South Wales Bands For Hire
End the evening in style with one of our talented bands for hire in South Wales. We offer a variety of wonderfully unique acts to suit your event, from high-energy indie bands to glitzy Motown tribute bands.
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We offer a wide variety of highly professional function bands in South Wales, covering a range of timeless hits to get your party rockin'! From pop, rock and soul to contemporary chart hits, you'll find the perfect band to suit your event.
Our South Wales wedding bands are always happy to work around your live entertainment requirements; whether you're organising a private party on a restricted budget, or large-scale summer ball, we have it covered.
Our South Wales bands have put together a repertoire to cover a wide spectrum of musical genres, so whether it's 50s rock 'n' roll or modern club anthems, you're certain to hear something that takes your fancy. Along with our all-round party bands, we also represent a number of specialist bands, from Great Gatsby 1920s swing bands to 90s dance bands and everything in between.
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Our experienced team book live bands for thousands of events every year, so if you're in need of some friendly advice, please feel free to get in touch.
If you're looking to hire a band or group for your event, you're bound to have lots of questions. Below are answers to some of the most queries you may have:
How much does a South Wales band cost and what's included?
We offer South Wales wedding bands and party bands that cater to a range of budgets. From a lively party duo starting at approximately £500 to function bands in the region of £1000-£2000.
If you're looking for live entertainment for the whole day, why not enquire about one of our package deals. Many of our bands offer additional acoustic or live lounge sets as well as bespoke DJ packages to keep you going from morning till night!
What type of events do your South Wales bands perform at?
Our South Wales bands are both flexible and accommodating, offering various line-ups for all types of events, including the following:
- Wedding Reception
- Corporate Function
- Private Dinner
- Birthdays Party
- Summer Fete
- Music Festival
- Private Party
- Graduation Ball
- Bat & Bar Mitzvahs
- Christmas Party
- Award Ceremony
What time will the band arrive to set up?
For evening events such as corporate events, birthday parties and charity balls, the band will arrive in good time to ensure they are all set up and sound checked before guests arrive. This is usually at around 5:30 pm.
For weddings, bands will base their quote on a standard arrival time of approximately 5:30 pm/6 pm. If the band are setting up in a different room to the meal and speeches, they'll be able to set up straight away. Otherwise, the band will usually wait until the meal and speeches have finished avoiding any interruptions.
What time does the band start their sets?
All of our bands and happy to work with your schedule. As a general guide, we recommend starting the band's live sets no earlier than 8:30 pm/9 pm.
How long does the band take to set up?
Function bands typically take around an hour to set up and sound check, with some larger bands requiring up to 2 hours.
What areas of South Wales do your bands perform?
Our local function bands in South Wales are available to book in all regions and towns, including Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire, Glamorgan, Monmouthshire, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, St Davids, Barry, Carmarthen, Bridgend, Chepstow, Monmout and Tenby.
Who are the best function bands in South Wales?
Finding the right wedding band to play at your evening reception doesn't need to be a stressful process. Here at Bands For Hire we meticulously pick all of our bands based on their excellent musicianship and exceptional vocal ability to ensure we offer only the very best bands to hire in South Wales.
How do I book a live band in South Wales?
We make hiring a band a stress-free process. Simply follow the steps below to make your booking:
- Step 1. Browse through our bands and enquire through the artist's page.
- Step 2. We'll check availability and send you a bespoke quote for your event.
- Step 3. If you have any questions, just let us know, and one of our team will be happy to answer your queries.
- Step 4. Once you're ready to book, we'll send you a booking contract to sign online and an invoice for a small deposit of approximately 20%. This can be paid by card or bank transfer.
- Step 5. From here we'll send you a booking confirmation email with everything you need to know.
South Wales Event Entertainment
Get inspired with a range of entertainment ideas for your next event in South Wales.
Along with our local Welsh bands for hire, we also represent a wide range of Wales based muscians including South Wales Harpists, South Wales string quartets and acoustic bands in South Wales.
Why hire a South Wales Function band through us?
- Over 20 Years experience in the events industry
- Hundreds of 5 Star reviews across Facebook and Google
- All bands hand-picked by our team of experts
- Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
- Professional contracts for your peace of mind
A very friendly and professional organisation. Their expedient service was tremendous, giving me the assurance that my event would be a huge success. All written communication was clear and concise and telephone conversations were polite and gave me confidence. This was the first time I had used Bands For Hire, and I would certainly recommend them.
Our team of wedding band experts have put together a whole range of live music guides and blog articles to help you with your planning.