Wedding Bands, DJ's and Function Bands to Hire

Wedding Music

Bands for Hire cater for every aspect of your Wedding Music. Whilst searching the net you'll no doubt be faced with an overwhelming choice of musicians with various degrees of credibility and experience. We know this can make life difficult, so why not let us do all the hard work. We have a wide network of respected musicians we can call upon and will put together a package that suits you. For more information, email us here.

What's Right For You?

When it comes to your big day, you'll want to book the right wedding music to suit you and your guests. Whether that's a String Quartet during the ceremony, Jazz Band throughout the wedding breakfast or a Function Band for the evening reception, finding the right balance can make your wedding day even more memorable.

Perhaps you have a special song in mind that you would like for your First Dance or one song in particular that you would like to end the night with? All of the bands on our books will learn that track just for you, usually at no extra cost.

Wedding reception music is always a nice touch to really add to the atmosphere of your sit down meal. There are a number of options depending on preference and budget, from a solo pianist to a Jazz Trio or maybe even a String ensemble. All of these options provide you with soft, ambient background music to really set the scene.

When the meal and speeches are over, it's time to start the dancing! On our site you'll find a selection of wedding bands for every genre. You'll find that most function bands have something for everyone in their repertoire, from Soul and R&B to Rock 'n' Roll, Indie and Pop. If you want to keep your guests on their feet, a function band is most definitely the perfect choice.

Booking a DJ is always an option, either as an alternative to a Function Band or to accompany the band before, between and after sets. Although all of our bands provide music between sets, hiring a DJ can really make your wedding reception flow. Our DJ's have been chosen as a result of many years working in the wedding industry. All come highly recommended with experience that means you can be sure you're in safe hands.
 
  • Hollie Hollie
    From £420
    Hollie is a singer / pianist with years of experience performing at weddings, corporate events, functions and Jazz clubs. Having held residencies at prestigious venues such as the Ritz, the quality of her performance is unquestionable. Previous performances have even seen Hollie playing for a number of famous and important people such as Elton… Read more...
  • Tuxedo Jazz Tuxedo Jazz
    From £1000
    Tuxedo Jazz are available as a 2/3/4/5-piece Jazz band, so whether it's ambient background music for your wedding reception or an evening band to get the crowd up on their feet, Tuxedo Jazz are the ideal choice. Members of the band are all regular faces on the British Jazz scene,… Read more...
  • The Retro Effect The Retro Effect
    From £600
    The Retro Effect are a Jazz and Soul duo to impress and entertain. The lead vocals of singer, Edward, are certain to make heads turn in what can only be described as one of the best male voices to be heard on the UK function… Read more...
  • The Showhawk Duo The Showhawk Duo
    From £350
    The Showhawk Duo are an all-guitar, acoustic blend of a classical connoisseur with a hard-rock specialist, entertaining you with songs from their eclectic back catalogue, spanning a vast stylistic spectrum. From 70's pop hits, to gypsy jazz, to operatic overtures,… Read more...
  • The Flip Top Floozies The Flip Top Floozies
    From £1000
    Dressed to the nines in authentic 1950's style, the Flip Top Floozies will bring the era of Rock 'n' Roll back to life. This young energetic band first leapt onto the stage in 2007 leaving toes tapping… Read more...
  • The Recovery The Recovery
    From £500
    This acoustic outfit come as a duo or three piece and are the ideal accompaniment to any event. The Recovery are the perfect alternative to a String Quartet or Jazz Band bringing an upmarket and contemporary feel to your Drinks Reception, Wedding Breakfast or Corporate Dinner. The band… Read more...
  • Artel Avenue Artel Avenue
    From £1150
    Artel Avenue are a young and energetic 4-piece function band. Playing a range of contemporary Indie / Rock songs with a few classics thrown in along the way, they are guaranteed to have the crowd on their feet. The band is made of 4 multi-talented musicians all coming from… Read more...
  • The Mesh Band The Mesh Band
    From £1000
    The mesh band are a 4-piece wedding and function band for any occasion. The band play a variety of party music, from 50's Rock 'n' Roll greats to recent chart hits. With two members having performed multiple live sessions on Radio 2 and with… Read more...
  • The Last Chase The Last Chase
    From £1350
    The Last Chase are one of finest 5-piece function bands working in the UK today. With a young and fresh image, this talented group of musicians bring a cool and dynamic edge to your event. Playing a vast repertoire, from 60's Rock… Read more...
  • Life In Stereo Life In Stereo
    From £1500
    Life In Stereo are one of the UK's leading cover bands, made up of four world class session musicians, together they produce a sound you'll find difficult to match. The band's reputation has gone from strength to strength having made a name for themselves… Read more...
  • Tux Tux
    From £1595
    Tux are a band with a wealth of experience. The band have performed at countless Corporate Events, Wedding Receptions, Summer Balls and Parties so you can be sure you're in safe hands. Their unmissable show features an eclectic blend of popular music from present day all… Read more...
  • The Soul City Band The Soul City Band
    From £1400
    The Soul City Band are one of the UK's finest Soul and Motown function bands today. With decades of experience between them, this explosive 8-piece perform a vast repertoire of soul classics from the 60's and 70's, with a… Read more...
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Live wedding music and wedding bands to hire

