The Wedding Band

For the Best Day of Your Life

All you have to think about is when to stop dancing

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Melbourne Wedding Band & Live Music

Craig Francis Music is the live wedding band Melbourne loves to dance to! From creating magical ceremony moments with our elegant string quartet to igniting the dance floor with our high-energy entertainment, we’re here to elevate your celebration with music that keeps everyone moving. Our versatile packages include everything you need: sophisticated jazz trios, professional DJ & MC services and the premium wedding entertainment Melbourne couple’s trust. Whether you’re dreaming of classic romance or modern party vibes across Victoria, we’ll create the perfect soundtrack that gets everyone up on their feet!

Entertainment

Live Bands

Bring the party to any kind of event.

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DJ / MC

Sets the mood and gets people dancing.

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Jazz Trio

Achieve a more classic atmosphere.

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String Quartet

Add a touch of class to the event.

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The Musicians Behind the Music

Craig Francis Music brings together Melbourne’s finest professional musicians to create unforgettable wedding entertainment. Our Melbourne wedding band features accomplished vocalists who have graced national television shows like The Voice and X-Factor, alongside seasoned instrumentalists with decades of performance experience across Australia and internationally.

Our talented collective includes extraordinary vocalists with remarkable ranges spanning smooth jazz to powerful rock, velvet-voiced multi-instrumentalists and accomplished musicians who bring unmatched versatility to every performance. From vocalists who can deliver flawless renditions of Etta James classics before transitioning seamlessly to AC/DC anthems, to musicians who have toured with Melbourne’s greatest bands, our team brings world-class talent to your wedding day.

With over 15 years in the industry, our diverse wedding music repertoire showcases professional expertise behind every performance. Each musician has been carefully selected not only for their exceptional skill but also for their ability to connect with audiences and understand the unique atmosphere required for wedding celebrations across Melbourne and Victoria.

What Melbourne couples say

Reviews & Awards

Kim M

29 June 2023

A super professional, high energy band. They played at our wedding and made it an absolutely amazing night!

Amelia Frixou

24 May 2023

Craig Francis was our 7-piece band at our wedding. We also had a Craig Francis duo for our ceremony. They were amazing and so lovely and flexible to work with. They were happy to take our song requests in the lead up, to work with our MC (who is a friend and guest) and to work with 2 other musicians that performed at our wedding. I can highly recommend Craig Francis!

Bhargav Shankar

31 March 2023

Craig came to our rescue! We wanted to have a sax player at our wedding reception and were about 6 weeks out without an artist. Not only did Craig provide us with options, but also gave us someone who could work with our existing DJ and acoustic guitarist/singer to jam to Bollywood tunes. The value add that Craig also provided us was to sense check prices of what other A/V vendors were providing. He was extremely transparent throughout and a joy to work with. Thank you, Craig (& team)! To our sax player, Nigel, thank you for bringing incredible energy, passion and FUN to an amazing evening. The guests kept complimenting the entertainment and you were a massive part of that!

Lauren Kelly

27 March 2023

We hired Craig Francis Music for our wedding recently and we were very happy with how everything turned out on the night. We had Dan and Jess as an acoustic duo for the ceremony and canapé hour that followed. All of guests commented on how talented they both were. I wish my husband and I were able to have seen more of them! We had a DJ for our reception and unfortunately she pulled out on the day due to being unwell but thankfully Craig was able to organise a replacement last minute. Malcolm did a great job as MC/DJ on the night and we are thrilled with how everything turned out.

Megan Peterson

23 March 2023

A big thank you to Craig and his team. Jess and the 5 piece band were exactly what we wanted and set the tone for a fun filled night! A special shout out to Craig for accomodating a few last minute requests and making sure bump in and out was seamless. So organised! We loved it! Highly recommend Craig and his talented team of musicians.

Deb Boseley

20 February 2023

Craig Francis Music is amazing. I thought they would be too "extra" to have for my combined 50th with my husband, at our home, and they were, but it was awesome. Craig promised to make our party epic and it truly was. The sound quality is amazing, their talent outstanding and Craig is able to read the crowd and knows how to get the party started. His knowledge and experience means you are in good hands. We continue to get feedback from guests about how great the band was. Very professional, very fun, I highly recommend.

Kristina Hardner

19 January 2023

Craig, Jess and all of the band were truly exceptional throughout the entirety of our wedding reception. Many guests commented on how fantastic they were, both during and after the evening. They truly helped set the tone, with Craig also providing an excellent MC service. Communication in the lead up was easy and stress free. We highly recommend Craig, Jess and all of the band.

Julia Biernacki

14 December 2022

We absolutely loved having this band play for our wedding! They smashed out hit after hit the whole night and had everyone dancing for hours. Berni was particularly delightful but the whole band were gorgeous people and we had so much fun with them. Don’t think twice, just book them!

Nathan Curnow

11 December 2022

My wife and I were absolutely thrilled with the band from Craig Francis Music at our wedding. Craig was lovely to work with - we got the impression right from the start that he was organised, experienced and believed in quality of service. It was a great relief to have someone so professional looking after the music at our wedding. We came in with a range of specific requests for the music and were really pleased that Craig and the band were able to cater to our needs to a tee. Even though Craig is experienced enough to run the whole show and call all the shots, he was very respectful of what we wanted from the night and it was delivered just as we'd hoped! On the day itself, the 4-piece band played wonderfully and our guests were blown away by the quality of the music. Even though Craig himself came down with illness and was not able to perform, he had terrific back-up plans in place and his replacement was just as good. The dance floor was buzzing all night and it was clear that the band were enjoying themselves almost as much as the guests, and of course, my wife and I! We wholeheartedly recommend Craig and the team to anyone considering them!

Jalicia

26 November 2022

Craig was an absolute wonder in helping us organise the timings and schedule of our wedding reception. He gave amazing suggestions for songs and was able to accommodate all of the changes and additions we had made. We had Jessica as our lead and MC for the night and we could not thank her enough the for wonderful job that she did. Not only did she sound absolutely phenomenal, she was very professional and organised and made sure all the little details were how we wanted them. With a band being able to make or break a reception, the Craig Francis Music group absolutely made the night for us. Our guests could not believe how great the band was and we would highly recommend them for any event. Thank you for making our night so amazing!

While we were all in ISO the Craig Francis Music crew put together a special treat! Just goes to show you can't keep an amazing band from their jams 🙂 🙂

Are you ready to dance with the Melbourne Wedding Bands?

For bookings, advice or enquiries, get in touch with us now. Whether you want music for just the ceremony, just the reception or both, we’re ready to help bring great memories to your beautiful union!