O&C Entertainers

Our Entertainers

Our Entertainers are the heart of our business and our clients are why we are here. Our aim is to make your job easier by providing information and advice to find the best entertainers to fit your requirements

At O&C Entertainment, we continually search for the best entertainers, to provide to you, our valued clients. Our entertainers are ready to delight!

If you know who you want, and you’re ready to book one of our wonderful entertainers, please just click here.

If you’re looking for our speakers and presenters, please head to our Speakers page.

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Adi

Adi is a beautiful cellist and vocalist who also plays classical and jazz standards and some ethnic and world tunes tunes.

Adi was trained by two of Israel’s leading cellists. While completing her bachelor’s degree in music from Tel Aviv University, she received grants to attend chamber music workshops in Idyllwild, California, and the Czech Republic.

Adi and Jo Duo

Adi and Jo Duo

Piano accordionist Jo and cellist Adi, share an interest for beautiful  melodies, good harmony and interesting stories. Together they combine the lush tones of their instruments to explore those elements.

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Alex B

Playing the most beautiful and famous songs and Melodies from around the world.

Sing along to popular songs around the table.  Romantic love melodies for any celebration. 

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Alex Burns

Ukology  

Playing the Popular Songs and Jazz standards from the Golden Age of the American Songbook from the  early to mid 20th Century

Come with Alex on a musical journey as he brings to life the wonderfully Broad repertoire of some of the most memorable favourites of all time.

Including such Classics as,  I’ll see you in my dreams, Sentimental reasons, As time goes  by, Sweet Georgia Brown, Somewhere over the rainbow and many more

ANZAC Day

Join Terry as he presents an hour of songs from Vera Llyn, Eric Bogle and the favourites of our diggers in the trenches. 

There’ll be snippets of yarns and poems evoking memories of the ANZACS and the inestimable contribution

they made to the building of our respective nations’ self belief. 

Cello and Piano

Appassionata Duo

Apassionata’ is an inspired cello and piano duo with a wide range of music to share, comprising the talents of Louise Goh (piano) and Adi Sappir (cello). Being both classically trained and having studied jazz and improvisation, Adi (Department of music, Bar-Ilan University, Israel) and Louise  (Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne) are keen on interpreting favourite classical pieces and jazz standards to produce a relaxed yet uplifting backdrop to your party or event.

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Avril

Avril enjoys singing repertoire from 40’s jazz, 50’s rock’n’roll, swinging 60’s to 70’s disco tunes. She encourages audience participation and loves how music moves people and brings them together. Feel free to sing along, get up and boogie or simply listen and enjoy the melodies. 

Babs and Betts

Victoria brings her one woman show Babs and Betts to entertain and delight

Victorias wondreful and versatile voice menas she can lend heself to many styles and genres

Her tribute show to Barbra Streisand and Bette Midler is a winner

Belly Dancer

Rachele has been Bellydancing for over 15 years, performing at many events such as the Byron Bay Blues Festival, Splendor in the Grass and at the Crown Casino to name a few and also at private events such as weddings, birthdays, hens nights and more. She has trained in Oriental, fusion style and everything in between having traveled internationally to train with many renowned teachers across the globe. Rachele is sure to spice up your event with some fun and will get everyone else dancing too. Rachele is known for her warm smile and beautiful dancing that will be sure to please all audiences. 

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Ben

Ben is an up and coming jazz musician, currently studying music at the Melbourne Polytechnic. 

Ben loves to entertain and play Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong classics, including ‘All The Things You Are’, ‘Summertime’ and ‘Back Home Home In Indiana’

Influenced by Wes Montgomery, Charlie Parker and Sonny Rollins, Ben started out playing double bass for his high school big band.

Beat Around the Bush Band

The buys have been playing lively Australian folk music and dances around the country for 20 years. Their dances are a heap of fun ,with traditional dances being altered for an extra twist, under the zany direction of our crazed caller Charley. The music ranges from traditional Australian and Celtic tunes and ballads .We even do a good selection of contemporary and rocky numbers. Featuring guitar, accordion,violin ,vocals, bass, lagerphone and caller. Have performed dances, parties and school shows. .

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Brent

Brent is one of Australia’s most respected singer song writers and has had an illustrious career touring and performing on the same Bill as The New Seakers, Eric Clapton, The Eagles, BB King and Kasey Chambers just to name a few.

Brent is a very popular singer guitarist with a soothing voice. For aged care and seniors events he performs popular tunes and music from the 40’s to the 70’s and also war tunes and Aussie just to name a few.

The songs Brent chooses will trigger great memories and bring great pleasure to his audience.

Brian

Brian

Brian has been performing at functions for more than 20

He has toured as Musical Director, Support Act and Backing Vocalist for international touring acts.

