How to Choose a Wedding Band That Actually Gets Your Crowd Dancing
How to choose a wedding band that keeps your dance floor full — insights from Aubrey, Newcastle & Hunter Valley’s modern wedding band.
When you’re picking a wedding band, you want more than just music. You want a group that reads the room and creates a dance floor vibe that’s absolutely unforgettable. And that’s exactly what we do. For us, every wedding is a chance to create a unique, one-of-a-kind moment.
Reading the Room and Mixing It Up
We once played in a marquee where a thunderstorm turned the whole evening into a party bubble. After a sunny afternoon and pizza, everyone got a little tipsy and then the rain came pouring down. We had everyone inside that marquee, and it turned into one of the best dance floors we’ve ever seen. That’s what we love: turning a moment into something magical.
One of the most important things we do is read the crowd. We watch whether they’re into Amy Winehouse or vibing with something more modern like Dua Lipa, and we’re not afraid to switch up the setlist mid-song. We might cut to the drums and get everyone singing along, or drop a slow groove just to give everyone a breather. It’s all about the flow of the night. And if the bride or groom has a special request, that’s the golden ticket—we’ll always find a way to make it happen.
From Canapés to Dance-Floor Anthems
We know the early part of the evening is different from the peak of the dance floor. During canapés or dinner, we might take a song like Dreams by Fleetwood Mac and give it a laid-back groove. For a different group, we’ll ramp it up into a full-on dance anthem. We love rearranging songs on the fly to suit each moment, and that’s part of what makes us unique.
A Personal Touch for Special Moments
When it comes to those intimate moments like the first dance, we make it personal. We get your special requests a month in advance so we can create a custom arrangement that’s just for you. Whether you want to keep the tempo like the original or have a certain moment where everyone joins in, we’ll make it happen. It’s about crafting a version of that song that no one else will ever hear—just for your wedding.
The Aubrey Philosophy
In the end, our mission is simple: we’re here to be relaxed but organized, to deliver polished and unique versions of songs in a genuine, authentic way. We’re not just playing covers; we’re having a conversation on stage and with the crowd, creating something no one else has heard before. And we absolutely love doing it.
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