Pricing guide
Live singer price & charges per show
A live singer’s fee is not one number — it depends on the format, the length of the show and where it happens. Here is what decides the quote, so you can plan a budget and get an accurate price quickly.
- 700+ live shows
- Solo to full band
- Mumbai-based · performs across India
- Replies on WhatsApp — no forms
What decides the charges per show
Every show is quoted for your event rather than read off a rate card, because two events on the same date can need very different things. These are the factors that move the price:
- Format — solo, duo, 3-piece, 4-piece or full band (more musicians, more equipment)
- Duration — a one-hour dinner set versus a full evening
- Venue and city — Mumbai, the wider region or an outstation destination
- Travel and stay — for events outside the Mumbai region
- Date — peak wedding season and festive weekends versus quieter dates
- Sound and stage — whether the venue provides sound or it has to be arranged
- Special requests — dedications, a custom song list or extra rehearsal
An affordable live singer for events: keeping to a budget
If budget matters, there are sensible ways to bring a live singer within reach without losing the live feeling. A solo vocalist with a minimal acoustic arrangement is the most compact option, and a well-chosen duo gives a fuller sound without the cost of a full band. Share your budget on WhatsApp and a format will be recommended to fit it.
- Choose a solo or duo format for gatherings of up to about 120 guests
- Book a focused window — the cocktail hour or the first hour of the reception
- Pick a weeknight or a date outside peak season where you can
- Tell Dharmik your budget upfront so a suitable format can be suggested
Get an exact quote in a few minutes
The fastest route to a real price is a WhatsApp message with the date, the venue, the guest count and how long you would like the music. The quote is for your event, with the format and timings written out, so there are no surprises later.
How to compare two quotes fairly
A lower number is not automatically a better quote. Before comparing, write down what each one actually includes: the length of the performance, the format (solo, duo or band), the sound system and who operates it, travel, any waiting time and the terms for extra hours. A quote that leaves out sound can look cheaper until the venue’s own system has to be hired for the evening.
It also helps to ask how the quote changes if the plan does. A fair quote says what happens with a shorter or longer programme, a change of venue or a date moved by a week. Dharmik writes the format, timings and inclusions into the quote for your event, so the same questions have answers on paper.
- Length of the performance and of the set-up
- Format: solo, duo, three-piece, four-piece or full band
- Sound system: supplied or not, and by whom
- Travel and stay for events outside the Mumbai region
- The terms for extra hours and for a changed date
How a quote is built
A quote is made of a few parts. The fee for the performance itself depends on the length, the format and the date. Travel and stay are added for events outside the Mumbai region and include flights or road transport, the hotel and local transport. Equipment is added when the venue does not provide sound, and extras such as a second vocalist, a longer set or a special rehearsal are listed separately. Taxes, including GST where it applies, are shown as agreed.
Asking for a single-page quote with each part visible lets you compare it fairly with others.
Ways to keep the cost sensible
A few choices reduce the cost without reducing the evening. A weekday costs less than a peak weekend. A date outside the November to February wedding season is easier to book on good terms. A smaller format, a duo or a three-piece, serves most venues. Combining several functions into one booking saves travel and set-up. For events in other cities, combining them with another booking nearby shares the travel.
The cheapest option is not always the best one, and a quote that leaves out travel or sound will cost more in the end.
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Dharmik live, in pictures and songs
Photos and reels are from Dharmik’s own shows. The songs below are the ones people ask for most at live music.
Tap a tile to watch or enlarge. The full gallery
- Formats
- Solo, Duo, 3-Piece, 4-Piece, Full Band
Often asked for
- Raabta
- Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
- Hamari Adhuri Kahani
- Muskurane
- Kal Ho Naa Ho
- Abhi Mujh Mein Kahin
- Suraj Hua Maddham
- Main Agar Kahoon
A sample; the repertoire is on the media page.
Why Dharmik
Why hosts choose Dharmik
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700+ live shows
Weddings, sangeets, parties, hotels, festivals and corporate evenings over more than 5 years, so the music is paced for the room.
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A wide Hindi repertoire
Bollywood from every decade, Sufi, ghazal, bhajan and garba, with songs added on request; see the playlist.
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Solo to full band
From one voice and a guitar to a stage band, so the format follows the venue and the guest list.
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Offices in five cities
The main office is in Virar West, with offices in Rajkot, Dwarka, Porbandar and Ahmedabad.
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Worldwide and remote
Travels to other countries for festivals and events, and performs remotely for weddings and celebrations anywhere.
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Clear plans on WhatsApp
Dates, formats, fees and logistics are agreed in writing, and you can reach us by call or message.
How it works
Booking in four steps
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Message or call
Send the occasion, the date, the city, the venue and the number of guests on WhatsApp, or call. There are no forms to fill in.
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Agree the date and format
Availability, the format that suits the room, from a solo singer to a full band, and the fee are agreed together. An advance holds the date.
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Plan the set and the day
Songs, timings, sound and power are settled in writing. For events away from the main office in Virar West, travel and stay are agreed here too.
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Perform
The musicians arrive early, check the sound and perform. For remote events a short test session runs before the live stream.
From Dharmik’s own shows. See the full gallery
Visit us
Our offices
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Maharashtra
Virar West
702, M-11, M-Avenue, Rustomjee Evershine Global City
Virar West, Maharashtra 401303 Directions -
Gujarat
Rajkot
Shop No. 324, Chandreshnagar Main Road, Mayani Chowk
Rajkot, Gujarat 360004 Directions -
Gujarat
Dwarka
T.V. Station Area, Patel Samaj Road, Dev Bhumi Dwarka
Dwarka, Gujarat 361335 Directions -
Gujarat
Porbandar
Meera Shopping Center, First Floor, Kedareshvar Road
Porbandar, Gujarat 360575 Directions -
Gujarat
Ahmedabad
Swaminarayan Park-1, Opp. Swaminarayan Park-2, New Vasna, Vishala
Ahmedabad, Gujarat 380007 Directions
Questions
Good to know
Because the format, duration, venue and travel change the cost so much. A quote for your actual event is more useful than a rate card that would not match it.
A solo format for a short window — for example the cocktail hour or a dinner set — is the most compact option. A duo adds a melodic instrument for a fuller sound. Share your budget and a format will be suggested.
That depends on the venue and the format, and it is written into the quote. Tell Dharmik whether the venue already has sound and a stage when you message.
Travel and stay for outstation events are discussed on WhatsApp once the city and dates are known, and written into the quote.
Yes; the quote is shared in writing first.
Options can be offered if the budget is fixed, such as a smaller format.
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