The 2026 Fee Index ranks 75 Israeli performers by their disclosed private-event fees. Figures include NIS before and after VAT, USD conversions, and five tiers.
The Israeli performer-fee market is the most transparent in the world. Hebrew-language financial press, Calcalist, TheMarker, Ynet, ice.co.il, Walla Celebs, publishes fee tables for top-tier artists across the wedding, corporate, Independence Day, and diaspora circuits. The 75 performers below are ranked by disclosed private-event fees. Standard format is a 40-50 minute set with the artist's own band and sound system. Ultra-high-net-worth bookings command materially higher confidential fees.
The 18% on Top: VAT and What Buyers Actually Pay
Israeli Value Added Tax (Ma'am) is 18% as of January 1, 2025, raised from 17% under the 2025 Budget Law. The rate held at 18% through 2026. Every fee quoted in the Israeli entertainment press is before VAT. The buyer pays the quoted fee plus 18%. A 150,000 NIS booking equals 177,000 NIS out the door. USD conversions use approximately 3.65 NIS per dollar.
Five Tiers. One Market.
Tier 1 (150,000+ NIS): Legacy icons and the top of the religious and Hasidic international circuit.
Tier 2 (100,000-160,000 NIS): The commercial peak of Mizrahi pop plus top pop and the religious crossover peak.
Tier 3 (85,000-135,000 NIS): The established mainstream.
Tier 4 (55,000-110,000 NIS): The wide middle.
Tier 5 (45,000-75,000 NIS): Emerging artists and next generation.
The 2026 Israeli Performer Fee Index
| # | Artist | Fee (NIS) | After 18% VAT | USD Est. | Genre | Tier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shlomo Artzi | 180,000-250,000 | 212,400-295,000 | $49K-$68K | Rock/Pop | 1 |
| 2 | Yaakov Shwekey | 150,000-250,000 | 177,000-295,000 | $41K-$68K | Hasidic | 1 |
| 3 | Ishay Ribo | 150,000-220,000 | 177,000-259,600 | $41K-$60K | Religious | 1 |
| 4 | Aviv Geffen | 150,000-220,000 | 177,000-259,600 | $41K-$60K | Rock | 1 |
| 5 | Idan Raichel | 150,000-220,000 | 177,000-259,600 | $41K-$60K | World/Pop | 1 |
| 6 | Omer Adam | 150,000-200,000 | 177,000-236,000 | $41K-$55K | Mizrahi Pop | 1 |
| 7 | Eyal Golan | 150,000-200,000 | 177,000-236,000 | $41K-$55K | Mizrahi | 1 |
| 8 | Tuna | 170,000-200,000 | 200,600-236,000 | $47K-$55K | Pop/Mediterranean | 1 |
| 9 | Paar Tasi | 145,000-180,000 | 171,100-212,400 | $40K-$49K | Mizrahi Pop | 1 |
| 10 | Avraham Fried | 110,000-180,000 | 129,800-212,400 | $30K-$49K | Hasidic | 1 |
| 11 | Noa Kirel | 110,000-150,000 | 129,800-177,000 | $30K-$41K | Pop | 2 |
| 12 | Hanan Ben Ari | 110,000-150,000 | 129,800-177,000 | $30K-$41K | Singer-Songwriter | 2 |
| 13 | Noga Erez | 110,000-160,000 | 129,800-188,800 | $30K-$44K | Electro-Pop | 2 |
| 14 | Ben El Tavori | 100,000-150,000 | 118,000-177,000 | $27K-$41K | Pop/Reggaeton | 2 |
| 15 | Sarit Hadad | 100,000-135,000 | 118,000-159,300 | $27K-$37K | Mizrahi Pop | 2 |
| 16 | Shuli Rand | 100,000-150,000 | 118,000-177,000 | $27K-$41K | Religious/Artistic | 2 |
| 17 | MBD | 85,000-135,000 | 100,300-159,300 | $23K-$37K | Hasidic | 2 |
| 18 | Rita | 100,000-120,000 | 118,000-141,600 | $27K-$33K | Pop | 3 |
