Vancouver's corporate & private event bandThe Party Your Team Is Still Talking About on Monday.

Holiday parties, galas, fundraisers and milestone celebrations. The Phonix is a fixed lineup of nine friends who have played together for 17 years. We handle the production, the run-of-show and the energy. You take the credit for the best night of the year.

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We play one event per night. When your date is booked, it's gone.

9Same nine musiciansEvery show, every time
5.0 on GoogleReal clients, real reviews

Real Friends. Real Chemistry. Unreal Energy.

17+ Years
Performing Together
9 Dedicated Musicians
No Random Rosters
600+
Events Performed
WeddingWire award badge for The Phonix - best corporate event band in Vancouver Georgia Straight Best of Vancouver award winner - live band for corporate events Vancouver 5-star Google reviews for Vancouver corporate entertainment by The Phonix Band
★★★★★

The band was happy to tailor their entire set list and set times to meet our needs, even during the event. We even had competing companies in our industry ask how we were able to hire such a great band. It is very rare to find a group of performers that surpass the hype. The Phonix did it.

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Personal and Commercial Insurance

You Only Get One Shot to Impress the Room.

Your event reflects on you and your organization. Don't risk it on a "pickup band" or an agency roster that swaps musicians in and out like interchangeable parts.

Avoid These Risks

The Early Exit

You spend months planning, then guests check their watches and slip out right after dessert. A bored room is a wasted budget.

The Logistical Headache

You shouldn't be hunting for power outlets, chasing insurance certificates or fielding surprise equipment fees. You need a partner who understands corporate timelines and runs the whole production.

The Cringe Factor

Nothing kills a professional evening faster than a band that treats your gala like a dive bar. You need entertainment that is polished and brand-safe, and still a whole lot of fun.

With The Phonix, your event is polished, packed and completely stress-free.

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We Know Your Reputation Is on the Line.

As the organizer, you are balancing the budget, the stakeholders and the guest experience. You worry the music will be cheesy, the volume will drown out conversation, or the band will be a group of strangers who kill the vibe.

That's why we built The Phonix differently. We aren't a booking agency. We are a tight-knit band of real friends and world-class musicians who have played for some of Vancouver's biggest brands, charities and families.
The Phonix, a nine-piece wedding band in Vancouver

Our Story

The Phonix started in 2009 when a group of jazz graduates decided to do more than play background music. We spent seven years as the weekly house band at the Backstage Lounge on Granville Island, learning how to read a room, respect a timeline and turn a stiff mixer into a full dance floor.

That chemistry can't be bought from a roster. It has to be earned. Today our lineup includes GRAMMY, JUNO and CCMA award-winning musicians, and we still play for you, not just in front of you.

Real Clients, Real Results

The Phonix are energetic, entertaining and completely professional. They have a great selection of songs, relate well to the audience and really get people up and dancing.

Sylvia Cromack, Event Planner, Twilight Events and Markets

Amazing band, they had everyone up and dancing! They are really accommodating and a pleasure to deal with pre and post event.

Ashley McIntyre, Fairmont Hotel Whistler

The band members were extremely helpful and accommodating in sorting out the event details, timely and calm the night of, and most importantly played great, upbeat music. The Phonix exceeded our expectations and I have already recommended them to others!

Corporate gala client, Vancouver
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Three Steps to a Stress-Free Event.

We built our own booking software so planning your entertainment feels easy, not like another project on your plate.

01

Check Your Date

Tell us your date, venue and guest count. You get a personal reply within 1 to 3 days and a transparent, all-inclusive quote. When you're ready, sign and pay your deposit online in minutes.

02

Plan Your Night

Your dedicated Experience Manager helps you build the run-of-show, choose the music and line up cues for speeches and awards, all in your private client portal.

03

Be a Guest at Your Own Event

Two weeks out, we confirm every technical detail with your venue and planner. On the night, you don't manage a thing. You just enjoy the packed dance floor.

