Essex Wedding Bands Find the best wedding band Essex has to offer
Hire the best live Wedding Music Bands in Essex, hand picked for music loving brides and grooms like you by Alive Network, the UK's largest Wedding Entertainment Agency. Watch videos, listen to music, read 30,000+ customer reviews & get instant online prices. Get expert advice and find the perfect local Essex wedding bands below.
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Ultratones
Wedding BandBe it your wedding day, birthday or time to let your hair down, Ultratones are the perfect act for you. Covering a broad spectrum of genres that encompasses 6 decades; they make sure their repertoire is up to date, playing the hits everybody wants to hear!
Sustainiacs
Wedding BandSustainiacs' deliver a crowd pleasing set of slick funk, soul, rock & contemporary pop! From Stevie Wonder to Walk The Moon, this band's killer repertoire has something to suit everyone! Having previously performed at Glastonbury festival, The Albert Hall & more, Sustainiac's are truly professional,... Read more...
Echoes
Wedding BandInfluenced by their personal love for Funk, Jazz and Latin music; Echoes are a 4 piece band who put their own spin on contemporary and classic Rock, Pop and Soul. From Stevie Wonder to Pharrell Williams, MJ to Rihanna, this unique band will bring a fresh sound to your event.They also perform Latin, ... Read more...
The Trilbys
Wedding BandThe Trilby’s are a pop/rock band of professional & talented musicians, who are suitable for any event from high-end weddings to corporate events. Able to offer a 4-piece service with optional extras, including a female vocalist, full brass section & acoustic sets; The Trilby's can adapt to any sized... Read more...
Happy Hour
Rock and Pop Party BandLet 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 & a wealth of industry experience, Happy Hour have entertained some of the world's biggest names (Pinewood Studios, Microsoft, ITV & more) & are no strangers t... Read more...
Fresh
Rock and Pop Party BandA collection of the UK’s most in demand musicians coming together to create something amazing! A super-group of talent, Fresh deliver a ‘must-have’ party where-ever they go. Fronted by both male & female vocals, the band perform an array of hits from iconic artists such as Winehouse, Wonder, Timberl... Read more...
Rakish Paddy
Wedding BandA lively ceilidh band featuring brilliant musicians and an inspiring caller. Performing traditional Irish, Scottish & Country music, Rakish Paddy will bring a marvellous atmosphere to any party or gathering!
The Romantics
Acoustic BandIf you want to create a great atmosphere and liven up your event, look no further! The Romantics will bring nothing but smiles and happiness to the party. Whether you want the band set up to perform a chilled out set for your drinks reception, or whether you want them to get stuck in and roam in bet... Read more...
The Little Big Tones
Rock 'n' Roll BandSpecialising in Rock ‘n’ Roll & Rhythm & Blues, The Little Big Tones are guaranteed to make people dance and smile. The music performed is taken from a classic repertoire, including Buddy Holly, Elvis and Eddie Cochran. *Trio option available*
Blue Twist
Vintage Party BandHaving wowed crowds at Chelsea Flower Show, Wilderness Festival & many other prestigious events, Blue Twist are ready to bring their infectious enthusiasm, authenticity & incredible live show to your dance floor! Featuring seven of the UK's top musicians with a wealth of industry experience, Blue Tw... Read more...
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Wedding Bands in Essex
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It’s the home of Blur, ‘The Planets’ composer Gustav Holst, and Turner Prize-winning artist Grayson Perry. Yet Essex is never given quite the credit it deserves for its contribution to music and culture.
Think Colchester and you probably think of a quaint ancient town, rather than the birthplace of Britpop. However it’s here that mates Damon, Graham and Alex came together with drummer Dave Rowntree to form the band around which the cultural movement coalesced: Blur.
Likewise, Southend (pronounced ‘Saarf-End’) deserves a reputation for punching above its weight when it comes to music, with goth-garage outfit The Horrors and many more all calling the seaside town home.
Essex Wedding Bands on Alive Network
Our bands are available to hire in every area of Essex including:
- Basildon
- Billericay
- Braintree
- Brentwood
- Brightlingsea
- Burnham-On-Crouch
- Canvey Island
- Chelmsford
- Chigwell
- Chipping Ongar
- Clacton-On-Sea
- Colchester
- Epping
- Frinton-On-Sea
- Grays
- Great Dunmow
- Halstead
- Harlow
- Harwich
- Loughton
- Maldon
- Rayleigh
- Saffron Walden
- Southend-on-Sea
- Stansted Mountfitchet
- Tilbury
- Waltham Abbey
- Walton-On-The-Naze
- West Mersea
- Wickford
- Witham
- Wivenhoe
Alive Network is home to 17 of the very best wedding bands who are based in Essex and other bands who are available to hire for weddings taking place within the county.
