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  • Four To The Floor

    5 stars - Four To The Floor are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews Number of members: 4 West Midlands

    This lively band play popular favourites from George Ezra to Ed Sheeran, from The Beatles to The Killers in a cool down-to-earth style along with beautiful...

  • The Jacks

    5 stars - The Jacks are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 5 Hertfordshire

    If you are tired of the ‘same old same old’ cheesy function band, and are looking for something a little bit different then The Jacks could be right up you...

  • The Wedding Crashers

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    5 stars - The Wedding Crashers are Highly Recommended 121 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    The Wedding Crashers are a charismatic, super-talented, modest all-male 3 piece who specialise in delivering classic hits from the 80s, 90s, 00s and beyond...

  • The Lucky Sons

    5 stars - The Lucky Sons are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews Number of members: 4 Somerset

    A fun & energetic 4–5 piece folk-pop band with fiddle, The Lucky Sons love to entertain crowds with their uplifting ‘Mumford & Sons’ style! They transform ...

  • Groove City

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    5 stars - Groove City are Highly Recommended 61 Reviews Number of members: 5 London

    Stylish party band of six young, versatile & extremely talented musicians! Groove City provide a fresh setlist including classic hits and current chart mus...

  • Voltage

    Number of members: 2 Essex

    This isn’t your typical duo. Voltage's collective of singing guitarists and drummers pack the punch of a full band, delivering a high-energy live show that...

  • The Maple Kind

    5 stars - The Maple Kind are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews Number of members: 4 West Midlands

    Bringing you non-stop party & indie anthems, plus a unique Festival/Mumford & Sons style set if requested, The Maple Kind are an exceptionally talented ban...

  • Audio Wave

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    5 stars - Audio Wave are Highly Recommended 138 Reviews Number of members: 3 West Midlands

    If you want an energetic, cool & contemporary band that bring your event to life with their powerful 3-piece harmonies & selection of rock, pop, funk & sou...

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  • Tritts And The Numbers

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    5 stars - Tritts And The Numbers are Highly Recommended 74 Reviews Number of members: 4 Essex

    An award winning party band with blistering guitar solos, on stage high jinx and a set list that will leave any audience begging for more! Featuring hits f...

  • The Blacksmiths

    5 stars - The Blacksmiths are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 3 Warwickshire

    Bringing your party to life, The Blacksmiths perform a repertoire of dance-inducing acoustic pop, rock, indie and folk! In their crowd-pleasing sets you'll...

  • All These Things

    5 stars - All These Things are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 4 London

    Meet London's newest indie/pop party band, All These Things! A vast repertoire spanning decades from Britany Spears to Dua Lipa, and The Beatles to Fleetwo...

  • TFK

    5 stars - TFK are Highly Recommended 20 Reviews Number of members: 4 Leicestershire

    Offering a huge variety of songs, inspired medleys, 3-part harmonies and a big sound guaranteed to kickstart your party, TFK receive fantastic feedback and...

  • The Good Habits

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    5 stars - The Good Habits are Highly Recommended 118 Reviews Number of members: 3 Merseyside

    With a combination of great songs plus years of playing experience, party trio The Good Habits will guarantee a busy dance floor & an entertaining evening ...

  • The Wilderness Folk

    5 stars - The Wilderness Folk are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews Number of members: 4 Devon

    For festival feels and rustic vibes, The Wilderness Folk are a fun folk/pop band bringing you feel-good party songs from the biggest and best icons in musi...

  • The Premiums

    5 stars - The Premiums are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 4 Cardiff

    Specialising in contemporary Pop, Indie hits and timeless classics, The Premiums will ensure your party gets off to an electrifying start! With impressive ...

  • Rock Til Dawn

    5 stars - Rock Til Dawn are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 4 Berkshire

    Keeping' you on the dancefloor with the absolute best in Rock, Indie, Pop Punk, Rock n Roll and Pop music, Rock Til Dawn will have your guests dancing, jum...

  • The Hot Shots

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    5 stars - The Hot Shots are Highly Recommended 393 Reviews Number of members: 4 Essex

    Four time winners of The Wedding Industry Awards! The Hot Shots, are an multi award winning modern rock & pop party band. Their repertoire covers Bruno Mar...

  • Academy

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    5 stars - Academy are Highly Recommended 111 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    A cool & contemporary 3 piece band who will bring your event to life with their powerful selection of rock and pop hits from the sixties to the present day...

  • Folk It Up

    5 stars - Folk It Up are Highly Recommended 20 Reviews Number of members: 5 London

    Folk It Up are an upbeat 4 to 7 piece band, playing your favourite all-time hits with a folk ad bluegrass twist! Inspired by the Mumford & Sons, this feel-...

  • The Duplicators

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    5 stars - The Duplicators are Highly Recommended 39 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...

  • The Coronets

    5 stars - The Coronets are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews Number of members: 4 London

    With a huge repertoire of floor filling classic and contemporary tracks, The Coronets are a party powerhouse. They cover rock and pop, country and soul and...

