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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Switch
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5 stars - Switch are Highly Recommended 136 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Bristol
Switch are one of the freshest, most exciting new acts on the scene! Delivering up-to-date chart material to timeless classics, this band will fill your dance floor effortlessly with cool class, incredible vocals, amazing musicianship and a repertoire that's second to none!...

From £2,209
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The Sonics
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5 stars - The Sonics are Highly Recommended 154 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
The Sonics are one of the hottest party band in town! Young, cool & current - they are guaranteed to kick off your party with a sonic boom! Armed with a killer repertoire, you’ll be dancing all night to songs from Ed Sheeran, Prince, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Fleetwood Mac & so much more!...

From £1,862
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Dirty Weekend
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5 stars - Dirty Weekend are Highly Recommended 152 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Dirty Weekend are the UK's #1 Festival Themed party band! Paying tribute to the biggest & best music festivals in the world, they've also performed at many of them too! Knowing first-hand how priceless it is to be surrounded by your closest mates whilst watching your favourite artists, they've designed the coolest, most exciting show - ready to rock your party! Choose from 3 of 6 classic festival sets to build your own headline night, including Glastonbury, Live Aid, Isle of Wight, V, Reading / Leeds and Download!...

From £1,913
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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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The Nightliners

5 stars - The Nightliners are Highly Recommended 32 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Brighton, THE NIGHTLINERS are a cool, experienced & energetic group that will give you a night to remember! Specialising in Rock, Indie & Pop, covering The Killers, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters & many others, members have appeared on Later with Jools Holland, shared a stage with The Maccabees, Foals, Frank Turner, Friendly Fires, The Vaccines & Noel Gallagher, and received airplay on Radio X, BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, & 6 Music!...

From £1,913
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Party Starters
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5 stars - Party Starters are Highly Recommended 165 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Party Starters are a cool & contemporary pop & rock band that know what a great party is all about! Energetic & exciting, Party Starters live sets are guaranteed to fill your dance floor & include music from Bruno Mars, Rudimental, The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder & much more!...

From £1,540
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The Upstarts
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5 stars - The Upstarts are Highly Recommended 109 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Lancashire
The Upstarts are one of the freshest bands around! Performing music everyone will love, The Upstarts live sets include cool classics from the Beatles and Stevie Wonder to the biggest modern-day hits from Bruno Mars, DNCE, Bieber and more!...

From £1,613
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The Low Down
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5 stars - The Low Down are Highly Recommended 140 Reviews
Number of members: 3 London
Having performed on some of the biggest stages from Glastonbury to Alexandra palace alongside acts such as Bastille and Tom Odell, The Low Down are an explosive, energetic 3 piece band that will keep you on your feet all night! The band feature a dancefloor filling repertoire performed by a trio of amazing musicians with years of experience entertaining crowds all over the country....

From £1,173
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Technicolour
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5 stars - Technicolour are Highly Recommended 149 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Sussex
Meet Technicolour! A stand out, vibrant band of talented dudes. Stylistically diverse with a repertoire filled with all of your favourites spanning the last seven decades, this band have entertained Heineken, Shard media, Birmingham FC and more!...

From £1,173
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The Dukes
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5 stars - The Dukes are Highly Recommended 312 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
A hugely experienced, fun and entertaining band who are guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor! Their music covers a more diverse range than most, from The Killers, Bowie & The Beatles to Shaggy, Lil Nas X and Metallica - there's something for everyone! With over 300 five star reviews you know you're in safe hands. Previous clients include Next, The NEC, Glastonbury Festival, Ralph Lauren, Barclays, Sainsbury's, Buckingham Palace and many more....

From £1,881
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Front Runners
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5 stars - Front Runners are Highly Recommended 80 Reviews
Number of members: 4 South Yorkshire
Offering a live show like no other, Front Runners are passionate, energetic & ready for a party! Bringing you the very best floor-filling indie-rock, their set list is packed with iconic anthems everyone knows & loves! From Oasis to The Stones, The Jam, Kasabian & more, a night with Front Runners will be an experience you want again & again!...

From £1,832
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Live Forever
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5 stars - Live Forever are Highly Recommended 45 Reviews
Number of members: 3 London
A cool, energetic party trio specialising in Pop, Rock & Indie. Spanning the unforgettable 60s through to the latest chart hits, Live Forever appeal to the masses & offer something special for every taste & style. The band also boast a unique Britpop repertoire, so if you are a lover of bands like Oasis, Pulp & more, prepare to get your swagger on!...

