THE BLACK PUG BAND
A high-energy live band built to create unforgettable celebrations and packed dance floors.
Designed for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations, The Black Pug Band combines live vocals, guitar, bass, and drums to deliver a powerful, engaging performance that keeps guests involved from the first song to the final encore.
Our setlist is built around crowd favourites, sing-along classics, and dancefloor anthems, with the flexibility to read the room and adapt throughout the night. Whether you’re looking for a lively party atmosphere or a full dancefloor celebration, the focus is simple: great live music, great energy, and an unforgettable experience for your guests.
Choose between our full 3-piece band or a more compact duo setup, depending on your venue, budget, and the atmosphere you want to create.
Works Especially Well For
- Wedding receptions
- Corporate events
- Private celebrations
- End-of-year functions
- Fundraisers and community events
- Bars and music venues
- Large parties and milestone birthdays
"Amazing wedding band. Mo and team were professional and incredible performers, read the room perfectly and played to the crowd. The booking process was easy and we did not need to worry about anything on the day. 11/10 would highly recommend."
CHRIS + MOLLY (Wedding at High Country Queenstown)"You guys were amazing!! Without much direction you were able to read the crowd and created such a fun vibe. We loved how you warmed everyone up and created a great atmosphere. Everyone commented how talented you guys were."
ANNIE + ADAM (Wedding at Stoneridge Queenstown)"Hi Mo. Just wanted to reach out and say a huge thank you once more for playing at my party. It was such a blast, I'm still croaky from all the singing along!! Everyone commented on the amazing band."
RACHELLE (40th Birthday Party in Tarras)"The Black Pugs were amazing and I’m looking forward to having them play at another event. Everyone commented on the band!"
VICKY MILES (40th Birthday, Arrowtown)"Mo and Co from Black Pug were amazing, everyone was up dancing and singing along and had the best time."
JAMIE MACDOUGALL (Corporate Event, Mercure Queenstown)"Cracker arvo/night where Mo and his crew played for 3 continuous hours. Everyone danced and had a brilliant time."
JANE WALKER (50th Birthday Party, Dunedin)CONTACT
Mo Ackermann
Founder & Band Leader
Black Pug Music
Looking for live music for your event? Feel free to get in touch directly
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