Jazz & Lounge
Suitable for jazz, lounge, hotel and dinner settings.
The Jetset Society
Lineups: live band with 4 to 11 musicians
The Jetset Society performs in flexible lineups from 4 to 11 musicians – tailored to the occasion, venue size, schedule and the impact you have in mind. From a compact live band to a large gala lineup, we adapt each setup musically and visually to your event.
Lineups from 4 to 11 musicians: The Jetset Society performs as a quartet, quintet, sextet or septet, and in lineups with 8 (octet), 9, 10 or 11 musicians. Depending on the occasion, we build small, medium-sized or large live band lineups.
The best lineup depends above all on the type of event, the number of guests, the venue and the mood you want. For smaller celebrations, stylish receptions and dinner settings, a compact lineup can be ideal. For balls, galas, large weddings or formal corporate events, a larger lineup is often the better choice. More vocals, horns and stronger stage presence come with it.
The basic lineup for events is 4 musicians: keyboard, bass, drums and vocals – with a female or male singer. Depending on the occasion, we can add more vocals, guitar, one to four horns or a bigger rhythm section.
Every song in the repertoire list can be performed live in any lineup from 4 to 11 musicians. The lineup changes the arrangement, tonal colour and stage impact – not whether the song can be played. Three-piece lineups are available for selected jazz, lounge and dinner formats, with a setlist put together to suit that setting. The arrangements are written for every lineup from 4 to 11 musicians, and each one holds up on stage. Beyond the core four, each additional musician is chosen freely for the occasion: another voice, guitar or horns – saxophone, trumpet and/or trombone. A sextet might feature two vocalists and a saxophone, or one voice with guitar and trumpet – either way the sound stays balanced.
One exception: jazz, lounge and dinner lineups. Here the basic lineup can be a trio of 3 musicians – keyboard, bass and drums. These smaller setups suit hotels, receptions, brunch, dinner and subtle background music.
All arrangements are written for flexible live lineups. So quality, energy and our recognisable sound stay the same. That holds whether we size the band for the room, the budget, the schedule or the impact you want. Read more about the musical background in the musician profile of Thomas Gindl.
At a glance
- The Jetset Society performs in flexible live band lineups from 4 to 11 musicians.
- Smaller setups from 3 musicians are available for jazz, lounge and dinner settings.
- The right lineup depends on event type, number of guests, room size, technical setup and the impact you want to make.
- The focus is a professional live band experience with real musicians on stage – vocalists and instrumentalists – in lineups that flex to the occasion.
- Each recommendation is based on the schedule, venue and musical phases of the event.
Lineups as a visual guide
Images for compact, medium-sized and large live band lineups.
Smaller elegant lineup
For dinner, reception, lounge and smaller elegant events.
Compact event band
A flexible lineup for weddings, corporate events, receptions and evening events.
Medium-sized lineup
A fuller sound and more presence for corporate events, galas and larger events.
Large event band
For large stages, high-profile events and strong live impact.
Gala lineup
For galas, balls and evening events with special stage impact.
Horns & stage impact
Ideal when horns, elegance and visual presence are especially important.
Party phase
For the later evening, when energy and the dance floor become the focus.
Note: The images in this section are stylised visualisations that illustrate the lineup sizes. The actual live band lineup is always put together to match the type of event, the room, the schedule and the impact you want.
Which lineup suits which type of event?
Which lineup is especially strong in which situation – A compact overview of typical live band lineups.
4 to 5 musicians – quartet or quintet
The compact basic lineup for many event formats: keyboard, bass, drums and vocals – with a fifth musician on request, such as a second voice or guitar. It suits smaller events, wedding ceremonies, receptions, dinners, private celebrations and rooms with limited space.
Effect: elegant, flexible and space-saving.
Ideal for jazz, lounge, receptions, dinners, hotels and smaller stylish events. What sets the size is the kind of music and the mood you are after: quieter, conversation-friendly settings – jazz, lounge, dinner, a drinks reception, an aperitif or a ceremony – work from 3 musicians. Once vocals, several parts of the evening and a later dance floor come into play, The Jetset Society usually starts at 4 musicians. One special case applies to the wedding ceremony itself: there, a duo is also possible on request – with string players, for instance, who can also join other lineups on request. For the late hours after the live programme, a DJ set can take over.
