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).