Brian’s warm vocal style has been likened to Michael Buble and has developed over the years to cover a wide range of styles from modern classical to jazz & pop music.

Be it a cocktail setting or a full on party Brian has your music covered with a range of smooth jazz, fun toe tapping ditty’s to classic rock and pop covers remixed.

Brian plays keyboard and is supported with high quality backing tracks and modern vocal
processing technology to create a full sound to get your party rocking or he can croon quietly in the background.

Cenarth Fox – Ken

Ken is a Fabulous and entertaining speaker and presenter, actor and playwright. He has spoken all around Australia and overseas in libraries, schools, Probus clubs and arts groups such as the Dickens Fellowship.

He has written Books, plays, radio scripts, fiction and non fiction books, and even a musical!

He offers two illustrated talks 

“G’Day Sherlock!!

A wonderfully entertaining Sherlockian show and

“Patrick Bronté”

Father of the famous scribbling sisters

“It was fantastic; history with humour. We just didn’t want it to end”.

Charlie

Charlie

Be entertained by the wonderful antics of Charlie Chaplin

An interactive 45 min show with Balloons, magic, slapstick, antics, comedy and more

Cheek to Cheek Duo

Steph and Mark are Cheek to Cheek Duo,

Fabulous music with steph on piano and vocals and Mark on Double Bass and vocals performing  a Mix of swing, jazz, Australian, musicals, ballads, rock n’ roll, old time

Also available as trio (add Drums and conga!

With their fantastic arrangements and unique vocal blend Cheek to Cheek are a duo/ trio like no other.
(Available for Functions and Corporate only)

Christmas Gypsies

Fun roving solo, duo or trio to give you some Christmas cheer

Christmas Recipe Exchange and Chat

Sarah and Silas are foodie/musicians who can host a Christmas Chat about all your favourite recipees in style.

They have travelled the world sampling the finest food and wine. Sarah and Silas can’t wait to share an afternoon with you and hear all of your secret Yummy family recipes.

They believe, Great food, great wine, great music & great company is all you need for the festive season.

There may even be an impromptu tune or two!!

Also available on Zoom

Cindy

Cindy

Cindy is an extremely popular and bubbly singer and dancer who has brought enjoyment to many over the years 

She is a very experienced and qualified musician who can perform war time classics and Musical Theatre hits, to Jazz standards and pop hits from the Andrew sisters to the 50’s through to the 80’s and more 

When she is not performing solo she is also a part of a wonderful singing and dancing trio called the Lulus   and also has several of her own very successful one woman shows 

COFFEE CHOIR with Jen and Terry

A pop-up singing experience for everyone!

Ever wanted to be part of an impromptu Choir? Well here’s your chance!!

Music and singing is for everybody and we’re with you to prove it, and all in a couple of hours. (time flexible) Whether you’re a diva or a warbler it doesn’t matter – you’re welcome. 

Don’t prepare, don’t panic and don’t miss this for anything. Let’s unite and sing our hearts out in celebration of community.

It’ll be fun, funny and even a little euphoric, and by the end you’ll be an integral part of a choir banging out a song in three-part harmony. That’s not the funny bit, that’s the euphoric bit. 

Based on the much loved Australian Pub Choir, Coffee Choir can be held in a hall, theatre, park or venue of your choice. You dream it and we’ll bring it.

You’re in the best of hands with Jen and Terry, world travelled troubadours, singing enablers, and music maestros.

Comico Marceau

Comico Marceau

Comico Marceau is your classic mime artist, purely out for fun and laughs. He pulls imaginary rope, finds pools of water that must be cleared for passers by and of course cleans windows.

Country Music Show- A Tribute to Dolly Parton, Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn and Linda Ronstadt

For Lovers of Country Music this is a must see

Dafka Duo

Dafka

Dafka is a fun and vibrant duo, playing tightly arranged timeless songs, jazzy numbers, classic Continental hits and much more. Both David and Rebecca sing and play their ukuleles, guitar, percussion and harmonicas in an easy going style with broad smiles. Their catchy meodies are easy for the audience to join in, singing and clapping.

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David K

David will take your residents or community group on a musical journey.

With his love of great songs, his guitar, his ukulele and his tuneful voice, David creates a vibrant and engaging atmosphere.

Bringing together a broad range of time-honoured favourites, sweet ballads, lively sing-a-longs and even a romantic French song or two, he has the right repertoire for your needs.

Groups are happily warmed with nostalgia, singing and clapping along.

David R

David R

David is a Pianist/keyboard player/vocalist/Entertainer who has over 800 songs in his repertoire.

He uses his own keyboard and uses the sounds, percussion, rhythms and backing tracks on his keyboard as part of his performance.

He plays a wide variety of popular songs and also does sing a longs and can include Jewish songs if required.

