready before you make contact: date, start and finish times, location, whether it is indoors or outdoors, and whether you want one 90-minute set or something longer.

What you are hiring

The band has been performing in Adelaide since 1936, and its repertoire runs from 20th-century jazz and swing classics to modern favourites. Concerts are described as tailored for audiences of all ages, and the musicians vary in age and experience. That range is useful context if you are weighing the band for a community event, a private function, or a public performance where broad appeal matters.

If you want to see them first

The band plays free public concerts, which is a low-risk way to judge whether their sound fits your event before committing to a paid booking. Upcoming dates listed on the site include:

The site also has a "Previous concerts" section if you want a sense of where and how often they perform.

Practical points before you enquire

• The $500 figure is a starting point, not a fixed quote. Treat it as the floor for a 90-minute set and confirm the actual price for your event.
• Only one contact number is published. If the phone is not answered, the website form is the other listed route.
• The site does not state travel limits or extra fees. If your event is outside the Adelaide area or needs more than 90 minutes of music, raise it in your enquiry.
• Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:30–9:30pm at St. Stephen's Lutheran Church, 152 Wakefield St, Adelaide — useful if you want to arrange a conversation around the band's schedule.