Live Band for Balls in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland
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The Jetset Society is a ball band and live band for balls, graduation balls, school balls, association balls, dance school balls, carnival balls, summer balls and formal dance events right through the ball season, in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland. Elegant ball music, classic ballroom dance music, modern live sets and flexible lineups from 4 to 11 musicians all come from the same band. The programme takes in Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley and Udo Jürgens alongside ABBA and Queen classics.
Familiar songs are only part of it. A ball turns on a sure musical flow, on the right energy arriving at the right moment, and on a repertoire that holds up from the opening and the waltz all the way to the late dance floor.
Our repertoire spans classical ball music, ballroom dances such as Viennese waltz, slow waltz, tango and quickstep, and Latin dances such as cha-cha-cha, rumba, samba and jive, elegant dinner music, pop, soul, disco, Austropop and party classics. That lets a ball open elegantly and build real momentum as the night goes on.
Which lineup fits depends on room size, number of guests, stage, programme, dance floor and the impact you are after. Smaller ball formats can be served well by a lineup with fewer musicians, while larger graduation balls, school balls or gala balls often call for a bigger live band with several voices and a fuller sound.
The Jetset Society plays and sings 100% live – with no backing tracks. Every lineup from 4 to 11 musicians is on stage with real voices and real instruments.
With international guests in the room, the ball opening, the dance sets and the programme can be announced in English.
Ball committees usually work hand in hand with the venue and with other suppliers, and The Jetset Society slots into arrangements that are already in place – see how we work with venues and suppliers.
Ball band at a glance
- The Jetset Society plays as a live band for balls, graduation balls, school balls, association balls, fire brigade balls, farmers’ balls, hunters’ balls, civic balls, dance school balls, carnival balls, summer balls, balls in Tracht (traditional Alpine dress) and formal dance events across the whole ball season – in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland.
- The Jetset Society also plays in other parts of Austria by arrangement.
- Music for reception, opening, classic dance rounds (several dances played back to back, often in the same style), dinner, programme items and the later party phase.
- A repertoire built on Viennese waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, rumba, jive and discofox (a popular partner dance), alongside pop, soul, disco, Austropop, current hits and classics.
- Flexible lineups, from 4 to 11 musicians.
- Quotes drawn up individually, based on lineup, performance time, technical setup, venue, schedule and the impact you want.
- All musicians are full-time professionals holding music degrees – for a confident sound, a smooth running order and assured live impact.
Searching for a ball band, dance band or cover band in Vienna usually comes down to one thing: a live band that ties the opening, the classic dance rounds, programme items and the later party phase together reliably – waltz and ballroom dances as much as modern music for the dance floor. The Jetset Society matches the lineup to hall size, number of guests, opening, midnight show, technical setup and the stage presence you want, and plays well-known songs in danceable, professional versions that suit the occasion, with a clear plan from the opening through to the party phase.
Quick guidance for ball committees and organisers
Graduation ball & school ball
The points that decide the evening: opening, dance rounds, midnight show, later party and a clear technical schedule – set out in full in the graduation ball band section.
Formal ball & gala ball
What carries an evening like this is elegant dance music, controlled volume, polished announcements and a presence to match the occasion.
Ballroom dances & modern party
Waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha-cha and the rest can sit alongside pop, soul, disco and current songs.
Checklist & price range
The questions worth settling early are collected in the Ball band checklist; guide figures are under Pricing.
Pricing guidance for balls and graduation balls
A full-evening booking with The Jetset Society usually costs approx. €2,600 to €7,800; smaller jazz, lounge and dinner lineups from 3 musicians start at approx. €2,300.
What a ball evening costs comes down above all to lineup size, performance time, date, the scale of the technical setup and the venue. Current guidance by band size is on the pricing page.
For graduation balls, school balls and larger ball events we recommend 6 to 11 musicians, because opening, ballroom dances, programme items and the late dance floor each ask something different of the music.
What our clients say about ball evenings
“Stylish, professional and musically extremely flexible. The band took our ball from the first waltz all the way to a packed dance floor.”
“Excellent preparation, elegant sound for the opening and great energy on the dance floor later in the evening.”
“The mix of dance music, classics and modern songs was exactly right for our mixed audience.”
A selection of past performances and venues is listed on the Testimonials page.
Relevant live videos for balls
Ball band with horns (9 musicians)
Fuller sound and stronger stage presence for balls, graduation balls and dance events.
