Cocktail hour / drinks reception
The signature lounge atmosphere 2h- Deep house & lounge with live saxophone
- Saxophonist strolling among the guests
- Chic yet relaxed atmosphere
- The perfect companion to champagne
The signature duo that turns your event into an unforgettable experience
Picture the scene: your guests are enjoying a glass of champagne on the terrace of your venue. The air is mild, conversations blend with laughter, and suddenly the first notes of a live saxophone rise above the lounge mix the DJ is playing. The musician appears, weaves between the groups, and within a few bars the atmosphere changes. It is no longer just a reception: it is a sensory experience.
The DJ + Saxophonist duo has become THE must-have trend for weddings and high-end events in Belgium since 2024. That is no accident. Combining a professional DJ who masters the art of mixing with a live saxophonist who improvises in real time creates a musical fusion that no playlist, and not even a traditional band, can reproduce.
At Prestige Sound, we were among the pioneers of this format in Belgium. With more than 200 events performed as a DJ + Sax duo, we have perfected the musical chemistry that makes the difference between a good event and one your guests will talk about for years.
In this article we explain in detail how the duo works, why it is so effective at weddings, what the highlights are, and how much it costs. Whether you are planning an intimate wedding or a gala for 300 people, the DJ + Saxophonist might just be the secret ingredient that transforms your event.
6 facets of a unique format
The saxophonist improvises live over the DJ's beats, creating a unique fusion of electronic music and a live instrument. Every performance is different: the musician reacts to the room, to the energy of the dance floor and to the tracks the DJ chooses in the moment.
During the drinks reception, the saxophonist plays over lounge and deep house selections chosen by the DJ. The warm tone of the sax fills the space without ever covering the conversations, and moves freely among your guests.
In the evening, the saxophonist turns up the energy. From smooth jazz to disco-funk, the solos ride the hits the DJ plays, and the dance floor fills up on its own.
From classic jazz to today's hits, the saxophonist covers an eclectic repertoire: jazz standards (Take Five, Fly Me To The Moon), soul and funk, pop, deep house and disco. The set is tailored to your musical brief.
Equipped with a wireless system, the saxophonist moves freely among your guests. They play between the tables during the cocktail hour, join the dance floor at the peak of the party and create those moments everyone films.
Our DJ and our saxophonist have been working together for years. They rehearse regularly, know each other's cues and guarantee a seamless show, from the first note of the cocktail hour to the last track of the night.
A wedding is probably the event where the DJ + Saxophonist duo makes the biggest impression. Here is why so many Belgian couples choose this format for their big day.
The wow effect, guaranteed. When your guests arrive at the cocktail hour and discover a live saxophonist playing over a lounge mix, the surprise is immediate. It is not something you see at every wedding, and that is precisely what makes yours memorable. In 15 years of experience we have noticed that the DJ + Sax duo is the detail guests mention first when they talk about the party afterwards.
A bridge between generations. One of the biggest challenges of a wedding is keeping a multi-generational crowd happy. Your grandparents and your 25-year-old friends do not share the same musical tastes. The saxophone solves that elegantly: it is a universally loved instrument. Older guests recognise the jazz standards they love, while the younger ones are impressed by solos over deep house or tropical tracks. Everyone gets something.
It elevates any venue. Whether your reception takes place in a classic castle, a renovated barn, a luxury hotel or a private garden, live saxophone transforms the atmosphere. The warm, organic tone of the sax naturally fills the space and adds a layer of sophistication that even the best sound system cannot reproduce on its own.
The perfect transition from cocktail hour to party. One of the trickiest moments of a wedding is the move from drinks to dancing. Too many weddings suffer from a "gap" between the two. With the DJ + Sax duo, that transition is natural and gradual. The saxophonist slowly raises the energy, the DJ adjusts the tempo, and before anyone notices, everyone is on the dance floor.
The originality that makes the difference. Let's be honest: most weddings look alike. Same venue, same caterer, same DJ playing the same hits. What separates an exceptional wedding from an ordinary one is the details. A live saxophonist playing among your guests, accompanying your first dance, giving everyone goosebumps as the dancing opens — that is the kind of detail that makes all the difference and that your guests will not forget.
When the saxophone elevates your event
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Real experiences in Belgium
"The saxophonist literally transformed our cocktail hour at the Château de la Hulpe. Our guests were charmed from the very first notes. When he walked between the tables, my 87-year-old grandmother started dancing! The move to the dance floor was incredible, everyone was on their feet."
"We were hesitating between a live band and the DJ + Sax duo. We made the right choice: the saxophonist brings the live feel we wanted, and the DJ delivers a varied playlist that ten musicians could never cover. The value for money is unbeatable. Our 180 guests are still talking about it."
"We booked Prestige Sound for our annual gala of 300 people at the Palais des Beaux-Arts. The DJ + Saxophonist duo adapted the atmosphere perfectly: classy during the networking, then festive for the dancing. Our corporate clients were blown away."
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Everything you need to know before booking
In our signature DJ + Saxophonist package at €1,500 excl. VAT, the saxophonist plays for 2 hours, split across two key moments: the cocktail hour / drinks reception (about 1 hour) and the dance party (about 1 hour). This split works best because it offers two very different atmospheres — lounge, then festive — and lets the musician give their very best at each appearance.
For full-day weddings, our package at €1,800 excl. VAT includes 3 hours of saxophone, which makes it possible to add the ceremony or a set during dinner. Extra hours are available on request.
Our saxophonist has an extremely wide repertoire covering every style:
The repertoire is fully customisable. During the music briefing you tell us your preferences and the saxophonist adapts the set accordingly.
Absolutely, and it is one of the most moving moments of a wedding! The saxophone beautifully accompanies:
To include the ceremony, we recommend our full-day package at €1,800 excl. VAT, which offers 3 hours of saxophone in total. The musician can also play with a pianist for an exceptional ceremony duo.
No, everything is included in our packages. Our saxophonist uses a professional system including:
The saxophone is fed directly into the DJ's sound system, which guarantees a perfect mix between the two sources. The DJ controls the saxophone's volume and effects in real time, ensuring a flawless blend you will never get from an "independent" saxophonist who simply plugs an amp in next to the DJ.
Yes, and we encourage you to! Here is how the music preparation works:
The saxophonist also receives this playlist and prepares their arrangements in advance. Of course, some room is kept for improvisation to match the energy of the moment — that is what makes every performance unique.
Absolutely, and companies ask for it a lot! The DJ + Saxophonist duo is particularly well suited to:
We have performed at corporate events for companies such as BNP Paribas, L'Oréal and Deloitte. The duo adapts perfectly to the codes of the business world: impeccable dress code, controlled volume during speeches, total flexibility on timing.
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