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Grazeland Melbourne

Launched on March 26th, 2021, Grazeland is Melbourne’s newest must see ‘playground for foodies’ boasting:

  • over 50 of Melbourne’s best food vendors
  • a nonstop entertainment schedule of live music, DJs, DJ bands, roving performers and kids’ entertainment

Grazeland will be open even if it is raining. 75% of the park is under cover, and there is heating in parts of the park during the colder times of the year.

Entry is $2.50 per person and paid at the main gate.

Children under 12 are free.

Dogs are also welcome!


When Is It Open?

Grazeland is open every weekend of the year:

  • Friday: 5pm – 10pm
  • Saturday: 12pm – 10pm
  • Sunday: 12pm – 9pm

Where Is It?

Grazeland is located 5km from Melbourne CBD at 20 Booker Street, Spotswood (next to Scienceworks).

How Is Top Dog Involved?

Top Dog are the exclusive entertainment provider for Grazeland Melbourne.  We have been working closely with the owners for nearly 2 years carefully curating the best mix of entertainment to complement the amazing food on offer for customers.

There are 2 performance stages and a heap of roving entertainment scattered throughout the precinct.

Why Should You Go?

If you’re reading this, then you are probably looking to book entertainment for an event!

Each weekend at Grazeland, Top Dog has over 20 unique acts performing throughout the venue.

It is essentially a live showcase, where you can go and see Melbourne’s BEST artists perform before you decide to book them.

If you have a specific act you are interested in and you cannot see them on our roster, please contact us and we can advise when they will be featuring.  You can also speak with the artists on their breaks to tell them more about your event.

There are not too many family friendly venues that offer free live entertainment that appeals to everyone.

For more information about Grazeland visit https://www.grazeland.melbourne/

For weekly entertainment schedules please visit: https://topdogent.com.au/grazeland/

Or call us for a chat! 1300 658 718.

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Why Book Entertainment Through An Agency?

When it comes to wedding planning or organising a Christmas party for your work, chances are, you aren’t sure where to start when it comes to entertainment. You may have a budget, you may not. You might want a change from what you booked last time, or you may have been to an epic wedding and you want what they had!

Here are some of the top reasons to book through an agency when organising entertainment for an event.

Volume Of Artists

We have hundreds of artists across many genres, styles, price and instruments. We work with bands, solo artists, duos, DJs, DJ band musicians, roving performers and more. You get access to all of these artists with only one contact – super easy to keep track of.

This comes in handy if you aren’t sure what you want, if the artist you wanted is not available or if you want multiple elements of entertainment across your event. With not only the volume, but also the high level of skill our artists have, we will find the perfect options for you no matter your budget or brief!

You Have No Idea What You Want

Sometimes people have no idea what type of music they would prefer at their event and that’s ok. A band or a DJ, a DJ band or an acoustic act – we can help you work out what would be best suited.

Give us a brief and we will give you options. We are happy to work with a small, large, tricky, specific, or strange brief – we love a challenge. Give us as much information as you can, and we will give you a couple of line ups that are sure to impress.

Your Artist Is Sick

People get sick and things (although rare) can happen out of our control. Once in a blue moon a DJ or musician is not going to be able to turn up at your event and sometimes with very little notice. Should this happen, and your wedding was only hours from commencing, you wouldn’t have time to deal with this. Cue the agency staff – we would be on this instantly and sort out the best possible back up/replacement. Here at Top Dog our office phone line is diverted to a staff member overnight and over the weekend. We are always available. Should anything happen, we will be onto it and sorting it out before you even know what is going on! With the sheer volume of artists we have, we can find available alternatives in a flash.

You Have Too Much To Organise

Planning an event can take up a lot of your time and chances are (especially for couples getting married) you haven’t done this before. Planning events doesn’t always come naturally to everyone.

We will coordinate all your song choices and run sheets with our user-friendly online forms, coordinate with venues, liaise with performers and make sure everything is perfect and ready to go on the day. This is particularly useful when you book multiple artists. We ensure they all work well together; the right amount of equipment has been arranged and that everyone knows their parts, arrival times and we organise payment to all artists whilst you only have to deal with one invoice.

We Are Experts

All we do is listen to music, scout new artists, talk to musicians and DJs, follow new trends, visit venues, and organise entertainment for epic events. Got a question? Need some advice on what will fit/work for your event? Bit confused about on-site restrictions/rules? Chances are high we will know the answers to any of your questions. In our office alone we have a DJ, a musician, an event manager, and a celebrant. We have a wide range of event knowledge and we are always learning.

Professional Service Guaranteed

We do not just book anyone. We have seen every single person we book play in person. To us, it is not just about talent, its about being presentable, experienced, personable and talented. We make sure that anyone we send out to an event is representative of our brand – we have high expectations of our artists.