Hiring a Wedding Band In Essex
How much does it cost to hire a wedding band in Essex?
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!
How much space will they need?
The table below shows approximately how much space wedding bands of different sizes require:
| Size of Wedding Band | Performance Space Required |
|---|---|
| 3-piece band | 3 x 3 metres |
| 4-piece band | 4 x 3 metres |
| 5 and 6-piece band | 5 x 3 metres |
| 7-piece band and bigger | 5/6 x 4 metres |
How long will they take to set up & soundcheck?
Depending how close to the performance space a wedding band can park, unloading, setting up and performing their sound-check will take around 60 – 90 minutes.
Some busy city hotels require bands to load in via a supplier’s entrance, using a shared staff elevator, which can increase set up times.
Following their performance, it takes around 45 – 60 minutes to pack down and load out.
How long is a typical wedding band set list?
Our bands usually offer two 60-minute performances, though many can perform for longer if needed. You could spread out a two-hour performance by splitting it into three 40-minute sets. Most bands are flexible to fit in with your evening, and will usually take a break of around 15 minutes between sets, during which time they will provide background music from an MP3 player or laptop.
If providing the evening entertainment, a wedding band would typically arrive at 6pm, get set up and perform that all-important sound check by 7.30pm to 8pm, get changed and ready to start the first performance by around 9pm. The second performance would then start around 10.30pm, until a normal curfew of midnight. Many wedding bands offer longer performances or DJ sets at an additional cost, including finishing times of 1am and 2am. You can find the booking options on each wedding band’s profile page. These times serve as an example – the band will always liaise with you and will tailor what they are doing on the night to your particular needs.
Find The Perfect Wedding Band Essex Has To Offer!
Check out these reviews of Essex wedding bands to help you find the perfect band for you.
"Brilliant band and little fuss!"
All of the guests at the wedding commented on how great Electric Groove were and they certainly offered a real musical experience. They setup with minimal fuss during the speeches and were very quiet and professional. I would highly recommend them for anybody looking for a polished band with a great range of covers.
"Absolutely fantastic, raised the roof"
Juicebox were absolutely fantastic at our Wedding . They played wonderfully, and all our guests (and some of the staff!) were telling us how good they were. The group managed to fill the dance floor, and helped create a lively, fun filled atmosphere. We had so much fun dancing (despite me (the bride) being on crutches after breaking my leg), and even had fun getting a selfie (in exchange for one more song haha!). We would definitely recommend this friendly, lively group, and would be happy to have them again. Thanks so much!
"Absolutely amazing wedding band!"
The band were fantastic from start to finish! We have had so many comments on how good the music was! So friendly too! I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a band! My new husband was even allowed to have a go on the drums. Thank you!
"Amazing- would happily recommend"
I can’t fault them, had all the guests dancing! Everyone said how good the band were. If I ever decide to get married again they would be my first choice. Played great songs, brilliant voice. No issues at all
"Won the band in a competition and they made our wedding rece..."
Couldn't of been happier with the hot shots when they played at our wedding. My husband wanted this band after seeing them at a work do, I entered a competition on the alive network site and we won them!! They are fantastic boys and really know how to work a crowd. Honestly the best time of our lives and made all the better with The Hot Shots. Thank you x
"Thanks for a great evening and making my daughters wedding a..."
The band did an amazing job, people never stopped dancing they really made the Wedding special, I have had so many complements and three friends would like to book for there Weddings So highly recommended and thanks again for a great evening and making my daughters wedding amazing.
Local Essex Wedding Venues
We work closely with some amazing Essex wedding venues including: Gosfield Hall, Gaynes Park, Leez Priory, Braxted Park Estate, Quendon Hall (Parklands), Blake Hall, Prested Hall, The Reid Rooms, Layer Marney Tower and Houchins Farm and many more.
If you want any advice on suitable entertainment at your chosen venue, just let us know where you’re planning to book and we’ll share what we know, who we’ve booked there in the past, which of our bands are most suitable and any other key information about entertainment at that venue that we think you might want to be aware of.
UKAWP Wedding Planners in Essex
As a proud supplier member of the UK Alliance of Wedding Planners, we are happy to recommend their members who abide by the UKAWP Code of Business Practice.
The following UKAWP wedding planners cover Essex and the surrounding areas: One Curious Dream, Weddings By Mary, Natalie Hewitt, BusyBrides and The Wedding Planners.
