Enhance Your Wedding Canapés with the Perfect Music Your wedding day is a joyous occasion filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable moments. As you plan every detail, don't overlook the importance of music during your canapé hour. Music sets the tone, creates an ambiance, and elevates the overall experience for your guests. In this blog, we explore the significance of selecting the right music for your wedding canapés and provide some delightful suggestions to help you make the perfect choice. 1. Setting the Ambiance: The canapé hour, also known as the cocktail hour, is a time for your guests to mingle, enjoy delicious bites, and soak in the celebration. The right music can create a welcoming atmosphere, setting the tone for the rest of your wedding. Consider the style and theme of your wedding when selecting the music. Whether you prefer classical elegance, modern sophistication, or a lively upbeat vibe, the music you choose should complement the overall ambiance you want to create. 2. Acoustic Melodies: During the canapé hour, acoustic music often works best, as it allows guests to engage in conversation while enjoying the melodic backdrop. Classical pieces, jazz tunes, or light covers of popular songs can create a sophisticated and relaxed ambiance. Solo artists like pianists, violinists, or guitarists can add a touch of elegance to the atmosphere, captivating your guests and ensuring a memorable experience. 3. Genre-specific Selections: If you have a specific theme or favorite genre, incorporating it into your canapé music can be a delightful choice. For a vintage-inspired wedding, consider some smooth jazz or nostalgic swing tunes. If you're aiming for a beachy, tropical vibe, reggae or light, acoustic melodies can transport your guests to a sunny paradise. Remember, your music choices should reflect your personality as a couple, making the event uniquely yours. 4. Tailoring the Playlist: Creating a playlist that suits your tastes while also pleasing a diverse group of guests is an art. Opt for a mix of songs from different eras and genres to cater to various preferences. Smooth jazz, bossa nova, acoustic covers of popular hits, or even instrumental renditions of contemporary songs can all contribute to an enjoyable and inclusive musical experience. A well-curated playlist ensures that guests of all ages can appreciate the music and adds a touch of nostalgia for older family members. 5. Hiring Professional Musicians: To ensure a seamless and captivating musical experience, consider hiring professional musicians for your wedding canapés. Professional musicians bring expertise, versatility, and a refined touch to the event. Discuss your vision with them, and they can create a tailored playlist or even perform live to make your canapé hour truly enchanting. Whether it's a string quartet, a jazz ensemble, or a solo artist, professional musicians can elevate the atmosphere and leave a lasting impression on your guests. Conclusion: Your wedding canapé hour is an opportunity to create an enchanting atmosphere that engages and delights your guests. By carefully selecting the right music, you can enhance the ambiance, reflect your personal style, and set the tone for an unforgettable celebration. Whether it's the timeless elegance of classical melodies, the soothing sounds of instrumental music, or the charm of genre-specific tunes, the right music elevates your canapés to a whole new level. Let us at Unplugged Entertainment help create the perfect scene with our incredible entertainment options.

Ceremony, Canapés & Reception This package is for the reception and includes: live music for your ceremony, canapés and reception playlist management between sets live music for you first dance one act to share the whole night with you simple and stress free management of your wedding entertainment Plus we always include: your own dedicated booking manager (who is also a musician) 1 hour arrival prior to be setup prior to your start time our amazing wedding portal (the original and best!) all public liability and insurances + Add-ons: Strings, keys, percussion and more! Picture you and your guests dancing the night away to these amazing artists. WHY CHOOSE US Unplugged Entertainment was started with one vision: to look after musicians and clients alike and make the booking process as seamless as possible. We are run by musicians and are experts in our field, which means all our artists are the best of the best! ✓ Music Focused We specialise in one thing - Musical Entertainment! We don't offer other services that we aren't experts in, and try upsell or package anything else in you haven't asked for. We know what we are good at and stick to this! ✓ Management Fees Our transparent approach includes adding a small management fee to the artist's fee, ensuring that the artists receive their deserved compensation while avoiding high agency fees. ✓ Wedding Portal As part of of our wedding packages, we will create a wedding portal where you can add all the details for your special day! You will be given your login details once booked, and you can access your very own dashboard. Here you can add all the song requests, timings, floor plans, run sheet etc so your act has all the info at all times leading up to your day. Your artist will call you in your wedding week to say hi and discuss final steps too! Check out some of our incredible acts for your Love & Harmony Package

