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On WeddingWire since 2017

Last update: October 2024

Based out of Montreal, Quebec, The highly regarded Sophistoccasion Showband delivers awe-inspiring performances and high-energy entertainment for weddings and gala events. This top-quality service is fueled by a high standard of musicianship. All the musicians and vocalists of this powerhouse are accredited professionals having attained music degrees from higher education music programs such as McGill, Concordia, University of Montreal, and UQCAM Universities. This exceptional band is passionate about music and entertainment and always goes above and beyond to execute a professional, entertaining, powerful, and memorable show. Their live band and DJ concept is the ultimate entertainment team that will keep the dancefloor going all night long.

Experience

SophistOccasion Showband's bandleader and owner Silvio Furino, a McGill graduate in music, has followed his musical vision every step of the way to bring forth a fine-tuned show of the highest caliber resulting in a prestigious band that is highly in demand in a wide scope of entertainment events. The band has a vast selection of repertoire ranging across the decades up to today's radio hit songs. The front line of the band is composed of three stellar vocalists who can sing in many different languages including English, French, Italian, Hebrew, and Spanish.

This band has graced the stage of many weddings, gala events, fundraisers, corporate events, themed party events, cocktail functions and more. They have performed locally, as well as nationally and abroad for over 20 years. From Montreal to Hong Kong and many places in between, the team is committed on every level to a thing of beauty called the art of music.

Services Offered:

Choose from our various packages to bring your wedding day to life. It will be our pleasure to be part of your vision.

All our band packages include:

· Live band

· PA/ Sound system

· DJ

· Sound technician

· Microphones

· Lighting

· Backdrop

· Ceremony and cocktail musicians

· MC (English – French - Italian)

Other services available:

Moving heads

Led wall panel screens

Dry ice smoke machine

Cold fireworks

Photobooth

Audio visual

Up-lighting (led bars)

Gobo, projector

Disco ball

Event decor

Frequently asked questions

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

What ceremony music arrangements can you provide?

Acapella
Instrumental duo
String trio
Brass quintet
Instrumental trio
Brass trio
Orchestra
Soloist/vocalist
String quintet
Choir
Brass quartet
Instrumental solo
String quartet

How many musicians are in your band?

7+

What genres of music does your band play?

Acapella
Jazz
Country
Calypso
Acoustic
Funk
Dance
Classical
Blues
Big band
Oldies
Swing
Rock
Classic rock
Folk
Hip hop
Pop
Motown
Orchestra
Strings
Latin
Reggae
R&B
Top 40
Soul
50s
60s
70s
80s
90s

What instruments does your group play?

Organ
Clarinet
Winds
Oboe
Saxophone
Guitar
Drums
Violin
Cello
Harp
Trumpet
Flute
Viola
Piano

What music services do you provide?

Bilingual
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Karaoke services
Learning new songs
MC
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sample performances
Vocals
Willing travel

What services do you provide?

Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Instrumentals
Learn new songs
Microphones
Reception music
Music during breaks
Rehearsal dinner music
Sample performances
Sound / PA system
Vocals

What items are available?

Fog
Gobo
Lighting
Microphones
Projector
Disco ball
Sound PA

What is the starting price for wedding ceremony music?

$500

What is the average price for a wedding reception during peak season?

$7,500

What is the price of your most popular wedding package?

$7,500

What is the average price for a wedding reception during off-peak season?

$7,500

Which of the following are included in the price of your most popular wedding package?

Travel expenses
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
Music during breaks
Sample performances
Learn new songs
Sound/ PA system
Microphones

Which of the following are included in the price?

Travel
Learning new songs
Sample performances
Ceremony music
Cocktail hour music
Reception music
MC
Sound PA
Recorded music breaks
Lighting
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Any other questions?

Reviews for SophistOccasion Showband

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Michael Sent on 12/12/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Very helpful, amazing service, great performances. The guests couldn't stop talking about how amazing the band was! They took care of us from cocktails to ceremony to reception! Definitely a great choice for any event!
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Elmira S. Sent on 07/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best band

Oh my god, the best thing I did for my wedding was to choose this band, leave everything to them and get the best result.I wish I could give them more than five stars.They planned everything for my wedding, they are a completely professional group, don't hesitate at all and don't think about anything else. It is totally worth it. I thank all of them, especially Silvio, who was always available and helped us a lot
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Jessica F. Sent on 06/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Phenominal!

Silvio and his band were phenomenal to work with and we’re beyond incredible! Their sound, repertoire and overall service was beyond!! They made our wedding hit a higher level of amazing!! We highly recommend them and their decor company! They did our chuppah and aisle runner and it was better than we could have ever imagined!! Only amazing things to say about them! Highly highly recommend!!! Don’t miss out on having the best band and decor services!!
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Jessica D. Sent on 06/01/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The best of the best

Growing up and often seeing Sophistoccasion showband perform live and I was always amazed. When it came to my wedding there was no doubt I wanted a live band, but I wanted only one specific band and that was sophistoccasion!!!!
Hands down the best out there, from start to finish. Silvio, Bruna and the rest of the band were amazing, fun and talented. ❤️ Having sophistoccasion perform at our wedding was the highlight of our day. It was such a stress-free happy moment. ‘Till this day our guests still tell us how amazing and how much fun they had. WE LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
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Josie M. Sent on 05/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

The best in town


This team was absolutely amazing. Everyone I speak to that attended our wedding, compliments on how good the band was. Even my aunts, that are in their eighties said they great and enjoyed the Italian songs.

Silvio was very accommodating, we sprung them with a few last minute changes and within seconds they delivered. There are not enough words to express how we feel about them, their professionalism, and the way they entertained was TOP NOTCH.

I highly recommend them!!!

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Edouard C. Sent on 10/11/2018
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing! Best Customer Experience. You want these guys the night of your wedding!

Sophistoccasion and Silvio were amaaazing to work with!
Of all our providers, Sophistoccasion was the only one we knew we could count on to be respectful of our limits, budget, amenable with all the other providers and easy to work with. They stick to their word, the contract, and use common sense in what is expected to be provided and not provided. There is a premium to be for having a live band at your wedding. When you compare with only the DJ, MC, and getting all the entertainment services piece by piece, Sophistoccasion might only be a bit more expensive, and they deliver on that premium and beyond. With Sophistoccasion, you get what you pay for, and that’s being treated with a lot of class, both for the bride and groom, as well as the guests and wedding party. You get the best experience there is. The whole dance floor was lit up with all the guests the minute the dance floor was open, around 8pm. It didn’t stop until the end of the night.
A big THANK YOU to the whole team for making the whole lead up to the event easy on us, and making the event outstanding!
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