| 19 | Shlomi Shabat | 100,000-120,000 | 118,000-141,600 | $27K-$33K | Mizrahi | 3 |
| 20 | Ivri Lider | 100,000-120,000 | 118,000-141,600 | $27K-$33K | Pop/Electronic | 3 |
| 21 | Keren Peles | 100,000-120,000 | 118,000-141,600 | $27K-$33K | Singer-Songwriter | 3 |
| 22 | Shiri Maimon | 100,000-120,000 | 118,000-141,600 | $27K-$33K | Pop | 3 |
| 23 | Shlomi Shaban | 100,000-120,000 | 118,000-141,600 | $27K-$33K | Pop/Piano | 3 |
| 24 | Boaz Sharabi | 100,000-120,000 | 118,000-141,600 | $27K-$33K | Mediterranean | 3 |
| 25 | Avitar Banai | 100,000-135,000 | 118,000-159,300 | $27K-$37K | Singer-Songwriter | 3 |
| 26 | Berry Sakharof | 100,000-135,000 | 118,000-159,300 | $27K-$37K | Rock | 3 |
| 27 | Ehud Banai | 85,000-120,000 | 100,300-141,600 | $23K-$33K | Singer-Songwriter | 3 |
| 28 | Osher Cohen | 85,000-120,000 | 100,300-141,600 | $23K-$33K | Pop/Mediterranean | 3 |
| 29 | Odia Azulai | 90,000-110,000 | 106,200-129,800 | $25K-$30K | Mizrahi Pop | 3 |
| 30 | Moshe Peretz | 90,000-100,000 | 106,200-118,000 | $25K-$27K | Mizrahi/Romantic | 3 |
| 31 | Ethnix | 90,000-100,000 | 106,200-118,000 | $25K-$27K | Mediterranean Rock | 3 |
| 32 | Nasrin Kadri | 90,000-100,000 | 106,200-118,000 | $25K-$27K | Mediterranean Pop | 3 |
| 33 | Lior Narkis | 85,000-110,000 | 100,300-129,800 | $23K-$30K | Mediterranean | 3 |
| 34 | Eden Hason | 85,000-110,000 | 100,300-129,800 | $23K-$30K | Mizrahi Pop | 3 |
| 35 | Natan Goshen | 85,000-110,000 | 100,300-129,800 | $23K-$30K | Pop | 3 |
| 36 | Dana International | 85,000-110,000 | 100,300-129,800 | $23K-$30K | Pop/Dance | 3 |
| 37 | Miri Mesika | 85,000-110,000 | 100,300-129,800 | $23K-$30K | Mediterranean | 3 |
| 38 | Rami Kleinstein | 85,000-110,000 | 100,300-129,800 | $23K-$30K | Pop/Ballad | 3 |
| 39 | Sasson Shaluv | 85,000-100,000 | 100,300-118,000 | $23K-$27K | Mizrahi | 3 |
| 40 | Ness and Stella | 85,000-100,000 | 100,300-118,000 | $23K-$27K | Pop | 3 |
| 41 | Static | 75,000-150,000 | 88,500-177,000 | $21K-$41K | Pop/Electronic | 4 |
| 42 | Idan Amedi | 75,000-100,000 | 88,500-118,000 | $21K-$27K | Singer-Songwriter | 4 |
| 43 | Marghi | 75,000-100,000 | 88,500-118,000 | $21K-$27K | Pop | 4 |
| 44 | Stefan Lager | 75,000-100,000 | 88,500-118,000 | $21K-$27K | Pop/Dance | 4 |
| 45 | Rotem Cohen | 75,000-100,000 | 88,500-118,000 | $21K-$27K | Pop/Latin | 4 |
| 46 | Ran Danker | 75,000-100,000 | 88,500-118,000 | $21K-$27K | Pop | 4 |
| 47 | Rami Fortis | 75,000-100,000 | 88,500-118,000 | $21K-$27K | Rock | 4 |
| 48 | Tipex | 75,000-105,000 | 88,500-123,900 | $21K-$29K | Pop/Rock/Comedy | 4 |
| 49 | Ma Kashur | 75,000-100,000 | 88,500-118,000 | $21K-$27K | Comedy/Music | 4 |
| 50 | Muki | 75,000-80,000 | 88,500-94,400 | $21K-$22K | Pop/Mediterranean | 4 |
| 51 | Shalva Band | 75,000-110,000 | 88,500-129,800 | $21K-$30K | Inspirational | 4 |
| 52 | Idan Haviv | 75,000-100,000 | 88,500-118,000 | $21K-$27K | Mediterranean | 4 |
| 53 | Eliad Nahum | 70,000-90,000 | 82,600-106,200 | $19K-$25K | Pop/Rock | 4 |
| 54 | Itay Levy | 70,000-80,000 | 82,600-94,400 | $19K-$22K | Mediterranean Pop | 4 |
