Mama Jules & Friends

Auckland's own

A fresh, exciting mix of jazz, soul and pop — tailored to the mood and vibe of your special event.

Meet the band

Book the lineup that fits your night

The Full Band — Vocals · Piano · Double Bass · Drums
The Lineup

The Full Band

Vocals · Piano · Double Bass · Drums

Mama Jules & Friends are a vibrant and dynamic live band based in Auckland, New Zealand. Led by the soulful voice of Julia Dorry, the band offers a fresh and exciting mix of jazz, soul, and pop music. With their versatile repertoire, Mama Jules & Friends provide the perfect soundtrack for any event. Whether you're looking for the smooth ambiance of jazz, the heartfelt emotion of soul, or the energy of pop, the band tailors their performance to suit the mood and vibe of your special event.

What we do

Music for every occasion

Events & Live Music

Looking for some live music to make all the difference to your next event? Mama Jules & Friends bring a unique energy that gets audiences moving, grooving and feeling the music. Able to shape their performance to suit any event as a show act or ongoing music, the band offers original songs as well as putting their mark on the very best classics. In Wellington, they have performed at CubaDupa, the Island Bay Festival and Southern Cross, among others.

Weddings

Mama Jules & Friends love working with the happy couple to take their ceremony and/or reception to the next level with electric soul and passion. The band tailors their performance to the interests of the bride and groom — a song that beautifully complements the aisle walk, the perfect accompaniment to a first dance that will forever remain special, background music for the reception, or the tunes that get the party started and guests hitting the dance floor. Available throughout the wider Auckland region.

Corporate Functions

Is your corporate function in need of some smooth, easy-listening background music or an upbeat class act for dancing? This multi-talented band has the technical gear, instruments and professional vocals to take the stress away when it comes to creating the right atmosphere. Performing a range of soul and blues to pop and jazz numbers, as well as song requests, Mama Jules & Friends will bring uplifting, fun vibes to your function.

Watch & listen

Groove with us

Band Medley
Our Day Will Come (Amy Winehouse)
Rock With You (Michael Jackson)
Kind words

What our clients say

Mama Jules & Friends were amazing - great variety of music beautifully played. We loved having them and had many compliments from the guests. Great vibe and great musicians who can read the room and understand what's needed. Thoroughly recommend.

Jane FisherPrivate Event

Cannot express our gratitude enough both the band Mama Jules and DJ Anthony Rima have been amazing. They helped us a lot along the way leading to our special day, our wedding, with even an epic performance from both on the day. Thank you so much for your support and amazing performances 😁

Johann & JenniferAuckland Wedding, Tui Hills

The event went successfully. Everybody enjoyed the performance by Mama Jules and also they did some Karaoke that night. Thank you very much. We will definitely contact you again for the future event.

Angelika Handriani (NZ Journeys)Auckland Corporate Function, Sky City

I first heard about Julia through my guitar teacher, Matt. I’ve always loved live music, so having it at our wedding was a must. Julia made the whole process so easy — she coordinated a wonderful team including a pianist and drummer.

For the ceremony, Julia performed as the vocalist, accompanied by the pianist. The moment she started singing, I was in tears. Her voice is truly magical — it moved everyone there.


For the dinner reception, we added a drummer, and the atmosphere was incredible. All of our guests raved about the live band. I absolutely loved it — honestly, it was the best live music I’ve ever experienced. If I could listen to them every day, I would!


I couldn’t recommend this all-ladies band more highly.

Denise & BruceMatakana Wedding, Stables Events Venue

We recently had the pleasure of engaging Mama Jules at our business function, held at a beautiful rooftop bar with stunning views of the city and the setting sun. The atmosphere was already special, but their music truly elevated the entire evening.

Mama Jules delivered a fantastic performance that perfectly complemented the setting—striking just the right balance between laid-back and upbeat. Their sound created a warm, relaxed vibe while still keeping the energy engaging, and our guests thoroughly enjoyed every moment.


A big thank you to Mama Jules for helping make the night so memorable. I would highly recommend them for any event, whether you’re after a chilled ambiance or a more lively celebration.

Richard & Jane (Snappernet)Auckland Corporate Function, Bar Albert
Mama Jules & Friends — the full band
Get in touch

Let's make your event sing

Tell us about your event and we'll be in touch to craft the perfect set. Weddings, corporate functions, festivals and private parties across the wider Auckland region.