A live band with presence for high-profile ball and gala formats.
A balanced lineup for dance rounds, dinner and the later celebration.
Photos from our performances at balls and graduation balls
All photos and videos are on the Live impressions page.
Suitable lineup for a ball
For balls we recommend 6 to 11 musicians, including a horn section – the most popular choice. A ball calls for elegant ballroom dances, from the Viennese waltz to the rumba, and later for the party and pop hits that fill the dance floor. With more musicians, both sound fuller and rounder, and the parts of a song stand out more clearly from one another. We can play any ball with any lineup from 4 to 11 musicians. Ballroom dances come from the world of dance orchestras with a horn section; with horns such as trumpet, saxophone and trombone, a ball band sounds the way a ball should.
Where the ball is smaller or the stage is tight, a live band from 4 musicians can be the sensible choice, especially when elegant sound and controlled volume matter most. For many school balls, graduation balls and association balls, a lineup smaller than one for a large ball strikes a sensible balance between live energy, flexibility and budget; large balls, gala balls and events on a grand scale gain depth of sound and stage presence from extra voices, horns and instruments. What each lineup is made up of and how much space it requires is set out on the Lineups page, and the lineup we recommend for each occasion is in the table “Guidance by event type” on the same page.
The Jetset Society matches band size to room, stage, number of guests and the effect you are after; extra voices, horns or additional instruments lift the live impact accordingly.
There is fuller guidance on the lineups page. The final recommendation always follows from venue, stage, number of guests and schedule.
4 to 11 musicians · Over 800 songs · Vienna · Lower Austria · Burgenland
Elegance and dynamics: the ball band style of The Jetset Society
Balls tend to run to a shape of their own: reception, opening, guests of honour, dance rounds, breaks, programme items, midnight shows and, later, a much freer party phase. The Jetset Society plans the music so that each stage of the evening keeps its own character, with stylish easy-listening music counting for as much as danceable live music.
As a ball band, we bring elegant dance repertoire together with a modern live feel. The evening stays formal without turning stiff, and can move of its own accord towards a full dance floor later on.
The balance between danceability and atmosphere is what matters most: ballroom dances, Latin dances and waltz have to work as convincingly as modern songs, sing-along moments and international classics.
Which music fits which phase of a ball?
Reception & arrival
A reception calls for understated live music that lends the room a sense of occasion and still leaves space for conversation. Jazz, lounge, soul or elegant pop readings tend to sit well here.
Opening
Timing, clarity and dependability decide the ball opening. Viennese waltz, classical dance music or an agreed opening song should match the running order.
First rounds of ballroom dancing
Once the opening is done, waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, rumba, jive, discofox and familiar classics help to draw guests onto the floor. We read the room as we go and adjust song choice and energy to the mood.
Dinner & breaks
Through dinner, raffle, honours or programme items, the music stays measured and elegant, pitched to suit announcements, service and the acoustics of the room.
Midnight & programme
Midnight shows, staged moments and special programme items need clean transitions and musical flexibility, so that the evening holds together.
Later party phase
Later, the energy is allowed to climb: pop, soul, disco, rock, Austropop and party classics keep a mixed crowd celebrating together.
On request, The Jetset Society carries a ball through every one of these phases – from reception through opening and dance rounds to the midnight show and the later party. As experienced ball musicians, we shape each phase with a suitable lineup and a sure sense of style. For the opening, the midnight show and the later stretch of the party, a larger lineup of up to 11 musicians with real showband presence is available on request.
Music for different ball formats
Graduation balls
A graduation ball needs formality, youthful energy and music that speaks to parents, teachers and graduates alike. The evening should travel from elegant to exuberant.
School balls
School balls bring several generations into one room, which calls for breadth. Dance music, classics and modern songs should run into one another naturally.
Gala balls
Gala balls usually ask for a more refined sound, graceful transitions in and out of announcements, and music that carries weight without weighing the room down.
Association balls
Association balls live on tradition, danceability and an audience whose expectations pull in different directions. Musical breadth counts for a great deal here.
Corporate balls
At a corporate ball, what counts is a professional appearance, controlled volume, dependable technical planning and a musical arc running from reception to the later celebration.
Exclusive dance events
For evenings like these, lineup, dress code, repertoire and sound can all be agreed down to the detail.
Dance school balls & ballroom competitions
The Jetset Society plays for dance school graduation balls and ballroom competitions, with ballroom and Latin dances in clean, danceable tempi – details in the FAQ.
