Wineries & wine events
A natural fit for cellar doors, wine dinners, festivals and estate celebrations, with the characters already belonging in the room.
Tailored comedy opera · extraordinary live voices
The Singing Sommeliers
Two completely convincing sommeliers begin a formal wine presentation. As it gradually goes off-script, Jon and Rebecca Bode reveal extraordinary live voices, bespoke comedy and a performance created for the room.
Melbourne, Australia · Available nationally & internationally.
Watch the Singing Sommeliers →Made for memorable occasions
One act. Remarkably different rooms.
Luxury hospitality & travel
A distinctive feature moment for resorts, hotels, rail journeys and destination experiences seeking polished entertainment that travels lightly.
Corporate, gala & conference
A tailored performance that lifts the room, includes the audience and works neatly around speeches, awards and formal proceedings.
Weddings
An elegant surprise that brings generations together and gives the entire reception one unforgettable story to share.
Private celebrations
Personalised comedy and magnificent voices for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and occasions that deserve more than background music.
Created around your guests
Every performance is shaped around your people, occasion, venue and run sheet. Jon and Rebecca gather the details that make the comedy feel spontaneous and personal, then work discreetly with your event team.
An elegant reveal, woven into the evening
The wine presentation is played completely straight, giving the deception time to breathe. It gradually becomes tailored comedy opera and a room-wide shared moment, without stopping the occasion for a separate floor show.
The original performers, every time
Created and performed by Melbourne-based opera singers Jon and Rebecca Bode, The Singing Sommeliers brings more than 20 years of experience in corporate, private and hospitality events to every room.
Considered behind the scenes
Polished on the night. Precise in the planning.
- Created and performed by Jon and Rebecca Bode
- A formal wine presentation that becomes tailored comedy opera
- Compact self-contained sound available when appropriate
- Minimal technical setup and no traditional stage required
- Timing and material tailored to your audience and run sheet
- Discreet coordination with venues, event planners and production teams
- Available throughout Australia and for selected international engagements
Final running time and technical requirements are confirmed for each booking and venue.
Practical answers
Singing Sommeliers FAQs
See the act in motion in our performance footage, read what clients say in testimonials, or meet Jon and Rebecca.
What are the Singing Sommeliers?
The Singing Sommeliers are Jon and Rebecca Bode, internationally experienced opera singers who begin as two completely convincing sommeliers presenting wine. The formal presentation gradually goes off-script, revealing tailored comedy and extraordinary live voices.
What events does the act suit?
The act is designed for wineries and wine events, luxury hotels and travel experiences, corporate dinners and galas, weddings, milestone birthdays and private celebrations. It works best when guests can share one clear feature moment.
Is every performance tailored?
Yes. Details about the occasion, venue and guests are woven into the comedy and music, so the performance feels created especially for the people in the room.
Do the Singing Sommeliers bring their own sound?
Yes. The act is self-contained and a compact sound system can be supplied when the venue needs it. Jon and Rebecca coordinate the practical details with the venue, planner or production team before the event.
Does the performance need a stage?
No traditional stage is required. The surprise is built to unfold naturally among guests, with the final position, sound and timing adapted to the room and run sheet.
Where are the Singing Sommeliers available?
Jon and Rebecca are based in Melbourne, Australia. The act is built to travel and is available nationally and for selected international engagements.
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