| 55 | Eden Ben Zaken | 70,000-80,000 | 82,600-94,400 | $19K-$22K | Mizrahi Pop | 4 |
| 56 | HaTikva 6 | 70,000-90,000 | 82,600-106,200 | $19K-$25K | Reggae/Pop | 4 |
| 57 | Anna Zak | 60,000-85,000 | 70,800-100,300 | $16K-$23K | Pop | 4 |
| 58 | Yuval Dayan | 60,000-85,000 | 70,800-100,300 | $16K-$23K | Pop/Ballad | 4 |
| 59 | Raviv Kaner | 60,000-85,000 | 70,800-100,300 | $16K-$23K | Pop/Mediterranean | 4 |
| 60 | Yehoram Gaon | 60,000-100,000 | 70,800-118,000 | $16K-$27K | Israeli Classic | 4 |
| 61 | Yehudith Ravitz | 60,000-85,000 | 70,800-100,300 | $16K-$23K | Israeli Classic | 4 |
| 62 | Dekla | 60,000-70,000 | 70,800-82,600 | $16K-$19K | Mediterranean/Artistic | 4 |
| 63 | Lola Marsh | 60,000-90,000 | 70,800-106,200 | $16K-$25K | Indie Pop | 4 |
| 64 | Gad Elbaz | 60,000-100,000 | 70,800-118,000 | $16K-$27K | Jewish/Pop | 4 |
| 65 | Chaim Israel | 55,000-85,000 | 64,900-100,300 | $15K-$23K | Religious/Mediterranean | 4 |
| 66 | Agam Buhbut | 45,000-70,000 | 53,100-82,600 | $12K-$19K | Pop | 5 |
| 67 | Ben Zur | 50,000-75,000* | 59,000-88,500 | $14K-$21K | Mediterranean/Faith | 5 |
| 68 | Maya Buskila | 55,000-75,000 | 64,900-88,500 | $15K-$21K | Pop/Mediterranean | 5 |
| 69 | Moti Steinmetz | 50,000-70,000 | 59,000-82,600 | $14K-$19K | Hasidic | 5 |
| 70 | Maor Adri | 50,000-70,000 | 59,000-82,600 | $14K-$19K | Mediterranean | 5 |
| 71 | Narkis | 50,000-75,000 | 59,000-88,500 | $14K-$21K | Mediterranean/Faith | 5 |
| 72 | Harel Skaat | 50,000-75,000 | 59,000-88,500 | $14K-$21K | Pop/Ballad | 5 |
| 73 | Eden Alene | 50,000-75,000 | 59,000-88,500 | $14K-$21K | Pop | 5 |
| 74 | Gidi Gov | 50,000-75,000 | 59,000-88,500 | $14K-$21K | Israeli Classic/Comedy | 5 |
| 75 | Yonatan Razel | 45,000-60,000 | 53,100-70,800 | $12K-$16K | Religious | 5 |
* Ben Zur: No private-event fee published. Estimate based on concert trajectory.
The Floor, Not the Ceiling
Published rates are the standard wedding-circuit booking. The economics compound through frequency (3-5 events per week in peak season), the corporate premium (Omer Adam's disclosed Bezeq rate: 11,000 NIS per minute, equivalent to $180,000 for a 60-minute set), the Independence Day cycle (205,000 NIS per show, 3-4 shows in a single night), and the diaspora circuit (USD-denominated, particularly Hasidic performers booked from the U.S.).
What Determines an Artist's Price?
Five factors determine what an Israeli performer charges for a private event: catalog depth and number-one hits (Shlomo Artzi, Eyal Golan, and Omer Adam sit at the top because audiences know every word); genre crossover, since artists who bridge Mizrahi and secular or religious and mainstream audiences (Ishay Ribo, Hanan Ben Ari) command a premium for fitting any crowd; event type, with corporate bookings running 20-40% above the wedding rate and diaspora shows priced separately and almost always higher; date and season, since the June-September wedding season and the post-holiday period carry a premium while midweek and off-season bookings can run 10-15% lower; and production requirements, since a reduced acoustic set costs less than a full band-and-sound-system show.
