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OVERVIEW

We're Mel and Costa, a husband-and-wife team. Expect a proper party, run by people who are obsessed with the details.

From an acoustic duo for your ceremony to a full 5 or 6-piece band and DJ for your reception, it's the same musicians all day. We play across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

Who you'll be dealing with

Mel is your first point of contact. She'll answer your enquiry, lock in your booking and help you shape your song selections. Costa is our logistics king. He'll work through your runsheet with you and doesn't leave a stone unturned. From your first enquiry to the moment we pack up on your wedding night, you deal directly with us, so you can feel confident the music is taken care of.

What you'll love about working with IMESSA

  • No throw-together band: We've played together for years and we're friends, so we're tight, professional, and you can hear it. The energy on stage is real, and your guests will feel it from the first song.
  • Flexibility that works for you and your budget: The same musicians who play your reception can also cover your ceremony and cocktail hour in a smaller acoustic setting. The music stays consistent, and it's much better value than hiring separately for each part of the day.
  • A setlist built around your crowd: We specialise in pop, rock and party anthems from the '70s through to now, with country or alt-rock if that's your vibe. Send us your must-plays and do-not-plays and we'll build it around you. As one couple told us: "We never thought we'd hear 'Can You Feel the Love Tonight' into 'Killing in the Name', but Imessa not only played it, but nailed it!"
     

Highlights of working with IMESSA

  • 15+ years of performing experience, playing together since 2018
  • Residencies at venues such as Riverland, Lefty's and Brooklyn Standard, so you can come and see us live first!
  • Three vocalists in our bigger line-ups, for a wider range of songs and genres
  • Available as a duo, trio, 4, 5 or 6-piece, with DJ and MC options
  • Direct bookings, no agency fees
  • Packages from $1,500
  • Public liability insurance

Tell us what you're picturing for your day, and we'll take it from there.

About

Hello! We are husband-and-wife team Costas and Melissa Constantinou. As musicians who've played at weddings and attended many as guests, we know first hand how much live music can transform a wedding day — and it's why we're dedicated to getting it right for every couple we work with. Being a family-run business, we bring a personal touch to every booking. You deal directly with us, so you can trust we're fully invested in making your day everything you've imagined.

Duo Costas and Melissa Constantinou

Owners and Musicians

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Easy Weddings Special Offer

20% Off: Full Day Duo + DJ Package

This exclusive Easy Weddings offer bundles our Duo offering across all three stages of your wedding day into one seamless package, saving you $750.


Ceremony We kick things off with 30 minutes of intimate live music as your guests arrive and get seated, then perform your processional, register signing song, and recessional — all with full PA system included. Whether you want live vocals or a polished Spotify recording for your walk down the aisle, we'll make it work for your vision.

Cocktail Hour Once you've said "I do," we transition straight into a laid-back 60-minute live set while your guests mingle and celebrate. Think relaxed vibes, great music, and a seamless flow into your reception.

Reception + DJ Finale This is where the night really takes off. Up to 180 minutes of live music across your reception — dinner sets, dance-floor sets, curated background music during breaks, premium sound and lighting, and a runsheet we build together around your day. We take care of your Bridal Entrance, First Dance, and Cake Cutting songs, then we switch into DJ mode to keep the dance floor pumping right until the very last song.


Package value: $3,750

Your Easy Weddings price: $3,000 (save $750!)

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Packages

Exclusive Offer
Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Packages

Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Packages

Duo - 2 vocalists, acoustic guitar and live looping — a warm, full sound from just two musicians.

3 Hours - $1,500

4 Hours - $1,700

5 Hours - $1,900

Trio - Everything in the Duo, plus a third chosen instrument — piano, violin or saxophone.

3 Hours - $1,800

4 Hours - $2,000

5 Hours - $2,200

Good To Know

Our package begins with arrival music for guests at your ceremony, and carries you right through cocktail hour — typically 30 minutes of arrival music, your ceremony, and a full 60-minute cocktail hour. Need extra time for photos or a longer cocktail hour? That's what the 4 and 5-hour options are for.

Add a DJ Set - $250 P/H

Background music from when guests enter the reception, through to the dancefloor's final song. Includes lighting, a sub speaker for dancefloor energy and a smoke machine.

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Reception Packages

Reception Packages

  1. Duo  — $2,500
  2. Trio  — $3,200
  3. 4-Piece  — $4,000
  4. 5-Piece  — $4,800
  5. 6-Piece  — $5,500

Add a DJ Set — $250

Party that extra bit later — once the band wraps, a DJ set picks up straight away to keep the dancefloor going. Includes lighting, a sub speaker for dancefloor energy and a smoke machine.

Ask us about the different instrument line-ups available for each band size — we'll work with you to design the perfect fit for your day.