David is also part of a duo with his sister Laiya called “Sibling Revelry”, where they perform anything from Jazz, Latin, ballads, Rock n’ Roll, English & Hebrew to current

David W

Dave W

Dave is a warm, friendly and incredibly entertaining performer, who specializes in paying tribute to the golden ages of music.

Delivering a wide and enjoyable repertoire comprising the classic songs from the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond.

Whether it be ballads, country, rock and roll, swing or jazz, Dave’s rich baritone voice and masterful
playing of guitar and ukelele has brought enjoyment to crowds of people all over Australia for many decades.

Diana

Diana

Diana is a wonderful and well known pianist and entertainer. She has a very large repertoire all from memory, and plays popular songs, light classical, golden oldies, sing alongs, background music and more, all with a few interesting facts thrown in if desired!

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Diane Gaylard

Diane Gaylard began playing Scottish bagpipes in Canberra back in 1971.  For many years she played with the Canberra Caledonian Pipe Band and competed in Pipe Band & solo piping competitions throughout Australia and New Zealand. 

In 1988 she was introduced to Scottish small pipes, a bellows blown bagpipe with the same fingering pattern of the highland pipes. This instrument has undergone a great revival in Scotland and worldwide. 

The quieter nature of this instrument allowed her to explore the possibilities of playing with other traditional instruments in particular the Celtic harp. 

As well as playing the pipes Diane also plays the fiddle and tin whistle. She has performed at many concerts & major music festivals including Port Fairy, The National Folk Festival, Top Half Folf Festival, Cygnet & Maldon .

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Don “The Bush Balladeer”

A recipient of a number of Australian Awards in the field of Bush Poetry , Don brings our wonderful Australian Bush Poetry alive with his stirring renditions of our famous Australian writers of verse. Many were published in the old School Readers of yesteryear.

His engaging stories fascinates​ listeners. He  also gives a talk on his cricket experiences in England

​O​ver 5 playing Tours with the Melbourne Cricket Club, the Australian Rotary Cricket Group and the well known Crusaders.

These tours influenced ​Don​ to build his own cricket ground in country Victoria based on the concepts of Village cricket in England.

The Hume and Hovell Cricket Ground became the winner of many Tourism Awards 

Don’s Footy Chat

As a Past Australian  footballer who played, captained and coached footy teams until he was 45 years of age, Don loves to talk Footy and as he says  “this is right up my ally”.

Don is also available for MC work

Drop of Scotch Duo

Bagpipes and Celtic Harp

Mention bagpipes, harp, fiddle, and a Drop of Scotch and your mind immediately drifts towards Scotland?  Wrong, think again, Australia has its very own duo of fine musicians playing the music and songs of the Celtic countries of Scotland, Ireland, Wales & Breton.  They play traditional and contemporary music from these countries and the other lands where the Celts have emigrated to, such as Canada and Australia.  Their concerts are a witty distillation of music, songs and humour that is sure to please everyone with a love of Celtic music.

Ellen

Ellen

Ellen is an amazing and versatile artist who is very popular and gets lots of repeat bookings.  She is very talented vocalist with a beautiful warm voice and huge repertoire and can use piano, guitar, accordion and penny whistle, just to name a few.

Ellen performs popular songs and tunes, as well as songs from all era’s and many countries and many styles.  She sings in 20 languages and plays 10 musical instruments. Almost any repertoire is no problem for her

Ellen & Bill

This duo has been together since 1988 and has a very extensive repertoire, in different styles and languages if need be.

Vocals/guitar/accordion/Keyboard/Penny Whistle, they perform popular songs and tunes from all eras and many countries if need be

Emily and harp

Emily

Emily is a lovely harpist and vocalist who plays classical and also popular Jazz which

She has a three quarter size harp which means she is able to travel more easily

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Eva

Eva is a violinist who also includes some vocals with some of her playing, she has a lovely repertoire and can also provide music therapy where she would interact more with the audience.

She has a lovely one hour Show called “A Musical Journey around the World” – Violin with some vocals

Eva is also an experienced and entertaining Speaker/Presenter with topics from “Childhood Memories of England”, “Cranbourne Botanic Gardens” to “The Olympic Games- Ancient and Modern” and more

Geraldene

Australia’s lovely and well known Actress and singer Geraldene

Many would remember her from Famous Australian shows like “homicide” and  “Water Under the Bridge” and a variety of stage shows​ such as Hello Dolly and My Fair Lady​

She has had a very prestigious career both here and in the UK,

Highlights include singing for Prince Charles at the Sydney Opera House and playing the role of Madame Giry in the original Stage production of Phantom of the Opera

Geraldine sings popular songs from the 40’s and 50’s and other era’s and ​themes such as Xmas songs and Irish songs and songs appropriate for St Pats Day just to name a few

She also loves to encourage ​sing alongs and talk of her career

Gigi

Gigi is a singer/songwriter and has performed for over 20 years in Theatre, Cabaret, Duo’s Trios and Bands . A support act for Paul Kelly, and with countless recordings for other acts as well, her harmonies are a sought after

Gigi has a lovely repertoire and is particularly noted for her Gospel work and hymns. One of her recordings was played at St Patricks in New York and is still played there for the clergy. Gigi has also nursed for 13 years and is a Chaplain and brings these qualities into her work. Whether a wedding, a club, or entertaining seniors she brings an angelic feel to the room.

