Live Entertainment for Venues & Events
Live Musician Canberra — Pubs, Weddings & Corporate Events
by Richard Ings — Professional Musician, Canberra
Professional musician for Canberra weddings, corporate functions, pubs, restaurants and private celebrations. Engaging live acoustic performances with popular covers and original music spanning the 60s to today.
✦ Exclusive discount for first-time bookings
About the Performance
Professional Live Acoustic Music
Elevate your venue with a live acoustic experience your guests will talk about. Richard Ings performs a captivating mix of popular covers and original music — spanning the 60s to today — perfect for hospitality venues, restaurants, bars, markets and corporate events.
With years of professional experience performing at venues across Canberra and the surrounding region, Richard brings a warm, engaging presence that adapts to your venue's vibe and audience.
Professional sound setup, polished performances, and flexible set lengths to suit your needs — whether you need background ambience or an engaging main performance.
Perfect For
Perfect for Weddings, Corporate Functions, Pubs & More
Pubs & Hospitality Venues
Restaurants, pubs, bars, cafés and lounges
Weddings & Celebrations
Weddings, engagements, anniversaries, milestone celebrations
Corporate Functions
Company events, team building, product launches, galas
Markets & Outdoor Events
Community events, festivals, outdoor markets, street performances
What's Included
Professional Performance Package
Professional Sound
Premium PA system and microphone setup — your venue doesn't need to provide equipment
Flexible Set Lengths
Customized performances from 1-4 hours to suit your event schedule
Popular Repertoire
Crowd-pleasing covers spanning 60s to today — John Denver, Beatles, Fleetwood Mac, Ed Sheeran and more
Original Songs
Richard's own compositions with personal stories that add depth and authenticity
Adaptive Performance
Reads the room and adjusts the vibe — background ambience or engaging main performance
Professional Setup
All equipment and technical requirements handled — you just focus on your guests
Why Choose Richard?
More Than Just Background Music
Richard brings professionalism, warmth and genuine musicianship to every performance. Whether you need background ambience or an engaging main act, he adapts to your venue's needs and creates an experience your guests will remember.
What You'll Hear
Example Set Lists
The setlists below showcase Richard's range across different moods and audiences. Every performance is customized to suit your venue, audience, and occasion — requests are always welcome.
Spanning the 60s to today — folk, acoustic pop, classic rock, Aussie icons and singalong favourites.
Easy-listening favourites that ease guests into the event, mixing classic folk, acoustic pop and soulful sing-alongs.
Full repertoire available on request · Contact Richard to discuss your event
Where Richard Performs
Trusted by Canberra's Leading Venues
Get in Touch
Book a Live Show
Tell Richard about your venue or event, and he'll get back to you with availability and pricing. First-time venue bookings receive a special rate.
info@richardingsmusic.com.au
Location
Canberra, ACT, Australia
Live Shows by Richard Ings
"Professional · Engaging · Memorable"
Professional live acoustic music entertainment for hospitality venues, corporate events and private functions across Canberra.