Book the Best Wedding Music Bands in the UK.

Looking for music with a little more personality? Our wedding bands for hire serve up huge tunes, standout vocals and feel-good performances made for dancing. Take your pick from indie and pop favourites, soul and Motown classics, funky grooves or a band with enough brass to raise the roof. However you picture your party, our live wedding bands put great music right at the heart of it. Read more

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Live Wedding Bands for Every Style of Celebration

So, what does your perfect wedding party sound like? A dance floor bouncing to indie guitar anthems, a slick soul band bringing the groove, or a big showband turning your evening reception into something spectacular? Whatever gets you and your guests dancing, we’ll help you hire a wedding band that feels completely at home at your celebration.

There’s plenty to play with. Keep things classic with a brilliant 4 or 5-piece wedding band, go compact with a 3-piece, or dial up the wow factor with sax, brass, extra vocals and a larger line-up. Between them, our bands play everything from rock, pop and indie to soul, Motown, funk, disco and modern chart favourites - think songs your friends know every word to, alongside classics that pull every generation onto the dance floor.

And it’s not just the band you can make your own. Want them to perform your first dance live? Add an acoustic set for your ceremony or drinks reception? Keep the party going with a DJ service once the band finishes? Many bands offer flexible wedding packages, so you can shape the music around your day.

For the evening, most bands perform around two hours of live music - often as 2 x 60-minute or 3 x 40-minute sets - with playlists between sets to keep things flowing. Professional PA and lighting are typically part of the package too. As a guide, most couples spend around £1,500-£2,500 on their band, depending on the line-up, location and extras you choose. Got your heart set on a particular band? We recommend booking 12-18 months ahead for popular summer Saturdays, but don’t worry if your wedding is closer - there are often brilliant options available at shorter notice.

Find Live Wedding Music You’ll Love

We’ve helped more than 43,000 couples book their wedding band since 1999, so you’re in experienced hands. We’re choosy about our bands too, with hand-picked performers we’d feel confident recommending for your big night. Watch their videos, explore their songs and packages, and read reviews from couples who’ve booked them before. Hear something you love? Check availability for your wedding date, send us an enquiry and we’ll take care of the details from there.

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Dexter
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5 stars - Dexter are Highly Recommended 191 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Cheshire
If you’re looking for a band that fills dance floors, ignites parties and delivers pure feel-good energy from the very first note, then welcome to Dexter. With over 27 years experience performing at over 1500+ events, Dexter bring dancefloor filling sets full of the very best Pop, Soul, R'n'B, Funk and Disco. Featuring both male and female lead vocals, their interactive live shows delight audiences of all ages, and have helped them to become one of our most popular bands for weddings and events across the North West....

From £1,686
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Mrs X
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5 stars - Mrs X are Highly Recommended 54 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
Meet Mrs X, a band unlike any other! A glamorous all female band oozing style and sophistication, Mrs X play huge hits from Gaga to Fitzgerald & guarantee to get your guests on to the dance floor!...

From £2,848
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Get On Up
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5 stars - Get On Up are Highly Recommended 56 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Get On Up is the perfect choice for any event, offering a dynamic and versatile musical experience that guarantees a memorable celebration. With a wide-ranging repertoire from timeless classics to modern hits, professional musicianship, and electrifying performances, Get On Up can tailor their act to suit any occasion....

From £1,686
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Instaband
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5 stars - Instaband are Highly Recommended 18 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Modern, exciting and ready to party! Instaband are a stylish trio featuring some of the most in demand musicians around today. Showcasing female vox, guitar and saxophone plus professional backing tracks for a full sound, Instaband bring you the biggest and best party music from retro 60's right through to the latest chart hits! Larger lineups also available!...

From £2,373 +VAT
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The Swing Smiths
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5 stars - The Swing Smiths are Highly Recommended 68 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
The Swing Smiths are a sensational swing and soul band performing a huge range of hits from the Big Band, Rat Pack, Soul & Motown eras. With a distinctive sound and unrivalled performance, they are guaranteed to transform the atmosphere of your event....

From £3,776 +VAT
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Beat Collective

5 stars - Beat Collective are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Somerset
Beat Collective is a top live funk, soul & pop band playing the ultimate in upbeat party tunes. This female fronted 6 - 21 piece act provide the funkiest and most energetic show on the current live circuit performing hits from Beyoncé to Aretha Franklin....