  • The Sunken Beats

    5 stars - The Sunken Beats are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews Number of members: 6 Hertfordshire

    The Sunken Beats are a 6 piece party band (complete with a dedicated sound engineer) who have graced hundreds of events across the UK. Offering a diverse r...

  • Riff Kings

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    5 stars - Riff Kings are Highly Recommended 58 Reviews Number of members: 4 South Yorkshire

    Riff Kings are one of Europe's top party bands. Consisting of of the UK's top professional session musicians, they have performed with The Temptations, Per...

  • Cartoon Kings

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    5 stars - Cartoon Kings are Highly Recommended 93 Reviews Number of members: 5 Staffordshire

    The Cartoon Kings are a high-energy party band based in the Midlands, performing at private functions, festivals and corporate events of every size. Alongs...

  • A To Z

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    5 stars - A To Z are Highly Recommended 59 Reviews Number of members: 5 Surrey

    A fun, highly professional party band with a modern edge! Filling dance floors with a variety of classic & upbeat tunes, A To Z will ensure your party ...

  • Ignition Sequence Start

    5 stars - Ignition Sequence Start are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews Number of members: 4 London

    Experts at keeping you dancing all night long, Ignition Sequence Start have over 30 years’ experience in creating amazing parties! Covering artists s...

  • Astrix

    5 stars - Astrix are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews Number of members: 3 Lancashire

    Astrix are a high energy party trio playing the very best pop and rock! A packed dance floor all night is guaranteed with your favourite hits from the 60s ...

  • Echoes

    5 stars - Echoes are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews Number of members: 5 London

    With a diverse taste that makes them stand apart, Echoes cover everything from jazz & funk, to house & garage classics – the band can even throw in some La...

  • Party On

    5 stars - Party On are Highly Recommended 18 Reviews Number of members: 4 Kent

    Party On are a fun, energetic band who play with infectious enthusiasm. Covering classic hits from a range of genres and decades, this female fronted band ...

  • Cassino

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    5 stars - Cassino are Highly Recommended 37 Reviews Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire

    Cassino are Yorkshire's finest function band. An enthusiastic & passionate four-piece band with extremely talented musicians featuring both male and female...

  • Brightlights

    5 stars - Brightlights are Highly Recommended 25 Reviews Number of members: 4 Hampshire

    Brightlights are a cool and contemporary party band, combining classics with modern rock pop and indie from the likes of Bruno Mars, The Beatles, Swedish H...

  • Juicebox

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    5 stars - Juicebox are Highly Recommended 40 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    A young, stylish, female-fronted 3-piece covering songs from Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, The Killers, Amy Winehouse & more. An ideal option for clients on a bu...

  • Now Stereo

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    5 stars - Now Stereo are Highly Recommended 38 Reviews Number of members: 5 Derbyshire

    Nothing short of passionate & professional, Now Stereo always fill a dance floor! With highly energised & totally unforgettable live sets, the band perform...

  • 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 be...

  • Beat Surrender

    5 stars - Beat Surrender are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews Number of members: 3 Northumberland

    Beat Surrender are a young, energetic and highly talented function band. With a repertoire full of dance floor fillers, and a tight, powerful sound far big...

  • Holly And The Heels

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    5 stars - Holly And The Heels are Highly Recommended 22 Reviews Number of members: 3 Bedfordshire

    A wandering acoustic act with the WOW factor.  A live human jukebox!Quirky, spontaneous and interactive. Bursting with personality, talent and feel good fa...

  • Nightfall

    5 stars - Nightfall are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 2 East Sussex

    A stand out act with a vast and varied repertoire that can be tailored to suit any special occasion. Whether you require a relaxed acoustic set or somethin...

  • 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 aco...

  • 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 complet...

  • New Light

    5 stars - New Light are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 3 Essex

    New Light are an energetic party band with an outstanding repertoire guaranteed to keep the dancefloor jumping! With big sing-a-long anthems from the lates...

How to Choose the Right Wedding Band

With hundreds of wedding bands available across the UK, choosing the right one can feel like a daunting task. The good news is that most couples can quickly narrow down their options by focusing on four key factors: music style, guest profile, venue and budget.

Music style is usually the best place to start. While every wedding is different, some styles consistently prove popular because they appeal to a wide range of guests. According to our recent booking data, the most requested wedding band styles include Rock and Pop, Acoustic, Soul & Motown and Jazz. If you're looking for a packed dancefloor throughout the evening, or the perfect ambience for your drinks reception - these genres are often a great starting point.

Browse Wedding Bands By Style

Every wedding has its own personality, and exploring bands by style is one of the quickest ways to find acts that match yours.

Guest profile is another important consideration. One of the most common mistakes couples make is to only consider their own musical tastes, but the most successful wedding receptions strike a balance between personal favourites and songs that will appeal to guests of different ages and backgrounds. One of the most common themes we see in customer reviews is that stage presence and audience interaction often have a bigger impact on a wedding reception than the specific songs performed.