Tier 1: How Much Do Israel's Legacy Icons Charge?
Tier 1 covers legacy icons and the top of the religious and Hasidic international circuit, all priced at 150,000 NIS or more before VAT.
How much does Shlomo Artzi charge for a private event?
Shlomo Artzi is the most expensive artist in this index. His rate runs 180,000-250,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 212,400-295,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Yaakov Shwekey charge?
Yaakov Shwekey charges 150,000-250,000 NIS before VAT, the widest range in the index, reflecting the gap between a local Israeli booking and a full-production diaspora event in Brooklyn, London, or Johannesburg.
How much does Ishay Ribo charge for a wedding?
Ishay Ribo charges 150,000-220,000 NIS before VAT for a wedding, the most expensive artist in Israel's religious-music market. After VAT, the range is roughly 177,000-259,600 NIS.
How much does Aviv Geffen charge for a private event?
Aviv Geffen charges 150,000-220,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 177,000-259,600 NIS after VAT, placing him in the top tier alongside Idan Raichel and Ishay Ribo.
How much does Idan Raichel charge for a private event?
Idan Raichel charges 150,000-220,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 177,000-259,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Omer Adam charge for a wedding?
Omer Adam charges 150,000-200,000 NIS before VAT for a wedding performance. After 18% VAT, the total is roughly 177,000-236,000 NIS. The booking includes a 40-50 minute set with his full band. Corporate and diaspora bookings cost more.
How much does Eyal Golan charge for a wedding?
Eyal Golan's wedding rate is 150,000-200,000 NIS before VAT, the same tier as Omer Adam. After VAT, the total is roughly 177,000-236,000 NIS. A corporate booking has been reported as high as 11,000 NIS per minute.
How much does Tuna charge for a private event?
Tuna charges 170,000-200,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 200,600-236,000 NIS after VAT, one of the highest rates in the Pop/Mediterranean category.
How much does Paar Tasi charge for a private event?
Paar Tasi charges 145,000-180,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 171,100-212,400 NIS after VAT.
How much does Avraham Fried charge?
Avraham Fried charges 110,000-180,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 129,800-212,400 NIS after VAT, with Hasidic-circuit diaspora bookings typically at the higher end of that range.
Tier 2: What Do the Mizrahi Pop and Crossover Peak Artists Charge?
Tier 2 spans 100,000-160,000 NIS before VAT and includes the commercial peak of secular pop plus the religious crossover leaders.
How much does Noa Kirel charge for a private event?
Noa Kirel's private-event rate runs 110,000-150,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 129,800-177,000 NIS after VAT. Her price rose after her post-Eurovision international profile increased.
How much does Hanan Ben Ari charge for a wedding?
Hanan Ben Ari charges 110,000-150,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 129,800-177,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Noga Erez charge for a private event?
Noga Erez charges 110,000-160,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 129,800-188,800 NIS after VAT, the top of the Electro-Pop category in this index.
How much does Ben El Tavori charge for a private event?
Ben El Tavori charges 100,000-150,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-177,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Sarit Hadad charge for a wedding?
Sarit Hadad charges 100,000-135,000 NIS before VAT for a wedding performance, or roughly 118,000-159,300 NIS after VAT.
How much does Shuli Rand charge for a private event?
Shuli Rand charges 100,000-150,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-177,000 NIS after VAT, reflecting demand across both religious and secular-artistic bookings.
How much does MBD (Mordechai Ben David) charge?
MBD charges 85,000-135,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-159,300 NIS after VAT, with Hasidic-circuit diaspora bookings running toward the top of that range.
Tier 3: What Does the Established Mainstream Charge?
Tier 3 runs 85,000-135,000 NIS before VAT and covers Israel's established mainstream performers across pop, Mediterranean, and singer-songwriter genres.
How much does Rita charge for a private event?
Rita charges 100,000-120,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-141,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Shlomi Shabat charge for a wedding?
Shlomi Shabat charges 100,000-120,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-141,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Ivri Lider charge for a private event?
Ivri Lider charges 100,000-120,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-141,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Keren Peles charge for a private event?
Keren Peles charges 100,000-120,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-141,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Shiri Maimon charge for a private event?
Shiri Maimon charges 100,000-120,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-141,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Shlomi Shaban charge for a private event?
Shlomi Shaban charges 100,000-120,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-141,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Boaz Sharabi charge for a private event?