From £3,993
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Summer Sun
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5 stars - Summer Sun are Highly Recommended 42 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hampshire
OUTSTANDING, keeping the dance floor full & moving with non-stop with Pop, Rock, Urban, Dance, Soul & more. Their musician credits: No1 UK & International artists live at stadiums & Arenas around the world. This band deliver The Party!...

From £1,627
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The Duplicators
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5 stars - The Duplicators are Highly Recommended 40 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hertfordshire
A 4 piece party band with a professional attitude & stacks of experience! They’ve been filling dancefloors of all sizes since 2012 with carefully selected, timeless and energetic songs that are guaranteed to get everyone off their seats!...

From £1,492
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The Edge
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5 stars - The Edge are Highly Recommended 140 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Wiltshire
The Edge are a dynamic, versatile, high energy covers band who ooze experience and stage presence. Industry professionals they have worked with and performed for some of the best in the business including Royalty! Chart Hits and Classic Party Tracks!...

From £1,220
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The 101 Trio

5 stars - The 101 Trio are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Surrey
The 101 Trio are a young, talented, instrumental jazz trio. Their repertoire includes music from the greats such as Duke Ellington, Miles Davis & Louis Armstrong, plus many other well known jazz standards, tailored to suit your event....

From £909
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The Brightsides
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5 stars - The Brightsides are Highly Recommended 38 Reviews
Number of members: 4 South Yorkshire
The Brightsides are a vibrant cover band made up of highly experienced professional musicians with many years of performing experience, playing the very best in piano-based rock, pop and swing with lively danceable hits from the 50s to the present day....

From £1,300
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Charming Louise

5 stars - Charming Louise are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Merseyside
Talented female fronted 6 piece Pop & Soul band who perform the biggest hits from The Beatles to Beyonce! With larger line-ups available and additional acoustic and DJ sets on offer, Charming Louise will tailor their performance to your needs so you can enjoy your night knowing you're in capable hands....

From £2,441
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The Hamiltones

5 stars - The Hamiltones are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 2 Nottinghamshire
The Hamiltones are a piano led duo with a difference! Featuring piano, vocals and drums, they perform upbeat light jazz to full on party anthems! A complete alternative to your average party band, The Hamiltones are fun, quirky and most of all truly talented musicians guaranteed to entertain!...

From £666
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Roaming Free
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5 stars - Roaming Free are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews
Number of members: 3 London
Roaming Free are a superb wandering acoustic band, available as a trio, four piece or six piece line up. The trio features three-part vocal harmonies, saxophone & 2 acoustic guitars. Their incredible interactive performances are always a big hit with guests, and include hits from the 50's to the present charts....

From £2,020 +VAT
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Soul Royale

5 stars - Soul Royale are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
Wowing every crowd, Soul Royale start the party! Interacting with audiences and putting on the perfect high energy and soulful concert, the Soul Royale will be the centre piece to every event. Specialising in Motown, Lounge Jazz and Pop Party, the band are available from a 5 piece to a show stopping 12 piece!...

From £3,051
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Lady Soul
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5 stars - Lady Soul are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews
Number of members: 8 South Yorkshire
Lady Soul are the latest big thing to hit the private & corporate circuit. With a powerful brass section & stunning female vocals, they perform the best classic & modern Soul from artists such as Adele, Etta James, Amy Winehouse & more!...

From £2,471
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Off The Record
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5 stars - Off The Record are Highly Recommended 35 Reviews
Number of members: 5 East Sussex
Off The Record are a cool & lively band ready to kick start your party! With an extensive repertoire covering artists such as Chuck Berry & The Beatles to Taylor Swift & Blink 182! Off The Record will give your special event that extra oomph!...

From £2,305
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The Silks

5 stars - The Silks are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Manchester
The Silks are a combination of powerful vocals & high quality of musicianship, featuring some of Manchester's most established & talented musicians. With a killer repertoire, expect to hear music from Daft Punk, The Beatles, The Killers, The Jam and more!...

From £3,526
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Blondie And The Boys

5 stars - Blondie And The Boys are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Surrey
A fun, contemporary Jazz band who perform the classic standards as well as cool rearranged modern Pop songs. With previous performances at high profile events such as Grazia Magazine's 2016 Fashion Awards, Blondie And The Boys will guarantee to entertain any audience....