University balls & graduation ceremonies
Faculty balls, alumni balls, university balls and student balls are formats The Jetset Society has played and is glad to take on again, as are graduation ceremonies that carry on into a dance. Students, graduates, teaching staff and families share one room on these evenings: a formal opening, classic dance rounds and, later, a party phase that holds a younger crowd.
The Jetset Society as a graduation ball band: music for the ball committee, graduates and guests
A graduation ball (Maturaball – the ball a school’s final-year classes host in the year of their Matura, Austria’s school-leaving exam) is one of the most demanding ball formats there is: graduates, parents, teachers and guests anywhere between 17 and 70 should all come away feeling the evening worked. As a graduation ball band, The Jetset Society joins a festive opening with the Viennese waltz, classic dance rounds for the older generations and a later party phase that fills the floor for the young – one continuous musical arc across the whole evening.
Working with the ball committee
A graduation ball is usually put together by a ball committee of students, often organising an evening of this size for the first time. We support that with clear templates for the running order, a transparent price structure, one named contact and the technical coordination with hall and event technicians. The planning questions that matter most are gathered in the ball band checklist.
Opening & midnight show
For the opening, polonaise (the stately processional dance with which the debutante couples make their entrance) and Viennese waltz are matched to the choreography and to the debutantes’ own tempo – with an individually arranged opening piece if you would like one. After the traditional “Alles Walzer!” call, the dance floor belongs to the guests. Around the midnight show (Mitternachtseinlage – a dance or show performance around midnight, at a graduation ball usually rehearsed by the students themselves) we keep the musical transitions clean and agree timing and technical setup with the committee, so that the high point of the evening lands as planned.
Budget guidance for graduation balls
What a ball band costs follows from lineup, performance time, date, technical setup and venue; the pricing page carries our current guidance. Because a graduation ball is financed out of ticket sales, we keep our quotes easy for a ball committee to budget against.
Music for three generations
From Viennese waltz through foxtrot, cha-cha-cha and discofox to pop, Austropop and current party hits: the repertoire is planned so that dance rounds and party blocks interlock, and every age group stays part of the evening.
Ball music for Viennese waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, rumba, jive and more
Plenty of guests come to a ball expecting music they can genuinely dance to. So alongside modern songs, The Jetset Society plays dance music suited to Viennese waltz with both natural and reverse turns, slow waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, rumba, jive, discofox and other dance styles.
Later in the night, the music also has to work for guests who are less interested in formal dancing and simply want to celebrate. It is that join between ball music and modern live-band energy that keeps an evening alive.
A ball band should be confident with dance music and still bring modern live energy, and The Jetset Society works from a repertoire built to carry several generations at once.
Ball band, party band or another format?
In focus: the ball band
The right choice for balls, graduation balls, school balls and dance events with an opening, waltz, classic dance rounds, midnight shows and later party phases. The Jetset Society is a modern alternative to the traditional ball orchestra.
Party band
The better fit when the evening is built around party songs and a full dance floor rather than around ballroom dances or a formal ball running order.
Gala band
More suitable for gala dinners, awards, charity events, formal evening occasions and stage moments in a more polished setting.
Event band
The wider overview if you are weighing up different event types or planning music across several phases of an evening.
Special case: gala
Is the evening a gala – dinner, programme items, a high-profile setting, with dancing as one element among several? There is a separate gala band page for exactly that.
Stage, sound and lighting for balls
Sound & volume
The music should fill the room without drowning out speeches, honours, conversation or programme items. Volume is matched to room, phase and audience.
Lighting & atmosphere
Lighting carries much of the effect of opening, dance floor and later party phases. The Jetset Society brings its own lighting up to a certain room size; for a larger ballroom the approach is agreed in advance.
Setup & soundcheck
Setup times, soundcheck, backstage space and vehicle access are worth settling early, particularly in schools, hotels, ballrooms and larger event venues.
Coordination
Ball committee, technical team, venue, MC and live band should all be working from the same running order. That takes a good deal of the strain out of the opening, the programme items and the music later on.
Opening, programme items, breaks and later party phases call for a band that works cleanly alongside MC, technical team, venue and ball committee. The Jetset Society brings that understanding of the running order and that technical reliability to a ball, so the music stays present without getting in the way of the programme.
