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The twenty hottest, best selling wedding bands available for hire across the UK in 2016.
If the Top 10 list we created wasn't helpful enough - we've added another 10 to the list of best wedding bands available to hire in the UK in 2016!
The following bands have performed at thousands of weddings between them, entertaining hundreds of thousands of people by performing the best chart music from across the past 7 decades!
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The Kicks
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Hertfordshire5 stars - The Kicks are Highly Recommended (223)Listening to The Kicks performing Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club
- If You Wanna by The Vaccines
- There She Goes by The La's
- R U Mine? by Arctic Monkeys
- Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- What You Know by Two Door Cinema Club
- If You Wanna by The Vaccines
- There She Goes by The La's
- R U Mine? by Arctic Monkeys
About The Kicks...
The Kicks play Indie & Pop; Killers, Rudimental, Ed Sheeran, Foals, Artic Monkeys with a sprinkling of vintage & retro. Members have shared ... Read more... -
Listening to Hipster performing Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys
- Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys
- Proud Mary (with brass trio) by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- You Can Call Me Al (with brass trio) by Paul Simon
- Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
- Hold Back The River by James Bay
- Snap Out Of It by Arctic Monkeys
- Proud Mary (with brass trio) by Creedence Clearwater Revival
- You Can Call Me Al (with brass trio) by Paul Simon
- Mr Blue Sky by Electric Light Orchestra
- Hold Back The River by James Bay
About Hipster...
Hipster's repertoire contains classic & vintage artists; The Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones, plus modern indie & pop from Kings... Read more... -
Fraudio
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in WarwickshireListening to Fraudio performing Feel So Close by Calvin Harris
- Feel So Close by Calvin Harris
- Waste A Moment by Kings of Leon
- Love Yourself by Justin Bieber
- First Dance Recording Example (Everlong) by Foo Fighters
- Disco 2000 by Pulp
- Feel So Close by Calvin Harris
- Waste A Moment by Kings of Leon
- Love Yourself by Justin Bieber
- First Dance Recording Example (Everlong) by Foo Fighters
- Disco 2000 by Pulp
About Fraudio...
Bringing fun, energy and a killer repertoire to every event, Fraudio are experts at filling dance floors across the UK. Performing well know... Read more... -
Happy Hour
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Kent5 stars - Happy Hour are Highly Recommended (340)Listening to Happy Hour performing Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
- Stitches by Shawn Mendes
- Sorry by Justin Bieber
- Stacys Mom by Fountains of Wayne
- Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
- Stitches by Shawn Mendes
- Sorry by Justin Bieber
- Stacys Mom by Fountains of Wayne
About Happy Hour...
Let you & your guests be blown away by one of the most in-demand bands in the UK! With 300+ reviews, a setlist full of the best music around... Read more... -
Breakthrough
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex5 stars - Breakthrough are Highly Recommended (117)“They got everyone dancing! Five stars!” Georgina BListening to Breakthrough performing King by Years & Years
- King by Years & Years
- Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- Sorry by Justin Bieber
- I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan
- Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre
- King by Years & Years
- Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- Sorry by Justin Bieber
- I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan
- Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre
About Breakthrough...
Covering music from Ed Sheeran, Justin Timberlake, Justin Bieber, Kings Of Leon, Amy Winehouse & more, Breakthrough are young, charismatic, ... Read more... -
Live Wires
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Staffordshire5 stars - Live Wires are Highly Recommended (225)Listening to Live Wires performing Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears
- Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- It Must Be Love by Madness
- Love Me Again by John Newman
- Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears
- Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- It Must Be Love by Madness
- Love Me Again by John Newman
About Live Wires...
Rocking events across the UK for the last 10 years, Live Wires are experienced, professional & ready to fill your dance floor! With over 160... Read more... -
The Hot Shots
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Essex5 stars - The Hot Shots are Highly Recommended (331)Listening to The Hot Shots performing Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- Wake Me Up by Avicii
- Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
- Budapest by George Ezra
- Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- Wake Me Up by Avicii
- Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
- Budapest by George Ezra
- Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
About The Hot Shots...
WINNERS!!! The Wedding Industry Awards 2015, 2016, 2017 & 2018 The Hot Shots, are an award winning modern rock & pop party band. Their reper... Read more... -
Shine On
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex5 stars - Shine On are Highly Recommended (181)Listening to Shine On performing Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- Fill Me In by Craig David
- New Rules by Dua Lipa
- Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake
- Paradise by George Ezra
- Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran
- Fill Me In by Craig David
- New Rules by Dua Lipa
- Like I Love You by Justin Timberlake
- Paradise by George Ezra
About Shine On...
If you're looking for a professional, fun & energetic party band, then look no further! Shine On will have your guests jumping up & down & s... Read more... -
The Dukes
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in London5 stars - The Dukes are Highly Recommended (257)Listening to The Dukes performing Cant Stop by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Cant Stop by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Dance Wiv Me by Calvin Harris
- Lets Dance by David Bowie
- Adventure Of A Lifetime by Coldplay
- Proud Mary by Tina Turner
- Cant Stop by Red Hot Chili Peppers
- Dance Wiv Me by Calvin Harris
- Lets Dance by David Bowie
- Adventure Of A Lifetime by Coldplay
- Proud Mary by Tina Turner
About The Dukes...
Fun, dynamic, energetic & experienced band guaranteed to get everyone dancing! Hits from The Killers, Kings of Leon to classics like Bowie, ... Read more... -
The Sparks
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Dorset5 stars - The Sparks are Highly Recommended (233)Listening to The Sparks performing Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- Want To Want Me by Jason Derulo
- Song 2 by Blur
- Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
- Lets Stay Together by Al Green
- Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- Want To Want Me by Jason Derulo
- Song 2 by Blur
- Uptown Funk by Bruno Mars
- Lets Stay Together by Al Green
About The Sparks...
