The Oliver Soul Band
From £4595 + VAT
With an abundance of charisma, on-stage charm and talent, The Oliver Soul Band have got the goods to take your event to the next level....
Atlantis
From £1695
Atlantis deliver the very best in pop, club, rock and soul for an evening jam-packed full of party anthems. An experienced line-up featuring four of London's finest...
Stylus
From £1715
When it comes to event entertainment, Stylus are the elite. This function band comprises some of the UK’s most in-demand rock and pop session musicians; each at the...
Motown Sensation
From £2650
Premier Motown tribute band covering all the classics from the era. Motown Sensation are a truly authentic Motown tribute band,...
Indiana
From £1795
Indiana are a high-energy vintage wedding band performing a combination of contemporary party songs and folk renditions of popular modern classics. With their...
Solstice
From £1755
Dance anthems, chart toppers and old school classics - Solstice are the ultimate party starters! Turning every event into an unforgettable night is the band's end...
The UpKicks
From £1550
The UpKicks deliver the very best in pop, club, rock and soul for an evening jam-packed full of party anthems. With an experienced line-up featuring four of London's...
Black Jeans
From £1940
Black Jeans are a slick and undeniably cool indie rock function band performing hit smashers and contemporary classics with flare and style; indie is the new black!...
Boom Shake The 90s!
From £1345
Boom Shake The 90s! are the ultimate 90s tribute act performing indie anthems and dance floor fillers from the decade. With a carefully...
Daylight
From £1795
Daylight bring an intense indie rock sound that's fuelled by gritty guitars, rumbling bass and sonic drum sounds that'll leave your guests blown away; not to mention...
The Drive Through
From £3495
Versatile 80s rock and contemporary pop band The Drive Through are ready to crash the party - all the way back to the future! Shoulder...
Gypsyland Jazz
From £945
Gypsyland Jazz are a collective of professional musicians with a carefully crafted repertoire of popular songs with a gypsy jazz twist! If you're looking to create...
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The XL
From £3745
The XL deliver a truly exceptional live sound with their carefully crafted arrangements of popular hits from across the decades. The band's high-energy performance...
Just Dance
From £1405
Just Dance cover classic RnB, soul and modern floor fillers to keep you dancing all night long! Based in the North West, this vibrant and energetic band are the...
Northern Revival
From £2050
Northern Revival bring classic hits to life with their unique arrangements and three part vocal harmonies. This premium northern based...
The Retro Jets
From £1095
The Retro Jets are a chic, retro & folk function band performing favourites from the 50s onwards alongside an array of contemporary hits in their own unique...
Summer Rhythms
From £935
Summer Rhythms are the sunshine solution to all your overcast woes - a fun and vibrant reggae band! The distinctive sound of the Caribbean flows throughout their sets...
Swing Street Trio
From £750
Jumpin' 3-piece swing band bringing back the sound of 1920s New York. Swing Street Trio perform all the hits from 1920s prohibition...
Birmingham Wedding Band Guide

Looking to hire a Birmingham wedding band but not quite sure where to start? Below you'll find answers to some of the most common queries about our Birmingham bands for hire.

What styles of music do your Birmingham wedding bands perform?

Our Birmingham wedding bands have put together a repertoire that caters for guests of all ages. From classic hits from the 50s and 60s to contemporary chart music, our UK function bands perform a varied set that appeals to a broad audience.

Some of the most popular genres performed include rock 'n' roll, soul, RnB, funk, rock, pop, dance, 80s and Britpop.

How much does a Birmingham function band cost and what's included in the price?

Our Birmingham wedding bands start at approximately £1000 for a trio for a local booking in the Birmingham area. For a 4-piece band, prices typically start in the region of £1200-£1500 although several factors may affect the fee, such as travel costs, early arrivals and late finish times.

Where do your Birmingham wedding bands perform?

Our local Birmingham bands regularly perform across every part of Birmingham and the West Midlands including performances at notable wedding venues such as Aston Hall, the NEC, The Council House, Hotel du Vin and The Birmingham Botanical Gardens.

What other Birmingham wedding entertainment does Bands For Hire offer?

As a leading entertainment agency, we offer a whole range of live wedding entertainment options to cater for your day.

For a complete breakdown of what we offer, head on over to our wedding music ideas section where you'll find options for your ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast.

Our most popular daytime wedding music acts include solo harpists, string quartets, jazz bands, swing bands, roaming acoustic bands and wedding singers.

We also represent a range of exclusive Birmingham jazz bands and swing bands for an authentic vintage twist.

How do I book a wedding band in Birmingham?

We’ve made booking a Birmingham band a simple and stress-free process, simply follow the steps below:

  • Step 1: Browse through the Birmingham wedding bands on this page, watch the videos and visit the band’s profile page to view more videos, photos and information about setlists and packages.
  • Step 2: Add the band to your shortlist by clicking on the star icon, once you’re happy with your shortlist, send us an email with your event details. Alternatively, you can enquire about each band separately using the contact form at the bottom of the band’s profile page.
  • Step 3. We’ll check availability with the band and send you a quote based in your event location. From here you can reply to our team to ask any questions you may have.
  • Step 4: If you’re happy to proceed with the quote, we’ll just need you to send over your full name and address along with confirmation of the full venue address.
  • Step 5: We’ll send over a contract for you to review and sign along with an invoice for a deposit, equal to approx. 20% of the total fee.
  • Step 6: Once the contract has been signed and deposit paid, we’ll send over a booking confirmation email outlining your booking. You’ll also have a dedicated member of our team assigned to your event who will be available to answer your queries right up to the event date.

How far in advance should I book a Birmingham wedding band?

We represent some of the most popular wedding bands in Birmingham which means they’re often booked up quite far in advance. If you have a favourite band that you simply have to have, then we advise booking at least 12-18 months in advance to make sure you don’t miss out.

My venue has a sound limiter, will this be ok for your Birmingham cover bands?

Sound limiters have become more and more commonplace over the past few years and are something all of our wedding bands are familiar with. If your wedding venue has a sound limiter or in-house PA system, please mention this in your enquiry and we’ll ensure your wedding band is suitable.

Do I need to hire a Birmingham wedding DJ as well as a wedding band?

All of our Birmingham bands provide free DJ playlists throughout the evening until midnight, so you won’t need to book a DJ as well.

Most of our bands in Birmingham do offer manned DJ sets as an optional add-on. This involves a member of the band DJ-ing from a laptop and usually works out cheaper than hiring a separate DJ.

What time will the band arrive to set up?

Wedding bands usually 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.

Why hire a Birmingham 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
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