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brisbane live music for events

music that corporates, venues and party hosts love.

piano, vocals, and a loop pedal that makes one musician sound like a full band. corporate nights, restaurants and bars, residencies and private parties - from the first note to the last call. based in brisbane, and happy to travel - gold coast, sunshine coast, and toowoomba events welcome.

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Jess Martyn playing her keys at a Brisbane venue, mic on a boom stand, neon sign glowing behind her Jess Martyn singing with her eyes closed at a stage piano, purple and teal stage lights behind her Jess Martyn singing into a handheld mic in a leather jacket, guitars on stands behind her

see jess live

five covers, one musician. voice, keys, and a loop pedal.

more live clips

Pine Rivers Show a big day out at the pine rivers show in lawnton. here are a few minutes from the set.
All Star Awards Night a corporate awards night, with an "all star" themed playlist curated for the room.

what kind of event?

Weddings

ceremony, reception, canapés, aisle walk, plus DJ services to round out the night.

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Corporate Events

galas, launches, awards nights, client entertainment. public liability insured.

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Restaurant & Bar

one-off or regular bookings. background ambience or featured entertainment.

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Private Events

birthdays, dinner parties, cocktail nights, anniversaries.

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Long-term Hire

cruise ships, hotel lobbies, restaurant residencies, pub residencies.

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Something Else

got an idea? i'm open to everything. let's talk.

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Jess Martyn singing at her keyboard in a leafy garden at Emily and James's wedding

planning a wedding?

weddings have a page of their own: ceremony to first dance, real wedding videos, pricing from the start, and every question couples ask me. brisbane wedding singer & pianist →

Jess Martyn singing at her keys in a low-lit bar, warm and blue lighting across the room

cocktail hour & canapé sets

jazz-leaning covers and easy-listening favourites while the drinks flow. the loop pedal lets one musician keep a brisbane cocktail hour full without drowning the conversation. works beautifully between a ceremony and reception, or as a corporate welcome set. get a quote →

Jess Martyn mid-song at her keyboard, hands on the keys, under stage lighting at a Brisbane venue

corporate event entertainment

galas, launches, awards nights, and client functions across brisbane, with background sets that build to a dance floor, fully insured and self-contained so your venue checklist stays short. enquire for your event →

Jess Martyn in a leather jacket playing her stage piano, mic at her lips, under purple and teal stage lights

restaurant, hotel & venue residencies in brisbane

i play regular slots too: restaurant and bar residencies, hotel lobbies, and ongoing weekly or monthly bookings. background ambience that lets the room talk, or a featured set that fills it, all from one self-contained rig (three cruise-ship contracts' worth of practice at reading a room). tell me your nights and the vibe and i'll shape something that fits. talk residencies →

more from the stage

Jess Martyn singing at her keyboard on the lawn at Brooke and Senna's wedding, the photographer working behind her Jess Martyn singing into a handheld mic on a West End stage under pink and orange lights Jess Martyn singing at her keyboard in a polka-dot dress, a venue's 'home of entertainment' sign behind her Jess Martyn singing into a handheld mic in a denim jacket, in front of a venue's 'home of entertainment' sign

about jess

i'm jess martyn, a brisbane singer and pianist. ten years of weekends in this city's bars, bowls clubs and wedding venues - and three cruise ship contracts, where i've won over a slightly seasick room and still got it dancing - will teach you a few things. with a repertoire spanning over 600 songs, there's a good chance i'll know your favourite song (and if i don't, i'll learn it). after ten years of weddings, corporate nights, festivals, restaurant residencies and more, i've learned how to read any room and play it by ear.

recently on the calendar: Kerwick Hotel · Red Hill Bowls Club · Chevron Renaissance · Banyo Bowls Club · Miss Demeanour · Easts Leagues Club · Parkwood Tavern · The Westin · Pine Rivers Show · Jimmy's On The Mall · The Royal Hotel · Westfield Carindale · Goldies Tavern · Mango Hill Tavern · Redcliffe RSL · The Langham · UQ Red Room · Brunswick Hotel · Beach Hotel · Archive Beer · Coomera Lodge Hotel · Everton Park Hotel · Fitzy's · Westfield · Junk Bar · Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron · Sandbar · Koala Tavern · Brisbane German Club · Geebung Bowls Club · Sundowner Motel · Manly Boathouse · Melbourne Cup @ Stock Exchange Hotel · Oche · The Office Bar and Restaurant · Salt Bar · Orion Hotel - and more around brisbane.

what bookers and guests say

event · post-runway gathering

"Jess from Blue Jay Music was absolutely incredible at my Haus of Andrea Post-Runway Gathering. From the moment she arrived, she was professional, organised, and completely self-sufficient, setting everything up without any issues while I was busy managing the event. Her beautiful voice and carefully selected songs perfectly matched the atmosphere I wanted to create, adding so much warmth and elegance to the afternoon. I was particularly impressed by her skill in layering sounds live, which created a rich and engaging performance that captivated our guests. Not only is Jess exceptionally talented, but she is also a genuinely lovely person to work with. The feedback from my guests was overwhelmingly positive, with so many people commenting on how much they enjoyed her music. I would highly recommend Jess and Blue Jay Music for any event and will definitely be booking her again for future Haus of Andrea events."

