South Yorkshire Soul & Motown Bands For Hire0 of the finest South Yorkshire Soul Bands to hire for your events
0 of the finest South Yorkshire Soul Bands to hire for your events.
Find 0 of the best Soul & Motown Bands for hire in the South Yorkshire area, locally sourced by our entertainment experts. Mixing R&B, funk, soul, classic pop & Motown with a big band sound that includes hits by Aretha Franklin & James Brown to Otis Redding & Wilson Pickett - These bands make a big impact! We'll help you find the best South Yorkshire Soul Band for weddings, corporate events & parties. Also see tribute bands, function bands, wedding bands & party bands.
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5 stars - The Motownettes are Highly Recommended
“The girls were absolutely amazing and everyone at the party commented how good they were. They were engaging with the audience throughout and their vocals were outstanding. I would highly recommend them”
Jason H booked The Motownettes for their event in South Yorkshire
5 stars - After 8s are Highly Recommended
“I would like to say a huge thank you to all the members of After 8s for making my birthday party a night to remember. THANK YOU!! You were all amazing, so professional and the vocalists are incredible - we couldn’t stop dancing. All my guests commented on how good you were. I completely recomme...”
Karen F booked After 8s for their event in South Yorkshire
5 stars - Academy Of Soul are Highly Recommended
“Academy of Soul played at my wife's 40th birthday and really impressed us. Every song they played was full of energy and they got (nearly!) everyone dancing. They were great to have there and everyone was very complimentary about them.”
Dominic H booked Academy Of Soul for their event in South Yorkshire
Amazing Venues
Just a few of the amazing venues we've worked with in South Yorkshire
- Whitley Hall Hotel S35 8NR
- Oulton Hall LS26 8HN
- Whirlowbrook Hall S11 9QD
- Wortley Hall S35 7DB
- Aston Hall Hotel S26 2EE
- Tankersley Manor Hotel S75 3DQ
- Cubley Hall, S36 9DF
- Hellaby Hall Hotel S66 8HN
- The Mowbray S3 8EN
- Bawtry Hall DN10 6JH
- Mercure Sheffield St Paul's Hotel and Spa S1 2JE
- The Crown Hotel DN10 6TJ
- Ponds Forge S1 2BP
- Wood Lane Countryside Centre S6 5HE
- Burntwood Court Hotel S72 9ET
- Hooton Pagnell Hall DN5 7BW
- BEST WESTERN PLUS Aston Hall Hotel S26 2EE
- Doncaster Racecourse DN2 6BB
- Wentworth Castle
- Fishlake Mill DN7 5LH
- The Earl Of Doncaster DN2 6AD
- Elsecar Heritage Centre S74 8HJ
- China Rose DN10 6JH
- Best Western PLUS Mosborough Hall Hotel S20 5EA
- Kenwood Hall S7 1NQ
- Kelham Island Museum S3 8RY
- Baldwin Omega Ltd S11 9DF
- Aspire LS1 2JP
- Foxholes Farm S6 6HY
- Millennium Gallery S1 2PP
- Halifax Hall Hotel S10 3ER
- Holiday Inn Barnsley M1, Jct.37 S75 3JT
- Grange Park Golf Club (Yorkshire) S61 2SJ
- Meadowhall S9 1EP
- The Norfolk Arms Hotel S11 7TS
- Trafalgar Warehouse S1 4JT
- Hoyland Common Working Mens Club S74 0NJ
- Holiday Inn Royal Victoria S4 7YE
- Holiday Inn Rotherham S60 2XL
- Holiday Inn Doncaster A1 (M), Jct.36 DN4 9UX
- Hickleton Golf Club DN5 7BE
- Barff House YO25 8LX
- Bradfield Village Hall S66 6LB
- Campsmount Home Farm Cottages DN6 9AP
- Loversall Farm DN11 9DD
Booking Guide
Everything you need to know to hire Soul, RnB & Motown Bands for your event
What is a Motown or soul wedding band?
Soul, RnB and Motown has deep-seated roots in African-American music of the 40s and 50s, such as gospel and jazz. As such, the sound is expressive and genuine, often reflecting the pride, strength, joy, sorrow, triumphs and failures of life. It can be lively and optimistic one moment, and slow and regretful the next, but always served in fabulous style.
