Covers Band · Invercargill & Southland
Live Music
That Fills
the Dance
Floor
Full live band. Real musicians, real sound. Playing weddings, corporate events and parties across Southland.
Full live band. Real musicians, real sound. Playing weddings, corporate events and parties across Southland.
Who We Are
Midnight Cruise are an Invercargill-based covers band delivering quality live music across Southland. With decades of experience, the band has built a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability and creating a great atmosphere at every event.
Comprised of two Southland Rock & Roll Hall of Famers and a local guitar legend — this iconic Invercargill band plays the music people know, love and want to dance to. From classic favourites to crowd-pleasing anthems, the dance floor fills from the very first song.
As featured in The Press — “Midnight Cruise clocks up 50 years”
Les Findlater
Vocals · Bass Guitar
Kerry Hawkins
Vocals · Rhythm Guitar
Greg Findlater
Vocals · Lead Guitar
Craig Findlater
Drums
Full Band or Acoustic
Whether you need the full live band experience or a more compact, flexible option — we have the right setup for your venue and budget. Planning a wedding in Invercargill or Southland, a corporate function, a birthday or private party, or booking live music for a pub or bar? We've covered each in more detail.
Full live band experience
The complete Midnight Cruise experience — full drum kit, bigger sound and the energy to fill any room. Our preferred setup for weddings, corporate functions and private parties.
Smaller, flexible setup
A more intimate, flexible version of the band — acoustic and electric guitars with a compact footprint. Great for smaller venues, restaurants and noise-restricted events. More about the acoustic setup.
Real Musicians.
Real Sound.
Song List
A small sample of the songs we play — the kind everyone knows, loves and dances to. We play hundreds of songs across rock, pop, country and classics.
Hundreds of songs spanning rock, pop, country and classic hits, built up over decades of reading Southland crowds.
Live Footage
Live demo footage — captured at real gigs.
What you see is what you get. No backing tracks, no shortcuts. Real musicians, real sound, real energy every single night.
What People Say
"Had our dance floor packed all night. Their song choices meant the dance floor was always full — they adapt and play to the crowd, even when the crowd is varied. We received so many compliments from our guests."
Catherine
21st Birthday Party · Waikaia
"Midnight Cruise were the perfect band to have at our wedding! So easy to deal with, real crowd pleasers and very professional. We had so many comments on the band — music you provided will always be a memorable part of our Wedding Day."
Robyn & Rick Ridder
Wedding
"As an events co-ordinator, Midnight Cruise is our go-to act. With a great catalogue of danceable favourites and realistic pricing, they've never failed us. Our Kelvin Hotel dine & dance always sells out — and the same groups keep coming back."
Brendan Mason
Kelvin Hotel · Corporate Events
"They had people on the floor dancing with their first song and kept them going all night. Really easy to work with — they read a crowd well. We have booked them again for next year!"
Bryan Townley
Ascot Park Hotel · Dine & Dance
"Strong vocals, balanced with impressive guitar, drums and keyboard skills — the band kept the crowd involved and entertained. A totally professional band with top class equipment and talent to match."
Colin Anderson
South Alive · Community Event
"Pricing was excellent value for money. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed their performance, and pretty much every one of our guests commented favourably. I would highly recommend Midnight Cruise."
Michael Gatehouse
Wedding Reception
Pricing
Pricing varies by setup, duration and event type. Contact us for a personalised quote — we're competitive, transparent and great value for money.
Full Band Setup
The complete live band experience — full drum kit, PA, stage lighting, big sound and the energy to lift any event. The setup we'd recommend for most private functions, whatever the guest count.
Smaller Acoustic Setup
Flexible and compact — great for smaller venues, restaurants, more intimate events and venues with noise restrictions.
Common Questions
It depends on which setup you choose, how long you need us for and where the event is. We're based in Invercargill and travel throughout Southland, so travel costs may apply outside the city. Send us your date and venue and we'll come back with a straight answer.
We're based in Invercargill and perform throughout Southland — weddings, corporate functions, parties and public gigs. Travel costs may apply for events outside Invercargill.
A typical booking is four sets of live music — around four hours. We run a playlist between sets, so the room never falls silent while we take a break.
We play from a set list built and refined over decades — reading a room is most of the job, so we'd rather bring what we know works than learn a new list for the night. Your first dance is the exception: give us enough notice and we'll learn it, or we can play the original through our PA. Ask us for the full song list.
Yes — both setups include PA and sound gear, so there's nothing extra for you to hire. The full band setup brings stage lighting as well.
Midnight Cruise is the full band — full drum kit, more gear, stage lighting and a bigger sound. It's what we'd recommend for most private functions whatever the guest count, as long as the room has space for it. Night Cru is the same musicians in a compact acoustic setup, for venues where space is tight or there's a noise limit to work within.
Every note is live. No backing tracks and no shortcuts — that's rather the point of booking a real band.
Weekend dates through the wedding season and December tend to go early. Get in touch as soon as you have a date in mind and we'll let you know whether it's free.
Whether you need the full band or the smaller Night Cru setup, we'd love to help make your event one to remember. Based in Invercargill and performing throughout Southland.
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Location
Invercargill, Southland
Available throughout Southland
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