Live Instrumentalists & Bands – December Festive Season Performances

Jobs from Joby

Location: Kenya

Job type: Contract

Industry: Creative Industries

Role type: Live Music

About this role

We are seeking talented Instrumentalists and Bands to perform at exclusive December private household gatherings and corporate holiday events across Kenya.

Joby is connecting exceptional musical talent with top-tier clients looking to elevate their year-end celebrations, corporate galas, end-of-year parties, and private holiday events. Whether you are a solo instrumentalist, a acoustic duet, or a full live band, this is an opportunity to secure high-value performance bookings throughout the festive season.

Roles Available

  • Solo Instrumentalists: Saxophonists, Pianists/Keyboards, Violinists, Acoustic Guitarists, Harpists, and Percussionists.
  • Small Ensembles & Duos/Trios: Jazz trios, acoustic duets, string quartets, and brass ensembles.
  • Full Live Bands: Party/cover bands, afro-fusion bands, jazz bands, and corporate entertainment bands.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high-quality, engaging live musical performances tailored to the specific event brief (e.g., background ambience for cocktail hours, main stage gala performances, or high-energy party sets).
  • Arrive punctually for sound checks and perform according to the agreed event schedule.
  • Maintain professional conduct, appropriate stage presence, and dress code matching the event requirements (black-tie, smart casual, or themed performance attire).
  • Coordinate basic personal instrument setups; collaborate smoothly with on-site audio engineers or sound providers where applicable.

Preferred Qualifications & Requirements

  • Proven experience performing live for corporate audiences, private clients, or other events.
  • A strong, accessible repertoire across popular genres (Jazz, Afro-fusion, Pop, Soul, Classics, or Festive/Holiday standards).
  • High level of professionalism, reliability, and strong communication.
  • High-quality video samples/links of recent live performances (required for shortlisting).

Engagement Details

  • Type: Short-term event gigs / Gig-based contracts (December 2026).


How to apply

Review the application instructions for this Live Music position at Jobs from Joby in Kenya.

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