Andrea - Haus of Andrea, post-runway gathering

event

"Jess did a great job performing at our corporate showcase! we received lots of great feedback and have had requests for details to pass on to clients for their events based on performance."

Vaughn Glister - Amora Hotels, corporate showcase

event

"Jess is a talented musician with an amazing repertoire. We enjoyed engaging with her performance in so many ways, a little dance, a singalong with friends, and to top it off...being able to request our favourite songs and artists."

Jenny de Vries - Piano bar night with friends

wedding

"Jess was the perfect cocktail hour entertainment at our wedding. We had so many compliments on the music from our guests."

Emily - Wedding, cocktail hour

wedding

"Jess put on a spectacular performance for our wedding. Her colourful persona, unique talent and style on the piano combined with beautiful vocals was perfect."

Angus - Wedding

wedding

"Jess was so so lovely to work with - amazing communication and seriously so talented. No request was too much for her and she really went above and beyond to make sure the bride was happy. Definitely recommend!!"

Kate Duff - Hitch Perfect, wedding planner

what can i play?

covers, originals, and everything in between. anything goes, even country roads.

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build your package

tell me about your event and i'll check your date within 24 hours, then put together a custom quote within 2 business days.

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equipment & setup

i'm self-contained - all i need is a powerpoint in the wall (no power at your spot? with notice i'll bring a generator).

setup takes about 15 minutes in roughly two square metres of floor space.

$30 million public liability cover

i bring

  • ✓ Roland Fantom 08 keyboard
  • ✓ Boss RC300/RC600 loop pedal
  • ✓ PA system / speakers
  • ✓ Microphone
  • ✓ Mic for the celebrant, vows and speeches
  • ✓ Keyboard stand
  • ✓ Sustain pedal
  • ✓ DI box / XLR cables
  • ✓ Stage monitor
  • ✓ In-ear monitors
  • ✓ Coloured lights

venue provides

  • • Power outlet

check availability

not ready for the full enquiry? just check if i'm free.

no obligation, i'll check the date and get back to you within 24 hours. your details are only used to reply (privacy).

how a typical booking looks

every event is shaped to fit, but most start from one of these:

corporate events

2 × 45 min sets across about 2 hours

private events

2 × 45 min sets across about 2 hours

these are starting points, not limits - the coverage is yours to set (want me for five hours straight? done). quotes are tailored to your event and arrive within 2 business days.

frequently asked questions

How long do you play for?+
Most weddings book three 45-minute sets across about three hours; corporate and private events usually run two 45-minute sets across two hours. That's just the typical starting point. The quote wizard lets you build the coverage you want, or leave it flexible and I'll tailor it.
How far in advance do I need to book?+
No minimum notice. Most couples book a few months out, but I've stepped in with just a few weeks' notice (and when another act falls through) and everything went off without a hitch. For weddings and big events, the earlier the better so I can hold your date — get a quote and we'll lock it in.
Can you learn a specific song for our event?+
Requests are my thing. There are 600+ songs in the book already, and a week's notice is plenty to learn something new. If your first dance is already on the list there's no extra charge; a song I need to learn is $100 per song. I've even switched songs on the fly when a couple changed their minds on the day. First dance, family favourite, sneaky in-joke song: all welcome.
Do you travel outside Brisbane?+
For weddings, I'll travel anywhere for the right rate. The first 30 minutes of travel are included; beyond that it's $100 per hour, pro-rata, spelled out up front in the quote, so no surprises. I've played weddings from the Tipsy Tomato in Redcliffe to Tiffany's in Maleny and Jimbour House out on the Darling Downs. For regular pub and restaurant gigs I stay within about 30 minutes, or further by agreement at $50 per hour of travel.
What do you need the venue to provide?+
I'm fully self-contained. I bring my own keyboard, loop pedal, PA, microphone, stands, cables, and even coloured lights. All I need from the venue is a power outlet, and if there's no power where you're getting married, give me some notice and I'll bring a generator so I'm completely self-sufficient. I can also provide a mic for the celebrant, vows and speeches. Setup takes about 15 minutes, and I need roughly two square metres of floor space.
Do you have public liability insurance?+
Yes. I hold $30 million public liability cover through Duck for Cover, and I can send a certificate of currency to your venue or event organiser on request.
How does pricing work for corporate events?+
Every event is a bit different, so I quote on the details: coverage time, location, and any extras. Most corporate events run two 45-minute sets across a couple of hours. Tell me what you have in mind via the quote wizard and you'll have a tailored quote within 2 business days.
What's your cancellation policy?+
For standard and corporate gigs: 50% fee if cancelled less than 24 hours beforehand, 100% if less than 12 hours. For weddings: 50% cancellation fee if cancelled less than a week out from the event.
Do you do cruise ships or residencies?+
Yep, I've done three cruise ship contracts, several restaurant residencies, and I feature on the monthly roster at a number of local venues. I'm always open to long-term and recurring gigs.
How do I get in touch?+
For piano lessons, join the waitlist. For performance bookings, get a quote — quotes arrive within 2 business days. For gig news and new music, join the mailing list, or DM me on Instagram.

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