Heath

Heath is the winner of the 2010 Tasmanian Country Music Talent Award.  He has performed at the Tamworth and Mildura Country Music Festivals. Heath enjoys performing live but has recorded 4 x albums including a Christmas album.  His music is often played on local country radio stations in his home state of Tassie

He  now lives, works and performs all over Melbourne, Country Victoria, and Interstate whilst now also working full time

Heath is also very experienced in aged care entertainment and enjoys bringing a variety of popular tunes to residents for them to enjoy

Ivan and Rhonda

Ivan and Rhonda

Ivan and Rhonda Perform Old Time favourites and have a variety of shows to choose from,. all of which they use audio visual for words to sing along.

Their repertoire includes “Sinatra and Doris day”, “Elvis”,  “The Crooners”, “Broadway Musicals”, “Australian”, “Italian” and “Country and Western” “4th July” and of course Xmas!

Jane

Jane is an experienced Singer, Entertainer and Producer, who has sung and performed a multitude of Roles around Australia and New Zealand.

With a Post Graduate Diploma from The Victorian College of the Arts Opera Studio, Jane is as equally at home on the concert platform, as she is on stage at the Sydney Opera House. This is a far cry from her first degree in Science and Arts majoring in Physiology and Biology!

Jane has performed many lead roles for major companies and Orchestras both in Australia and New Zealand.

Having been described as “An Engaging comic Talent” by the West Australian Newspaper, and glorious by The Age ”the Glory of the Evening was Jane O’Toole … Pure and Thrilling”, she is sure to delight

Jane is also very experienced in Aged care and Seniors Entertainment and her repertoire is vast

From Musicals(The Sound of Music, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, the Student Prince, Cats, Phantom, Wicked etc) to Ballads, Operetta, Irish, British, Italian, French , Opera, War Tunes, Edith Piaf, Gerswin, Cole Porter, Lloyd Weber, Broadway Shows, Andrea Bocelli, Al Jolson, Doris Day, Vera Lynn Julie Andrews, The Seekers, John Farnham, Noel Coward, Judy Garland  and many more”  

Jen

Jen  is a troubadour extraordinaire!  Best known for her work as a guitarist and vocalist, Jen’s diverse performances range from sublime jazz ensembles to fabulous roving characters. Jen has been playing in bands around Australia and Asia for the past ten years and has established a fine reputation as a guitarist, singer and composer. 

Jen now has diverse interests in jazz and world music amongst others. She performs regularly at popular venues. 

Join Jen for a special concert  (guitar and vocals). Jen will present an upbeat selection of stories and songs in a celebration of Australia’s musical melting pot. Specialising in jazz, continental, french and American classics. Take a trip down memory lane as she brings back your favourite songs from the 50s and 60s and the Golden Age of Music   

Jen and the Cocktail Crew

–  Join Jen and the Cocktail Crew for a serve of sumptuous music, offering a stylish continental- infused repertoire to soothe or swing.

It’s Parisian chic rolled up with Latin grooves, a dash of swing and jazz songs to die for. How could you resist!

The Cocktail Crew can play all of your favourite jazz artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Billy Holiday. Tantalising melodies, sophisticated ambient music and swinging dance repertoire are all part of this versatile jazz ensemble.

Jo – Face Painter/Henna tattoos

Jo Is a wonderful and talented face Painter who can do face painting, glitter tattoos or ballooning for St Pats Day. (notice required if ballooning for balloons to order in the correct stencils/colours).

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Jozsef

Jozsef is a violinist who plays Lovely Romantic Music and popular tunes from the 40’s and 50’s and show tunes and jazz and the music of Cole Porter and much more 

Classically trained in his native Hungary from the age of seven 

Jozsef has a very large repertoire including French music, Italian Music, Russian Music, Viennese Music (including the Merry Widow) “light classical” – maybe Bach or Dvorak, but he also likes to introduce music that people “have never come across”, pretty melodies or perhaps a Venezuelan love song 

Judy M – Sing a longs

Judy is an entertaining and engageing Pianist/keyboard player who does Sing-a-longs to Old Time Favourites, Christmas, Religious, Wedding Services, Relaxing piano music.

Kris Jingles

Kris Jingles is a Sassy Christmas music duo.

