Melbourne DJ Hire Tips: 40 Popular Alternative Song Suggestions
When it comes to planning your wedding entertainment, you don’t have to stick to the standard top 40 radio tracks if that isn’t your style. In fact, quite often, couples ask me if I could be their Alternative Melbourne DJ Hire to bring a completely different energy to their big day. When asked to DJ a wedding with alternative music, I am always incredibly excited to dive into a custom playlist that truly reflects the couple’s unique taste.
My extensive library and range in music extends from classic rock, slow rock, heavy metal, 90s grunge, pop-punk, pub rock anthems, and, of course, all your timeless crowd-pleasers.
As a premium Melbourne DJ Hire specialist, one of my top wedding music tips is to remember that an alternative playlist doesn’t mean your dance floor will sit empty. It’s all about mixing those legendary rock tracks at the exact right moment of the night to keep the energy soaring.
The tracks listed below are a curated sample of the most requested alternative wedding songs from the real events I perform at across Victoria. From acoustic walking-down-the-aisle moments to late-night headbangers, this list is a small sample to jumpstart your inspiration.
Note: This list is in no particular order.
40 Alternative Songs To Be Played On Your Wedding Reception
1. Mr Brightside – The Killers
2. Wonderwall – Oasis
3. Stacy’s Mom – Fountains Of Wayne
4. Somebody That I Used To Know – Gotye
5. Shimmer – Fuel
6. Are You Gonna Go My Way – Lenny Kravitz
7. Bohemian Like You – Dandy Warhols
8. Teenage Dirtbag – Weatus
9. Holy Grail – Hunters & Collectors
10. 3am – Matchbox 20
11. Hello – The Cat Empire
12. Powderfinger – My Happiness
13. Tribute – Tenacious D
14. Tubthumping – Chumbawamba
15. Mr Jones – Counting Crows
16. Pretty Fly For A White Guy – The Offspring
17. Lanterns – Birds Of Tokyo
18. Blister In The Sun – Violent Femmes
19. Short Skirt, Long Jacket – Cake
20. Semi-Charmed Life – Third Eye Blind
21. Are You Gonna Be My Girl – Jet
22. The Middle – Jimmy Eat World
23. Little Lion Man – Mumford & Sons
24. Scotty Doesn’tKnow – Sum 41
25. Californication – Red Hot Chili Peppers
26. Santa Monica – Everclear
27. Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon
28. Geronimo – Sheppard
29. Slide – Goo Goo Dolls
30. Closing Time – Semisonic
31. 7 Nation Army – The White Stripes
32. All The Small Things – Blink 182
33. Smooth Criminal – Alien Ant Farm
34. All Star – Smash Mouth
35. Black Betty – Spiderbait
36. Save Tonight – Eagle Eye Cherry
37. Time Of Your Life – Green Day
38. Better Man – Pearl Jam
39. One Way Ticket – The Darkness
40. Song 2 – Blur
Planning a Rock or Alternative Wedding Reception in Melbourne? Let’s build the ultimate custom playlist with all your favorite classic and modern rock anthems to keep the dance floor moving.
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