Ceremony, Canapés & Reception This package is for the ceremony, canapés & reception and includes: live music ceremony/canapes and reception up to first dance 5 hours separate DJ to take over and rock the dance floor 2 hours simple and stress free management of your wedding entertainment Plus we always include: your own dedicated booking manager (who is also a musician) 1 hour arrival prior to be setup prior to your start time our amazing wedding portal (the original and best!) all public liability and insurances + Add-ons: strings, keys, percussion and more! Imagine these amazing acts creating the soundtrack to your special day! WHY CHOOSE US Unplugged Entertainment was started with one vision: to look after musicians and clients alike and make the booking process as seamless as possible. We are run by musicians and are experts in our field, which means all our artists are the best of the best! ✓ Music Focused We specialise in one thing - Musical Entertainment! We don't offer other services that we aren't experts in, and try upsell or package anything else in you haven't asked for. We know what we are good at and stick to this! ✓ Management Fees Our transparent approach includes adding a small management fee to the artist's fee, ensuring that the artists receive their deserved compensation while avoiding high agency fees. ✓ Wedding Portal As part of of our wedding packages, we will create a wedding portal where you can add all the details for your special day! You will be given your login details once booked, and you can access your very own dashboard. Here you can add all the song requests, timings, floor plans, run sheet etc so your act has all the info at all times leading up to your day. Your artist will call you in your wedding week to say hi and discuss final steps too! Check out some of our incredible acts for your Love & Harmony Package

Ceremony, Canapés & Reception This package is for the ceremony, canapés & reception and includes: live music ceremony/canapés and reception up to first dance 5 hours acts switch to DJ decks last 2 hours one act to share the whole day & night with you simple and stress free management of your wedding entertainment our most cost effective option Plus we always include: your own dedicated booking manager (who is also a musician) 1 hour arrival prior to be setup prior to your start time our amazing wedding portal (the original and best!) all public liability and insurances + Add-ons: Strings, keys, percussion and more! Your dream day needs a soundtrack and your guests deserve to listen to the best - We only offer the best! WHY CHOOSE US Unplugged Entertainment was started with one vision: to look after musicians and clients alike and make the booking process as seamless as possible. We are run by musicians and are experts in our field, which means all our artists are the best of the best! ✓ Music Focused We specialise in one thing - Musical Entertainment! We don't offer other services that we aren't experts in, and try upsell or package anything else in you haven't asked for. We know what we are good at and stick to this! ✓ Management Fees Our transparent approach includes adding a small management fee to the artist's fee, ensuring that the artists receive their deserved compensation while avoiding high agency fees. ✓ Wedding Portal As part of of our wedding packages, we will create a wedding portal where you can add all the details for your special day! You will be given your login details once booked, and you can access your very own dashboard. Here you can add all the song requests, timings, floor plans, run sheet etc so your act has all the info at all times leading up to your day. Your artist will call you in your wedding week to say hi and discuss final steps too! Check out some of our incredible acts for your Love & Harmony Package

Solo, Duo or Trio acoustic acts for ceremony OR canapés This package is for the ceremony OR canapés and includes: learning a song for the ceremony if required music prior to the ceremony beginning (15 mins) 3 songs for the processional, signing & processional music OR canapés/cocktail set (1 x 40 min set) Plus we always include: your own dedicated booking manager (who is also a musician) 1 hour arrival prior to be setup prior to your start time our amazing wedding portal (the original and best!) all public liability and insurances + Add-ons: strings, keys, percussion and more! Imagine walking down the aisle or mingling with your guests to the sounds of these incredible acts: WHY CHOOSE US Unplugged Entertainment was started with one vision: to look after musicians and clients alike and make the booking process as seamless as possible. We are run by musicians and are experts in our field, which means all our artists are the best of the best! ✓ Music Focused We specialise in one thing - Musical Entertainment! We don't offer other services that we aren't experts in, and try upsell or package anything else in you haven't asked for. We know what we are good at and stick to this! ✓ Management Fees Our transparent approach includes adding a small management fee to the artist's fee, ensuring that the artists receive their deserved compensation while avoiding high agency fees. ✓ Wedding Portal As part of of our wedding packages, we will create a wedding portal where you can add all the details for your special day! You will be given your login details once booked, and you can access your very own dashboard. Here you can add all the song requests, timings, floor plans, run sheet etc so your act has all the info at all times leading up to your day. Your artist will call you in your wedding week to say hi and discuss final steps too! Check out some of our incredible acts for your Love & Harmony Package

