
Yorkshire Wedding Bands
End your evening on a high with one of our explosive Yorkshire wedding bands!
With an exclusive roster of function bands in Yorkshire, covering everything from pop, rock and indie to Motown, Stax and soul, you're sure to find the perfect wedding band for your big day.
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To see what's on offer, browse through our Yorkshire function bands below and get in touch for a quote. We've spent over a decade searching for the very best wedding bands in Yorkshire, each with an exceptional level of musicianship, vocal ability and professionalism.
Wedding Function Bands in Yorks
If you're looking to hire a local wedding band in Yorkshire, we represent a wide range of bands to choose from in the area, from a rockin' trio or 4-piece function band to a 7-piece soul band featuring brass section and multiple male/female vocalists.
Our popular cover bands have put together a setlist to cover the very best party songs from the last century, from 50s and 60s rock 'n' roll, to 80s pop/rock, 90s Britpop and modern chart hits. With verified reviews and a trusted reputation across the industry, you can be 100% confident when booking a band through Bands For Hire.
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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.
Every year we book thousands of weddings and events across Yorkshire and the North West. As a trusted wedding entertainment agency with over 20 years experience in the industry, we're here to guide you every step of the way, from your initial enquiry right through to your schedule and on-the-day logistics.
What styles of music do your Yorkshire wedding bands perform?
Our wedding bands cover a broad spectrum of music to cater for guests of all ages, from well-known tracks by rock 'n' roll legends right through to modern indie classics from the likes of Kaiser Chiefs and Arctic Monkeys.
If pop and soul is your thing, you'll be sure to find a healthy selection of epic tunes to get your guests on the dance floor, including iconic Motown tracks from the likes of Jackie Wilson and James Brown as well as modern pop favourites.
How much does a Yorkshire function band cost and what’s included?
Several factors can affect the price of a live function band, mainly the number of musicians, the experience of the band and the travelling distance.
As a guide, you can expect a trio to start at around £1000, with 4-piece bands ranging between £1200 and £2000.
We always outline exactly what’s included on your quote, but as a guide, you can expect all prices to include the following:
- 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets to finish by midnight
- Professional PA system (Speakers, mixing desk, amps etc)
- High-quality lighting for performance area and dance floor
- DJ Playlists before, between and after live sets until midnight
- Travel expenses
- Public Liability Insurance
- PAT test certificates
When booking one of our Yorkshire Bands For Hire, you'll be assigned a dedicated member of our team with extensive experience in the wedding industry. We'll be happy to assist with any queries you may have to ensure a stress-free booking process from the moment of your enquiry to the big day itself.
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.
What other Yorkshire wedding entertainment does Bands For Hire offer?
As an established entertainment agency, we offer a whole host of live music options to cover every aspect of your big day. Our most popular wedding musicians include wedding harpists, guitarists, pianists and string quartets - perfect for ceremony music and drinks receptions.
We also offer a range of acoustic duos, jazz bands and swing bands - the perfect match for a lively afternoon champagne reception, wedding breakfast or early evening reception.
How do I book a wedding band in Yorkshire?
We’ve made booking a Yorkshire band a simple and stress-free process, simply follow the steps below:
- Step 1: Browse through the Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire wedding band?
We represent some of the most popular wedding bands in Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire 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.
Where do your Yorkshire wedding bands perform?
Our Yorkshire function bands are available throughout the North of England including including North Yorkshire, East Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Leeds, Barnsley, Bradford, Kingston upon Hull, Sheffield, Wakefield, Harrogate, Keighley, York, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Scarborough, Middlesbrough, Batley, Doncaster, Castleford, Rotherham, Redcar, Halifax and Bridlington.
Do I need to hire a Yorkshire wedding DJ as well as a wedding band?
All of our Yorkshire 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 Yorkshire 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.
Entertain your guests with live wedding entertainment throughout the day, from Yorkshire wedding musicians and duos to string quartets and jazz bands.
Why hire a Yorkshire 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.
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