Inclusions

  • We arrive early — set up, sound-checked, and ready before your first guest walks in.
  • Guests enter to a curated Spotify playlist, setting the mood as your reception space fills.
  • Dinner set — live background music that sits comfortably behind conversation.
  • Three live dance sets — we read the room and build the night as it happens.
  • Your key moments, covered live — bridal entrance, cake cutting, and first dance.
  • Free mic for speeches — Easy Weddings bookings get free use of our mic for speeches.
  • Want a DJ finish? Add an hour of DJ to close out the night — decks, dance floor lighting, and a smoke machine included.
  • Tell us your 10 must-haves and no-gos from our repertoire — we'll build a curated setlist around your music tastes.
  • Want a song outside our current repertoire? Extra requests are free via Spotify, or learned live for a bit extra.
  • Stage & fairy lighting included as standard.
  • 6 hour total call out for reception.

-prices include GST
-prices are for Brisbane based weddings. Travel fees apply.

Exclusive Offer
Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Add-Ons

Ceremony & Cocktail Hour Add-Ons

Discounted add-on prices available when you book a reception band package.

  1. Soloist  — Ceremony $400 / Cocktail Hour $200
  2. Duo — Ceremony $600 / Cocktail Hour $400
  3. Trio — Ceremony $800 / Cocktail Hour $500

Mix and match — choose a different line-up size for your ceremony and cocktail hour, whatever suits your day. 

Ask us about the different instrument line-ups available for each band size — we'll work with you to design the perfect fit for your day.

Inclusions

  • We arrive early — set up and sound-checked well before your first guest arrives.
  • Guest arrival music — 30 minutes of intimate live music as everyone gets seated.
  • Processional, register signing, and recessional songs — performed live or as a Spotify recording, your choice for each moment.
  • We provide the right PA for your setting, indoors or outdoors.
  • Send us your song list ahead of time — we'll add them to our Spotify and work with you on exact timing for each moment.
  • Straight into cocktail hour — 60 minutes of laid-back live music while your guests mingle.

-prices include GST.
-prices are for Brisbane based weddings. Travel fees apply.

-ceremony & cocktail hour services can be booked as individual add-ons when you book one of our reception band packages.

Exclusive Offer
Easy Weddings Special: Duo Live Music + DJ - $3,000

Usually $3,750

Easy Weddings Price $3,000 — save $750 (20% off)

Book our husband & wife duo for your whole day and save 20% — from your ceremony to your last dance, it's just Costas and Melissa with you the entire way, at a special Easy Weddings rate.

What's Included

  • Ceremony (Duo)
  • Cocktail Hour (Duo)
  • Reception (Duo)
  • DJ Set (1 hour finish)

How Your Day Flows

  • We arrive early for your ceremony — set up and sound-checked before your first guest arrives.
  • Guest arrival music — 30 minutes of intimate live music as everyone gets seated.
  • Processional, register signing, and recessional songs — performed live or as a Spotify recording, your choice for each moment.
  • Straight into cocktail hour — 60 minutes of laid-back live music while your guests mingle.
  • Guests enter the reception to a curated Spotify playlist, setting the mood as the space fills.
  • Dinner set — live background music that sits comfortably behind conversation.
  • Three live dance sets — we read the room and build the night as it happens.
  • Your key moments, covered live — bridal entrance, cake cutting, and first dance.
  • Free mic for speeches — Easy Weddings bookings get free use of our mic for speeches.
  • DJ finish — the final hour handed to a professional DJ set, with decks, dance floor lighting, and a smoke machine, taking you through to the end of the night.
  • Tell us your 10 must-haves and no-gos from our repertoire — we'll build a curated setlist around your music tastes.
  • Want a song outside our current repertoire? Extra requests are free via Spotify, or learned live for a bit extra.
  • Stage & fairy lighting included as standard.
  • We provide the right PA for your setting, indoors or outdoors.

-prices include GST
-prices are for Brisbane based weddings. Travel fees apply.
-20% discount applies to Easy Weddings bookings of this package only.

Exclusive Offer
ADD ON - MC $250 P/H

Don't have an MC, or need someone for MC duties who's confident on the mic? Mel, who has previously worked in radio, will happily help out with things like:

  • Welcoming guests and guiding them through the run sheet
  • Housekeeping announcements — bathrooms, bar, parking, and other practical details
  • Introducing speeches and the wedding party
  • Announcing key moments — first dance, cake cutting, bouquet toss
Exclusive Offer
ADD ON - Special Instruments $TBC

Fancy a saxophone, trumpet, percussionist, or violinist? We can bring in extra musicians through our network. 

Talk to us about your vision and we will make it happen!

Exclusive Offer
ADD ON - Extra Set $100 ph

Want us for longer than the standard 6-hour reception call-out? Extend our performance by the hour for $100 per musician. 

Exclusive Offer
ADD ON - Extra Song Requests $TBC

A few requests are already included — want more songs performed live? We'll quote based on what you're after.

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FAQ

Absolutely! We love playing music that our couples love, which is why before your big day we'll ask you for your must-haves and your absolute no-plays. We then customise our set based on your tastes so the music feels personal to you. We can also chat with you about choosing songs for the big moments — your first dance, reception entrance, or any other special moment throughout the night.

