Wedding band and party band hire in London

Looking for wedding music or a wedding band to hire in London? Pop bands, soul bands, jazz bands, ceilidh bands, Irish bands, Caribbean steel bands, African djembe and kora ... all are available. Use our unique post code search feature to find bands near your event location, then check prices via our convenient “get a quote” facility.
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1st Edition

Region: Milton Keynes
Style: Funk Band
Party music guaranteed to get you on your feet and dancing, from classic pop songs to up-to-date chart hits. For a complete evening of entertainment look no further, just listen! ... more >

78rpm

Region: London
Style: Swing Jazz Band
78rpm presents Ratpack, Swing and Jazz classics, served up with superb vocals and musicianship. Impeccably turned out, this band is ideal for weddings and corporate receptions. ... more >

ABBAGirls

Region: London
Style: Tribute Band
Superb songs, great stage presence and wonderfully glamorous costumes - it's no wonder that the ABBAGirls have become one of the biggest pop spectacles of recent times. ... more >

ACDarts African Drums and Dance

Region: London
Style: African Band
African drums, energetic dancing and colourful costumes will get both young and old dancing and clapping to a fusion of exotic rhythms, creating an exciting carnival atmosphere. ... more >

Alfie Kingston Duo

Region: Bristol
Style: Acoustic Band
Acoustic rock and pop duo playing music from the 60's - 00's. Perfect for weddings, functions and corporate work. They can also can provide a DJ service too. ... more >

All Shook Up

Region: Bristol
Style: Covers Band
Featuring a combination of superb backing tracks with excellent harmony singing and presentation, All Shook Up takes you on a trip through 50's pop favourites to the present day. ... more >

Arizona Storm

Region: Birmingham
Style: American Country
A top quality band performing a range of classic Country and contemporary Americana music, plus some of their own original songs ensures this band will deliver a genuine Country experience. ... more >

Backbeat Beatles

Region: Liverpool
Style: Tribute Band
The Backbeat Beatles give you the fresh enthusiasm of the early Beatles at their best. These guys present a show that is so musically authentic that it is more than a tribute. ... more >

Banish Misfortune Ceilidh Band

Region: London
Style: Ceili Band
London-based ceilidh band Banish Misfortune come complete with a professional dance caller to organise dances to their lively mixture of Gaelic songs and tunes. ... more >

Banish Misfortune Irish Band

Region: London
Style: Ceilidh, Irish Band
Banish Misfortune presents a mix of Irish songs and dance tunes that will delight and enthrall. ... more >

Big Al's Hoodoo Kings

Region: London
Style: Rhythm And Blue
Expect up-tempo funky New Orleans R'n'B that is ideal for jiving. When these guys get into an infectious dance groove, no-one stays in their seat for long. ... more >

Black Velvet Band

Region: Bath
Style: Ceilidh, Irish Band
Black Velvet Band follows in a tried and tested tradition going back down the centuries to the time when country people throughout Britain made their own entertainment. ... more >

Blazing Saddles

Region: Bath
Style: Line-dance Band
BLAZING SADDLES are simply the best ‘fun’ Wild West Theme band there is! So get out your kerchiefs and pull on your cowboy boots for a slice of real live country entertainment. It's as American as Mom's apple pie - the Hillbilly Hoedown. ... more >

Blue Velvet

Region: Bath
Style: American Country
No matter whether it's Frank Sinatra, Elvis, The BeeGees or The Beach Boys that turns you on, what better way is there to celebrate than with your own favourite hit songs? ... more >

Chalktown

Region: Hertfordshire
Style: Ceili Band
Chalktown are an innovative English barn dance band who combine traditional folk tunes and original compositions with rock and jazz influences to create a very danceable sound. ... more >

Charleston Charlies

Region: Manchester
Style: Swing Jazz Band
The Charleston Charlies transport you back in time to the bandstand of The Savoy Ballroom circa 1929. Their infectious rendition of 1920's hits recreates the Jazz Age. ... more >

CoolBeans

Region: Buckinghamshire
Style: Pop Band
An exceptional high-energy party band with male and female lead vocals and beautiful harmonies. They will have you dancing from the very first song to the last encore with stunning musicianship and stage presence. ... more >

Dance On

Region: Bristol
Style: Pop Band
With an ever-growing repertoire of pop songs, Disco favourites, Soul, Motown and recent chart hits. Dance On successfully brings each era back to life. ... more >

Dave Murrell Acoustic Blues

Region: West Sussex
Style: Blues Band
The brash, clashing and vibrant society that was the emerging urban America comes to life through the body of songs that represent the experience of ordinary people on the street. ... more >

Don't Tell The Bride

Region: Bath
Style: Pop Band
A young, professional, acoustic wedding and functions band based in the South West who specialise in providing a tailored service and playing the songs that you want to hear in their own unique and contemporary style. ... more >

FUNKology

Region: London
Style: Dance Band
This band has a huge repertoire of guaranteed dancefloor-fillers that span the last six decades. Classic Funk, Soul, Disco and Pop grooves will keep you dancing all night long. ... more >

Fever

Region: Surrey
Style: Pop Band
Playing all-time favourites from the '50s right up to current chart-toppers, Fever is simply dedicated to making your event a special occasion. ... more >

Five Star Swing

Region: London
Style: Swing Jazz Band
Authentic arrangements are the hallmark of Five Star Swing. When this eight-piece "steps out in style", Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey come to life before your eyes. ... more >