The Sparks are a professional and energetic Rock & Pop Party band! Experienced pro musicians with a big sound, The Sparks cover the very bes... Read more... -
Party Starters
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex5 stars - Party Starters are Highly Recommended (92)Listening to Party Starters performing Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd
- Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd
- Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
- Cant Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- Proud Mary by Tina Turner
- Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre
- Can't Feel My Face by The Weeknd
- Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
- Cant Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- Proud Mary by Tina Turner
- Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre
About Party Starters...
Party Starters are a cool & contemporary pop & rock band that know what a great party is all about! Energetic & exciting, Party Starters liv... Read more... -
The Royale
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Cheshire5 stars - The Royale are Highly Recommended (122)Listening to The Royale performing Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
- Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
- Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
- Happy by Pharrell Williams
- I Saw Her Standing There by The Beatles
- Stand By Me by Ben E. King
- Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
- Use Somebody by Kings of Leon
- Happy by Pharrell Williams
- I Saw Her Standing There by The Beatles
- Stand By Me by Ben E. King
About The Royale...
Fronted by an amazing singer-guitarist with an incredible rock-pop voice, The Royale’s exciting repertoire spans modern day anthems plus a s... Read more... -
The Supertones
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Surrey5 stars - The Supertones are Highly Recommended (134)Listening to The Supertones performing Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
- Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
- Human by Rag'n'Bone Man
- Dreaming Of You by The Coral
- When You Were Young by The Killers
- Times Like These by Foo Fighters
- Locked Out Of Heaven by Bruno Mars
- Human by Rag'n'Bone Man
- Dreaming Of You by The Coral
- When You Were Young by The Killers
- Times Like These by Foo Fighters
About The Supertones...
The Supertones are a fantastic four piece rock and pop covers band, specialising in contemporary classics. With a stunning live show, perfor... Read more... -
Listening to The Guns performing I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor by Arctic Monkeys
- I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor by Arctic Monkeys
- Purple Rain by Prince
- Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- The Pretender by Foo Fighters
- Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC
- I Bet That You Look Good On The Dance Floor by Arctic Monkeys
- Purple Rain by Prince
- Can't Stop The Feeling by Justin Timberlake
- The Pretender by Foo Fighters
- Shook Me All Night Long by AC/DC
About The Guns...
If you're looking for an energetic, explosive & professional band for your wedding, private party or corporate event, The Guns are for you! ... Read more... -
Listening to Dexter performing You Got The Love by Florence + The Machine
- You Got The Love by Florence + The Machine
- Are You Gonna Be My Girl? by Jet
- Finally by CeCe Peniston
- Wake Me Up by Avicii
- Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne
- You Got The Love by Florence + The Machine
- Are You Gonna Be My Girl? by Jet
- Finally by CeCe Peniston
- Wake Me Up by Avicii
- Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne
About Dexter...
With an awesome reputation since establishing in 1997, Dexter are THE CHOICE for delivering incredible parties across the UK! Featuring both... Read more... -
The Fanatics
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in Staffordshire5 stars - The Fanatics are Highly Recommended (84)Listening to The Fanatics performing Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder
- Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder
- Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne
- A Sky Full Of Stars by Coldplay
- Heaven by Emeli Sandé
- The Wolf by Mumford & Sons
- Signed Sealed Delivered by Stevie Wonder
- Hold My Hand by Jess Glynne
- A Sky Full Of Stars by Coldplay
- Heaven by Emeli Sandé
- The Wolf by Mumford & Sons
About The Fanatics...
WINNERS at the UK Wedding Industry Awards! They've slayed at UK festivals, scooped awards - and even won praise from music legends, Radiohea... Read more... -
Kickstarters
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in London5 stars - Kickstarters are Highly Recommended (62)About Kickstarters...
Kickstarters are a young, cool & energetic party band with an outstanding repertoire spanning early Rock n Roll to the very latest Pop. Cove... Read more... -
The Modern Way
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex5 stars - The Modern Way are Highly Recommended (63)Listening to The Modern Way performing Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- King by Years & Years
- Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre
- Sorry by Justin Bieber
- I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan
- Shut Up And Dance by WALK THE MOON
- King by Years & Years
- Waiting All Night by Ella Eyre
- Sorry by Justin Bieber
- I Can't Feel My Face by Chaka Khan
About The Modern Way...
Spanning music from indie rock bands such as The Beatles, Oasis, Kings Of Leon & The Killers to modern pop from Bieber, Timberlake, Rudiment... Read more... -
Teenage Kicks
Rock & Pop Function Bands based in East Sussex5 stars - Teenage Kicks are Highly Recommended (72)Listening to Teenage Kicks performing Rock The Casbah by The Clash
- Rock The Casbah by The Clash
- Happy by Pharrell Williams
- Do I Wanna Know by Arctic Monkeys
- This Charming Man by The Smiths
- Get Lucky by Daft Punk
- Rock The Casbah by The Clash
- Happy by Pharrell Williams
- Do I Wanna Know by Arctic Monkeys
- This Charming Man by The Smiths
- Get Lucky by Daft Punk
About Teenage Kicks...
Teenage Kicks: an Indie Rock-orientated cover band who capture the sounds of The Clash, The Smiths, Arctic Monkeys & more! Members have perf... Read more...
The list above contains the top 20 most popular wedding bands in the UK, who have been the booked for weddings most often in the last 12 months!
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