For a typical reception we provide 180 minutes of live music spread across roughly a 5 hour period. Our standard set time is 45 minutes, but we're super flexible and can make sets longer or shorter to fit in with your run sheet — just let us know what works best for your day.

We're based in Brisbane and typically service Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast and surrounding areas. If your wedding is outside of these areas, we're happy to discuss travel on a case by case basis — just keep in mind that travel fees will apply.

 Absolutely! We gig weekly and post our gig guide regularly on social media so you can find a date and time that suits. Get in touch with us and we'll also point you in the direction of the best gig to come along to — we'd love to see you there!

We use industry tour grade speakers and sub so the dance floor really pops. Our lighting setup includes multiple lights that illuminate the stage and create a really authentic live music vibe — it makes a huge difference to the overall atmosphere on the night.

 We put together a customised playlist for every wedding based on your brief and music tastes, so there are no awkward silences between sets. You're also more than welcome to send us your own Spotify playlists if you'd prefer something more personal.

Even better — we have our own dedicated client microphone available for use anytime throughout the night, so you and your guests are covered for speeches, toasts and any other special moments.

A typical call time is around 1 hour before the reception start time, which allows us to set up and sound check before your guests arrive. If you need us there earlier for any reason, we can absolutely accommodate that — just let us know and we'll factor the extra load in time into your quote.


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Couples looking for a band that genuinely brings the party should consider Imessa. Reviews consistently highlight how easy they are to work with—approachable, organised, flexible, and happy to collaborate on music choices and timing. On the day, their performances create the perfect atmosphere: a polished cocktail hour, seamless, high-energy dance sets, and smart transitions across a wide range of genres. They’re also praised for getting guests of all ages moving, with crowd-pleasing song sequencing and even thoughtful surprises like incorporating first-dance moments. Overall, guests leave the dance floor buzzing, and many feel they’re great value for money.

October 2026

Mel, Costa and the whole Imessa Band were the most incredible people to work with ahead of and during our wedding celebrations. Their sets were the highlight of everyones night. They managed to have people of every age, from 2 to 87, on the dance floor and enjoying themselves. Mel is incredible to work with and made the whole thing a breeze for us. They are such talents, have such a broad range of music they can play and are super fun to spend a night with. We would recommend them to anyone for any event, they are that versatile.

Laura S.

IMESSA

Ah Laura you are too kind! Thank you so much for the review and thank you for booking us for the party of the year!

June 2026

Costa and Mel (IMessa) were absolutely incredible. They created the perfect atmosphere at our wedding in late 2025. We only had a small event, but the music truly set the perfect tone and brought so much energy, fun, and connection to the night. We absolutely loved it - and so did our guests! IMessa went above and beyond, not only did they extend their sale at the time for us, but they agreed to play at our event on short notice, and at a location 3hrs away. They helped make the night unforgettable and we just loved dancing the night away!

Lauren J.

IMESSA

Thank you so much for your review Lauren. We had the best time celebrating with you and your beautiful friends and family! The 3 hour drive was absolutely worth it :)

May 2026

Imessa recently played at our wedding, and they were absolutely fantastic! We have been fans of Imessa for a long time, and when we got engaged, it was a no-brainer as to who we wanted to play at our wedding. Mel and Costa were approachable, flexible and organised. They were very easy to work with and provided so many options for our wedding. The only difficulty was looking through their immense repertoire and trying to narrow down a set list! On the day, Imessa absolutely brought the vibes! Graham played a beautiful cocktail hour set – his performance was impeccable and set the tone for the evening. Imessa then had the dance floor pumping! They were everything we wanted and more. From old school classics to new bangers and everything in between, their seamless sets were a massive hit with our guests. We never thought we’d hear “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” into “Killing In The Name”, but Imessa not only played it, but nailed it! Costa then rounded out the evening with an epic DJ set. He kept the dance floor moving and grooving in the wee hours. There are no words in our vocabulary to describe how grateful we are for Imessa, so we’ll leave it at this…we cannot recommend Imessa more highly!

Adam W.

IMESSA

This is the nicest review ever! Thanks Adam 😌 We had the best time ❤️

April 2026

IMESSA were absolutely fantastic, they mixed the tempo on the styles of the music perfectly depending on the specific circumstance of the wedding and reception, they even did an impromptu upbeat rendition of our first dance song later in the evening, which really got the crowd buzzing. I couldn't recommend these guys enough absolutely fantastic people, musicians and just nailed every aspect of their performance at our wedding.

Stephen K.

IMESSA

Thank you Stephen! I'm so happy to hear this feedback. We felt very special being a part of yours and Nikki's big day <3

March 2026

I’ve known this group since working behind the bar at Brooklyn standard in 2018. They always rocked. I got married in 2024 and my wife who used to come along to Brooklyn had zero hesitation on suggesting Imessa for our wedding band, and my gosh they did not miss! The crew are great to work with, great selection of songs and genres and to top it off well worth the cash spent which was a big consideration for the budget. 11/10 coz 5/5 won’t do it.

Conor B.

IMESSA

Thank you so much Conor! We had the best time at yours and Gabby's wedding <3


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