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The Jazz Prescription

The Jazz Prescription
Jazz, Swing, Jump Jive and Pop Party Band!

24 reviews

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Book from £900* - get a quote

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North West String Quartet

North West String Quartet
That extra-special something for your event!

10 reviews

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Book from £785* - get a quote

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South Manchester String Quartet

South Manchester String Quartet
A fresh and modern string quartet dedicated to making your event stand out!

15 reviews

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Book from £710* - get a quote

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The Back Beat Buskers

The Back Beat Buskers
Energetic swinging rock ‘n’ roll band!

6 reviews

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Book from £250* - get a quote

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Bee & The Soul Explosion

Bee & The Soul Explosion
Soul Motown Funk and Disco!

6 reviews

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Book from £280* - get a quote

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Chasing Airplanes

Chasing Airplanes
Elegant self-contained function band/duo/trio

7 reviews

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Book from £574* - get a quote

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A Bag Full of Blarney!

A Bag Full of Blarney!
An Irish duo with over twenty years of live performance experience!

0 reviews

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Book from £350* - get a quote

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Hope String Quartet

Hope String Quartet
Amazing string quartet from Liverpool!

16 reviews

Ilkley, West Yorkshire

Book from £620* - get a quote

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Nicola

Nicola
Wonderful jazz vocalist and band

2 reviews

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Book from £558* - get a quote

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Emma (Singer)

Emma (Singer)
The perfect voice to set the tone of your special occasion

6 reviews

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Book from £325* - get a quote

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Get Up & Dance

Get Up & Dance
The North’s Best New Party Band!

3 reviews

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Book from £1325* - get a quote

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Bourbon St. Stompers

Bourbon St. Stompers
Entertaining and energetic band playing foot stomping swinging New Orleans jazz

6 reviews

Leeds, West Yorkshire

Book from £950* - get a quote

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Soul Funk Classic

Soul Funk Classic
Dynamic, soulful sounds with a horn-infused groove that'll get you on your feet!

5 reviews

Salford, Greater Manchester

Book from £1080* - get a quote

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Zealand Quartet

Zealand Quartet
An exciting, young string quartet!

4 reviews

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Book from £496* - get a quote

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Vintage Rollers

Vintage Rollers
Roaring seven-piece vintage jazz band!

4 reviews

Manchester, Greater Manchester

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Elio pianist
"We had the pleasure of having Elio perform at our civil ceremony, and he truly made the day even more special. He arrived early, ensuring everything was perfectly prepared, and gave a wonderful performance that my entire family thoroughly enjoyed. His music for the bride’s entrance was absolutely amazing and created the perfect atmosphere. We couldn’t be happier with his professionalism and talent, and we highly recommend Elio to anyone looking for an exceptional pianist for their special day!"
4th January 2025
Amol - Wedding
String Musicians London
"I completely recommend this group! I am a musician myself so I hired a string quartet for my older brother’s wedding. I didn’t expect this level of professionalism and talent. My family loved it and are super thankful. I will surely be booking them again. Thank you so much"
8th January 2025
Oliver
The Wildcats
"We booked a duo of piano and bass and our party sparkled from the moment the first guest arrived. We had endless compliments on the fabulous music"
28th January 2025
Dame Liz Forgan - Birthday Celebration
Cinematic Strings
"Cinematic Strings were fantastic. Our guests adored their work, and the song choice was beautiful."
31st January 2025
Rugile Ramaskaite - Hotel/restaurant event
Soul Factor
"We knew Soul Factor would be great after watching the videos and reading the reviews, but they surpassed all our expectations. We danced, partied and sang along to every song! The mix of songs and the variety was next level. Tom and the band are so talented and we couldn’t believe the vocal performances as well. We would recommend this band to anyone who wants the get their party started for any event. Kirsty & Arthur, Wedding at Oxnead Hall – 17th August 2024 "
13th February 2025
Kirsty & Arthur - Wedding at Oxnead Hall – 17th August 2024
After Glow
"Afterglow was absolutely incredible! From the first dance to the final encore, they kept the energy high and the dance floor packed. Every guest raved about the music, and they even learned our special song! Thank you for making our night unforgettable!"
17th March 2025
Jessica & Mark Thompson - Wedding
Want to see more reviews? There are currently 22367 reviews of Bands & Ensembles in our review centre and the average rating is 5/5.

Frequently asked questions

You should always check whether or not your act is prepared to play outdoors. It’s sometimes not possible for acts that use a lot of electronic equipment to perform anywhere where it might rain.If the act is happy to perform outdoors you should plan to have electrical outlets close to the performance area and provide a flat surface as well as a cover in case of rain.
Each event is different but the typical performance time for bands & ensembles is 2 x 45 minutes sets within a 2 hours period. Some acts are happy to play longer sets or additional sets. Often, breaks can be negotiated but you should be aware that the price may increase if the musicians need to be onsite for a longer period of time.
Booking bands & ensembles as early as possible increases the chance of securing their availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many acts also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged performances for clients with just a few hours' notice.
Most bands & ensembles 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 act about their sound system requirements. Some bands & ensembles have lighting systems, but most usually will charge extra for this or recommend a third party supplier for you to use.
Frequently asked questions about Bands & Ensembles, how to register and how results are ordered are in the help & FAQs.

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