Jen of the Great Chefs of Europe and Terry of the Famous Fratellini Brothers cook up a cauldron of Christmas delights.

There will be fine fiddling, great guitar, masterful mandolin and stupendous singing of Christmas Carols and other festive favourites.

Kylie B

They call Kylie “The Ukulele Lady”. 

She plays the Ukulele and sings Old Times tunes and favourite songs and will play songs upon request. 

Kylie C

Kylie is a Vocalist/Guitarist with a smooth rich voice. She has been conducting music sessions for seniors for over ten years bringing to the residents of aged care homes energy and enthusiasm. 

Kylie performs a variety of styles from Old Time Favourites to Celtic, Patsy Cline, Connie Francis, multi-cultural music, and the Music of Piaf and others .including Vera Lynn songs and old time sing alongs and loads of Colonial music and more

She also performs what she likes to call “Songs from My Nanna’s Loungeroom” which are extremely popular

Lark Duo – Flute and Guitar

Lark Duo flute and guitar specialise in Baroque & Classical, Latin, dance classics and multi cultural,.

The Duo specialise in playing both atmospheric background music and feature concert-programs

Lark Duo tailor their expansive repertoire to suit the needs of the clients.  And are the perfect accompanists for corporate events and private functions.

Mandy

Mandy has a wonderful voice and is very engaging and very experienced in aged care and seniors entertainment   

She has a lovely and broad repertoire to match her bright and lovely personality and always receives fabulous feedback.

She is a very busy and wonderful Vocalist to backing tracks (or with Piano if required). Mandy sings a lot of Big Band and Jazz standards, and popular songs from 20s to  40s to 70s. 

When she is not singing solo, she is part of a duo called  Legs Go La La and a trio called the Lulus.  Your audience will love her!

Max Magician

Max Magician charms audiences with his smooth witty banter and his amazing conjuring skills. Spellbound onlookers are baffled by his tricks at one moment, and laughing uncontrollably the next. The suave and savvy Max Magician never has trouble enticing eager assistants to help present his illusions and this audience participation makes his shows all the more captivatingly hilarious.

Meditation with Didgeridoo

Listening to the didgeridoo is as effective as silent meditation for decreasing self-perceived negative arousal, tiredness, and energy and more effective than silent meditation for relaxation and acute stress.

Stev plays the didgeridoo, medicine drum, guitar, Tibetan bowls, mandolin and dulcimer and the benefits to the listener are feelings of relaxation and increased energy levels.

Meditation with Harp

Susan is a beautiful harpist who can take you on a guided mediation with harp. what could be more perfect!

Mitch

Mitch is an Acoustic Solo Guitarist/Singer based in Melbourne. 

Mitch loves to perform songs that swing from the 50s, 60s and 70s from the likes of Tom Jones, Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin and Ray Charles just to name a few. 

Mitch is sure to entertain and make your event one special occasion for all who attend

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Noel

Noel is a variety performer and musician who performs magic and Vaudeville roving acts including “Mr Buiscuit the Magic Cheff”, “Clarence The Clown” Ballooning, Juggling and even a bit of ventriloquism!

Omega

Omega is a wonderful and talented musician/Violinist with a large repertoire and who is always in great demand

She plays the violin, Irish Fiddle and maybe a little piano and harmonica and sing at the same time

She does sing a longs, theme days, multi cultural days, a bit of patter and also can conduct music therapy style sessions

Parisienne Swing

a professional and sophisticated French and gypsy jazz ensemble offering a stylish continental-infused repertoire to soothe or swing your venue

Paulin and Parry

The wonderful Duo Paulin & Parry, delight in
making music and creating memories as you
reminisce the great music of stage and screen.

Vicki Paulin and Ed Parry first met attending the Victorian College of the Arts, both graduating with a Diploma in Opera and Music Theatre.
They have been performing together for 5 years and have performed at private functions,
wineries, parties and coroprate events and more. Watch out for their “Christmas Show” and their “Songs from the Theatre
Their performances being described as “brilliant,
passionate and spell binding..!!”

Peter

Peter Is a qualified music therapist, and musician guitarist, vocalist  and Mandolin player who has won many awards 

He has played with Goanna and on “Hey Hey it’s Saturday” and still plays with Wilbur Wilde 

Peter has 4 ARIA’s, 3 with GOANNA & 1 with REDGUM, and 2 GOLDEN GUITAR Awards with REDGUM.  

He has 15 years experience working in Aged Care providing Therapeutic Music Therapy programs 

He loves Gershwin and Cole porter and has a huge repertoire, he also is part of a great band and works regularly in Clubs and RSL’s

Phil C

International Accordionist and Vocalist Phil C is a fun and superb musical entertainer. His repertoire is huge taking any requests and singing in over 20 languages. Phil has a great ability to make people laugh, dance sing along and create general merriment.