Every technical point in detail – space, power, setup, soundcheck, volume and what each type of event adds – is set out on Live band, venue & technical setup.
From enquiry to ball evening
Send enquiry
You send us the date, location, occasion, number of guests, running order and any first song requests through the enquiry form.
Receive a recommendation
We check the date, the venue, the musical phases and the technical requirements, then recommend a lineup to suit.
Agree the quote
You receive a tailored quote covering lineup, performance time, sound and lighting, setup time and running order.
Experience the performance
On the day itself we provide live music for the reception, dinner, programme items, the dance floor or the party, professionally and to the agreed running order.
Ball band in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland
Vienna
In Vienna, balls are often held in hotels, halls, palais, schools and event venues, where a polished appearance, a clear running order and controlled sound count for a lot.
Lower Austria
At graduation balls, school balls and association balls in Lower Austria, a dance band is judged above all on flexibility, dependable technical planning and a broad repertoire.
Burgenland
Burgenland tends to hold its balls in function halls, hotels, wineries or event spaces. The live band is adapted to room size, audience and running order.
Further reading for your ball planning
A planning aid for ball committees and organisers: graduation balls and school balls, opening, dance rounds, stage, technical setup, midnight show, running order, dance floor, price range and enquiry.
Which band size suits your ball – every formation from 4 to 11 musicians.
A decision aid based on guest numbers, room size, volume and how full you want the dance floor to get.
Songs, genres and dance styles for ball, dinner and party. The repertoire page can be searched by title, artist, dance style and genre, and several filters can be combined.
Which factors influence the cost of a live band?
An overview of every planning step, from the first key details to the final coordination, with lead times by occasion.
From enquiry through quote and detailed coordination to setup, soundcheck and the performance itself.
Live band, venue & technical setup
Space, power, setup time, volume – and what each type of event adds.
What a live band brings, what a DJ brings and when combining the two makes sense.
The videos worth starting with show danceable live music, a bigger stage presence and horns – above all the 9 musicians with horns and the gala/ball lineup.
For elegant evening events, awards and stately settings.
For celebrations with a stronger focus on the later dance floor.
Frequently asked questions about live bands for balls
Can The Jetset Society be booked as a ball band in Vienna?
Yes. The Jetset Society plays as a ball band in Vienna and across eastern Austria. That covers the ball opening, Viennese waltz, ballroom dances, midnight show and later party. Classic ballroom dance music is a core part of the programme. We match lineup, schedule and sound to the ball, hall and programme.
What is a ball band?
A ball band is a live band that can carry the music through a ball – the opening, classic dance rounds of ballroom and Latin dances, programme items, the midnight show and the later party phase.
What music does The Jetset Society perform as a live band for balls?
As a live band for balls, The Jetset Society performs stylish live music for ballroom and Latin dances. These include Viennese waltz, slow waltz, foxtrot, slow foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, rumba, jive, quickstep, boogie, tango, discofox, samba and salsa. Later in the evening, we can also switch to modern dance and party sets.
Which dance band is suitable for a ball or graduation ball in Vienna?
For a ball or graduation ball in Vienna, a dance band should confidently cover waltz, ballroom dances, the opening, programme items and later party phases. What matters: a danceable repertoire, a clearly agreed schedule, suitable volume, reliable technical setup and a lineup that can feel both formal and modern.
Is The Jetset Society suitable for graduation balls and school balls?
Yes. The Jetset Society is suitable for graduation balls, school balls, association balls and festive dance events. The musical concept can combine traditional ball music with modern sets for a younger audience.
Does The Jetset Society perform at graduation balls and school balls in Lower Austria?
Yes. The Jetset Society performs at balls in Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland. For graduation balls and school balls in Lower Austria, lineup, technical setup, schedule and performance times are planned individually.
Does The Jetset Society also play for the ball opening and the midnight show?
Yes. The opening with polonaise and Viennese waltz is matched to the choreography, on request with an individually arranged opening piece. After the traditional “Alles Walzer!” call, the dance floor belongs to the guests. Around the midnight show, we plan timing, transitions and technical setup together with the ball committee. That way the highlight of the evening runs smoothly. The quadrille – the traditional group dance at midnight – is not played live; it can run through our own sound system on request, like any ready-made music mix – one for the midnight show, for instance.
How does booking a graduation ball band through the ball committee work?