Step 1

Check Your Date

Tell us your event date and venue. It takes about two minutes, and there is no cost or commitment.

We play one event per night. Holiday party season books up first.

What happens next

  1. A confirmation email lands in your inbox within minutes.
  2. Within 1 to 3 days, we reply personally to confirm whether your date is open.
  3. We book a quick 15-minute call and build your custom quote.
One event per night. Check My Date
See it, hear it

Your Event Will Sound Just Like This

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A sample corporate event

Your Event, Hour by Hour

Scroll through a typical Phonix holiday party or gala and switch packages to see exactly what's covered, from the first truck at noon to the last song.

12:00 PMCrew arrives
Your Signature day

  1. 12:00 PM

    Crew arrives and loads in

    Our production team arrives about four hours before guests. Sound and lights go in while we sort power and timing directly with your venue and event planner.

    Behind the scenes, every package
    Included with Signature and Diamond
  2. 2:00 PM

    Soundcheck, then silence

    Every mic, monitor and light gets tested. The stage is quiet and tidy long before your first guest walks in.

    Behind the scenes, every package
    Included with Signature and Diamond
  3. 6:00 PM

    Cocktail reception

    Our roaming saxophonist moves through the crowd with smooth jazz and pop, at a volume that keeps the networking easy.

    Essential Signature Diamond
    Included with Signature and Diamond
  4. 6:30 PM

    Second Line Parade

    A New Orleans brass march leads everyone from cocktails into the ballroom. Expect every phone in the room to come out.

    Add-on, any package
  5. 6:45 PM

    Dinner music

    A curated dinner soundtrack with Signature, or our DJ reading the room live with Diamond.

    Essential Signature Diamond
    Included with Signature and Diamond
  6. 7:30 PM

    Speeches and awards

    Wireless mics, clear sound and zero feedback for your CEO, your MC and every award winner. Our tech rides the levels so every word lands.

    Essential Signature Diamond
    Included with Signature and Diamond
  7. 7:45 PM

    Photo booth opens

    Pick from five booth styles. A fun attendant, props, unlimited prints and four hours of runtime.

    Essential Signature Diamond
    Included with the Diamond Concert
  8. 8:15 PM

    The Phonix takes the stage

    Nine musicians, horns blazing. Signature and Diamond add the enhanced light show with moving lights and haze.

    Essential Signature Diamond
    Included with Signature and Diamond
  9. 9:15 PM

    Set break, no dead air

    Curated playlists (or our DJ with Diamond) keep the floor moving while the band takes five.

    Essential Signature Diamond
    Included with Signature and Diamond
  10. 9:45 PM

    Peak party (The Phonix Set 2)

    The floor fills up. Motown, funk and today's hits, read live from the stage so the energy only climbs.

    Essential Signature Diamond
    Included with Signature and Diamond
  11. 10:15 PM

    Live band karaoke

    Your boldest colleagues take the mic with a nine-piece band behind them. Songs are picked and arranged in advance.

    Add-on, any package
  12. 11:00 PM

    Last song and encore

    The final set wraps with the whole room singing along. This is the moment your team will still be talking about on Monday.

    Essential Signature Diamond
    Included with Signature and Diamond
  13. 11:00 PM

    After-party

    Our DJ keeps it going until curfew. Add a silent disco or an extra live hour to go even later.

    Essential Signature Diamond
    Included with the Diamond Concert
  14. 12:00 AM

    Quiet load-out

    The crew packs up efficiently and leaves the venue spotless.

    Behind the scenes, every package
    Included with Signature and Diamond
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Sample timeline. Your Experience Manager builds your real run-of-show around your venue, program and speakers.

Packages

Simple, Transparent Pricing.

No hidden fees, no surprise charges. All rates subject to GST.

