The Pranksters
From £1575
The Pranksters are a jump and jive 1940s swing band with exuberant spirit! A swing band like no other, The Pranksters welcome you to their unique vintage swing band,...
Violet 54
From £2070
Channelling the Studio 54 era and the 70s grooves, Violet 54 are the band to boogie on down with! Violet 54 are the ultimate boogie-wonderland party band to bring all...
The Young Vinyls
From £1795
Shake your tail feather to The Young Vinyls, offering a variety of Motown classics, popular chart hits and everything else in between. An...
Antheum
From £1695
A high energy funk & soul band perfect for disco dancing! Antheum is a fresh and ultra-talented group of musicians that know exactly how to fill up a dance floor....
Atlantica
From £3850 + VAT
Meet Atlantica, an energetic and entertaining party band bringing you the absolute best from the past six decades. Atlantica are an exceptionally talented group of...
Big Blue Moon
From £1170
Big Blue Moon are an infectious swing band performing classic 1920s swing, and contemporary mash-ups with a vintage twist. The band work closely with a selection of...
Elite
From £1395
Elite are a stunning vocal group featuring live sax - perfect for corporate events, award ceremonies and private parties. This lively and enthusiastic band features a...
Gilded Showband
From £4095 + VAT
The sensational Gilded Showband offer an extraordinary live show ranging from an 8-piece all the way up to a staggering 21-piece band....
Halcyon
From £2215
A lively and dynamic party band covering a wide range of music for every generation. The core band consists of five professional musicians, all of whom have graduated...
Futures
From £1695
An effortlessly stylish pop, soul and rhythm & blues party band. Futures are a band that focus on providing an immersive, highly energetic and rhythmically...
Harbour Lights
From £1465
Comprising of some of the UK’s finest pro session musicians, Harbour Lights perform an eclectic mix of genres with an array of line-ups on offer. Whether you’re...
JJ & The Beatniks
From £2750 + VAT
JJ & The Beatniks are a unique acoustic band performing tailor-made mash-ups of popular songs. If you're looking for an acoustic band...
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Life In Stereo
From £1495
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....
Luna & The Wolves
From £1030
Luna & The Wolves bring to life classic hits from across the decades in their own unique and soulfully delivered style. Luna &...
Miami Wave
From £1935
If you're looking for the most authentic 80s party experience this side of 1989, then you've come to the right place! Miami Wave perform each song with the utmost...
Midnight Party Band
From £2925 + VAT
Welcome the Midnight Party Band - an all-star cast of professional musicians ready to rock! This highly talented collective is made up of...
Montana
From £2075
Welcome to the world of Montana, a super talented and highly professional band. The band offer a wide-ranging repertoire encompassing pop, country, soul and rock 'n'...
Night Riders
From £2100
It's time to relive those glory days with Night Riders - the ultimate 80s band ready to take you back to the decade of decadence. The 80s has some of the best...
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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