Jay Ess Events

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OVERVIEW

Jay Ess Events boasts an impressive selection of packages, each designed to bring the perfect melody to your wedding day. For the ultimate music extravaganza, the Platinum Full Band Package features a live acoustic duo at the ceremony and a 6-piece RnB/Pop band with a DJ combo for the reception — along with MC services to ensure a seamless evening. Notably, they can adapt their live music configurations to create the perfect dining ambience and then rev up the dancefloor with DJ sets.

 

What you'll love about working with Jay Ess Events for your Melbourne wedding:

  • Personalised Music Experience: With their diverse range of packages, Jay Ess Events allows you to choose the ideal combination of live musicians, DJs, and MC services that best suits your wedding style and preferences.
  • Crowd Interaction and Live Karaoke: Jay Ess Events stands out for their interactive approach, engaging with the crowd and even offering impromptu live karaoke if the event calls for it, ensuring everyone is on their feet and having a great time.
  • Versatile Music Repertoire: From classic pub rock hits, smooth jazz pieces, old skool RnB jams to contemporary pop, Jay Ess Events can read the crowd and seamlessly mash up songs, ensuring the music caters to everyone's tastes and keeps the dancefloor buzzing.

 

Packages

Package A
Platinum full band package.
(6 suppliers)

  • Live acoustic duo at ceremony 

Playing mood-setting songs as your guests arrive, a song for the bridal entrance, the signing of the registry, and the recessional ending song. If the ceremony is a traditional Catholic type, we are also able to play songs during communion, as well as any religious hymns that your celebrant requires.

  • Combination live 6-pieceRnB/Pop band and DJ combo at reception. 
  • Includes drummer, bassist, guitarist, keyboardist and a male and female singer.

Offering the personal and interactive touch of a live party band playing easy listening covers while your guests dine, ramping up to dance favourites, and alternating with DJ sets to get people dancing when formalities are over.

  • MC Services for the whole night

Running introductions and formalities and liaising with venue and catering to ensure a smooth evening

Package B
Premium Full band package
(5 suppliers — all of the above except the female singer)

  • Live acoustic duo at ceremony
  • Combination Live Music 5 piece band and DJ at reception
  • MC Services for the whole night. 

Package C
Live Quartet package
(4 suppliers)

  • Live acoustic duo at ceremony
  • Combination Live Music Quartet (Male Vocalist, Keys, Sax, Drums) and DJ at reception
  • MC Services for the whole night. 

Package D
Live trio package
(3 suppliers)

  • Live acoustic duo at ceremony
  • Combination Live Music Trio (Male Vocalist, Keys, Drums) and DJ at reception
  • MC Services for the whole night. 

Package E
Live duo package
(2 suppliers)

  • Live acoustic duo at ceremony (Vocalist, Guitarist)
  • Combination Live Music Duo and DJ at reception
  • MC Services for the whole night. 

Package F
MC and DJ only
(1 supplier)

  • No involvement at ceremony
  • MC services for the whole night. 
  • DJ services for the whole night

Package G
DJ only
(1 supplier)

  • No involvement at ceremony
  • DJ services for the whole night. 

All packages include

  • Full professional PA system to suit your number guests at reception. 
  • Lighting for dancefloor. 
  • Use of wireless mics for speeches. 

 

Highlights of working with Jay Ess Events Melbourne:

  • Premium wedding music and entertainment 
  • Personalised music packages
  • Engaging crowd interaction and karaoke
  • Versatile repertoire to please all guests
  • Outstanding customer service 

About

Hi, Its Ian here. If you're messaging through, chances are you'll get to me! My brother Jay and I started this humble business as a labour of love, following on from our father's footsteps. We had no idea that a simple request to sing a couple of songs for a friend's wedding ceremony so long ago, would lead us to create a thriving business, one that both Jay and I cherish with each client we meet. Send us a message, we'd love to have a chat!

Ian and Jay Samuel

Business Owner

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Service Area Melbourne and surrounds

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Melbourne and surrounds

FAQ

We offer a wide range or services to help with entertainment.

  • Ceremony Acoustic duo
  • MC Services
  • DJ Services
  • Live Music at Reception (from duo to 7 piece band)
  • Combination DJ and Live music at Reception.  (DJ + duo to 7 piece band)

Every wedding is different, but for the most part, we'll bring all the necessary audio equipment for whatever entertainment you've chosen. This means microphones, both wired and wireless, a speaker system to suit the number of guests you're inviting, and some ambient lighting to set the mood, from background dining to all out partying on the dancefloor. We incorporate set up, pack up and travel times too, so you won't have any surprises. 