From £1,559
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The Connection
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5 stars - The Connection are Highly Recommended 38 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Leicestershire
Professional, fun and friendly. With a huge ranges of styles and material to draw on including pop, rock, jazz, dance and many other genres - old and new. From tasteful, sedate gatherings to full on P.A.R.T.Y!...

From £1,898
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The Walks
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5 stars - The Walks are Highly Recommended 74 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Norfolk
Unleash the ultimate PARTY with The Walks; a stunning Rock, Pop & Indie sensation designed for you by Alive Network. From The Killers to Kings Of Leon, The Darkness to Fleetwood Mac, ignite your dancefloor and get ready to dance your a**es off!!...

From £1,802
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The Shindigs
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5 stars - The Shindigs are Highly Recommended 29 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Dorset
The Shindigs start parties. It’s just what they do. They are full-time professionals; an award-winning, fully self-contained entertainment business that’s armed and ready to rock your socks off! The Shindigs guarantee that their irresistible mix of classic party anthems and breath-taking live show will have everybody on their feet dancing and singing along... all night long... and all the way home! Resistance is futile!...

From £1,905
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Raise The Roof

5 stars - Raise The Roof are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Shropshire
Raise The Roof are a high-energy party band whose exciting, interactive performance will get you singing & dancing all night! Playing the very best rock, pop, indie & funk party classics, this band will have you & your guests crying out for more! Previous clients include Marks & Spencer, Shrewsbury Town FC, TIA Wheels & many others....

From £1,342
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The Fever

5 stars - The Fever are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Playing the very best guitar-based pop, rock and indie from current chart hits back to hits from the 80s, 90s and 2000s, The Fever’s large repertoire never fails to get a crowd going! Expect to hear floor-fillers from Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus...

From £1,695
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The Footlights

5 stars - The Footlights are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
The Footlights are a premium, interactive & versatile London based party band - with a diverse repertoire of songs from Elvis and Prince to Maroon 5 and Justin Timberlake. Available from a compact 5-piece up to an indulgent 16-piece line up, you won't fail to impress guests at any event with your great taste in bands!...

From £4,068 +VAT
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Rokko
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5 stars - Rokko are Highly Recommended 45 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
During their 15-year career, Rokko have entertained crowds the worldwide. As well as being chosen to take part in a 30-day tour of Afghanistan where they provided a moral boost for the British Forces, Rokko have also taken their unique show to Finland, Sweden, Kosovo & the Middle-East. With a huge repertoire spanning 50s to present day pop, rock, reggae & even metal, Rokko guarantee you a busy dance floor full of singing, dancing & smiles!...

From £2,170
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Funkytown
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5 stars - Funkytown are Highly Recommended 36 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
Funkytown are a 5-10 piece Funk/Pop/Soul band with fantastic female vocals. From Aretha Franklin to Mark Ronson's latest collaborations, they can provide great party music for all occasions!...

From £2,102
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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 & soul hits from the sixties to the present day, Audio Wave are for you! They will bring music to life with their amazing, top of the line PA, instrument and lighting set up....

From £1,139
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Flair

5 stars - Flair are Highly Recommended 17 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Essex
Where cool meets quality, Flair are a stylish, world class band that have been hired by royalty & celebrities alike! Delivering a full concert experience that will rock your event, Flair are a collective of pro's, available in a range of line-ups, who regularly appear alongside artists like Cee Lo Green, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams & more!...

From £4,407 +VAT
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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 from Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys, Faithless and many more; crowd surfing is inevitable!...

From £2,400
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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 find plenty of upbeat numbers from the likes of Stevie Wonder, Stealers Wheels, The Beatles and Bon Jovi, as well as fresh takes on recognisable favourites from modern heavyweights like Ed Sheeran, Walk The Moon, George Ezra, Bruno Mars and Mumford and Sons....

From £1,560
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Twisted Swing

5 stars - Twisted Swing are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
A fun, exciting & unique swing 5-9 band with a modern twist! Performing music in a cool, vintage style, Twisted Swing are one of the best entertainment spectacles around. The band have previously supported Olly Murs, performed at The Savoy & Indigo 02 & even entertained guests at Harvey Nichols' Christmas Party!...

From £3,393
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Retrospect
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5 stars - Retrospect are Highly Recommended 79 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Shropshire
Retrospect bring an authentic stadium rock/indie festival experience to any occasion! An award winning full time professional band for over 10 years, Their electrifying live reputation has been earned by rocking over 1000 events!...

