Hawke's Bay

Wedding DJs, Bands & Music in Hawke's Bay

The Hawke's Bay DJs, bands & musicians who'll keep your dance floor full.

3 acts Hawke's Bay Updated July 2026
A wedding dance floor in Hawke's Bay, New Zealand
Photo: Ryan Clark, Selah Weddings

The music is what people actually remember about a reception, a packed dance floor is the sign of a great party. So getting the right act for your crowd genuinely matters.

Here's our pick of the Bay's wedding DJs, bands & musicians, with a note on each :)

01

Pulse Band

The Bay's best-voted wedding covers band.

Pulse are a Napier four-piece covers band (30-plus years) voted the region's best wedding band.

Perfect if you want a proven live band that fills a floor.

  • Napier / Hawke's Bay
  • 30+ years professional
  • Voted best wedding band in the region
  • Four-piece covers band
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02

Naked Gun Band

A high-energy Hawke's Bay covers band.

Naked Gun are a Hawke's Bay covers band doing weddings, parties & corporate, high-energy & crowd-pleasing.

Great for a lively live-band reception.

  • Hawke's Bay
  • Covers band
  • Weddings & parties
  • Corporate & clubs too
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03

HighKings DJ

A premium Hawke's Bay wedding DJ.

HighKings are a premium Hawke's Bay DJ company doing weddings & corporate, polished & experienced.

One for couples who want a slick, professional DJ.

  • Hawke's Bay
  • Premium DJ company
  • Weddings & corporate
  • Exclusive events
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Your photographer & film team

We'll film the whole party.

We're Selah, a NZ wedding photo & film team who travel for weddings, Hawke's Bay included! The dance floor, the band, the chaos, some of our favourite stuff to capture.

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Common questions

Should I have a DJ or a band?

Depends on your crowd & budget. A DJ gives huge range & usually costs less; a live band brings unmatched energy. Hawke's Bay has great local options for both.

How much does wedding music cost?

A DJ typically sits in the several-hundreds to low-thousands; a live band costs more. Ask each act for a quote on your coverage & timings.

When should I book?

Once your date's set, ideally 6 to 12 months out, especially for popular bands & summer dates.

How do I keep the dance floor full?

Match the music to your crowd, give a clear must-play & do-not-play list, & let them read the room. A good local act will know exactly how.

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Last reviewed July 2026. Details change, so always confirm directly with each act.