*Please note, only submissions that include a cover letter and live performance video will be considered. Auditions by invite will be held in the San Francisco Bay Area in February 2026.
Ben Mallare Events & Entertainment is searching for singers with a broad repertoire for weddings and corporate events in California and beyond. We are seeking new singers to train as band leaders and possibly brand and market for bookings in 2026 and 2027.
Requirements:
- Reliable transportation up to 125 miles one way (many gigs in Napa/Sonoma and Monterey/Carmel).
- Ability to prepare up to 75 songs for an event without complete charts provided.
- Skill and professionalism that matches the quality of our upscale private events.
- Able to play long shows, sometimes up to 6 hours with sets as long as 90 minutes.
- Able to transition from song to song without pausing.
- Professional look and personality.
- Able to engage and energize a crowd.
- On time and prepared.
- Flexible availability. Most events are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Benefits:
- Competitive pay based on the length of the show and the distance from home, ranging from $500 to $600 per event.
- Out-of-town travel, accommodations, some meals and a stipend provided
- Opportunity to join a community of working musicians and expand your network
- Opportunity to visit new cities and venues
- A constructive performance environment where we encourage each other to continually improve and refine our craft.
Please Respond with:
- Name
- E-mail and phone number
- Brief description of who you are, what you do, and your experience
- Your qualifications to the requirements above
- One or more live performance videos
*Please note, only submissions that include a cover letter and live performance video will be considered.
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Audition Level:
Professional