
Hire a Wedding Band, Bristol
Whatever type of music you're into, you'll find a local Bristol wedding band to suit your style. Performing the greatest hits from every decade, our wedding party bands promise a fun-filled evening of music guaranteed to get your guests onto the dance floor.
The Best Wedding Bands in Bristol
Every wedding reception is unique, which is why it's essential to work with suppliers that can guide you at every step. When you hire a Bristol wedding band with us, you can feel safe knowing that every function band on our website has been hand-picked based on their raw talent, musicianship and professionalism. We book wedding entertainment for thousands of events every single year and are here to ensure everything runs smoothly from the moment of your enquiry to the day itself.
Click on our wedding bands in Bristol below to view more photos, videos, setlists and other media. If you think you've found the right band for your wedding, all you need to do is fill in the form to enquire, and we'll come back to you with a quote.
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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 this is your first time hiring a wedding band, you're bound to have lots of questions. We've put together the following set of FAQs to answer any initial queries you may have. If you need further information about one of our bands, just drop us an email, and one of our team will be happy to help.
How much does a Bristol party band cost to hire?
There are a number of factors that can affect the price of a wedding band, but on average, you'll find our wedding bands range between £1200 and £2000.
Factors that affect fees can include the number of musicians in the band, travel expense, day of the week, time of the year, and time at the venue. For example, a band may charge slightly more to set up earlier in the day or stay past midnight.
What's included in my quote?
In general, a party band will provide an all-inclusive quote to cover everything you'll need on the day. This usually includes the following:
- Set up and soundcheck from 5:30 pm/6 pm
- 2 x 60 minute or 3 x 40 minute live sets
- DJ Playlists throughout the evening
- Professional sound system (PA system, speakers etc.)
- Lighting rig
- Public Liability Insurance
- PAT tested equipment
Do your Bristol wedding bands offer a DJ package?
All of our evening function bands include free playlists between their sets as standard. This means a laptop or device will be left to play throughout the evening until midnight.
If you'd prefer a dedicated DJ service, many of our party bands do also offer DJ sets for a small additional fee. This generally involves a member of the band taking requests, making announcements and mixing tracks throughout the evening.
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 separate 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 will the band start their sets?
Your wedding band will be happy to fit in with your schedule. As a rule, we recommend that the band starts no earlier than 8:30 pm/9 pm to avoid peaking too early on in the evening.
How long does the band take to set up?
Function bands typically take around an hour to set up and sound check. If you've booked a larger party band, you may need to allow between 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Do your wedding bands offer acoustic sets?
Yes, many of our cover bands also offer the option to add acoustic sets earlier in the day during the drinks reception. Just let us know exactly what you're after, and we'll send you a quote.
What type of music do your Bristol wedding bands perform?
We represent a wide range of Bristol wedding bands covering every style of wedding music imaginable, from jazz, swing, 50s rock 'n' roll and golden oldies to soul, Motown, rock, pop and modern chart music.
Most of our wedding bands in Bristol perform a varied selection of music to appeal to guests of all ages. From Chuck Berry, The Beatles and The Rolling Stones to Bruno Mars, The Killers, Mumford and Sons and Ed Sheeran, our cover bands will ensure the dance floor remains jam-packed at all times!
How do I book a covers band in Bristol?
Hiring a wedding band couldn't be easier with our super-simple booking process. Once you've found a band you love, simply fill out the enquiry form on their profile page to enquire. We'll then check availability and send over a bespoke quote for your event.
From here, our team will be on hand to answer any queries you may have. Once you're ready to book, simply drop us an email with your details, and we'll guide you through the rest of the process.
Along with our selection of wedding bands for hire, we also offer a range of local wedding musicians to entertain your guests throughout the day. From harpists, wedding string quartets and acoustic duos for your ceremony and drinks reception to pianists and jazz bands during the wedding breakfast. Take a browse through our wedding entertainment ideas below to get started.
Why hire a Bristol wedding band through us?
- Over 20 Years experience in the events industry
- Hundreds of 5 Star reviews across Facebook and Google
- All function 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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