The Essential Party

For events with the program covered that want a legendary party.
$8,000Investment, plus GST
Perfect for: The team that wants to skip straight to the dance floor.
  • The 9-piece band: two lead vocalists, a three-piece horn section and a full rhythm section.
  • 3 hours of live music: high-energy dance sets tailored to your crowd.
  • Continuous music: curated playlists during band breaks, so there is never dead air.
  • Production concierge: a dedicated manager handles venue logistics, power and staging.
  • Pro audio and lighting: concert-grade sound for up to 300 guests, plus stage lighting.
  • Client portal: sign your contract and manage your timeline online.
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The Signature Experience

Our white-glove package. We shape the atmosphere from the first cocktail to the final encore.
$9,950Investment, plus GST
Perfect for: The organizer who wants one seamless, stress-free flow for the whole evening.
  • Everything in The Essential Party, plus:
  • Roaming cocktail sax: our saxophonist mingles with guests during cocktail hour ($750 value).
  • Dinner and speeches support: wireless mics for speeches and awards, plus a curated dinner playlist ($500 value).
  • Enhanced light show: computerized moving lights and haze ($1,800 value).
  • Custom song commission: we arrange and learn one special song just for you, like a walk-on for your CEO or a company favourite ($750 value).
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The Diamond Concert

Our most complete experience, with a DJ, a photo booth and extra custom songs built in.
$12,900Investment, plus GST
Perfect for: The host who wants the night to feel like a private concert.
  • Everything in The Signature Experience, plus:
  • Interactive photo booth: choose from 5 booth styles, with a fun booth attendant, props, unlimited prints and 4 hours of runtime ($1,200 value).
  • Professional DJ: dinner music, entrance songs, break sets and end-of-night party music ($1,500 value).
  • Two additional custom song commissions: we arrange and learn your special songs outside our regular repertoire ($1,500 value).
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Make it yours

Experience Enhancements

Layer these onto any package to make the night unmistakably yours.

Showstoppers

Add to any package
The Second Line Parade $800
The Second Line Parade

A New Orleans-style brass march that leads your guests from cocktails into the main room.

Extra Live Hour $1,500
Extra Live Hour

Keep the band on stage for a fourth hour of dancing.

Silent Disco After Party

When the venue's noise curfew hits, every guest gets wireless headphones playing our curated playlist (or DJ), so the party keeps going. Includes 50 headsets; extra headsets $12.50 each.

Live Band Karaoke $500+
Live Band Karaoke

30 minutes of your guests singing with the band (songs chosen and arranged in advance). A guaranteed team-building moment.

Custom Merch Giveaways

We design custom-branded merch with you (shirts, wristbands, sunglasses and more), then run contests and hand it out during the show. Much more fun than a swag bag.

The Honorary Band Member $250
The Honorary Band Member

Life-size cutouts of your guest of honour (or your CEO), front and centre on the bandstand, so every photo of the band includes them.

Photo Booths

$1,150 each for 4 hours. Your choice of one is included with the Diamond Concert.
Magic Mirror Booth $1,150
Magic Mirror Booth

Our classic magic mirror with a stylish wooden finish and a mirror illusion. Prints on site, a range of backdrops and props, and instant sharing to phones.

4-hour runtime
Digital Oval Booth $1,150
Digital Oval Booth

A sleek, modern booth with a timeless shape and a fully digital photo experience guests can share right away.

4-hour runtime
Roaming Selfie Ring $1,150
Roaming Selfie Ring

A ring-light booth that moves through the crowd, capturing candid, flattering selfies anywhere at your venue.

4-hour runtime
360 Booth $1,150
360 Booth

Guests step onto the platform while the camera spins around them, creating smooth, cinematic video in real time.

4-hour runtime
Open-Air Booth $1,150
Open-Air Booth

No enclosure and plenty of room for big groups and custom backdrops, with high-quality photos and a flexible setup.

