What happens if there is no power at the ceremony location?

We can provide portable power should there not be any available at the ceremony location. Charges apply.

Yes, all bookings include 2 free special song requests learnt free of charge.

How far do you travel?

We travel as far as 3 hours out of Sydney. Charges apply.

Do you charge relocation fees?

All bookings include one free relocation (up to 1 hour). If there is a relocation the hourly rate drops from being a "live music hour" to a "relocation hour", so you only pay for what you need.

Frankie and Charles - Wedding Music Sans Souci

OVERVIEW

From tear-jerking acoustic duets as you walk down the aisle to getting your guests boogying on the dancefloor or just maintaining a lively and uplifting atmosphere, the talented musicians behind Frankie and Charles can do it all. They travel to weddings and events across NSW to Sydney, the Central Coast, Southern Highlands, and beyond.

By incorporating electronic beats with live playing, not only can they play acoustically, but they can offer the full sound of a band without being overbearing, allowing them to ramp up the energy when the time is right. Their goal is to create an atmosphere that will leave you and your guests raving about your event! Frankie and Charles provide the best soundtrack to your wedding with clean, crisp, high-quality audio, and a carefully selected song list to suit your audience.

What you’ll love about Frankie and Charles for your Sydney wedding:

Blending different musical styles. Frankie and Charles bring the best of live music with epic DJ sets, helping them set the tone for formal, casual, and party-style weddings.
Curated setlists. Whatever kind of wedding you’re planning, Frankie and Charles will carefully select the best catalogue of songs for you.

Highlights of Frankie and Charles:

Available for weddings in Sydney, Central Coast, Southern Highlands, and beyond.
Talented live performers who will set the perfect atmosphere.

“Frankie and Charles created the perfect vibe for our wedding. They are both super talented and work together so cohesively. We had so many guests ask where we found them and everyone was very impressed. We would highly recommend them for your next event!” Anthony D

About

Frankie and Charles came together in early 2018 after working many years as solo musicians and in other musical projects. After leaving another successful duo, Sydney Acoustic Duo, to study Electronic Music Production, Frankie began incorporating the latest electronic music technology into her live performances. Not long after, Frankie met Charles', whose existing solo project incorporated the use of classic keyboard sounds including Rhodes, Hammonds, Pianos and Clavs making for the perfect pair

Frances Castley

Founder

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FAQ

What can you offer our wedding?

We offer a versatile array of styles, genres and moods to suit all occasions, from intimate and laid back to upbeat and energetic.

From performing heartfelt acoustic numbers with either piano or acoustic guitar and beautiful male/female vocal harmonies as the bridal party walks down the aisle to incorporating electronic beats to get your guests up and on the dance floor and anything in between, we deliver authentic versions of your favourite tunes from Contemporary Pop, to Yacht Rock, to Jazz/Funk to Country Folk.

We also offer DJ'ing services including Bridal Party Entrance songs and Dance floor music. Our extensive set-up means we have something for everyone!

Do you provide music for the entire wedding?

Yes, our "All Day" offer covers music from the Ceremony to the Dance Floor spanning over a 10 hour period. Please enquire to access our price list and found out more.

Do you charge for providing sound equipment?

Basic sound equipment is provided and included within our package prices. If you require a more extensive set-up, charges do apply. Wireless microphones are not included within the basic set-up.

What is your minimum call out?

Our minimum call-out is 2 hours. Please enquire to download our price list.

Can you perform unamplified?

It is not possible for us to perform unamplified, however, we are more than happy to comply with noise restrictions where volumes must be kept to a minimum.

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November 2020

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Frankie and Charles created the perfect vibe for our wedding. They are both super talented and work together so cohesively. We had so many guests ask where we found them and everyone was very impressed. We would highly recommend them for your next event!

Anyhony D.

Frankie and Charles

Thanks a lot, Anthony! It was a pleasure being part of your wedding and all the best x

November 2018

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We booked Frances Castley to perform during the canapes portion of the event, she was very professional, sounded great and was a pleasure to work with. She's a very talented and lovely soloist!

Nikki M.

Frankie and Charles

Thanks for having me Nikki and congratulations!

September 2018

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Frances Castley was the musician for our wedding, not one song was out of place, everything was exactly how we had discussed. Frances sang acoustic on her guitar for a majority of our day, we had multiple guests coming up to us just to comment on how beautiful her voice was! In the evening she turned into our DJ and had the WHOLE wedding up and in the dancefloor the whole night! People that had vowed they wouldn’t dance were even up! If I had to book again, I wouldn’t hesitate going back to book with Frances!

Dominique G.

Frankie and Charles

Thanks so much, Dominique, it was a pleasure being part of your beautiful wedding!

Expert Advice

As a wedding professional, Frankie and Charles offers expert advice to help couples plan their perfect day. Ask a question or read their expert advice.

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How to really experience a wedding band/DJ before booking

Hi there. Can we come and listen to a band or DJ at another wedding or event before we decide to book?

Frankie and Charles

You can certainly ask to see if a band/dj is playing any shows so you can watch them live, however, it's unlikely that you'll be able to attend a wedding to watch them perform. In our case, we can do a high-quality live streamed performance for you to give an idea of what to expect. Thanks, Frances.

Are there additional fees to have continuous music without breaks?

Frankie and Charles

Are you referring to live music or music in general? Live acts usually play recorded music during their breaks and don't charge for this. DJ's usually have background music playing the entire time which is included in their fee. Does this answer your question?

Frances

What are the benefits of hiring a band or DJ over DIY music?

Frankie and Charles

Doing the music yourself is definitely an option if budget is in question and it will do a sufficient job of maintaining an energetic atmosphere, especially if you have a good playlist. This will take some amount of preparation beforehand, making sure that songs during dinner aren't overpowering as your guests are talking and eating, and that you have enough material to keep the dancefloor alive throughout the night.

You may find, however, that the experience becomes clunky if you do not also involve someone else. You'll want to make sure that someone is in charge of queuing songs for the ceremony - aisle walk, register signing and exit as well as Bridal Party entrance songs for the reception. Someone will need to be in charge of music also during canapes as you go off and have your photos taken.

Another thing to think about is audio production. A huge part making your DIY music successful is a high-quality sound system (a portable speaker such as the JBL Boombox will not do, unfortunately). You'll want to look into hiring a PA System. A company like DJ Warehouse can provide the right equipment and help you choose what's best for you. If the venue does not have an in-house system that can play your background music, someone will need to set-up this equipment in the different locations and especially for the reception location if there is dancing involved. Venue's in-house systems are generally not sufficient for the dancefloor.

You'll also want to consider hiring a wireless microphone for speeches. Many venues provide wireless microphones, and their in-house systems are sufficient for this.

All-in-all, it takes a huge amount of preparation to DIY music. The first and most obvious benefit of hiring a band or DJ is the fact that you can remove the stress of doing it yourself. Wedding bands and DJ's generally have a lot of experience and will make this seamless for you. Having live music is significantly more enjoyable for yourself and your guests than having recorded background music and having a good DJ who knows how to read a crowd is invaluable to keep your guests entertained.

Either option will work. The question is whether you are willing to spend the time to plan and prepare the music aspect of your wedding yourself.

I hope this helps!

Frances (Sydney Live Soloists providing solo musicians and DJ's)