Takin Cover
Takin Cover
Melbourne, VIC
Cover Band

Takin Cover

4 Performers
Audience Participation Stage Interactive
Electric Performance (Featuring electric instruments, power required) Full Band Sound Performance 100% Live Performance (All instruments played live, no backing tracks)
Funk Dance Electronic Pop Rock Rock And Roll
Corporate Events Concert Events Cruise Ship Events Festival Events Private Events Venues (Hotels, Pubs, Café, Restaurant, Nightclub, RSL, Sporting Club) Wedding Events Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Reception Party Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Wedding Send-Off from Reception Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Bouquet and Garter Toss
1970 Disco Disco Fever Disco Nights Funk Punk Rock 1980 Glam Rock Hair Bands Legwarmers and Headbands New Wave Pop Retro/Vintage Saturday Night Fever Synthpop 1990 Grunge 2000 Emo 2010 Hipster
Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Singer - Vocalist Keyboard
Back-Up Singer Lead Singer
Female
Authentic Captivating Confident Dynamic Lively High-Energy Fun Engaging Energetic Playful Spontaneous Vibrant
English
Performance Environment Suitable for Intimate Venues Suitable for Large Venues Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Performer
Can Create Custom Choreography Can Dedicate Songs To Guests Can Tailor Dress Code To Event Mingles With Guests Between Performances Offers Costume & Themed Attire Options Offers Flexible Performance Duration Offers Meet & Greet Option Provides Basic MC Event Announcements Provides Custom Song Composition Provides Dance Calling Provides Interactive Experiences (Games, Sing-Alongs, Audience Participation) Provides Musical Backing For Guest Performers Provides Photo Opportunities Tailors Performance Or Setlist To Your Event Theme Willing To Learn Songs Not In Current Repertoire
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About

Takin' Cover - Your Ultimate Party Playlist!

Are you ready to experience the greatest hits of all time, played with passion and precision? Look no further than Takin' Cover, a high-energy cover band that brings the best of classic rock and pop, and today’s very latest chart-toppers to the stage.
From the timeless anthems of John Farnham, Bon Jovi and AC/DC, to the latest chart hits from artists like Sabrina Carpenter, Dua Lipa, Lizzo and Bruno Mars, we’ve got something for every music lover.

Formed in 2011, Takin' Cover is made up of four seasoned musicians who’ve played at some of the most iconic venues in Melbourne and Australia.
With a shared love for diverse musical genres, we’ve honed our craft to deliver an unforgettable live experience. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, corporate event, or throwing a party, we’ll keep your guests on their feet and singing along all night long.

Our performances are more than just covers—they’re a celebration of music. With tight harmonies, expertly crafted arrangements, and a dynamic stage presence, Takin' Cover transforms every event into a lively, engaging experience. Expect high-energy shows, crowd interaction, and a playlist that spans decades of chart-topping hits.

From the first chord to the last note, Takin' Cover guarantees to bring the party—and we’re ready to make your night one to remember!

Set List

Gimme Gimme / Hung Up Mash - ABBA / Madonna
I Just Might - Bruno Mars
Gone Gone Gone - Teddy Swims
Day Late and a Buck Short - Julia Cole
Dead Dance - Lady Gaga
Beautiful Things - Benson Boone
Espresso - Sabrina Carpenter
Taste - Sabrina Carpenter
A Bar Song - Shaboozey
APT - Rose / Bruno Mars
Dance the Night - Dua Lipa
Houdini - Dua Lipa
Flowers - Miley Cyrus
About Damn Time - Lizzo
Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan
Don't Start Now - Dua Lipa
Blinding Lights - The Weeknd
Castle on the Hill - Ed Sheeran
Beggin' - Maneskin
Holdin' Me Back - Shawn Mendes
Cant Stop the Feeling - Justin Timberlake
Cake by the Ocean - DNCE
Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars
Shake it Off - Taylor Swift
Shut Up and Dance - Walk the Moon
Locked Out of Heaven - Bruno Mars
I love it - Icona Pop
Moves Like Jagger   - Maroon 5
Beautiful - One Direction
Teenage Dream - Katy Perry
Raise Your Glass  - Pink
Only Girl in the World - Rhianna
Party in the USA - Miley Cyrus
Just Can't Get Enough - The Saturdays
You Belong to Me - Taylor Swift
Kissed a Girl - Katy Perry
Sex on Fire - Kings of Leon
So What? - Pink
Love Story - Taylor Swift
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Thx Fr the Mmrs - Fall Out Boy
UFO - Sneaky Sound System
Have a Nice Day - Bon Jovi
Left Outside Alone - Anastacia
American Idiot - Green Day
What You Waiting For - Gwen Stefani
Are you Gonna Be My Girl - Jet
Mr Brightside - Killers, The
Boys of Summer - The Ataris
Staceys Mom - Fountains of Wayne
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
Murder on the Dancefloor - Sohie Ellis Bextor
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Breathless - The Coors
Larger than Life - Backstreet Boys
All the Small Things - Blink 182
My Own Worst Enemy - Lit
Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain
Song 2 - Blur
Angels - Robbie Williams
Wannabe - Spice Girls
You Oughta Know - Alanis Morissette
When I Come Around - Green Day
Zombie - The Cranberries
Whats Up? - 4 Non Blondes
Early Warning - Baby Animals
River Deep Mountain High - Jimmy Barnes
Better - Screaming Jets
Walking (By Myself)  - Gary Moore
Simply the Best - Tina Turner
If I Could Turn Back Time - Cher
See Your Face Again - Angels, The
Get Outta My Dreams - Billy Ocean
Bring Me Some Water - Melissa Etheridge
What's My Scene? - Hoodoo Gurus
New Sensation - INXS 
Take Me Back - Noiseworks
Dance With Somebody - Whitney Houston
Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
You're the Voice - John Farnham
Dancing on the Ceiling - Lionel Richie
Funky Town - Pseudo Echo
Take on Me - A-ha
Summer of 69  - Bryan Adams
Power of Love - Huey Lewis
Playing to Win - Little River Band
The Heat is On - Glenn Frey
Footloose - Kenny Loggins
Let's Go Crazy - Prince
Flame Trees - Cold Chisel
Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves
Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
Neutron Dance - Pointer Sisters, The
Blister in the Sun - Violent Femmes
Bow River - Cold Chisel
Kids in America - Kim Wilde
I'm So Excited - Pointer Sisters, The
Don't Change - INXS / Grinspoon
Hurt So Good - JCM
Boyz in Town - Divinyls
I love Rock n Roll - Joan Jett
Don't Stop Believing - Journey
Working for the Weekend - Loverboy
Shook Me All Night Long  - ACDC
Call Me - Blondie
Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar
Highway to Hell - ACDC
Knock on Wood - Ami Stewart
Bad Case of Lovin' You   - Robert Palmer
Hold the Line - Toto
April Sun - Dragon
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac
Funky Music - Wild Cherry
TNT - ACDC
Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd
Nutbush  - Tina Turner
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Country Roads (Remixed dance version) - Hermes House Band