From £1,695
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Finesse

5 stars - Finesse are Highly Recommended 12 Reviews
Number of members: 8 Essex
A show-stopping spectacle who deliver a full concert experience like no other! Having entertained for a whole host of celebrities, royalty and other high-end clients, Finesse are a 5-star live band know exactly how to make an everlasting impression with their incredible live music....

From £7,861
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Indie Shakes

5 stars - Indie Shakes are Highly Recommended 26 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Indie Shakes have it all, vocal harmonies, a driving rhythm section even two lead singers. They are able to cater for a huge range of events with the ability to add musicians to their lineup, DJ’s and acoustic options. Choosing songs from a vast repertoire including hits by artists such as The Killers, Queen and The Darkness. Indie Shakes are experienced, exciting and guaranteed to fill your dancefloor....

From £1,630
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Wonderbox

5 stars - Wonderbox are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
From the biggest Rock anthems to retro Disco vibes, Pop icons, raucous Indie and more, Wonderbox cover the artists you know and love giving them a big dose of Rock! From Elvis to Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters to Abba, the Killers to Stevie Wonder, Avril Lavigne to The Human League, the list is endless and centres around one thing; the best rockin' party ever!...

From £1,417
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Smash The Party

5 stars - Smash The Party are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Shropshire
Bringing you high energy, killer tunes & a full dance floor, Smash The Party are interactive, fun-loving & ready to rock! Playing the very best rock, pop & indie classics guaranteed to cause a stir, Smash The Party will have your guests raising the roof all night long!...

From £2,034
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One More Song

5 stars - One More Song are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Devon
An explosive party trio with a full-band sound! One More Song are ready to inject your event with bags of energy, a ton of talent and a killer repertoire that'll guarantee everyone is up on the floor! Performing with an exciting rock twist, One More Song cover the very best hits from Lady Gaga, Journey, The Weeknd, Queen, Michael Jackson, Sia, Bruno Mars, Britney, Bon Jovi, The Darkness, Toto and so much more!...

From £1,389
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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. From The Kinks to Kings Of Leon, Academy's professional & entertaining shows will suit all!...

From £1,120
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The Pictures

5 stars - The Pictures are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
Born from a mutual love of classic pop, The Pictures are a group of phenomenal musicians who'll deliver a night to remember! Heavily inspired by legendary icons of Pop, Motown, Funk and Soul, expect to hear everything from MJ and Prince to ABBA and Madonna....

From £1,356
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The Deputies

5 stars - The Deputies are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Norfolk
For fans of Rock, Indie & a good old party, The Deputies are an energetic band for real music lovers! Boasting a wealth of experience performing up & down the country, this band are experts in their trade playing everything from Blur, The Killers, Oasis, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC to Metallica & even some Pop surprises with a rock twist!...

From £1,424
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Live Tribe

5 stars - Live Tribe are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Warwickshire
Live Tribe will delight your crowd with a vibrant performance spanning rock 'n' roll favourites to soul and Motown classics, pop and rock floor-fillers and indie anthems! Guaranteed to keep your guests glued to the dance floor, members of the band are highly-trained musicians with bags of infectious energy and years of experience under their belts....

From £2,102
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Catalyst

5 stars - Catalyst are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Bristol
Catalyst, a popular wedding and function band in the South West, delivers perfect live entertainment for all occasions. With a diverse repertoire spanning decades, they guarantee a packed dance floor with hits from Stevie Wonder, Stereophonics, Jackie Wilson, Bon Jovi, Bruno Mars and more! Experienced and reliable, Catalyst's musicians have a proven track record having entertained for major businesses like Sainsburys, Ernst & Young and Ember Inns....

From £1,318
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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 is the best! Covering music from the 50's to current day, this band have previously entertained clients such as the US Embassy, Kraft-Heinz & Ericsson, to name a few....

From £2,205
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Live Tonight

5 stars - Live Tonight are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
Delivering the exceptional performance your special occasion deserves, Live Tonight are a bespoke party band available in a range of varying lineups. From a compact yet punchy 4 piece all the way to a full 10 piece showband, this high-octane band bring you the biggest and best party hits from across the decades....

From £2,237
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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 such as Elvis, Bruno Mars, The Stones, Taylor Swift, Chic, The Killers & more, the band have entertained across the globe & are ready to give you a party to remember! Female vocalist also available!...

From £1,220
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The Get Up Club

5 stars - The Get Up Club are Highly Recommended 27 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hampshire
The Get Up Club are a high-energy live party band who turn events into unforgettable experiences. Expect huge songs, packed dancefloors, audience interaction, singalongs, comedy and a theatre-style show that feels more like a concert than a typical function band....

From £1,695
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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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