You can book by clicking “Contact Now” on any listing. You will then be contacted by the band leader or their representative who will take you through the booking process.

When choosing a band please consider the following: A smaller ensemble (solo/duo) may find it hard to be heard in larger venues or at busy events. If you are booking a band for dancing, larger ensembles are more suitable. For more tips check out our Band Booking Checklist.

Yes, we supplies across the entire UK – please visit the DJs page for more info.

The Musicians Union don’t allow us to perform for free under the “Work Not Play” rules that we sign up to as members. For more info, see http://www.worknotplay.co.uk. We advise charities to contact local businesses for sponsorship for the music and entertainment for charity events, as it’s really important for future events and for the […]

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that musicians aren’t substituted, occasionally it is necessary for bands to do so in cases of illness etc. Replacement musicians will always be experienced professionals of a similar high standard but it’s worth checking with your band as to their exact policy. View our Band Booking Checklist for […]

Most bands offer this as standard but it’s always worth checking with the band leader. A lot of our clients prefer to bring their own iPod with suitable music that has been chosen in advance and plug it in to the bands sound system – again, check that this is OK with your musicians!

Most bands are self-contained and provide their own sound equipment which is suitable for typical situations. If your event is to be held in a large venue, or you have more than 300 guests, we recommend that additional sound equipment should be used. Always ask your band about their sound system requirements. Some have lighting […]

If you are booking a band for your wedding then 2 x 45, 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute sets are common choices. Please check with the band how long their normal set times are. Remember that you don’t want the band playing during a meal / buffet as your guests will not […]

When you book a band you will usually be asked for a start and end time. The start time is the time the performer(s) are required to be set up and ready to begin. Each band takes a different amount of time to set up – please see profile pages for more details. If you […]

Changing room (if possible) Refreshments – soft drinks & food appropriate to the time of day (e.g. sandwiches for afternoon bookings / for evening bookings a hot meal is appropriate) Standard power socket (near the performance area, not required for acoustic musicians or acts) Parking – most of the time venues have a car park […]