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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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1890 Rue Beaulac H4R 2E7 Montreal (Quebec)

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