Boaz Sharabi charges 100,000-120,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-141,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Avitar Banai charge for a private event?
Avitar Banai charges 100,000-135,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-159,300 NIS after VAT.
How much does Berry Sakharof charge for a private event?
Berry Sakharof charges 100,000-135,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 118,000-159,300 NIS after VAT.
How much does Ehud Banai charge for a private event?
Ehud Banai charges 85,000-120,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-141,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Osher Cohen charge for a private event?
Osher Cohen charges 85,000-120,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-141,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Odia Azulai charge for a private event?
Odia Azulai charges 90,000-110,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 106,200-129,800 NIS after VAT.
How much does Moshe Peretz charge for a wedding?
Moshe Peretz charges 90,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 106,200-118,000 NIS after VAT, one of the most frequently booked artists in this index by volume.
How much does Ethnix charge for a private event?
Ethnix charges 90,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 106,200-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Nasrin Kadri charge for a private event?
Nasrin Kadri charges 90,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 106,200-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Lior Narkis charge for a private event?
Lior Narkis charges 85,000-110,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-129,800 NIS after VAT.
How much does Eden Hason charge for a private event?
Eden Hason charges 85,000-110,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-129,800 NIS after VAT.
How much does Natan Goshen charge for a private event?
Natan Goshen charges 85,000-110,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-129,800 NIS after VAT.
How much does Dana International charge for a private event?
Dana International charges 85,000-110,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-129,800 NIS after VAT.
How much does Miri Mesika charge for a private event?
Miri Mesika charges 85,000-110,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-129,800 NIS after VAT.
How much does Rami Kleinstein charge for a private event?
Rami Kleinstein charges 85,000-110,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-129,800 NIS after VAT.
How much does Sasson Shaluv charge for a private event?
Sasson Shaluv charges 85,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Ness and Stella charge for a private event?
Ness and Stella charge 85,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 100,300-118,000 NIS after VAT.
Tier 4: What Does the Wide Middle Charge?
Tier 4 runs 55,000-110,000 NIS before VAT and is the most competitive tier in the market, spanning rising stars, genre specialists, and comedy-music acts.
How much does Static charge for a private event?
Static charges 75,000-150,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-177,000 NIS after VAT, the widest range in Tier 4.
How much does Idan Amedi charge for a wedding?
Idan Amedi charges 75,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-118,000 NIS after VAT. His profile rose after his military reserve service made national news during the Iron Swords war.
How much does Marghi charge for a private event?
Marghi charges 75,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Stefan Lager charge for a private event?
Stefan Lager charges 75,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Rotem Cohen charge for a private event?
Rotem Cohen charges 75,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Ran Danker charge for a private event?
Ran Danker charges 75,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Rami Fortis charge for a private event?
Rami Fortis charges 75,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Tipex charge for a private event?
Tipex charges 75,000-105,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-123,900 NIS after VAT.
How much does Ma Kashur charge for a private event?
Ma Kashur charges 75,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Muki charge for a private event?
Muki charges 75,000-80,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-94,400 NIS after VAT, the narrowest range in the index.
How much does Shalva Band charge for a private event?
Shalva Band charges 75,000-110,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-129,800 NIS after VAT.
How much does Idan Haviv charge for a private event?
Idan Haviv charges 75,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 88,500-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Eliad Nahum charge for a private event?
Eliad Nahum charges 70,000-90,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 82,600-106,200 NIS after VAT.
How much does Itay Levy charge for a private event?
Itay Levy charges 70,000-80,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 82,600-94,400 NIS after VAT.
How much does Eden Ben Zaken charge for a wedding?
Eden Ben Zaken charges 70,000-80,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 82,600-94,400 NIS after VAT.
How much does HaTikva 6 charge for a private event?
HaTikva 6 charges 70,000-90,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 82,600-106,200 NIS after VAT.
How much does Anna Zak charge for a private event?
Anna Zak charges 60,000-85,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 70,800-100,300 NIS after VAT.
How much does Yuval Dayan charge for a private event?
Yuval Dayan charges 60,000-85,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 70,800-100,300 NIS after VAT.
How much does Raviv Kaner charge for a private event?
Raviv Kaner charges 60,000-85,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 70,800-100,300 NIS after VAT.
How much does Yehoram Gaon charge for a private event?