Strength: subtle, elegant and ideal where space is limited.
6 to 8 musicians – sextet, septet or octet
A very balanced lineup for medium-sized to larger weddings, corporate events, Christmas parties, balls, receptions and evening events where dinner music and the later party section matter equally.
Effect: a fuller sound, more dynamics and full live band energy with clear stage presence – and still very flexible.
A versatile live band size for weddings, corporate events, balls and Christmas parties. It combines atmosphere, dinner music and a full dance floor later on.
Strength: flexible, rich in sound, lively and suitable for many event schedules.
8 to 11 musicians
For large events, gala formats, high-profile corporate events, large balls and occasions with particular demands on sound, appearance and impact.
Effect: maximum presence, big sound and a powerful live experience.
The right choice for large balls, galas, festive weddings, high-profile corporate events and occasions with stronger stage impact.
Strength: strong presence, big sound and a particularly impressive live experience.
For weddings, the right lineup depends strongly on venue, number of guests and schedule. A wedding in Vienna, a wedding in Lower Austria or a wedding in Burgenland each brings its own needs. Space, setup time, technical planning, volume and musical impact all differ.
Guidance by event type
Which lineups are often useful for which occasions.
For weddings, 4 to 8 musicians are often ideal. That covers stylish music for the ceremony or reception, quiet dinner sets and a lively party later in the evening.
For corporate events, 4 to 8 musicians are often a good choice – from a stylish reception to dinner music and a danceable evening. For larger corporate events, a bigger lineup adds more presence.
For balls, 5 to 11 musicians are often ideal. Depending on the ball, elegance, danceability, the opening, ballroom dances and the party mood later can all matter. Classic ballroom dance music is an integral part of the programme.
For galas and formal evening events, medium-sized to large lineups often fit best, depending on the schedule. A refined overall impression, controlled volume and musical presence are essential.
For parties, 5 to 9 musicians are usually a strong fit. These lineups offer plenty of energy for the dance floor while remaining flexible for different rooms and audience sizes.
For jazz, lounge, receptions, dinner, brunch and hotel events, lineups of 3 to 5 musicians are often ideal. The music stays subtle, stylish and atmospheric without overpowering the event.
For Christmas parties, the right lineup depends strongly on the schedule. For dinner and background music, a more compact lineup may be enough. For a party later on, a medium-sized live band lineup helps.
Lineup by event phase
Many events have several musical moments – not every phase needs the same energy.
Reception, drinks & networking
For receptions and networking, a compact, elegant lineup is often ideal. Controlled volume, a polished mood and room for conversation matter most.
Dinner & background music
For dinner, a smaller to medium-sized lineup works well when the music should be present yet easy to talk over. Jazz, lounge and soul elements fit beautifully here.
Opening, show moment & programme
For a ball opening, first dance, award show or special programme item, a larger lineup can create more impact. Additional vocals, guitar or horns make the difference.
Party & dance floor
For the later dance floor, live energy matters. The bigger the room, the audience and the stage presence you want, the more a medium-sized to large live band lineup pays off.
Lineup size and how pricing works
The lineup is one of the most important factors for the overall quote.
The number of musicians directly affects planning, stage impact and price. A compact lineup needs less space. It is often ideal for receptions, dinners, smaller weddings, private celebrations or events with a quieter, elegant character.
As a rough guide: 4 to 5 musicians often suit more compact events, 6 to 8 musicians work well for many weddings, corporate events, balls and larger parties, while 8 to 11 musicians make a particularly strong impression at galas, large balls and formal occasions. Medium lineups are often the most versatile choice for weddings, corporate events, parties and balls with several phases: reception, dinner, programme and a party to follow. Larger lineups with more vocals, guitar or horns give a fuller live sound, more visual presence and stronger energy.
The final quote also depends on performance time, technical setup, venue, schedule, day of the week, season, travel, setup time and the desired musical concept. An overview is on the Pricing page.
