Nairobi is the Capital City of Kenya. A vibrant City in the horn of Africa. As a result, its entertainment scene is very lively, with most revelers preferring live bands as a from of entertainment. Almost every pub/restaurant has a theme night for a live band. Some even have bands 3-5 times a week. Live bands in Nairobi are many and varied. They vary in size, the genre they play and composition of musicians among other ways.

Live Band in Nairobi Kenya – Our Live Band at a Luncheon at The University of Nairobi – Nairobi Kenya

The live bands we currently manage in Nairobi are:

1. Urban Funk Band
2. Seasons Band
3. 2nd Entity Band
4. Salsafrik Band
5. Mavericks Band,
6. 3rd Entity Band
7. Noel Grass Jazz Band
8. Jazzika Band
9. YUBU
10. Urban Roots Band
11. Simply Tomas Rock Band
12. Noel Grass GRAND Pianist

To learn more about them click on the links and view their profiles.

What services do Music Bands in Nairobi offer?

The main service provided by live bands in Nairobi is obviously performing live music during an event. Additionally, the band leader can also serve as the MC for events; Making announcements and basically running the show during your reception.

Live bands can also be contracted to be the main supplier of audio equipment/P.A/Sound in events because they have to use PA for their performance. This includes, microphones, speakers and amps. Basically the entire sound system.

In addition, a live band can also be in charge of playing your favourite playback music at your event thereby reducing costs of hiring a DJ.

How Much Does it cost to book a Live Band in Kenya’s Capital city?

The average cost of booking a live band in Nairobi is around 100,000 Kshs. But band prices for a events may vary depending on where and when the event is taking place and the number of musicians in the band among other reasons.

The cost of a live band in Nairobi Kenya typically ranges between 20,000 Kshs to 600,000 Kshs or more at times. On the lower price scale you can get a 2 piece band(2 people in the band) for a quiet event. On the higher scale you can get a big band complete with the horns section, dancers and the other musicians.

What contributes to the cost of Live Music Bands in Nairobi?

The following contributes to the cost of live bands in Nairobi:

1. Type of event:
   
   Different events have different rates. The live band rate for a wedding is very different from the live band rate for a corporate event or a birthday, anniversary, Easter and events like Christmas. Call us on +254708115190 and we’ll give you friendly rates for all your events.
2. Time:
   
   How long will the live music band be performing at your event? Most live bands in Nairobi charge for a set number of hours. (Typically 2 hours). Therefore, if you want them to perform beyond the contracted time, you may have to pay additional charges for their time.

   Please note that sometimes bands have multiple bookings in a day and may not be able to extend performance because of other commitments. Be sure to ask if the band has other commitments on the same day so that you know their flexibility.

3. Number of people in the band: 
   
   The bigger the band, the more you’ll pay and vice versa. A live band can have as few as 2 people and as many as 20!
4. Location of the venue:
   
   Live bands in Nairobi perform at any location you need them. The longer the distance the live band has to travel to your venue the more it will cost you. You may have to pay for their transport/ fuel, food, refreshments and accommodation where necessary.

Other factors that contribute to the cost of Music Bands in Nairobi

1. Number of guests at the venue:

   The number of guests at the venue determines the PA or sound equipment requirements. 1000 people will need more PA/Sound than a small wedding of 100 people.

2. Is the event indoor or outdoor?
   
   Outdoor events may require more PA or sound equipment because sound is lost in the open air. Indoor events may require less PA or sound equipment because the walls of a hall contain and retain the sound within the room.
3. Extras:
   
   You may request your live music band to provide additional equipment such as lighting, a stage, screens, projectors. Etc. Some live bands also provide MCs services, Deejay/Playback services or additional sound/PA. All these extra requirements come with a cost.

How many musicians are in a typical Music Band in Nairobi?

Most live bands in Nairobi have an average of 5 musicians but there are bands of all sizes available. From a duo to even 20 band members. A standard live music band in Nairobi often consists of a keyboard, bass guitar, drums, a lead guitarist, and a vocalist (mostly female) but this does vary.

The bigger the live band, the fuller and more lively the sound will be.

Visit FAQs to read more answers to questions frequently asked about booking Live Bands in Nairobi.