Wedding Bands for hire

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Smooth contemporary jazz/soul

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Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear

Book from £330* - get a quote

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Both female and male lead vocals, bringing a variety of styles to your event!

9 reviews

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear

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Tribute to Dolly Parton featuring characterisation/narrative/comedy & music!

10 reviews

Gateshead, Tyne And Wear

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Top North East Wedding/Party Band

3 reviews

Morpeth, Northumberland

Book from £1495* - get a quote

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Playing a mix of music 50s to date. Keyboards vocals guitar

1 review

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear

Scots style Ceilidh Band in North East England!

11 reviews

Spennymoor, County Durham

Book from £560* - get a quote

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String Quartet, Jazzy Trio or Violin and Piano Duo!

11 reviews

Spennymoor, County Durham

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Unique, exciting, entertaining, and unforgettable!

2 reviews

North Shields, Tyne And Wear

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An experienced, multi-instrument acoustic duo with extensive repertoire!

4 reviews

Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear

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Compact, experienced ceilidh band with a dancer friendly caller.

6 reviews

Whitley Bay, Tyne And Wear

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Energetic and uplifting ceilidh band with caller!

6 reviews

Peebles, Peeblesshire

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A Perfect Choice For Your Event

3 reviews

Seaham, County Durham

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Acoustic duo covering music from 60's to the present day

6 reviews

Darlington, County Durham

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7-piece Motown, Soul & Northern Soul function band

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Leyburn, North Yorkshire

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Professional Pop String Quartet based in the North West

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Lancaster, Lancashire

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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.

Some wedding bands will request this as part of their terms. Others will build it into the fee. It will vary from band to band. But if you’ve got a wedding group performing for hours on end, some refreshments won’t go amiss, we’re sure!

Well, it’s your day so it’s your choice. Commonly, we find our married couples to be choose wedding bands for evening entertainment. Some choose them to entertain guests during the wedding breakfast. And some even go as far as live music during their ceremony. It’s your day and it’s your call.

Each event is different but the typical performance time for wedding bands 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 wedding bands 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 wedding 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 act about their sound system requirements. Some wedding bands have lighting systems, but most usually will charge extra for this or recommend a third party supplier for you to use.

The cost of hiring musicians can vary significantly depending on the type of act. The average price is currently £1004. Budget-level acts may be available for as low as £100, while top-tier acts can command prices as high as £10266.

Frequently asked questions about Wedding Bands, how to register and how results are ordered are in the help & FAQs.

Booking a wedding band through Last Minute Musicians

If you're looking for a local wedding band then Last Minute Musicians is the site for you! With over 1300 bands in this category alone, brides and grooms-to-be have the ability to find a live wedding band that is the perfect fit for their big day. Once something of a cliche, wedding bands are now as diverse in style and sound as you can possibly imagine. Whether you are planning to have a black-tie dinner in a historic mansion house, or a mud-filled Glastonbury-style WedFest, the opportunity to find recommended local wedding bands has never been easier.

Hire Wedding Bands in the UK

Whether you want up tempo party classics, original music or disco covers, we have thousands of wedding bands all over the UK for you to hire.

Compare, browse and listen to wedding bands right here first before making an enquiry. You’ll find:

  • Large live music groups
  • Small bands
  • Cover groups
  • Tribute artists
  • Those playing their own tracks
  • Indie groups
  • And so so many more

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Here are some styles of music which are covered by the ensembles: Jazz Bands for Weddings - Tribute Bands - Classical Musicians - Function Bands in London.

We can offer music for marriage ceremonies and civil partnerships which cover every imaginable style of music out there. Simply use the links above to navigate your way around the site and find yourself the perfect live band for hire.

Related: Wedding Music | Wedding Reception Music | Wedding Ceremony Music

About hiring a band through Last Minute Musicians

With Last Minute Musicians, you get a guarantee of quality and professionalism by reading the reviews and testimonials of the bands on the directory. All of the artists on the entertainment directory have a full page profile where you can listen to them playing, look at photos, watch videos and read sample repertoire lists. If you're looking to hire a band and find a suitable ensemble to play at your upcoming event, then the Wedding Bands featured on this page are a great place to start. They are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. You can also view our Top Bands for Weddings in 2018 to find a great outfit to perform at your special day, and by using the 'advanced search' feature, you can find wedding bands local to your area all over the UK. For more than a decade, we have been helping connect happy couples with the bands and entertainment related services they love.

Wedding reception bands

How to choose a wedding reception band…

How do you decide on the best Wedding Reception Band for your wedding? Don’t worry, help is at hand! Many new couples find the task of finding a wedding reception band very daunting. Broadly speaking, Jazz bands tend to be very popular at more formal wedding receptions, adding a sense of class to the atmosphere. However, a mix of repertoire to suit all ages throughout the day is usually the key and a lot of wedding reception bands have huge repertoires covering jazz, pop, blues, soul, etc. However, It is always best to discuss with the band beforehand exactly what styles you want them to perform. If you think that volume might be an issue, acoustic bands will usually be more suitable, however be sure to discuss this with both the venue and the band well in advance.

If you book a tribute band, there are two schools of thought to consider. Of course, it is your wedding day and you are entitled to book whatever act you like. However, try and make sure they are fairly “likeable” by most of the people attending. For instance, a tribute band to Nirvana might not be the best choice if you have a lot of older relatives! There are plenty different styles of music and songs to choose from - old and new, but most couples choose something with a special meaning to them. Consider whether your guests are likely to want to mainly get up and dance, or mainly chat over music in the background. If it is the latter, you should consider this when choosing your entertainment. Make sure you decide carefully what style of band you want for your wedding reception band.

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Choosing a song for your wedding reception

When choosing a wedding reception song, perhaps for your first dance, try and think of something that is easy to dance to (not too fast!) and something with a special meaning to both of you. This might be a song you listened to when you first met, or simply a song with poignant lyrics. There are many CDs or playlists available with preset wedding music, however the band you hire will probably be able to provide you with a list of their most popular wedding song requests. Other popular suggestions for wedding drinks reception songs are:

  • 'Angels' - Robbie Williams
  • ‘Lets Stay Together’ - Al Green
  • 'It Had To Be You' - Harry Connick Jr
  • 'Stand By Me' - Ben E King
  • 'We Have All The Time In The World' - Louis Armstrong
  • 'Wonderful Tonight' - Eric Clapton
  • 'Let There Be Love' - Nat King Cole
  • 'Everything I Do (I do it for you)' - Bryan Adams
  • 'Thinking Out Loud' - Ed Sheeran
  • 'How Long Will I Love You' - Ellie Goulding
  • 'Somebody To Love' - Queen
  • 'Better Together' - Jack Johnson
  • 'Your Song' - Elton John
  • 'For Lovers' - Wolfman
  • 'All About You' - McFly

Most couples have a first dance song, but others also have special songs for the father/bride dance songs and mother/groom dance songs, cake cutting songs, bouquet toss music, songs for grandparents and many more wedding reception songs! If you're struggling to choose music then we'd recommend this list of the 75 most romantic wedding songs of all time.

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