The size of your wedding can also influence which band is the best fit. Our recent booking history still shows that 4-piece wedding bands remain the most popular line-up choice, offering a strong balance of sound, repertoire range, visual impact and value. Larger bands can cover a broader range of music and often provide more visual impact, with 6-piece bands the most common upgrade, while smaller line-ups such as duos and trios are often ideal for venues with limited performance space.

Budget naturally plays a role too. Recent booking data shows that most couples spend between £1,500 and £2,500 on their evening wedding band, with line-up size and wedding date having the greatest influence on overall cost.

Typical Wedding Band Prices

As a general guide:

Band Type / Line-upTypical 2026 Price Range
Duos & Trios£600-£1500
4-Piece Bands£1100-£2500
5-Piece Bands£1300-£3000
6-9 Piece Bands£2000-£5000
Luxury Showbands£5000-£25000

Summer Saturdays and larger line-ups typically command higher fees, while weekday weddings and off-peak dates can often offer excellent value.

For a more detailed breakdown of wedding band costs, including regional pricing trends and budgeting advice, see our Wedding Band Prices Guide.

Above all, choose a band whose live performance genuinely excites you, and which creates the overall atmosphere you want for your celebration.

Compare Wedding Band Styles & Sizes

Not sure which type of wedding band is right for your wedding? Use the comparison tables below to explore different musical styles and band sizes, and discover which options are best suited to your venue, guests and celebration style.

Compare Wedding Band Styles

Band StyleBest ForAtmosphere
Rock & Pop BandsCouples wanting broad appeal across all age groupsHigh-energy dancefloor favourites and chart hits
Soul & Motown Wedding BandsMixed-age guest lists and packed dancefloorsFeel-good classics with wide audience appeal
Acoustic Wedding BandsDrinks receptions, daytime entertainment and relaxed weddingsLaid-back, intimate and stylish
Luxury ShowbandsLarge weddings, luxury venues and high-end celebrationsPremium live entertainment with maximum impact
Jazz Wedding BandsSophisticated receptions, drinks receptions and elegant venuesSmooth, relaxed and atmospheric
Roaming Wedding BandsOutdoor weddings, festival weddings and interactive entertainmentUnique, engaging and informal
Mumford & Sons Style BandsRustic weddings, barn venues and country celebrationsFolk-inspired, upbeat and distinctive
Ceilidh Wedding BandsCouples looking for guest participation and a memorable experienceFun, energetic and highly interactive
Indie Wedding BandsFans of modern indie anthems and alternative musicFestival-inspired singalongs and guitar classics
Rock Wedding BandsRock fans who want something less mainstreamBig riffs, classic rock favourites and high energy
Festival Wedding BandsOutdoor weddings, tipi weddings and festival-themed celebrationsRelaxed daytime vibes and energetic evening entertainment

Compare Wedding Band Sizes

Band SizeBest ForAtmosphere
Duos & TriosSmaller weddings, intimate venues and daytime entertainmentGreat value, smaller footprint and a more relaxed atmosphere
4–5 Piece BandsMost weddings and venue typesThe UK’s most popular wedding band format, balancing sound, versatility and value
6–9 Piece BandsLarger weddings and couples wanting a bigger live soundAdditional musicians, fuller arrangements and greater stage presence
10 Piece+ ShowbandsLuxury weddings, large guest numbers and premium eventsExceptional visual impact, larger repertoire and a true showband experience

Not sure which option is right for your wedding? Browse our wedding bands by style, watch live performance videos and compare reviews to find the perfect match for your celebration.

Read More Expert Tips On Choosing a Wedding Band

When comparing wedding bands, don't focus solely on song lists. Many professional bands perform hundreds of songs and regularly update their repertoire. How you feel about their performance style, stage presence, audience interaction and overall personality and energy are often more important in determining the best fit.

It's also worth thinking about how your entertainment will fit into the flow of the day. Many couples now combine multiple forms of live music, such as acoustic performances during drinks receptions followed by a full live band in the evening. In fact, in 2026 we’ve seen an increase in couples booking All-Day Music Packages from our wedding bands, and this can save a significant amount of money vs booking separate acts.

Timing can make a difference too. Popular wedding bands are often booked well in advance, particularly for peak summer Saturdays. Looking at recent trends, most couples secure their entertainment approximately 9-12 months before their wedding date, but we’ve also seen a rise in music loving couples planning much further ahead - sometimes booking 2 years in advance to snap up their preferred band.

Finally, remember that the best wedding band for one couple may not be the best choice for another. Venue size, guest demographics, musical tastes and budget all play a part. Taking a little time to compare videos, reviews and performance styles will help you find a band that's perfectly suited to your wedding.

Wedding Band Advice & Inspiration

From choosing the right style of live music to understanding pricing, timings and what makes a packed dance floor, our wedding band guides are full of expert advice, planning tips and real-world inspiration to help you book with confidence.

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