Which lineup fits 80 or 150 guests?
Number of guests is important, but venue, schedule and the impact you want matter just as much.
Around 80 guests
For around 80 guests, a compact to medium-sized live band lineup is often suitable. For private celebrations, birthday parties or smaller weddings, 5 to 7 musicians can be a good fit – depending on whether subtle accompaniment or a later dance floor takes priority.
For stronger stage presence or a bigger party section, a larger lineup can also make sense.
Around 150 guests
For around 150 guests, a medium-sized to larger lineup is often useful. For corporate events, weddings, balls or galas with a reception, dinner and a later dance floor, 6 to 8 musicians are often a very balanced solution.
Where the stage is a focal point, the room is large or you want the strongest possible live presence, 8 to 11 musicians can be the right choice.
These are guidelines, not fixed rules. The right lineup always depends on event type, room size, technical setup, programme and the mood you want. It also depends on whether the music should stay in the background or take centre stage.
Number of guests and recommended lineup
| Number of guests | Recommended lineup |
|---|---|
| up to ~60 guests | 4 to 6 musicians (jazz, lounge and dinner also from 3) |
| around 80 guests | 5 to 7 musicians |
| around 100 guests | 5 to 7 musicians |
| around 150 guests | 6 to 8 musicians |
| 200+ guests, ballroom or gala | 6 to 11 musicians |
Bookable lineup tiers: 4 to 5, 6 to 8 and 8 to 11 musicians – the ranges in the table show which of them suit each setting.
These figures are suggestions and reference points. In principle, any lineup size works for any number of guests – more musicians simply mean a fuller sound, more voices and a stronger stage presence.
In depth: details & planning
What we need for a lineup recommendation
A few key details are enough to recommend a suitable lineup.
Event type & schedule
Wedding, corporate event, ball, gala, party or hotel event: the type and its planned phases decide whether a compact, medium-sized or larger lineup makes sense.
Number of guests & room size
Number of guests, room size, stage area and acoustics shape how much presence and technical support the lineup needs.
Desired impact
A subtle dinner mood needs a different lineup from a full dance floor, a prestigious gala stage or a large corporate event.
Technical setup
Available space, stage, power supply, sound system and lighting all feed into the right lineup and the technical setup it needs.
Vocals, horns, guitar: The Jetset Society’s stage impact
The size of the band is only one part of the decision.
Beyond the number of musicians, the exact instruments matter too. The Jetset Society can play with a female singer, a male singer or both. Depending on the occasion, we play with or without guitar. Horns can be added singly or as a section. They add energy and stage impact – especially for balls, galas, corporate events and parties.
With a full horn section, the sound moves close to big band territory – carried by a live lineup that is put together freely for each occasion.
The key question is not just size. It is the atmosphere the lineup should create: subtle and elegant, modern and groovy, polished and festive or energetic and danceable.
Live band lineup with real musicians
Real live band lineups with musicians, vocals and instruments, explained.
When we talk about a lineup, we mean the actual group on stage. Female or male vocals, keyboard, bass, drums, optional guitar, additional vocals and horns.
The right lineup makes reception, dinner, key moments in the programme and the dance floor fit together musically – from subtle and elegant to impressive and energetic.
If you are searching for a cover band lineup, you usually mean a live band that performs well-known songs with real musicians, voices and instruments. The Jetset Society pairs that recognisability with flexible lineups, custom arrangements and a band size chosen for the impact of your event.
How the specific lineup comes together
A curated live lineup to match the event, the room and the impact you want.
The Jetset Society works with a well-rehearsed pool of professional musicians. The right live lineup is put together for each event – based on the type of occasion, number of guests, venue, schedule and the sound you want.
The result is a deliberately curated lineup: voices, instruments, stage presence, volume and musical energy are chosen to suit the event. An elegant dinner setting needs a different presence from a packed dance floor, a ball, a gala or a high-profile corporate event.
Repertoire, arrangements, musical standards and planning stay clearly defined. The specific lineup is chosen so the evening feels musically coherent – from reception and dinner through the programme to the party.