Solo, Duo or Trio acoustic acts for ceremony/canapes This package is for the ceremony/canapés and includes: learning a song for the ceremony if required music prior to the ceremony beginning (15 mins) 3 songs for the processional, signing & processional music canapés/cocktail set (1 x 40 min set) Plus we always include: your own dedicated booking manager (who is also a musician) 1 hour arrival prior to be setup prior to your start time our amazing wedding portal (the original and best!) all public liability and insurances + Add-ons: strings, keys, percussion and more! Imagine walking down the aisle to some of these incredible acts: WHY CHOOSE US Unplugged Entertainment was started with one vision: to look after musicians and clients alike and make the booking process as seamless as possible. We are run by musicians and are experts in our field, which means all our artists are the best of the best! ✓ Music Focused We specialise in one thing - Musical Entertainment! We don't offer other services that we aren't experts in, and try upsell or package anything else in you haven't asked for. We know what we are good at and stick to this! ✓ Management Fees Our transparent approach includes adding a small management fee to the artist's fee, ensuring that the artists receive their deserved compensation while avoiding high agency fees. ✓ Wedding Portal As part of of our wedding packages, we will create a wedding portal where you can add all the details for your special day! You will be given your login details once booked, and you can access your very own dashboard. Here you can add all the song requests, timings, floor plans, run sheet etc so your act has all the info at all times leading up to your day. Your artist will call you in your wedding week to say hi and discuss final steps too! Check out some of our incredible acts for your Love & Harmony Package

Solo, Duo or Trio acoustic acts for reception This package is for the reception and includes: learning a song for the first dance if required ambient music over dinner followed by upbeat dance sets use of the artists microphone for speeches if required management of your reception entrance, and exit songs playlists of your choosing between sets optional addition of sax or percussion (subject to availability) Optional addition of lighting Plus we always include: your own dedicated booking manager (who is also a musician) 1 hour arrival prior to be setup prior to your start time our amazing wedding portal (the original and best!) all public liability and insurances + Add-ons: Strings, keys, percussion and more! Eat, drink and dance! The recipe to your perfect reception. The only missing ingredient - our amazing artists! WHY CHOOSE US Unplugged Entertainment was started with one vision: to look after musicians and clients alike and make the booking process as seamless as possible. We are run by musicians and are experts in our field, which means all our artists are the best of the best! ✓ Music Focused We specialise in one thing - Musical Entertainment! We don't offer other services that we aren't experts in, and try upsell or package anything else in you haven't asked for. We know what we are good at and stick to this! ✓ Management Fees Our transparent approach includes adding a small management fee to the artist's fee, ensuring that the artists receive their deserved compensation while avoiding high agency fees. ✓ Wedding Portal As part of of our wedding packages, we will create a wedding portal where you can add all the details for your special day! You will be given your login details once booked, and you can access your very own dashboard. Here you can add all the song requests, timings, floor plans, run sheet etc so your act has all the info at all times leading up to your day. Your artist will call you in your wedding week to say hi and discuss final steps too! Check out some of our incredible acts for your Love & Harmony Package

Agencies have copped a bad rap by the actions of some unscrupulous booking managers and agencies. They have not paid their artists what they deserve, put huge markups on the service, and provided a less than professional service. So, why not just book a musician direct and not worry about an agency? Unplugged is founded, owned and run by musicians. We want to provide a service that not only gives agencies an excellent name for both clients and musicians alike, but also gives them the professional, tailored service they deserve. Here are some excellent reasons to use an agency that you might not be aware of: Professional responsive service. We have an extremely high calibre of musicians on our roster, nearly all of them are very busy with their original music careers. They are constantly writing, recording and practising their craft to ensure their level of professionalism matches your expectations of them at your special event. Musicians therefore enlist the use of an agency as they simply don't have the time to do the required admin, answer questions, and make you feel your investment in their service is worthwhile. Our response rate at Unplugged is legendary, we hate not getting back to clients asap. Using our agency means you will be looked after every step of your booking. Music Advice Not 100% sure on what you need for your special event? Being musician's ourselves, all our staff have the experience and knowledge to guide you in the best manner when choosing the perfect entertainment for your event. Backing of a professional setup Being a professionally set up and registered company means we have to abide by rules and regulations, which benefits our clients. We have public liability for all our acts, as well as professional accounting systems, registrations and an ABN. We have experience and backing in IT resulting in excellent systems for all bookings to ensure alerts and reminders are sent, no double bookings and to top it off, we have an incredible wedding portal for all our couples to utilise. Experience counts Between our staff, we have played most Melbourne/Victorian venues. This means we have an intimate knowledge of these venues and can advise if anything needs to be brought to your attention. Peace of Mind Although unlikely, should one of our musicians not be able to make your event due to unforeseen circumstances, we will work overtime to make sure your event can still go on. We can draw from our high calibre roster and have a musician that closely matches your selected artist sub in (subject to your approval of course) and make your event just as special as originally planned.