The ball committee sends the date, venue, expected number of guests and rough schedule via the enquiry page. The committee then receives a transparent quote with a lineup recommendation, a dedicated contact for all questions and the technical coordination with the hall. Popular ball dates book up early, so we recommend enquiring 6 to 12 months in advance.
Which music is suitable for the opening of a ball?
For a ball opening, Viennese waltz, classical dance music or a specifically chosen opening song often works well. Music, choreography, timing and the MC should be coordinated carefully. Examples that have proved themselves live include “Wiener Blut” (Johann Strauss Jr.), “Wiener Bürger” (Carl Michael Ziehrer) and “Gold und Silber” (Franz Lehár). Every example comes from the repertoire list.
Which music works after the formal opening?
After the opening, a mix of ballroom and Latin dances, modern classics, pop, soul, disco, rock and Austropop often works well. The music should appeal to different age groups and build the dance floor gradually.
Which lineup is suitable for a ball?
The right lineup depends on ballroom size, number of guests, schedule and how much room the music has to fill. We can play a ball with any lineup from 4 to 11 musicians; for balls we recommend a lineup of 6 to 11 musicians. Within that range, the right lineup depends on the format, and for evening events on a grand scale lineups with several vocalists and horns are especially effective. The more guests, the larger the room and the more sound presence you want, the stronger the case for a bigger lineup.
How does a live band for balls differ from a party band?
A live band for balls has to cover formal openings, waltz, ballroom and Latin dances, elegant transitions, programme breaks and a very mixed audience. A party band is usually more focused on the later dance floor.
How much does a live band for a graduation ball or school ball cost?
A full-evening booking with The Jetset Society usually costs approx. €2,600 to €7,800; smaller jazz, lounge and dinner lineups from 3 musicians start at approx. €2,300. Costs depend on lineup, performance time, date, technical setup and venue. You can find detailed pricing guidance on our pricing page.
Does a live band for balls need a stage, sound and lighting?
A suitable stage, sound system and atmospheric lighting are important for balls. The Jetset Society owns its sound and lighting system and brings it along up to a certain room size; if you specifically ask for the venue’s system, the band will use that instead. Where a ballroom is larger than our own system covers, we agree the approach in advance. Either the venue’s own system is used, or a sound company is brought in – we or the organisers take care of choosing and booking them.
How does booking a live band for a ball work?
Useful details for the booking are the date, venue, ball format, number of guests, preferred performance time, programme items, technical setup and the lineup you have in mind. From these, The Jetset Society can assess which lineup and musical setting suit the ball.
Is The Jetset Society also available for balls in Burgenland?
Yes. The Jetset Society is available for balls, graduation balls, school balls and formal events in Burgenland. Other regions can be discussed individually.
Which live band is suitable for a ball with a mixed audience?
A suitable live band for balls needs a broad repertoire, experience with dance music, a sense of dynamics and flexible lineups. A ball audience often spans students, parents, teachers, guests of honour and keen dancers – all of them need to be included musically.
Can the music be adapted to a specific ball theme?
Yes. A ball theme can be reflected in song selection, opening moments, programme items and the overall musical flow. Important songs or styles should be discussed early.
What does The Jetset Society stand for as a ball band?
As a ball band, The Jetset Society stands for elegant live music, professional planning, flexible lineups, danceable arrangements and a musical arc from formal opening to the later party phase.
Does The Jetset Society also play at dance school balls or ballroom competitions?
Yes. We also play dance school graduation balls and ballroom competitions: ballroom and Latin dances in clean, danceable tempi – on request precisely at competition tempo, coordinated with the dance school or the competition organisers.
Does The Jetset Society also play at university balls and graduation ceremonies?
Yes. Faculty balls, alumni balls, university balls and student balls are part of what The Jetset Society has played and still offers, along with graduation ceremonies that carry on into a dance. The band covers the ball opening, the Viennese waltz and ballroom dances just as confidently as a later party phase for a younger crowd. Lineup, performance times and technical setup are agreed with the ball committee, the faculty or the university.
Does The Jetset Society play both ballroom music and current hits?
Yes. Viennese waltz, foxtrot, cha-cha-cha, rumba, jive and discofox are part of the repertoire, and so are pop, soul, disco, rock, Austropop and current hits. Both sides come from the same song list and are played live by the same lineup. Which mix suits which point of the evening is agreed in advance.
Are you planning a ball, graduation ball, school ball or formal dance event? Send us date, venue, number of guests, running order and the lineup you have in mind, and we will come back to you with a recommendation that fits.