Yehoram Gaon charges 60,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 70,800-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Yehudith Ravitz charge for a private event?
Yehudith Ravitz charges 60,000-85,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 70,800-100,300 NIS after VAT.
How much does Dekla charge for a private event?
Dekla charges 60,000-70,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 70,800-82,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Lola Marsh charge for a private event?
Lola Marsh charges 60,000-90,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 70,800-106,200 NIS after VAT.
How much does Gad Elbaz charge for a private event?
Gad Elbaz charges 60,000-100,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 70,800-118,000 NIS after VAT.
How much does Chaim Israel charge for a private event?
Chaim Israel charges 55,000-85,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 64,900-100,300 NIS after VAT.
Tier 5: What Do Emerging Artists Charge?
Tier 5 runs 45,000-75,000 NIS before VAT and covers emerging artists, niche religious performers, and next-generation talent.
How much does Agam Buhbut charge for a private event?
Agam Buhbut charges 45,000-70,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 53,100-82,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Ben Zur charge for a private event?
No private-event fee has been published for Ben Zur. The 50,000-75,000 NIS estimate is based on his concert trajectory: sold-out Menora Mivtachim shows, a sold-out Caesarea date, and the first artist to headline Petah Tikva Stadium at 14,000-seat capacity.
How much does Maya Buskila charge for a private event?
Maya Buskila charges 55,000-75,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 64,900-88,500 NIS after VAT.
How much does Moti Steinmetz charge?
Moti Steinmetz charges 50,000-70,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 59,000-82,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Maor Adri charge for a private event?
Maor Adri charges 50,000-70,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 59,000-82,600 NIS after VAT.
How much does Narkis charge for a private event?
Narkis charges 50,000-75,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 59,000-88,500 NIS after VAT.
How much does Harel Skaat charge for a private event?
Harel Skaat charges 50,000-75,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 59,000-88,500 NIS after VAT.
How much does Eden Alene charge for a private event?
Eden Alene charges 50,000-75,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 59,000-88,500 NIS after VAT.
How much does Gidi Gov charge for a private event?
Gidi Gov charges 50,000-75,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 59,000-88,500 NIS after VAT.
How much does Yonatan Razel charge for a private event?
Yonatan Razel charges 45,000-60,000 NIS before VAT, or roughly 53,100-70,800 NIS after VAT, the lowest rate in this index.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do artist prices include VAT?
No. Every price published in the Israeli press and in this index is before VAT. Israel's VAT rate is 18%. Add 18% to the quoted price to get the actual cost. An artist quoted at 100,000 NIS costs 118,000 NIS after VAT.
What does a standard Israeli wedding artist booking include?
A standard booking includes a 40-50 minute live performance with the artist's band (typically 6-7 musicians) and sound system. Longer sets, special production, extra rehearsals, or unique technical requirements cost extra. Travel and lodging for out-of-region bookings are added on top of the performance fee.
How do corporate event prices compare to wedding prices in Israel?
Corporate events typically carry a 20-40% premium over the wedding rate, reflecting larger production requirements, brand value, and shorter notice periods. Independence Day and holiday performances are priced differently, usually lower per show than private events but with higher exposure.
What is the cheapest way to book a well-known Israeli singer for a wedding?
The least expensive established artists in this index charge 45,000-60,000 NIS before VAT. Booking midweek, off-season (October-March), or for a shorter set can lower the price by 10-15%.
Booking Israeli Artists for Events Abroad
Diaspora bookings, weddings and corporate events in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Mexico City, Johannesburg, are a separate market. Rates run 30-100% above the local NIS rate. Travel, lodging, and production for a full band (6-7 musicians and crew) add significant cost above the performance fee. Hasidic-circuit artists such as Yaakov Shwekey and Avraham Fried operate mainly in this market, so their diaspora rates are their real rates. The NIS figures in this index reflect their local Israeli bookings.
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Sources
ice.co.il wedding fee report (Channel 12, May 2025), SaveADate.co.il price list (November 2025), yehuda-avron.com singer price guide (January 2026), Walla Celebs, Ynetnews, Israel Hayom, Srugim, Kan News. VAT: 18% per PwC 2026, Israel Tax Authority.
All prices are estimates based on published sources. They do not constitute official offers. Fees vary by date, venue, event type, and availability.
Read in Hebrew: 75 אמנים ישראליים: אינדקס תעריפים 2026.