Phil is also a part of multiple duos and trios including Skedaddle duo or trio, The Christmas Gypseys, Bohemian Nights duo, Shunkel Oktoberfest band , Beat Around the Bush Band, or you may Like “Philippe” Phil- Fench piano accordionist.

Phil is also a wonderful pianist (piano man Phil) and Flautist

Phil S

Phil has been entertaining and energizing people for many years and has worked with all ages – from the very young to the not so young and has a wealth of experience.

He performs some oldies and some not so oldies as he finds these days people like to hear songs from the 60’s and 70’s as well!  No piano or equipment required – just him, his guitar and a small amp to play backing tracks.(and a powerpoint!)

Philippe French Accordionist

Phillipe the accordionist roves French style. He is a masterful accordionist and singer with years of experience,  a huge repertoire and relates well to the audience.

PERFORMANCES: festivals, restaraunts and shopping centres and many school shows .He has made 60 appearances  on SBS-TV with Gabriel Gate on Tour and performed many French school shows.

Phoebe

Phoebe loves to sing and loves to share her singing as she creates magical moments for you to enjoy.

With a classical singing background, Phoebe sings anything from Gilbert and Sullivan to opera to love songs and and popular tunes

Being extra clever she can also sing in Italian, French, German and even Japanese

Phoebe likes singing with a pianist but can also work with backing tracks

(Limited availability)

Pianoman Phil

From classical to jazz to popular, Phil Carroll can play most requests. He has hundreds of songs in his repertoire and has delighted patrons of piano bars, hotels and parties for years.  In 2016 Phil has been resident pianist at Raheen homestead. Electric  piano can be used. Also French/European shows

Pulse Duo

Toni and Brian bring a wealth of experience delighting audiences whatever the occasion,

Be it a cocktail setting or a full on party Pulse has your music covered with a range of smooth jazz,
fun toe tapping ditty’s to classic rock and pop covers remixed.
from impact openings, classy cocktail sessions to full stomping parties PULSE will make you night
one you will never forget

Toni is a Singer/Dancer/Actress originally from NZ and has
toured New Zealand, Australia and the world with countless Jazz bands, Cover Bands, and
Orchestras,
Some of her highlights include performing with Michael Jackson,
Dion Warrick and George Benson.

Brian has toured internationally and his warm vocal style has been likened to Michael Buble and has developed over the years to
cover a wide range of styles from modern classical to jazz & pop music.
Brian plays keyboard and is supported with high quality backing tracks

Raymond

Raymond has been singing folk songs and ballads for over sixty years and is a passionate collector
of traditional music. He has performed in Folk Clubs and other venues in Melbourne, Hong Kong,
Borneo and Canada and is a member of the renowned Melbourne Welsh Male Choir. His repertoire
includes many songs from Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland and America as well as some from
countries such as France, Germany, Indonesia and China. He has given concerts on various themes
including “Songs of the Sea”, “Songs of the Wild West”, “The Burl Ives Story”, “Gospel Songs”
and “Songs for Children of All Ages”, and has also written over a hundred folk-style songs.

Revamp“Vocal Harmony Show Band”.

8 Piece show Band in “revue” styling with the emphasis on Great Music, Great Vocals, Great Harmonies and above all – Entertainment.

Robyn

Pianist, sing alongs, background music. Popular Tunes, Old Time and classical. Robyn is a very experienced in Aged Care Entertainment

Rob

Rob is a vocalist and Guitarist who performs a variety of popular and well known songs by artists such as Denver, Elvis, Richards, Dean Martin, Orbison, and Crosby, also songs of the great Crooners, and Country and Pop Greats just to name a few.

He also is part of a great band and works regularly in Clubs and RSL’s

Ron

Born and raised in Melbourne, singer, guitarist and entertainer Ron is your perfect choice for an ‘all in one’ live music solution. From Australia to casinos in Las Vegas, resorts in Asia and the Middle East, cruise ships in the Caribbean and Europe, he comes fully equipped with his own PA sound system. His 1000+ repertoire of songs range from pop, soul, classic rock, R&B, smooth jazz, country, reggae, ballads right through to hits of today’s biggest artists from Beatles to Buddy Holly, to Bruno Mars, Michael Buble, Eric Clapton, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder, Justin Timberlake, Adele and many more! Ron’s performance and first class PA sound & lighting system will ensure your occasions success and your event will be an unforgettable experience!

The Royal High Jinx

Melbourne’s mesmerising contemporary world music band ‘The Royal High Jinx’ have burst onto Australian festival stages with originality, virtuosity and theatricality. Their songs and tunes are inspired by European traditions, peppered with Gypsy Jazz, Latin Balkan & Swing grooves with a pinch of Folk Cabaret. Prior to 2020,

The Royal High Jinx excited and ignited European audiences on their “Gone Gone Gone” Germany Tour and have performed at major festivals across Australia and internationally. Having released 3 exciting albums, The Royal High Jinx have been described as the “Balkan Abba” for their catchy songs and glamorous show.

