Business Details
19 Years
experience
Melbourne's Premier Event Entertainment Solution
Marmalade is a professional music entertainment group with over 15 years of experience delivering high-energy performances for weddings, corporate events, and themed functions. Our versatile lineup of skilled musicians and vocalists covers decades of musical styles, from 1940s jazz to contemporary Top 40 hits. We pride ourselves on adapting to client needs through flexible configurations ranging from intimate duos to full 10-piece ensembles featuring horn sections and guest performers. Our international performance history includes venues in China, New Zealand, and Australia's premier locations like Melbourne Crown Casino and Federation Square. We maintain a rigorous rehearsal schedule to ensure flawless execution of song requests while preserving our core repertoire of 500+ tracks.Our commitment to crowd engagement has earned consistent praise for transforming events into unforgettable experiences. The band's leadership combines decades of industry experience from collaborations with renowned artists like Carlos Santana and John Farnham. We maintain strict quality control through continuous professional development and equipment upgrades. Our operational philosophy emphasizes clear communication and contractual transparency for client peace of mind. This combination of musical excellence and professional reliability has established Marmalade as Melbourne's premier event entertainment solution.
Services
Big Band
Corporate Band
Wedding Band
Party Band
Trio
Duo
Singer
Guitarist
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of professional event performance experience
- Our musicians have collaborated with international artists like Santana
- We provide flexible configurations from duos to 10-piece ensembles
- We maintain a 800+ song repertoire spanning 8 decades of music
- Our proven track record includes 1000+ successful events Australia-wide
What people say
Dancing non-stop
Great song-list
Versatile professionals
Outstanding selection
Marvellous night
Services
Big Band
Our Big Band configuration delivers powerful sound for major events. Featuring 7-12 musicians including horn sections and percussionists, we recreate authentic swing and jazz arrangements. Perfect for corporate galas and themed events requiring high-impact musical entertainment.
Corporate Band
Professional musical entertainment tailored for business functions. Our adaptable repertoire covers decades of hits, ensuring appropriate ambiance for conferences, award nights, and networking events with reliable sound engineering.
Wedding Band
Complete wedding music solution from ceremony to reception. We provide ceremony string quartet options, cocktail jazz trios, and high-energy reception bands. Custom song arrangements available with advance notice for personalized wedding soundtracks.
Party Band
Dynamic performances for private celebrations. Our party band adapts to audience preferences through real-time setlist adjustments. Available with optional lighting packages and backing tracks for full production value at birthdays and social gatherings.
Duo Act
Compact musical solution for intimate venues. Our duo configurations combine vocal harmonies with guitar or keyboard, offering portable performance with minimal equipment requirements. Ideal for pubs, small weddings, and corporate breakout sessions.
People
Kevin Jones
Manager/Singer/Guitarist
Music industry veteran with 30+ years experience. Performed with Santana, Joan Armatrading, and Australian Crawl members. Founder of Marmalade after managing multiple cover bands since the 1990s.
Chelly Parisi
Vocalist
Professional singer with 20+ years performing in Melbourne's top cover bands. Specializes in audience engagement across rock, pop, and soul genres. Regular performer at major corporate and private events.
Stephen Morgan
Bass/Vocalist
Award-winning musician with extensive recording and touring experience. Former member of Icehouse and musical director for HAIR and Jesus Christ Superstar productions. Brings professional theatrical performance standards to live events.
Questions
What music styles does Marmalade perform?
We cover all genres from 1940s swing to current Top 40 hits including rock, pop, jazz, funk, reggae, and themed music.
Can you accommodate special song requests?
Yes, we learn new songs with 4-6 weeks notice and can incorporate special requests into our extensive repertoire.
What band sizes are available?
We offer configurations from 2-piece duos to 12-piece ensembles with horn sections, percussion, and guest vocalists.
Do you provide event sound equipment?
Yes, we supply professional PA systems, lighting, and backline equipment suitable for venues up to 1000+ capacity.
How far do you travel for performances?
We perform nationwide and internationally, having played events in China, New Zealand, and across Australia.
