We go together like sugar and spice
The Sydney Live Music Band is a multifaceted team of highly skilled, well-connected and in-demand musicians who love nothing more than to craft atmosphere like the bosses they are. There is no show too small, no show too large and no request too strange. All members of SLMB have known each other and have been playing together for years, so when we get on stage, its like sugar, spice and all things nice. All enquiries welcome and prices aim to meet the standards that both support your bank balance as well as the industry that supports great music in this vibrant city.
We’re here to create the perfect atmosphere for your next event. Whether that means a small intimate Jazz Trio, or a ball-tearing 11 piece Party Band with a full compliment of horns that is ready to school you with their dance moves, we are ready for you.
Hayden Dalton - Musical Director
Hayden is one of Sydney’s brightest up and coming musicians. He is a multi-instrumentalist, performer and educator. Hayden started playing the trumpet at age 9 in the school training band. Throughout his schooling, Hayden was lucky enough to tour overseas to eastern Europe in 2015 and Hawaii in 2016. Additionally, Hayden has performed in prestigious venues, such as the Sydney Opera House, Sydney Town Hall and Qudos Bank Arena at Olympic Park.
Hayden began conducting and directing bands whilst still at high school. His first gigging band was a jazz quintet, that played a series of successful club and corporate gigs. Since then, Hayden has worked in numerous primary and high school band programs as a tutor and conductor. In 2024, Hayden is conducting over 10 rehearsals a week with ensembles of all ages and abilities, in addition to directing SLMB.
Hayden was excited to be appointed Musical Director of Sydney Live Music Band in 2019, bringing his youthful enthusiasm and experience to the Sydney music scene. Also in 2019, along with David Humphreys, Hayden established Harmonix Big Band, in which he co-directs and plays lead trumpet.