Pricing

Standard 3 set offering, PA and Basic Lighting supplied, backing music between sets
Standard PA provided, basic lighting and backing music between sets.
Standard PA provided, lighting and backing music between sets.
Happy to learn songs for the show
Happy for costumes if required
Standard PA provided, lighting and backing music between sets.
Happy to learn songs for the show
Happy for costumes if required
Additional PA speakers provided at additional cost

Location & Travel

Departing from Melbourne, VIC
Travel up to 100km
4 Performers
Audience Participation Stage Interactive
Electric Performance (Featuring electric instruments, power required) Full Band Sound Performance 100% Live Performance (All instruments played live, no backing tracks)
Funk Dance Electronic Pop Rock Rock And Roll
Corporate Events Concert Events Cruise Ship Events Festival Events Private Events Venues (Hotels, Pubs, Café, Restaurant, Nightclub, RSL, Sporting Club) Wedding Events Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Reception Party Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Wedding Send-Off from Reception Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Bouquet and Garter Toss
1970 Disco Disco Fever Disco Nights Funk Punk Rock 1980 Glam Rock Hair Bands Legwarmers and Headbands New Wave Pop Retro/Vintage Saturday Night Fever Synthpop 1990 Grunge 2000 Emo 2010 Hipster
Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Singer - Vocalist Keyboard
Back-Up Singer Lead Singer
Female
Authentic Captivating Confident Dynamic Lively High-Energy Fun Engaging Energetic Playful Spontaneous Vibrant
English
Performance Environment Suitable for Intimate Venues Suitable for Large Venues Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Performer
Can Create Custom Choreography Can Dedicate Songs To Guests Can Tailor Dress Code To Event Mingles With Guests Between Performances Offers Costume & Themed Attire Options Offers Flexible Performance Duration Offers Meet & Greet Option Provides Basic MC Event Announcements Provides Custom Song Composition Provides Dance Calling Provides Interactive Experiences (Games, Sing-Alongs, Audience Participation) Provides Musical Backing For Guest Performers Provides Photo Opportunities Tailors Performance Or Setlist To Your Event Theme Willing To Learn Songs Not In Current Repertoire
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Takin Cover

4 Performers
Audience Participation Stage Interactive
Electric Performance (Featuring electric instruments, power required) Full Band Sound Performance 100% Live Performance (All instruments played live, no backing tracks)
Funk Dance Electronic Pop Rock Rock And Roll
Corporate Events Concert Events Cruise Ship Events Festival Events Private Events Venues (Hotels, Pubs, Café, Restaurant, Nightclub, RSL, Sporting Club) Wedding Events Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Reception Party Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Wedding Send-Off from Reception Wedding Reception - Entertainment for Bouquet and Garter Toss
1970 Disco Disco Fever Disco Nights Funk Punk Rock 1980 Glam Rock Hair Bands Legwarmers and Headbands New Wave Pop Retro/Vintage Saturday Night Fever Synthpop 1990 Grunge 2000 Emo 2010 Hipster
Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Singer - Vocalist Keyboard
Back-Up Singer Lead Singer
Female
Authentic Captivating Confident Dynamic Lively High-Energy Fun Engaging Energetic Playful Spontaneous Vibrant
English
Performance Environment Suitable for Intimate Venues Suitable for Large Venues Versatile Indoor/Outdoor Performer
Can Create Custom Choreography Can Dedicate Songs To Guests Can Tailor Dress Code To Event Mingles With Guests Between Performances Offers Costume & Themed Attire Options Offers Flexible Performance Duration Offers Meet & Greet Option Provides Basic MC Event Announcements Provides Custom Song Composition Provides Dance Calling Provides Interactive Experiences (Games, Sing-Alongs, Audience Participation) Provides Musical Backing For Guest Performers Provides Photo Opportunities Tailors Performance Or Setlist To Your Event Theme Willing To Learn Songs Not In Current Repertoire
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