What's Right For You? When it comes to your big day, you'll want to book the right wedding music to suit you and your guests. Whether that's a String Quartet during the ceremony, Jazz Band throughout the wedding breakfast or a Function Band for the evening reception, finding the right balance can make your wedding day even more memorable. Perhaps you have a special song in mind that you would like for your First Dance or one song in particular that you would like to end the night with? All of the bands on our books will learn that track just for you, usually at no extra cost. Wedding reception music is always a nice touch to really add to...
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Function Bands For Hire

Booking a function band can be a difficult task, especially when overwhelmed with the vast number of bands on offer. Some entertainment agencies take on as many bands and acts as possible, but here at Bands for Hire, we believe it's our job to sort through those bands first. This means we do all the hard work and you can rest assured that all our function bands are of the highest quality and not just here to make up the numbers. A function band is a great choice of entertainment for any occasion, with set lists that often display a broad range of music suitable for everyone. From weddings and parties to formal events and corporate award ceremonies, our function bands are experienced in every area.
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Live Jazz Bands For Hire

Jazz Bands are ideal for corporate parties and wedding receptions. Perhaps you're looking for live background music as guests arrive, or something during your wedding breakfast. We provide Jazz bands big and small, for large Corporate Events to quiet dinner dances to large. Whatever your budget, Bands For Hire will find a solution that suits you. Jazz bands will often have a repertoire that ranges from familiar Jazz Standards to Contemporary Jazz and even Jazz versions of modern pop songs. Whatever type of Jazz band you're looking for, we can help. Take a listen to some of the bands in our Jazz and Swing Bands section...
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DJ's for Hire

Booking a DJ for your event is quite often the key to an evening that runs smoothly from start to finish. Most bands provide music between sets via ipod or CD's which is a great way of keeping the party going, but, If you really want to keep the crowd on the dance floor, then booking a DJ may be the way to go. We work with a number of DJ's, all experienced in Corporate events, Wedding receptions and Parties. Our DJ's can play a wide range of music, tailor made to suit your event. So whether it's Jive, Rock 'n' Roll and Sinatra, 80's disco classics or Contemporary Chart music, we can provide the right DJ for you. To enquire...
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Ceilidh Bands

Bands for hire will soon be offering Ceilidh bands to really get your guests going! With a mixture of music and carefree audience interaction, a Ceilidh band will provide you with an atmosphere that no other band can create!

About Bands for Hire

With 10 years experience in the entertainment business, we understand just how important your event is to you. We pride ourselves on our simple and straight forward approach to event organisation and client satisfaction. Organising an event can be a stressful process and the one thing you'll want to get right is your entertainment for the evening. At Bands for Hire, we're committed to only working with the most talented and reliable musicians in the UK today, so you can rest assured that you're in safe hands. We realise that there's an ever growing market for modern and contemporary function bands made up of professional musicians, active in every corner of the music industry...
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