We are prepared to travel where feasible, up to 250km.
McQuoid’s Offering Bushband is a much-loved Canberra-based bush band bringing the joy of traditional Australian music and dance to corporate entertainment, bush dances, festivals, public events, and private functions.
With over 40 years of experience, McQuoid’s Offering is all about community, connection, and fun. True to our name, our music is an offering — a way to help make your event as enjoyable and successful as possible.
Our easy-going, friendly approach makes working with us effortless. Whether you’re hosting a corporate celebration, a community festival, a school or church event, or a private party, we’ll get everyone up on their feet and smiling.
Expect toe-tapping tunes, laughter, and plenty of dancing! Our founder and accordionist Liz leads the band with warmth, humour, and expert dance-calling — guiding guests of all ages through simple, engaging dances that everyone can enjoy.
No experience? No worries! Liz’s fun, easy-to-follow instructions mean even first-time dancers will be joining in confidently in no time.
Corporate Entertainment – Bring something uniquely Australian to your next corporate event.
Bush Dances – Traditional music and dances that get everyone involved.
Festivals & Public Events – Fun, interactive entertainment for all ages.
Private Functions – Add a lively, memorable touch to weddings, birthdays, and special celebrations.
“Everyone had a fabulous time – thank you for such a wonderful evening!”
“Liz made the dancing so easy and fun – you made my party unforgettable!”
“You created exactly the atmosphere we wanted for our wedding – thank you for the memories!”
“McQuoid’s Offering were fantastic to work with and made our event beautifully memorable.”
Liz – Founder, accordion, percussion, backing vocals, dance caller
Gordon – Vocals and lagerphone (and maker of fine lagerphones!)
Cath – Violin and tambourine
Sue – Guitar, recorder, and backing vocals
Daniel – Guitar
Geoff – Concertina and vocals
Trevor – Bass guitar
Bring the spirit of the Australian bush to your next event!
We’re available for corporate entertainment, bush dances, festivals, public events, and private functions across Canberra and surrounding regions.
Contact Entertain Oz today to discuss your event and let’s get everyone dancing!
Dance Repertoire
Song Repertoire
Note: All these documents will be only accessible upon booking confirmation.
We we require access to power for our sound sytem, a place to unload, a place to park, information about the event per our downloadable form, refreshments during the gig, shelter from the sun and, if travel, setup and performance cross a meal-time we would appreciate a meal.
| Summary | Time | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
We will provide up to 2 hours entertainment performing Austalian bush ballads, country, Australiana and some pop/rock ballads. We provide full band and sound system with vocalist, backing vocals, violin, accordian, concertina, two guitars, bass guitar and lagerphone. |
2 hours | Price On Enquiry | Send Enquiry |
We provide full band, caller and sound system for up to a three hour bushdance. Our standard fee is $1500 plus travel costs. We like to support community organisations and are willing to discuss discounts for community organisations such as churches and schools. |
3 hours | Price On Enquiry | Send Enquiry |