A soul band is a live music group dedicated to performing popular soul and Motown hits for special occasions, like weddings, private parties and corporate events. Typically featuring a strong lead singer with backing vocals, drums, guitars, percussion, keyboards, and occasionally with a horn or string section, they usually range in size from 3–5 performers, right up to the impact of a big band, with 10+ members.
They can perform a range of music to reflect the atmosphere you’d like to create at your event - from old classics to contemporary hits - and most offer the option to tailor their set to suit. Think Percy Sledge, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Jill Scott, Joss Stone, and Beyoncé.
They are a self-contained entertainment package, providing everything needed for a booking, without the need to hire additional sound and lighting equipment. Often travelling over a wide geographical area, their performances are designed specifically for private events.
What music will they play?
Old classics or modern hits, soul and Motown bands will perform the best range of music to get you and your guests moving. Think music from the likes of:
- Aretha Franklin
- Beyoncé
- Bruno Mars
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Frank Sinatra
- Jackie Wilson
- James Brown
- Jill Scott
- John Legend
- Joss Stone
- Marvin Gaye
- Michael Jackson
- Nat King Cole
- Otis Redding
- Percy Sledge
- Pharrell Williams
- Prince
- Rihanna
- Sister Sledge
- Stevie Wonder
- The Four Tops
- The Jackson 5
- The Supremes
- The Temptations
- Usher
- Van Morrison
- Whitney Houston
- Wilson Pickett
Check out the repertoire for each band on their individual profile pages. Many will offer the option to tailor their set list to your specific passions!
Popular types of Motown wedding band
RnB
Take jazz music, add a strong beat coupled with lyrics about life, love and freedom, and you have Rhythm and Blues music. Nowadays, RnB is a genre in its own right, sprouting sub-genres such as funk, ska, and hip-hop. This genre is home to artists as disparate as Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson, Jay Z, Mary J. Blige and Justin Timberlake.
Soul
Born out of jazz and rhythm and blues in the late 1950s, soul music also has links to American gospel, combining powerful rhythms and strong, emotive vocals. Artists in this field include Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross, Sam Cook and Joss Stone.
Motown
Calling themselves ‘the new definition of soul’, this style of music was named after Detroit-based record label, Motown Records. Founded in 1958, the Motown record label created a new sound by merging soul and new pop, which proved extremely popular, filling dance-floors in night clubs and discos ever since. Motown artists include artists like Smokey Robinson and The Miracles, Diana Ross and The Supremes, the Four Tops, The Temptations, The Pointer Sisters, the Jackson 5, and Lionel Ritchie.
Classic Pop
Usually containing between from 3–10+ members, often with female lead vocals and more prominent use of keyboards or a brass section. Most of our soul, RnB and Motown bands will perform a range of classic pop and Motown hits, to modern pop and RnB artists like Rhianna, Amy Winehouse, Pharrell, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé.
Do you have a soul or Motown tribute band near me?
Our bands headline at a variety of occasions across the UK and internationally – from private parties and weddings to corporate events. They most frequently perform in:
Most popular counties:
- Surrey
- Essex
- Somerset
- Hampshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Cambridgeshire
- East Sussex
- Greater Manchester
- Lincolnshire
- Leicestershire
- Kent
- Oxfordshire
- Shropshire
- Wiltshire
- West Midlands
- Staffordshire
- Norfolk
- Suffolk
- Perthshire area
- Northamptonshire
- Hertfordshire
- Herefordshire
- Gloucestershire
- Dorset
- Berkshire
- Bedfordshire
Most popular cities:
- Aberdeen
- Bath
- Birmingham
- Bradford
- Brighton
- Bristol
- Cambridge
- Canterbury
- Cardiff
- Chelmsford
- Chester
- Coventry
- Derby
- Durham
- Edinburgh
- Exeter
- Glasgow
- Gloucester
- Hereford
- Hull
- Leeds
- Leicester
- Liverpool
- London
- Manchester
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Norwich
- Nottingham
- Oxford
- Peterborough
- Plymouth
- Portsmouth
- Salford
- Sheffield
- Southampton
- Stoke-On-Trent
- Sunderland
- Swansea
- Wakefield
- Westminster
- Wolverhampton
- Worcester
- York
Are they suitable for my event?