If a particular lineup, a preferred voice or a special instrumentation matters to you, mention it as early as possible in your enquiry. We can then check which options work for your date, venue and schedule.
Are you unsure which lineup is right for you?
We are happy to advise you personally.
Event type, number of guests, room size, audience and the mood you want all point towards a smaller or a larger lineup. We are happy to help you find the right lineup for your event – from a subtle reception to a large stage.
Frequently asked questions about the lineups
Short answers to help you choose the right live band lineup.
Which lineup fits my event?
The right lineup depends on the occasion, room size, number of guests, the impact you want and the schedule. The Jetset Society plays in flexible lineups of 4 to 11 musicians and recommends a compact, medium or large setup depending on the event. Details are in the band-size guide.
What is the basic lineup of The Jetset Society?
The basic lineup for event formats consists of 4 musicians: keyboard, bass, drums and vocals. This lineup can be expanded depending on the occasion with additional vocals, guitar or horns.
Do the same musicians always perform?
The Jetset Society works with an established pool of professional musicians. Depending on the event, venue, schedule and the impact you want, the right live lineup is put together. This makes different formats possible, from compact to large, while repertoire, arrangements, musical standard and schedule planning stay clearly defined. If a particular voice, instrumentation or preferred lineup matters to you, please mention it as early as possible in your enquiry. We can then check what is realistic for the date, venue and schedule.
Are larger lineups with horns available?
Yes. Depending on the event, The Jetset Society can perform with one, two, three or four horns – saxophone, trumpet and/or trombone. Larger lineups are especially suitable for balls, galas, corporate events, large weddings and occasions with stronger stage impact.
Are smaller jazz or lounge lineups available?
Yes. For quieter, conversation-friendly formats – jazz, lounge, dinner, drinks reception, agape (the Austrian post-ceremony reception) or ceremony – lineups of three or more musicians are available, such as keyboard, bass and drums.
Can the lineup be adapted to a wedding, ball or corporate event?
Yes. The lineup is adapted to the event type, venue size, schedule and the atmosphere you want. Different lineups can be useful for weddings, balls, corporate events, galas, parties, Christmas parties and hotel events.
Which lineup works for reception, dinner and a later party?
For a full evening with reception, dinner and a later party, a medium-sized lineup is often useful. For smaller events, 4 to 5 musicians may be enough. For more stage impact or multiple vocals, 6 to 8 or more musicians can be the better choice; horns are an option from 5 musicians.
Which lineup is suitable for around 80 guests?
For around 80 guests, a compact to medium-sized live band lineup is often suitable. Depending on room size, schedule and the impact you want, 5 to 7 musicians are usually a good fit; for a stronger party atmosphere, a larger lineup can also be a good choice.
Which lineup is suitable for around 150 guests?
For around 150 guests, a medium-sized to larger lineup is often useful, especially if reception, dinner and a later party section are all accompanied by live music. Depending on the venue and the stage impact you want, 6 to 8 or more musicians can be a good fit.
How much space does a live band lineup need?
The required space depends on the number of musicians, technical setup, stage, lighting and access. A compact lineup needs significantly less space than a large lineup with horns. As a rule of thumb, allow about 4 m² for a duo and roughly 3 m² for each additional musician – around 7 m² for a trio, 10 m² for a quartet and about 31 m² for an eleven-piece lineup. Smaller areas work too: at weddings in particular, the band regularly plays on compact stages. Room size, stage area, power supply and setup time are important for a reliable recommendation.
Does the lineup size influence the price?
Yes. The number of musicians is one of the most important pricing factors. Larger lineups usually involve higher musician fees, more coordination, potentially more technical equipment, more space and a stronger stage impact. Performance time, travel, venue and schedule also influence the final quote.
What does live band lineup mean at The Jetset Society?
A live band lineup means the actual group on stage: real musicians, vocals, instruments and optional horns. It is chosen to fit event type, room size, number of guests and the impact you want.
Can the lineup be adapted to different event phases?
Yes. Reception, dinner, programme moments and the later party can require different volume, instrumentation and stage impact. The lineup is therefore adapted to the schedule, room and desired energy.