Budi Boné is a dynamic solo musician from Bali, Indonesia, now based on the Central Coast, NSW. Since moving from Kuta in 2005, he has shared his music with audiences across the Central Coast, Sydney, and the Hunter Valley through his unique ability to play guitar and percussion simultaneously, creating the rich and full sound of a solo act.
His viral Shaggy impersonation on X Factor Australia in 2011 gained over 3.5 million views on YouTube, and his performance at the NRL Halftime Show at Central Coast Stadium boosted his solo bookings even further.
With a repertoire of over 250 songs from timeless classics of the 60s to today’s Top 40 hits Budi covers a wide range of genres including pop, rock, reggae, country, jazz, disco, and Latin. His versatile song list makes him a great choice for creating a fun and memorable atmosphere at weddings, private parties, corporate events, and community gatherings.
He is also the founder of Kuta Groove Duo, which has supported artists like Daryl Braithwaite, Diesel, Dragon, Kamahl, Mark Gabble from Choirboys, Pete Murray and Donavon Frankenreiter. Whether solo or with Kuta Groove, Budi delivers professional, high energy entertainment that leaves a lasting impression.
Sample Songlist
500 Miles – The Proclaimers
April Sun in Cuba – Dragon
American Pie – Don McLean
Angel – Shaggy
Blister in the Sun – Violent Femmes
Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
Country Road – John Denver
Cold Heart – Elton John, Dua Lipa
Dancing in the moonlight – Top Loader
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Don’t start now – Dua Lipa
Don’t worry be happy – Bobby McFerrin
Eagle Rock – Daddy Cool
Hotel California – The Eagles
Hey Baby – Bruce Channel
Hey Jude – The Beatles
Hey Soul Sister – Train
Hot Hot Hot – Arrow
I’m Yours – Jason Mraz
Is this love – Bob Marley
I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston
I Want It That Way – Backstreet Boys
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
Just the Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Khe Sanh – Cold Chisel
La Bamba – Ritchie Valens
Livin’ on a Prayer – Bon Jovi
Marry You – Bruno Mars
Mustang Sally – The Commitments
More than words – Xtreme
My Girl – The Temptation
Nutbush City Limits – Tina Turner
Perfect – Ed Sheeran
Proud Mary – CCR
Run to paradise – Choirboys
Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon
Stand By Me – The Beatles
Shotgun – George Ezra
Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon
Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams
Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses
The Gambler – Kenny Rogers
The Horses – Daryl Braithwaite
The ring of fire – Johnny Cash
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Twist and Shout – The Beatles
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Valerie – Amy Winehouse
Wake Me Up – Avicii
Wonderwall – Oasis
What’s up – 4non Blondes
You’re the Voice – John Farnham
You shook me all night long – AC/DC
