Alternative wedding music for misfits, dorks, rebels & rockstars |
MELBOURNE | ADELAIDE | BEYOND
Congrats dudes. Out of 7.442 billion weirdos in the world, you found yours!
There's a fine art to creating a kickass wedding soundtrack that keeps guests entertained and raving "I loved it! Your wedding was SO YOU!" for years to come. You want to fill your day with signs of who you are from the very first aisle song to the end-of-the-night-feet-are-killing-oh-my-gosh-that-was-amazing last dance. |
Lana & Clem loved their rockin' live first dance © I Got You Babe Photography
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Teegan & Mahatia's midnight wedding extravaganza © Christian Marc Photography
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There's plenty of wedding bands out there. But when it comes to the alternative, non-traditional, folky punky stuff you love, you're outta luck. You get caught up trying to pick from generic songlists and end up with a bland and forgettable soundtrack to the most momentous day of your life. No thanks! |
A smashing good wedding starts with a bang. If you dig alternative artists like Ramones, David Bowie, Johnny Cash or The Cure, we'll rock your socks off. We'll help you choose killer music from your walk for your ceremony, canapés and reception. Stuff that suits you. Like sweet, offbeat acoustic versions of your fav punk songs. And your guests are gonna love every second of it. |
Alternative acoustic music makes rad ceremonies © Gold & Grit Photography
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Hey folks. We're Fidel & Sarah.
Small weddings are our specialty. Melbourne & Adelaide are our base cities. We're a travel friendly acoustic duo.
© Georgie James Photography
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We've been rocking weddings for over 25 years with more than a few tricks up our banjo-totin' sleeves.
We're 100% cheese-free and independent. Not an agency band or random group of session musicians using the same band name. What you see is what you get. Just one bearded dude and one long-haired lady. But don't let our size fool ya... we pack a mighty punch for two little wedding singers. You can have guitar, mandolin, banjo, ukulele, trumpet, harmonica, banjolele, male & female vocals at your wedding. |
This is exactly what we sound like. No autotune, no backing tracks. Just real music:
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INTIMATE MELBOURNE WEDDING FEATURED ON HELLO MAY
Susan & Shane -
Geelong, VIC
"Who couldn't want a band that plays I Wanna Be Sedated at weddings? We loved how much you fitted in with everyone else (especially Shane's dad), as if you were family. And of course your performance couldn't have been better!" |
FOLK COUNTRY WEDDING FEATURED ON IVORY TRIBE
Tamika & Cam -
Warnambool, VIC
“They did an amazing job. They were spectacular and had the whole crowd on their feet all night. Laughing, singing, dancing and even ham boning (people ended up with bruises, they were that enthusiastic!)” |
What we can do for your wedding:
Song selectionsFirst we'll get to know each other over a glass of wine and a catchup. If you let us, we'd love to do the hard work of finding the absolute best songs for your wedding on your behalf. Based on your relationship story, your favourite music, and unique quirks, we undertake weeks to months of research to bring you the perfect shortlist of wedding songs. It takes time to get it right. And we're real good at it.
Once we've made a shortlist, we'll have another meeting and run over all the options with you. You'll pick your favs and we'll learn them to perfection in our unique style. |
CeremonyOur couple's ceremonies are like nothing you've ever seen before. Working together with your celebrant, we'll replace all the outdated bits with spectacular alternatives like dance-offs down the aisle, unforgettable ceremony singalongs and rockstar recessionals.
You'll typically have a walk-in (processional) and walk-out (recessional) song. If you wanna get your crowd going wild, let us lead a smashingly good group singalong in place of a yawn-worthy reading and registry signing. After your awesome ceremony, we can play some more tunes leading into canapés. |
CanapésBackground music is ideal for cocktail hour canapés. But that doesn't mean it should be boring. Lighthearted, upbeat songs set the mood swingin' and keep guests entertained.
For a delightfully intimate experience, you can have your cocktail music totally acoustic too - we’ll meander amongst your guests, keep their toes tapping and their spirits high. |
ReceptionStart your reception entertainment with unboring background music. Then we'll turn things up a notch without tacky dancefloor fillers. We get guests dancing with great entertainment.