4-hour runtime
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What's included Essential Signature Diamond
9-Piece Band
Live Performance Time (9-Piece)3 Hours3 Hours3 Hours
Professional Sound & Lighting
Production Concierge
Roaming Cocktail Sax–
Enhanced Light Show–
Custom Song Commission–1 song3 songs
Dinner and Speeches Support–
Continuous DJ Service––
Interactive Photo Booth––4 Hours

Meet the Humans Behind the Wall of Sound

World-class musicians by night, interesting characters by day. We take the music seriously, but never ourselves.

Jackie

Jackie

Lead Vocals
Fun Fact: She can deadlift twice her body weight and has a growing admiration for house plants.
Red

Red

Lead Vocals
Fun Fact: She makes a mean lasagna and used to be an opera singer.
Reuben

Reuben

Trumpet / BG Vocals / Founder
Fun Fact: He built booking software for bands and recently made his first lemon meringue pie.
Eric

Eric

Sax / BG Vocals
Fun Fact: He can't decide which of his five full-time jobs he likes most, and he's very allergic to cats.
Mike

Mike

Baritone Sax
Fun Fact: He has toured on two continents, written for the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and performed in a hair salon (twice).
Johnny

Johnny

Bass
Fun Fact: His 41st birthday was the date they travel to in Back to the Future Part II, and his daughter's birthday is the date they travel to in Part III.
Jeff

Jeff

Guitar
Fun Fact: He loves reading Haruki Murakami novels.
Mark

Mark

Keyboards
Fun Fact: His path runs from Mennonite prairie beginnings in small-town Manitoba to Thai hostels and Montreal jazz halls.
Trent

Trent

Drums
Fun Fact: He has almost as much passion for coffee as he does for music.
The setlist

Vintage Soul. Modern Pop. Serious Dance Moves.

From Stevie Wonder to Lizzo, we play the songs that get everyone from the interns to the CEO on the dance floor. Type a song title or artist to see if we play it.

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    You get one point of contact, a crew that loads in early and quietly, and every document your venue will ask for. We coordinate power, staging and timing directly with you, so your client never has to.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Booking & Payment

    How much does it cost to hire The Phonix for a corporate or private event?

    Our packages are $8,000 for The Essential Party, $9,950 for The Signature Experience and $12,900 for The Diamond Concert, plus GST. Every package includes the full nine-piece band, three hours of live music, concert-grade sound and lighting, and a production manager. Travel outside Metro Vancouver is a flat-rate fee, and every quote is all-inclusive.

    How far ahead should we book?

    As early as you can. We play only one event per night, so once a date is booked we turn every other inquiry away. Holiday party season goes first. Checking your date takes two minutes and costs nothing.

    How do we officially secure The Phonix for our date?

    A signed contract and a 50% deposit lock in your date. Once we receive them, we turn down every other inquiry for that night. You can sign and pay online in minutes through our secure client portal.

    How does payment work?

    A 50% deposit books your date and the balance is due on the day of the event. We accept credit cards (collect those points!), e-transfers, cheques and EFT.

    What if we need to change our event date?

    Life happens. With at least 90 days' notice, we will move your deposit to a new date free of charge, as long as we are available on the new date.

    What areas does The Phonix play?

    We're based in Vancouver and play all over Metro Vancouver, plus Whistler and Pemberton, Victoria and Nanaimo, and Kelowna and Penticton. We travel further too. Just ask for a custom quote!

    Are there travel fees for events outside Vancouver?

    We love road trips! Flat-rate travel fees for popular destinations:

    • Whistler / Pemberton: +$700
    • Kelowna / Penticton: +$1,200
    • Victoria / Nanaimo: +$1,150

    For other locations, just ask for a custom quote.

    These fees cover transportation only. You will also need to provide hotel rooms for 10 or 11 adults (minimum 5 double rooms), depending on your package.

    The Band & Music

    Will the band members in the videos be the same ones at our event?