From £1,220
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The Jumping Jacks

5 stars - The Jumping Jacks are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Looking for an energetic rock & pop show? The Jumping Jacks are the band for you! This talentled 4 piece play a diverse & popular range of songs from the 60's through to the present day & are available UK wide. Relaxed Acoustic sets available!...

From £1,307
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London Soul
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5 stars - London Soul are Highly Recommended 18 Reviews
Number of members: 10 London
Fantastic large Party Band. Covering all the great party classics in a unique high energy style with brass section and stunning singers... they appeal to all ages and guarantee to get everyone up on the dance floor!...

From £3,412
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Groove Star

5 stars - Groove Star are Highly Recommended 13 Reviews
Number of members: 8 London
Groove Star is an 7-10 piece male and female led band playing hits from Aretha Franklin to Bruno Mars; from The Beatles to Plan B. The band can perform jazz music for fine dining to all-out dancing!...

From £2,373
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Pop Reaction

5 stars - Pop Reaction are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
Pop Reaction are a 5 piece band with female lead vocals & a great party sound! A great setlist - from The Beatles to Gloria Gaynor to Franz Ferdinand & Bond themes for special events!...

From £1,905
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Apollo Groove
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5 stars - Apollo Groove are Highly Recommended 48 Reviews
Number of members: 8 Surrey
How do you fancy booking the band that performed to 300,000 in Hyde Park for the Royal Wedding? Apollo Groove have fast been named the UK's top live band for Weddings, Corporate Events and other parties. Christmas songs available! Video Online!...

From £5,383 +VAT
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The McQueens

5 stars - The McQueens are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
The McQueens are a professional, lively & exciting 5 piece band. With both male & female lead vocals, their dynamic live set is regularly updated with classic & current songs from Dolly Parton, The Beatles, Kings Of Leon, Adele & loads more!...

From £2,359 +VAT
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Bombshell
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5 stars - Bombshell are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
Bombshell is a 6-8 piece Soul, Motown, Funk and Pop covers band. Fronted by two female vocalists, the band keeps the party on the dancefloor with songs from Stevie Wonder to Amy Winehouse. A classy covers band, perfect for parties and weddings....

From £4,000
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Almost Famous

5 stars - Almost Famous are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Surrey
An exciting 4 piece band guaranteed to bring the party to your event! With songs from Estelle, Justin Timberlake & Kings Of Leon to Aretha Franklin, The Rolling Stones, Michael Jackson & more, Almost Famous are used to a busy dance floor!...

From £1,492
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The Kodacs

Number of members: 6 Essex
Having performed for Sainsburys, the BBC & the Hard Rock Café as well as numerous weddings & private parties across the UK, The Kodacs are experts at entertaining! Playing hits from the 60s through to present day, the band's repertoire guarantees you & your guests a night on the dance floor!...

From £1,627
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From rustic barn weddings to luxury city venues, our wedding bands are available in a wide range of styles to suit every couple. Browse by rock, pop, indie and folk, to soul, jazz and acoustic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions couples ask when booking a wedding band, from prices and song choices to venue requirements, first dances and performance timings.

Wedding band prices vary depending on factors such as the number of musicians, travel distance, popularity of the band and your wedding date. Our booking data shows that most couples spend between £1,500 and £2,500 on their evening wedding band, although prices can range from £500 for smaller acoustic acts and duos through to £8000+ for luxury showbands with 10+ performers.

For a detailed breakdown of typical costs, see our Wedding Band Prices Guide - and for money saving tips our guide to saving money on your wedding band.

Your quotation will normally include the band's live performance (usually 2 hours or 2 x 45 minute sets) , PA system, public liability insurance, and all equipment required for the performance. Most bands also provide background music between sets, and many include stage lighting as standard. Prices are usually based on a standard arrival time of around 6pm and a finish time of midnight.

Based on thousands of recent Alive Network bookings for summer Saturdays, many of our most popular wedding bands are secured 12–18 months in advance

If you have a specific band in mind, we recommend booking as early as possible. Even if your wedding is much sooner, it's always worth checking availability as many excellent bands still have dates available throughout the year.