Join a world of celebration and thrills as you sing along to and dance to Melbourne’s most colourful festival band. Don’t forget to take home copy of their most recent exciting album ‘Murder Motel’. A ***** live show not to be missed! 

Sarah and Silas

Musical sweethearts Sarah & Silas play music for all occasions.  Their love, skill and connection shine through exciting duelling fiddles and sweet vocal harmonies which dance to the strum of a ukulele, piano/accordion and the beat of a drum. Their catchy original songs & tunes will warm the hearts of all. 

This dynamic duo can also transform into a roving piano accordionist and violinist who play old-world classics and original world-folk music. This multi-skilled duo guarantees a quality moment to remember at your next event. As seen in The Royal High Jinx and The Bushwackers, they have performed for events at Crown Palladium, have toured with Kamahl and have played at music festivals around the country and overseas.

Their timeless repertoire will charm the room. No matter which function you’re hosting, Sarah and Silas will bring sophisticated musicianship and a little glitz and glamour to your next exciting event.

Shunkel Band ( Oktoberfest / Oompah/German)

Roving trio or Duo Shunkel, have Played at many  Oktoberfest celebrations , Cuckoo Restaurant,  German/ Austrian  weddings and birthdays , etc

Sibling Revelry

Singer/songwriter Laiya’s powerful, clear, ringing vocal quality leaves her audiences in raptures.

Her brother David on keyboards and vocals provides a solid backing to his talented sister. 

The Duo have a diverse repertoire of songs built up over more than 30 years – from Inspirational Ballads, Country and Folk through to Blues, Jazz, Rock and Singalongs. 

 The pair is available to perform at Restaurants, Festivals, concerts, Private and Corporate Functions as well as Nursing and Retirement Homes.

Laiya and David have also recorded ‘First Light’ -an album of original songs on various universal themes. 

Skedaddle

Fun-filled roving trombone or sax,  accordion and drums – up beat and groovy.

Trio or duo

Sneaky Elf Bottom

Let the Cheeky Sneaky Elf Bottom entertain and delight at your next Christmas Event

Steph

Steph is  a wonderful pianist and vocalist with a very large repertoire.  She does sing a longs, concerts and functions and performs anything from Cole, Mille, Porter and Gershwin to the Andrew Sisters. She also can do a mix of swing, Jazz, Australian, musicals, Rock n’ Roll and old time and more

She is also very busy and popular on the morning Melodies Circuit

Steph is always in great demand. She is also part of a duo with Mark on the Double Bass called “Cheek to Cheek” And has a couple of wonderful shows, a potted sing along “Sound of Music” and a very funny “Xmas Show”

Stev

Stev is a multi talented and versatile Entertainer/ Actor/ Musician and Speaker who also does any number of characters:

Charlie Chaplin , Max the Magician, Elf Sneaky Bottom, Comico Marceau, Captain Underpants, Spaghetti the Clown Just to name a few!

Stev also plays the guitar, keyboard, drums (bongo style), didgeridoo ( he has many of varying lengths)  amongst other things, and can do all this with a little singing if desired( except with the didgeridoo!!!)

He is also an accomplished speaker and Story Teller including an interesting one on the Nursery Rhymes their History and Origins

Stilt Walker

The extremely talanted and versatile Terry is an accomplished actor, director, musician and circus performer. He is a long term member of Circus in a Suitcase and the Famous Fratellini Brothers and is also an inspirational workshop leader. Terry has many years of experience as a performer and is well-known and loved for his work both as a multi-instrumentalist singer/musician and as a multidimensional circus performer.

Susan

Beautiful Harpist who also plays the Ukulele and does sing alongs and a wonderful Meditation with Harp

The Pie Eaters

The Pie Eaters are Alan Musgrove and Rob Stephens who deliver Old Time Australian music with zeal and good humour. A mixture of sad and comic songs and instrumentals delivered in a snappy vaudevillian style. The Pie Eaters have been pleasing audiences all around Victoria    

For aged care they include some old popular sing alongs

Terry

Terry plays over 500 songs and tunes from a wide range of musical styles: Jazz, Latin, Continental, Old-time, 50’s through to contemporary, Colonial/Irish,European, French, children’s music and some funk.

He has performed at numerous festivals, pubs, clubs and parties, from concerts to dances. The music can be tailored to the requirements of any function.

Terry has many years of experience as a performer and is well-known and loved for his work both as a multi-instrumentalist singer/musician and as a multidimensional circus performer.

He is a long term member of Circus in a Suitcase and the Famous Fratellini Brothers and is also an inspirational workshop leader. He is also an accomplished actor and director and MC who loves to cook!