    Yes. Agencies often throw together a pickup band from whoever is free. The Phonix is a dedicated team, and you are booking the 9-piece band you see in our videos.

    The real-life disclaimer: we are humans, not robots. In the rare case of serious illness or emergency, we have a deep bench of Phonix-certified substitutes (often GRAMMY or JUNO winners themselves) so the show goes on seamlessly.

    Can we choose the songs you play?

    Absolutely. In your client portal you mark your must-plays and do-not-plays from our song list. We recommend picking 5 to 10 favourites as a vibe check, then trusting our bandleader to read the room and keep the floor full.

    Want a song that's not on our list? The Signature Experience includes one custom song and the Diamond Concert includes three, each arranged and learned just for you ($750 value per song). We can learn more for a fee. Just ask!

    Do you play private parties too?

    Absolutely. Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, fundraisers and backyard bashes all get the same nine-piece band, the same production team and the same packed dance floor.

    What happens when the band takes a break?

    The music never stops. We play curated playlists or a DJ set during every break, so your guests stay on the dance floor.

    How loud will the band be?

    Loud enough to party, quiet enough to network at the back tables. A professional sound technician mixes the volume live at every event. If your venue has a sound limiter, let us know. We work within venue restrictions all the time without killing the vibe.

    Logistics & Venues

    What do you need from the venue?

    We keep it low-maintenance:

    • Power: two dedicated 15-amp circuits (standard household outlets) near the stage for the Essential Party package, three for all other packages.
    • Space: a performance area of roughly 20' wide by 16' deep (we can squeeze into tighter spots if needed).
    • Shelter: if outdoors, a tent or covering on a flat, dry surface to protect the instruments.
    • Green room: a secure place to change and store our cases.
    Do we need to feed the band?

    Yes, please. A fed band is a happy band! We ask for 11 vendor meals (9 musicians and 2 sound technicians). A hot meal keeps our energy up for three hours of live music.

    Do you provide microphones for speeches and awards?

    Yes. Our Signature and Diamond packages include a professional wireless microphone and sound system for speeches, toasts and presentations. Our technician watches the levels, so there is no screeching feedback, just clear audio.

    How long does setup take?

    Our production team arrives about 4 hours before guests to load in, set up and soundcheck. Everything is quiet and tidy long before your first guest walks in.

    Do you carry liability insurance?

    Yes. We carry a $1 million commercial general liability policy. If your venue needs a certificate of insurance, let us know and we will email it.

    01The goal

    You want to be the relaxed host of the party everyone talks about on Monday.

    Not the organizer watching the clock, wondering if the band will deliver. That takes live entertainment you can trust to fill the floor all night.

    02The problem

    Here's the catch. Many "premium" bands are really booking agencies sending whoever is free that night. You fall for the video, then meet a stage full of strangers.

    Agency roster

    Whoever is free that night
    • VocalsSub #9
    • VocalsSub #16
    • TrumpetSub #23
    • SaxSub #7
    • Bari saxSub #14
    • BassSub #21
    • GuitarSub #5
    • KeysSub #12
    • DrumsSub #19

    The Phonix

    The same nine, every time
    • VocalsJackie
    • VocalsRed
    • TrumpetReuben
    • SaxEric
    • Bari saxMike
    • BassJohnny
    • GuitarJeff
    • KeysMark
    • DrumsTrent
    03What we believe

    Your entertainment should be the highlight of the night, never a gamble. So we built a fixed-lineup show band: the same nine musicians, a dedicated production team, and our own planning software keeping every detail on track.

    04The plan
    17+Years together
    600+Weddings and events
    90+Five-star reviews
    1

    Check your date in two minutes

    2

    Plan your run-of-show with your Experience Manager

    3

    Enjoy your own event while we handle the rest

    05Your move

    Throw the Party Your Team Is Still Talking About on Monday.

    Check My Date

    Skip the empty dance floor and the early exodus. We play one event per night, so the sooner you check your date, the better.