 

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Band or DJ – That Is The Question!

Congratulations! You are engaged and planning your wedding – fun times. By now you have probably sorted the venue, photographer, celebrant and maybe even your outfits? Those are usually the first to be investigated and entertainment tends to be further towards the end of the list.

I have been in the wedding and events industry now for almost fifteen years, working at some of Melbourne’s premium wedding venues and I have seen everything come through those doors. From DJs to bands, strings to magicians, I have seen the best and the absolute worst. Believe me, the world of weddings could make for an epic new Netflix reality doco! Music is so valuable to getting the atmosphere right. The music needs to reflect the mood you wish to create and the guests you have invited.

For most couples the entertainment decisions come down to just one question: Band or DJ?

At the end of the day it really should come down to what you would prefer personally, however, I hope the below points help you make up your mind!

DJ:

DJs are fun because they play all your songs in their original format. Not too many singers can belt out Whitney Houston and do her justice however a DJ can play that banger at any time of the night and it will be exactly how you remembered it. They can play any song at any time due to having huge digital libraries. You like multiple genres? No worries, just give your DJ an idea of what you want, and they will have it all ready to go!

When you hire a DJ, there is no set list to choose from – if the song exists then with a bit of notice they should be able to source any of your favourite tunes. Having everything digital means they can keep an incredible amount of music with them at any time. Should you or your guests have any requests on the night, there is a great chance they will have it (or can quickly download it!) and your favourite song you forgot to put on your list will be coming up next.

Bands:

Party bands have come a long way from the typical wedding band you would have seen 10, 20 years ago. There are so many talented bands and it’s a tough path to go down when choosing one. Bands bring the party in different ways to a DJ. It helps encourage the first few people to get on the dance floor when there is already 5 band members there creating a party atmosphere! Although they can’t perform each song you love, they can alter some of your favourites and give them their own spin. Whether you want a rock song slowed down for your first dance or you want acoustic style versions of some epic pop tunes for background music during your canape hour bands can cater for different parts of the night and play most songs in a suitable style. My husband and I walked down the aisle to a chilled out version of a rock track!

Now, if you really can’t decide there’s always the ever-popular DJ Band which is a handy creative mix of the two. With a DJ band you get to hear your favourite songs played in their original format with some embellishments. First you have a DJ then you book a sax, singer, percussionist or any other musician. This way you get to hear your favourite songs come to life with the added flair of live musicians. A fun element of the DJ band is when some of the instruments you can add are wireless (hello saxophonist or vocalist) and what’s more fun than having a dance with the sax player as they belt out an epic solo! A DJ band is an affordable way of achieving the feel of a full band without paying for 5 people to be there for the whole night. As you add members to the DJ band you only need to pay for the hours that the musicians play for making this option a budget friendly alternative when you love live music!

So, how do you make the decision if you are still on the fence? My best suggestion that I always give to clients is to think about what they prefer to hear when they go out. Do you gravitate towards venues with DJs or are you the band type and love heading out to gigs? Consider what would suit your friends and family’s demographic and whether one would be more suitable or expected than the other. Also, have a think about weddings you have been to and loved and what entertainment they had.

So, the answer really lies with you. All are great options and as long as you choose a professional, talented and experienced DJ, band or DJ band you will have an epic time. You and your guests make the party, we just nudge you all along!

Like to talk to someone about choosing entertainment for your engagement party, wedding ceremony or reception? Get in touch and we’ll help you find the perfect match!

 

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Top 10 Entertainment Tips

Book Early

Particularly during peak event periods (Nov – Apr) and on keys nights (Fri, Sat and around public holidays}

Watch videos & read testimonials

Make sure the agency you choose is reputable and well-reviewed

You get what you pay for

Don’t automatically go for the cheapest option or lowest quote – you often will get what you pay for. On the other hand, be conscious of what you are being charged. Some agencies will charge a premium price for an entertainer you can book though another agency for much less. For more info on pricing check out our FAQs

Atmosphere

Set the mood from the moment your guests arrive – entertainment creates that mood in an instant

Be creative

Think of something that will make your event unique (i.e. feature performance, bridal waltz sung live etc.)

Timing is key

Consider your timings and at what points your entertainment can make the best impact, whether its a corporate event, wedding or anything in between!

Keep in touch

Ensure you have access for direct contact with your entertainer(s) before the day, not just the agency. It’s important to be on the same page and build rapport as opposed to introducing yourself on the night

Be kind

Be kind to your entertainers on the night – It’s also a huge day for them, make sure they are happy, you’ll get the best performance that way!

Trust your entertainers

Let your entertainers read the room, they are the professionals – it might be your day/event, but it’s everyone’s night to party

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