About Music in Kent
Kent has its own music hall of fame, with links to such luminaries as The Rolling Stones’ very own Mick Jagger & Keith Richards, Shane MacGowan from The Pogues, and art pop experimentalists Kate Bush and David Bowie. The county’s more modern counterparts include Kate & Will’s fave Ellie Goulding, Joss Stone, Pixie Lott, and Lee Ryan of noughties boy band Blue, all achieving huge successes in pop music. Plus, making a big impression on big beat, house and dance music are Kent’s home-grown DJs, Pete Tong and Fatboy Slim.
When it comes to festivals, Kent has it all – from intimate experiences to larger line-ups, there’s something for everyone. Immersive electronic music festival, Alfresco, is hosted by a farm and named by The Guardian as one of the UK’s Top Ten Family Friendly Festivals, while Neverworld (formerly ‘LeeFest’) has matured since it’s back-garden beginnings, winning ‘Best Independent Festival’ in 2012 and attracting a plethora of exciting musical talent. If you’re a foodie and music-lover, Tom Kerridge’s Pub in the Park, offers a massive helping of both (yum!). And for the rockers amongst us, A New Day Festival in Faversham (capacity 5,000) and the larger Ramblin’ Man Fair in Store (15,000 capacity) are dedicated to the very best in rock, blues, prog, folk and country.
With its own Forestry Commission-protected Pinetum, Bedgebury provides a beautiful concert venue, with Forest Live offering stunning open-air concerts. As well as the larger showgrounds, Kent has its share of annual castle-hosted events too, with Leeds Castle’s Classical Concert and Rochester Castle’s Proms.
Our Wedding Bands in Kent
Our bands are available to hire in every area of Kent including:
Alive Network is home to 15 of the very best wedding bands who are based in Kent and other bands who are available to hire for weddings taking place within the county.
How much does it cost to hire wedding bands in Kent?
The cost of wedding bands varies, depending on the 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.
The table below shows the range of fees for different types of wedding bands:
| Type of Artist |
Cost Range |
| Rock and Pop wedding party bands |
£670 - £960 (3-piece)
£980 - £1,550 (4-piece)
£1,050 - £1,380 (5-piece)
£1,570 - £2,160 (4-piece) |
| Upbeat and Dixieland Jazz bands |
£460 - £1,210 (3-piece)
£700 - £2,700 (5-piece) |
| Acoustic and Roaming bands |
£330 - £720 (2-piece)
£480 - £1,630 (3-piece)
£600 - £1,630 (4-piece) |
| Soul Bands |
£820 - £4,500 (4-piece)
£960 - £2,420 (5-piece)
£1,090 - £3,500 (6-piece)
£1,210 - £7,500 (larger bands) |
| Rat Pack and Swing bands |
£1,060 - £1,940 (5-piece)
£2,120 - £2,904 (7 to 9-piece)
£2,900 - £3,020 (10-piece+) |
Booking a band who are local to your venue is a great way to reduce cost, as any travel fees will be minimal. The home town of all Alive Network wedding bands are included on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best bands near to your venue. However, you don’t need to limit your search to just local bands – your perfect band maybe willing to travel at nominal cost!
Safe, Secure Wedding Band Hire Backed By 24/7 Cover!
Aside from finding some of the best Wedding Bands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Wedding Band from Alive Network Entertainment Agency is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your Wedding Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?
- Outstanding five-star customer service
- Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
- Hand-picked Wedding Bands for the ultimate in quality and reliability
- Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
- Easy enquiry and booking process
- Hundreds of Wedding Bands to choose from
- Trusted brand with over 110,000 previous clients & high-profile industry partnerships
- Instant online Wedding Band prices & availability
Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 110,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.
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