He conducts Artist in Residence programs and performs over 300 shows every year!

He is also very experienced in aged care and seniors entertainment.

Pre Covid Terry’s orchestra opened the Victorian Seniors Festival at Fed Square each year

Uma

Uma is a versatile performer, having learnt her skills at a young age on Blue Mountains stages. She is passionate about sharing her love of stories through the music of opera, musical theatre and jazz. Selections can include crowd favourites such as the Habanera from Carmen, Nessun dorma from Turandot, Quando m’en vo from La Bohème, music from classic musicals like Carousel, Les Miserables, My Fair Lady and The Phantom of the Opera, and a mix of jazz standards.

Uma holds both a Bachelor of Music (Performance: Classical Voice) and a Master of Music (Opera Performance) from The University of Melbourne, and is currently a Resident Emerging Artist with Australian Contemporary Opera Company.

Vanessa

Sultans, kings, prime ministers, world leaders, royalty…maybe even genies…British harpist, Vanessa McKeand has enthralled audiences from all over the world and from all walks of life with her playing, from performing in caves to palaces, in flat-bottomed boats from Florida to Lake Erie, to Arabian dhows on the Indian Ocean! Vanessa has performed all around the world on her bright blue 47 string electro-acoustic harp, aptly named The Big Blue. Originally from Britain, she has studied and performed in the US and Europe and has performed extensively throughout the Middle East, including Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Oman. There, Vanessa taught the harpists of the Sultan of Oman’s ‘Royal Oman Symphony Orchestra’, and was the resident harpist for the eminent guests of the Sultan when they visited Oman. In 2010 she arrived on the shores of Australia, where she has performed as concerto artist and solo performer. Winner of numerous awards and prizes for her playing, Vanessa recorded for Virgin/Sony Records – French Music with the English Chamber Orchestra and the Allegri String Quartet, part of which was used by pop star, Prince, for one of his movies. Although she performs as a concerto artist, soloist, and in chamber music recitals, she also enjoys performing light music from musicals, popular opera, jazz and even some Led Zeppelin and Metallica. Vanessa is now based in Melbourne and performs regularly as soloist and orchestral harpist, and together with Rada Tochalna (soprano) as a duo – Finesse, and also with Mary Johnston (violin) – MV2. The magical and mysterious sounds of the harp are always a delight to hear, but in this musicians hands, it is a rare treat!

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Victoria

Victoria was born in California, studied voice and music at the San Francisco Conservatory and completed her Bachelor of Music at the Melba Conservatorium, Melbourne, Australia.

An artist with Lamplighters, a prominent Gilbert & Sullivan company in San Francisco she performed the roles of Mabel in Pirates, Gianetta in Gondoliers, Valencienne in Merry Widow, Irene Molloy in Hello, Dolly! and the title role in Iolanthe.

Her other roles include Bianca in Kiss Me Kate, Cinderella in Into the Woods and the Countess Ciprano in Rigoletto.

Victoria’s varied career includes work at the Montreux Casino, Switzerland and other piano bars and hotels around Europe

She is also very exoerienced in Aged Care and Seniors entertainment and has a variety of One Woman shows

Vincent

Vincent was born and bred in Dublin,Ireland.
He studied Opera at the Royal Academy in Dublin.
He sang with the Dublin Grand Opera Society for a couple of years.
Vincent and family arrived and settled in Melbourne in 1988.

For the past fourteen years,Vincent has been performing and singing the Australian and Irish National Anthems for the International Rules Series between the two countries, and was thrilled to be chosen to sing at the MCG for his first performance in 2008,
He also sang the Australian National Anthem at the Cox Plate in 2004, all can be viewed on You Tube.

Nowadays, Vincent sings at private functions, Morning  Melodies, Probus and Rotary Clubs, Weddings and Funerals.
He has a vast repertoire of songs, including, Italian,German, Russian, Chinese Mandarin, Opera, Operetta, Gilbert and Sullivan, Musicals, Irish, Australian and Scottish.

Being Irish, there’s nothing that gives him more satisfaction than singing and performing all the Wonderful Irish Ballads and Songs that he grew up singing in his Native Dublin.

Wee Folk Irish Duo

The Wee Folk play Irish and Australian songs and tunes and.perform for St patricks , weddings functions etc.

Phil Beggs (guitar/vocals) and Phil Carroll (accordion, whistles, vocals) 

They have played together for 25 years at countless dances and concerts and are lots of fun, to be sure to be sure!!

Zinaida

Zina plays the Flute to pre-recorded music, popular and classical music with more than 100 pieces in her repertoire.  She also plays the piccolo and performs regulary around the state and at aged care facilities

Zina is also part of a duo called “Lark Duo” , a flute and guitar duo specialising in Baroque & Classical, Latin, dance classics and multi cultural

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