Skip the wedding dj, mc and crappy venue microphone for speeches - we've got you covered with all that jazz. |
Charlotte Malina -
Brunswick, VIC
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“In the lead up to my dear brothers wedding I adopted the role of bridal secretary and had the pleasure of relaying a few phone calls between the bride and Fidel who felt like an old friend rather than hired entertainment.
The warm fuzzy glow only grew on the day when they brought the moon the sun and the stars into the tiny barn where the ceremony was held. An all in sing along left the entire congregation feeling like they were in a movie and I mean... that's the dream” |
What you get when you book us:
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There are over 121,197 weddings in Australia every year, and (if we have anything to do with it) yours won't be ANYTHING LIKE any other.
So no cookie-cutter package pricing here. You'll get a custom quote for exactly what you need and want. As a guide:
Variables include travel costs, extra hours and sound equipment for amplified weddings. We'll help you work out the best package to make your day cool bananas. We Care A LotWe give a crap about making your day the best it can be. Right from the early planning stages, we're dreaming and planning right beside you. You'll have our experience, wisdom, and honest-to-goodness advice on your side. Let us show you how amazing your wedding can be. There are SO many things you don't know you can do. AvailabilityWe limit our bookings to a small selection, so we can put real heart into each one. No double bookings, and no generic filler music. Nothing is automated here. You're awesome humans, not bookings through a fancy bit of software. And you'll notice the difference in the way we immerse ourselves in your wedding plans. If our other couples are anything to go by, we'll be catching up for celebratory drinks long after the day. Sound like the kinda musicians you want at your wedding? |
Call us anytime with questions and freakouts.
We’ve been through our fair share of weddings,
we’d be happy to hold your hand and ease your troubled mind.
We’ve been through our fair share of weddings,
we’d be happy to hold your hand and ease your troubled mind.
Georgie & Andrew -
Melbourne, VIC
“So amazing, you guys are absolute legends!” 
Nicole & Michael, Melbourne VIC
"Fidel and Sarah were the perfect addition to our wedding. They started the day off as a fantastic acoustic for our outdoor ceremony and upsized to a lively 5-piece band for the reception. Fidel and Sarah designed a well thought-out set list for the different stages of the reception that ensured people could converse during dinner service and get up and boogie later in the night when it was time to party. Fidel was also excellent as an MC, putting in personal touches to make sure the night was tailored to our personalities. On top of all of this Fidel and Sarah also took the time to learn our first dance song and the father-daughter dance song (which was partially in Italian). We received multiple comments during the night from guests telling us how much they enjoyed the band and music. We feel very lucky that Sarah and Fidel (and band) were part of our wedding. " 
Charis White, Marriage Celebrant, Northcote VIC
"When you meet two of the cutest people in the wedding industry, something magical happens. These two musicians are perhaps the nicest, sweetest and most talented people I know." |
Stacie Ng , Event manager, Krimpers Melbourne CBD
"During the rehearsal, Fidel and Sara were soo attentive to the needs of the couple that I mistook them for being members of the family. First impression check. On the wedding day itself, they were absolutely independent as they managed their set up with the stealth of ninjas. Teamwork check. It was during their performance that I realised the magic that beautiful music can bring to your special occasion. Using their talent, effortlessly bringing the crowd to their feet. Joy and celebration enveloping all corners of the space." 
Rachelle & Laurie, Rockhampton QLD
"Fidel & Sarah played at our wedding and it really was the icing on the cake. Everything was so easy to organise in the lead up to the wedding, thanks to F & S it really just took care of itself. A great atmosphere was created by F & S with a lovely little acoustic set by the fire place over drinks before the reception. The music was enjoyed by everyone, even those pesky relatives who don't move from the neck up were tapping their toes. I saw people dance who I never knew had the coordination to do so! You guys couldn't have done better, I'm just hoping they legalise bigamy so I can do the whole thing again!" 
Marry Me Dee - Celebrant -
Brunswick, VIC
"Oh you guys are just the sweetest two people I've ever met!" |