If your guests enjoy current chart music and indie classics, a Rock & Pop band is usually the safest choice. Soul & Motown bands suit mixed-age or older guest lists particularly well, while acoustic and festival-style bands are ideal for daytime celebrations.

For most weddings, a 4 or 5-piece band provides the ideal balance of sound, song choices, visual impact and value for money. Our recent booking data shows 4-piece bands are still the most popular choice for wedding couples.

Larger 6-9 piece bands often feature additional vocalists, brass sections or percussionists, creating a bigger live sound and stage presence, and allowing for a broader repertoire of songs. Smaller duos and trios are ideal for intimate weddings, daytime entertainment or venues with limited space.

Use the filters above to compare bands by number of members.

Most professional wedding bands perform a carefully chosen mix of modern chart hits, classic party songs and dancefloor favourites spanning several decades.

Popular artists often include names such as Bruno Mars, The Killers, Taylor Swift, Oasis, Stevie Wonder, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and The Beatles.

You can view the full song list on each band's profile page, and use our Search by Song option in the filter menu to find bands who play your favourite hits.

If you're looking for a more specialist style, you may also wish to explore our Mumford & Sons Style Bands, Soul & Motown Bands, Ceilidh Bands or Jazz Wedding Bands.

Yes. Most wedding bands are happy to take your preferences into account.

Many couples provide a list of favourite songs, along with any tracks they'd prefer not to hear. While some bands may allow you to build much of the set list yourself, most will use your preferences to create a performance that works best for your guests and keeps the dancefloor busy throughout the evening.

Yes - most of our wedding bands are happy to learn a first dance or special request, although some may charge a small additional fee depending on the complexity of the song and the rehearsal time involved.

If you're still deciding on your first dance, see our guide to the 100 Best First Dance Songs.

Many bands now offer All-Day Music Packages that can include:

Ceremony music
Drinks reception entertainment
Wedding breakfast music
Acoustic daytime performances
Evening live band sets
DJ services

Booking a single supplier for multiple parts of your day is often simpler and can work out more cost-effective than booking separate acts.

A typical evening performance consists of either:

2 x 60-minute sets
3 x 40-minute sets

Most bands can adapt their performance schedule to fit around your wedding plans.

Many bands also provide background music between sets, and some offer extended performances or later finishes if required.

Yes.

Most wedding bands provide background music through their PA system during breaks between live sets, ensuring there's no silence throughout the evening.

Many bands also offer a professional wedding DJ service as an optional extra, allowing requests, announcements and continuous music throughout the night.

As a general guide:

Band Size	Recommended Space
Duo / Trio	3m x 3m
4 Piece Band	4m x 3m
5-6 Piece Band	5m x 3m
7 Piece+ Band	6m x 4m+

Bands will also require nearby power sockets and appreciate access to a private changing area where possible.

Yes, provided suitable shelter is available.

Outdoor performances require protection from rain, wind and direct sunlight, and all electrical equipment must remain completely dry. Any gazebo or covered structure should be significantly larger than the band's performance area and capable of being enclosed if weather conditions change.

For more information, see our guide to booking a wedding band outdoors.

Not necessarily.

Many professional wedding bands regularly perform at venues with sound limiters and can adapt accordingly. As a general guide, limiters set at 95dB or above are rarely problematic, while lower settings can require more specialist equipment.

If your venue has a sound limiter, let us know before booking and we can recommend suitable acts, including our Sound Limiter Friendly Bands, Acoustic Bands and other low-volume entertainment options.

Both can work brilliantly, but they offer different experiences.

A live wedding band provides energy, audience interaction and the excitement of a live performance. A wedding DJ offers maximum flexibility in music choice and can be a practical option for smaller budgets or venues with limited space.

Many couples book both, and you can compare our Wedding DJs here.

Yes. We supply wedding bands across the UK. Browse by region or search using your location to find acts nearby.

Of course.

If you're unsure where to start, simply get in touch and we'll recommend suitable bands based on your budget, venue, guest numbers and preferred music styles.

Booking through Alive Network gives you the reassurance of working with one of the UK's most established entertainment agencies.

You'll benefit from:

Secure booking contracts
Dedicated personal support
24/7 emergency assistance
Carefully vetted professional artists
Transparent pricing

Our role is to make booking live wedding entertainment as straightforward and stress-free as possible, while helping you find the perfect band for your celebration.

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