We'll arrive at least 2 hours prior to the event starting. We will play 20 minutes of acoustic music before the ceremony starts, and then play

  • Entrance song - 
  • Registry signing song - (usually two selections)
  • Recessional/End of ceremony song

We also are able to cater for Catholic ceremonies, and can sing hymns and mass parts, as well as praise and worship songs.

It's your day, and we're here to make it as seamless and enjoyable as possible.

We'll have a conversation with you to understand the type of music you like, but we also have the experience of 100+ weddings under our belt, and can read the crowd to see what they respond to. If there are songs that are a must play, you can send us a Spotify list, and we'll build out a playlist to support it. Or you can leave the song selection to us and know that we can definitely get the party going, no matter the crowd

We love to jam, and that includes having you or any of your special guests come and join us on the microphone. Imagine an all wedding singalong of Taylor Swift's Love Story to bring your amazing day to a close. Or a special surprise number by you or a guest to really make your night special.

We'll keep the music flowing no matter what happens, and who is on the mic!

 

Glad you asked! We currently have residency  at a bar in Melbourne's CBD. There, we display our signature brand of RnB and pop covers, including our mashups and rap breakdowns. Send us a message and we'll let you know when we're playing next!


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Planning a wedding can be stressful, but JayEss Events consistently impressed couples with their warmth, adaptability, and knockout energy. From intimate acoustic sets for the ceremony to a vibrant 6-piece band and MC for the reception, they read the room, tailor playlists, and keep the dance floor packed all night. Guests loved the personal touches—sing-alongs, guest participation, and special moments like a first dance with a family guitar—while couples appreciated seamless coordination, running sheets, and the MC’s engaging, thoughtful hosting. Across multiple iterations, the team proved reliable, approachable, and genuinely invested in making a wedding unforgettable.

February 2026

If we could rate higher we would! Jay, Ian and team were the best! Not only are they talented, they're super nice people and very easy to work with. JayEss Events were open to all our suggestions and ideas and helped make our night so memorable, we are so very grateful. Jay was great as MC and DJ and kept the vibes high all night, and when the band played it got everyone onto the dancefloor!

Susan N.

January 2026

We had Jay Ess Events as our live reception band and MC and honestly couldn’t recommend them enough. The music and energy on the night were amazing and kept the vibe exactly where we wanted it. We booked their quartet with a vocalist, keyboardist, drummer, and saxophonist, and MC services included. They were so easy to work with and did such a great job keeping everything flowing while also getting everyone up and dancing. They even invited some of our guests up to sing, which was such a fun touch and really got the party going. The dance floor was full all night and the atmosphere was unreal. We’d recommend them in a heartbeat.

Carina L.

December 2025

Thank you so much to Ian, Jay and Maya for hosting+singing+DJ-ing for our wedding! We loved their singing throughout the night, they have such lovely harmonies and solo parts as well that highlight each of their voices! Thank you as well for doing such a great job with MC-ing during our reception. Our guests loved being involved and you led us through the formal proceedings and the games so smoothly! Thanks for making our night so beautiful and memorable!

Jules N.

September 2025

We couldn’t have asked for a better MC and band for our wedding! Jay was absolutely incredible – funny, witty, and kept the night flowing so smoothly. He had everyone laughing and completely engaged, while still being so sensitive and thoughtful during the speeches, adding heartfelt touches that made the evening feel truly special. The 6 piece live band were phenomenal! They played all the classics that had everyone up dancing and singing along – our guests haven’t stopped raving about them. They brought so much energy and joy to the night and were such a memorable part of our celebration. We’ve had so many people ask us where we found Jay and the band, and we’re so happy to recommend them. They were an unforgettable part of our wedding day, and we can’t thank them enough for making it so fun and memorable! They are the best and the best MC and band must to make your wedding unforgettable! Thanks again we are forever grateful! Jamie and Louise

Louise C.

September 2025

We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better MC than Jay. His energy and vibe set the perfect tone for our wedding, he just knew exactly what to do, maneuvering everything seamlessly behind the scenes so that we never felt stressed and our guests never noticed a thing. He made the entire day feel effortless and magical. Jay brought so much joy, fun, and professionalism, and we truly couldn’t imagine our day without him.

Kim T.


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