Book the band
Hire a country band for your event
One booking gets you the band, the sound, the lights and the video. The Barnyard Band is a five-piece country show band from Townsville that brings concert-style production to rodeos, campdrafts, B&S balls, festivals, corporate nights and private parties.
What we play for
Built for the big nights
Also agricultural shows: see the NQ show guide.
What's included
18,000 WRMS PA, in our own trailer
- Five-piece bandLead vocals and acoustic guitar (Laurence Sorbello), fiddle and vocals (Katisha Adelaide), lead guitar and banjo (Steve Sparrow), drums (Nick Gray), with sound by Brendan Marolla. Meet the band
- 18,000 W RMS PA4 × QSC KW153, 4 × JBL SRX828SP subs, 2 × QSC K12, Allen & Heath SQ-Rack, Shure wireless, UPS.
- Light show & videoA time-coded light show and video backdrop, with live cameras.
- Speech micA wireless mic for MCs and presentations.
- The right setSets that suit the crowd, from G-rated family shows to late-night rodeo and after-party sets.
How far we travel
- Within driving distance of Townsville: we bring the complete concert-style production package, so you're not paying for a separate production bill. We can also work with your existing production team.
- Further away: we fly in and out for events anywhere in Australia, with a tech rider supplied so your production supplier can replicate the show.
What we need from you
A covered stage or suitable stage area, safe access for load-in, adequate power (mains or generator) and weather protection, plus your run sheet and set times. We'll send our tech rider early so your venue, generator and staging suppliers can sort any issues before event day.
How booking works
Three steps to lock it in
- Get a pricePick your date, venue and event type in the price tool.
- Send your event detailsUse the Event Details Form.
- Lock it inSee our Terms & Conditions and Public Liability certificate.
FAQ
Hiring questions, answered
How much does it cost to hire The Barnyard Band?
It depends on the date, location and event. Our homepage price tool gives an instant estimate.
Do you bring your own PA and lights?
Yes: an 18,000 W RMS PA, a time-coded light show and video backdrop, in our own trailer.
Can you play at remote or outback events?
Yes. We've played remote events such as the Laura Rodeo on Cape York and the Mount Isa Mines Rodeo. Outdoors, we just need a suitable stage, safe access, enough power and weather protection.
Do you travel outside North Queensland?
Yes. We fly in and out anywhere in Australia and supply a tech rider.
Can you work with our production company?
Yes. We can bring our full production or work with your existing production team.
Do you have public liability insurance?
Yes. Our public liability certificate is linked in the site footer.
Do you have a mic for speeches?
Yes. There's a wireless speech mic for MCs, presentations and auctions.
