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Jazz Band in Sydney, NSW
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The Graduates is a premium Sydney jazz band with over 20 years’ experience performing at the city’s most prestigious weddings and corporate events. Featuring vocals, saxophone, piano, double bass and drums, The Graduates deliver a classic, sophisticated sound that elevates every occasion. Renowned for our musical excellence, professionalism and reliability, we are one of Sydney’s most trusted jazz bands. As a leading wedding jazz band, we provide elegant live music for ceremonies, canapés and receptions, and are equally sought-after as a corporate jazz band for gala dinners, awards nights and premium events, bringing atmosphere, style and world-class musicianship to your celebration.
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The Graduates is one of Sydney’s leading jazz ensembles, delivering elegant, sophisticated live music for weddings, corporate functions and premium events across NSW. With over 20 years’ shared experience, we tailor every performance to suit your venue, atmosphere and vision.
WEDDINGS
Beautiful live ceremony music for the processional, signing and recessional, with optional special requests.
Elegant background sets for guest arrival, canapés and dinner, creating a warm, refined atmosphere.
Polished reception music that supports speeches, dining and early evening celebrations.
Optional upbeat sets featuring jazz-influenced soul and Motown to gently lift the energy before the DJ takes over.
CORPORATE EVENTS
Stylish background music ideal for networking, cocktail functions and gala dinners.
Professional pacing to support speeches, award presentations and program transitions.
Flexible lineups ranging from instrumental trios to full vocal ensembles to suit event scale and ambience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
You can expect seamless communication, a planning consultation, clear agreements and a cohesive ensemble—no rotating lineups. The Graduates deliver a polished, reliable and sophisticated musical experience from start to finish.
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Our setlist includes everything from classic background jazz and bossa nova to more upbeat Motown and soul favourites that ease guests onto the dance floor. The Graduates deliver a refined and versatile musical experience, with repertoire carefully curated to enhance the atmosphere and style of your event.
The Graduates offer a range of refined wedding and corporate music packages designed to suit every part of your celebration — from intimate ceremonies to full-scale receptions and premium gala events. All ensembles are drawn from our core group of professional musicians, ensuring a cohesive, polished performance every time.
Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Packages
Elegant live music for the most intimate parts of your day. These packages include romantic ceremony selections and stylish background jazz for canapés, featuring lineups such as:
Piano & Double Bass Duo
Acoustic Trio (e.g., Saxophone, Accordion & Bass)
Classic Jazz Trio
Vocal Quartet (where appropriate)
Wedding Reception Packages
Designed for couples who already have ceremony coverage, our reception packages provide up to 4 hours of sophisticated live music during guest arrival, dinner, formalities and early-evening celebrations. Options include:
Instrumental Trio (piano, bass, drums)
Vocal Trio (vocals, piano, bass)
Full Quartet (vocals, piano, bass, or drums)
Signature Wedding Packages
Our most comprehensive offering, covering ceremony, cocktail hour and reception in one seamless musical experience. Couples may also add:
Feature dance-floor sets
Professional DJ handover
Special song requests for key moments
Corporate Packages
Perfect for networking events, gala dinners and awards nights. Available in both instrumental and vocal formats:
Ambient Jazz Trio for stylish background atmosphere
Vocal Quartet for more dynamic feature moments
Custom packages for large-scale or themed events
Across all packages, The Graduates provide a thoughtfully curated musical journey with lineups tailored to suit your venue, aesthetic and event timeline.
We hold a current Certificate of Public Liability Insurance with coverage up to $30,000,000 for any one claim.