Soul bands specialise in fantastically fun, spirited performances, certain to fill the dance floor! They are usually the headline evening entertainment, but can provide several options for your own event, be it a:
- Weddings
- Corporate events
- Private parties
- Private dinners
- Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzva
- Charity fundraiser events
- Black Tie events
- Gala Balls
- Festivals
- Pubs / clubs / venues
- HM Armed Forces Events
- University events
Our bands come in all shapes and sizes, from sole soul singers and dynamic duets performing with backing tracks, to impressive 10-piece big bands with a lively brass section that will blow you away! Many offer flexibility for your event, and many solo artists also offer a live band option. You can scale most options up or down, depending on your budget and event requirements. You may want a lower-key version of your chosen band’s set for your wedding ceremony or afternoon drinks reception, for example, adding members in the evening for a larger line-up, making your party an energetic event after the lights go down!
Soul music is all-inclusive, and a great choice if you want all your guests to get up and enjoy themselves - whatever their age! They’re also great for exciting corporate events, fun cocktail parties, and can even provide walk-on music for awards ceremonies.
How much do soul bands for hire cost?
The cost of a Motown or soul band will vary, depending on line-up and the options each band offers.
In the last 12 months, the average price of a 5-piece band is around £1,600.
This table shows the cost ranges for different types of acts:
Type of Artist | Cost Range |
---|---|
Solo singer | £390 – £720 |
Duo artists | £660 – £780 |
3-piece bands | £610 – £1,200 |
5-piece bands | £960 – £2,420 |
7-piece bands + | £1,270 – £3,620 |
Big Bands | £1,740 – £7,500 |
Booking a band who are local to your venue is one way to reduce costs, as their travel time will be minimal. The home town location of all Alive Network bands are displayed on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can also recommend the best bands closest to your venue.
How long will they play for?
Most bands offer performances made up of two 45- or 60-minute sets, with a break of around 30 minutes in-between. In fact, many offer the flexibility of several set choices, such as one longer set or three shorter sets, so they can tailor their performances to your individual event. For example, at a wedding drinks reception, your band could perform a 40-minute set of lovely laid-back soul music, then take a break to reappear on-stage for the loud and lively party set later on, at your evening reception.
Some bands also offer the option of after-midnight finishes, if you’d like to continue the party into the wee small hours. The booking options for each artist can be found on their profile page, and our Event Coordinators will be happy to discuss the options available.
How much space will they need?
The performance space needed will depend on the format of band you choose, how many members it has and the number and type of instruments they use, as well as their sound equipment. Also, our bands specialise in providing a fantastic visual, as well as musical, performance so they’re likely to need plenty of room to move around to get your guests hyped up!
If you have a large space to fill, you may wish to opt for the impact of a big band with plenty of gusto. However, smaller bands and artists can also do an excellent job of delivering an energetic performance and getting the room jumping at a large venue.
This table gives a rough guide to the space a live soul artist will need to perform in:
Size of band | Performance Space Required |
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Solo singer | 2 × 2 metres |
Duo artists | 3 × 2 metres |
3-piece band | 3 × 3 metres |
4-piece band | 4 × 3 metres |
5 and 6-piece band | 5 × 3 metres |
7-piece band and bigger | 5/6 × 4 metres |
If your band features dancers or backing singers, remember to ensure there’s plenty of space at your venue so the band can give their peak performance. Your dedicated Event Coordinator can provide you with specific measurements for your chosen band.
How long will it take for them to set up?
It usually takes anything from 60 – 90 minutes for a band to unload, set up and perform their vital sound check. This will depend on how close they can park relative to the performance area – some busy inner-city hotels require bands to load in via a supplier’s entrance, using a shared staff elevator, which can impact their set up time.
Following their final set, it can take around 20 – 60 minutes to pack down and load out.
What equipment will they need?
To funk up your special occasion with style, our performers will appreciate:
- a dedicated, suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area or stage
- if consented to an outside performance, they will need cover from all types of elements
- adequate lighting, especially if they're performing in a marquee, for example
- a minimum of four 13 amp power sockets, depending on the line-up
- parking provision with easy access to the venue
- a secure, lockable changing room
- refreshments – soft drinks and food, in some occasions and depending on the length of time you’ve booked them for
Our bands will bring their own instruments, PA sound system, microphones, stage lighting, and backline amplifiers. If you’re planning an event at a very large venue with over 200 guests, we recommend you discuss your requirements with your Event Coordinator, as you may need to hire an additional sound system.
For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:
- How do I make a booking?
- What payment methods do you accept?
- What if the artist cancels?
- Can I see the artist live before booking?
- Will the band learn a first dance request?
- What are the benefits of booking through Alive Network?
If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.
Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.
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