Flamin' Great Barn Dance Band

Region: Brighton
Style: Ceilidh Band
Whether you call it an English barndance, a Scottish ceilidh, an Irish ceili or an American hoedown, it's a prescription for wonderful family entertainment. ... more >

Frampton Footwarmers

Region: Bristol
Style: Trad Jazz Band
The Frampton Footwarmers bring you Trad Jazz from way down South at its toe-tapping best. It's sunshine music that puts a skip in the step and a smile on your face. ... more >

Frank Sinatra Ultimate Tribute Band

Region: London
Style: Tribute Band
With three decades of stage appearances in the London theatres, David Alacey has all the experience necessary to create a fine tribute to Frank Sinatra. ... more >

Funk Monkeys

Region: Buckinghamshire
Style: Soul Band
Young and lively followers of Funk, The Funk Monkeys dedicate themselves to bringing the Soul and Disco party experience to life before your very eyes. ... more >

Funky Groove

Region: London
Style: Soul Band
This band is equally at home with Funk, Soul, Motown and Pop. You can expect performances of a full range of classic tracks to present-day chart hits. ... more >

Fuse

Region: London
Style: Pop Band
Reach back in time to the 1950s when the modern pop revolution got going in earnest. Every decade since then has brought forth a fresh crop of truly great songs. ... more >

Gary Grace Sinatra Tribute Band

Region: London
Style: Tribute Band
Want the excitement of Frank Sinatra - Ole Blue Eyes himself - at your special party? A veteran of the London cabaret and theatre scene, Gary Grace is your man. ... more >

Grand Central

Region: London
Style: Pop Band
Gutsy guitar, funky bass and steaming drums really get the party going. Add superb vocals and you've got a truly exciting combination. Grand Central is a five-piece band with a huge sound. ... more >

Grupo Ilu Axé

Region: Bristol
Style: Samba Band
The name Grupo Ilu Axé combines Portuguese and Yoruban words. These are the languages of the folk music sung by the group. Yoruban is the ancient African dialect of Candomblé. ... more >

Guilty Party

Region: Reading
Style: Soul Band
The Guilty Party is an explosive eight-piece band who play a stonking selection of R'n'B, Soul and Rock Classics with the emphasis heavily on the word ... PARTY! ... more >

Headspin

Region: Southampton
Style: Soul Band
You can feel the energy as soon as the first riff opens up. Funky bass and well-placed drums make the rhythm pop along, overlaid with stylish guitar and keyboard. ... more >

High Standards

Region: East Sussex
Style: Jazz Band
High Standards are an impeccably presented trio playing an classy and sophisticated blend of instrumental jazz perfect as light background music or for a dance later in the evening. ... more >

Hot C Ceilidh Band

Region: London
Style: Ceilidh Band
The Hot C Band is a group of highly-skilled players, musically responsive to one another and able to take ceilidh music into new dimensions. ... more >

Hussy

Region: Essex
Style: Pop Band
Whether it's a wedding, private or corporate function, or a university ball, these guys can provide exactly the right mix to set the party going with a real swing. ... more >

Jalikunda African Drums

Region: Bristol
Style: African Band
Jalikunda presents a blend of African melody and rhythm. Rippling harp-like sounds of the kora, while the djembe drums create rhythms that send the pulses racing. ... more >

Jamma de Samba

Region: Bath
Style: Samba Band
Bringing the pulsating, vibrant rhythms of the Brazilian Carnival to the UK, this scaled down version of a Samba band is designed to bring the infectious Latin beat to indoor events or more intimate occasions. ... more >

Jazzification

Region: London
Style: Mainstream Jazz
Versatility and flexibility are the keywords. This ensemble moves seamlessly from laid-back romantic ballads through Blues, Latin, Bebop, Swing - even to up-front Soul and Funk. ... more >

Johnny Hepbir Quartet

Region: West Sussex
Style: Jazz Band
A cool and sophisticated quartet with stunning female vocals playing a seductive mix of Parisian Hot Club, swing and big band classics to evoke a bygone era. ... more >

Jumasteel Steel Band

Region: London
Style: Steel Band
Emanating from Trinidad during the 1940's, the steel band phenomenon is now part and parcel of the Caribbean experience. There is no better way to evoke a carnival atmosphere. ... more >

Kai Hoffman Jazz Quartet

Region: London
Style: Swing Jazz Band
With a voice as clear as a bell, equipped with deep low resonances, Kai gives you her own original take on the well-known classics that epitomize the Swing Jazz repertoire. ... more >

King Ceilidh Barndance Band

Region: Portsmouth
Style: Ceilidh Band
King Ceilidh deliver a traditional barn dance that everybody can enjoy. Rip-roaring jigs, polkas and hornpipes will have all your guests on their feet! ... more >

La Cuba Ritmo

Region: London
Style: Salsa Band
With swinging rhythms and skipping beats that lift the sound, Cuban music is powerhouse of cheerful energy. No-one can stay in their seats for long when La Cuba Ritmo strikes up. It's dancing music. ... more >

Le Cafe Jazz

Region: Bath
Style: Swing Jazz Band
Meet Le Cafe Jazz - a group of musicians with a passion for styles that cross boundaries - from Parisian Swing Jazz through Acoustic Blues to American Country Rock. ... more >

London Party Band

Region: London
Style: Soul Band
The London Party Band presents an up-to-the-minute, non-stop show of contemporary dance music, featuring classic songs from the '60s to the present day. ... more >

Mancini String Quartet

Region: London
Style: String Quartet
Are you looking for that touch of class to give your event that extra edge? Look no further. The Mancini String Quartet not only sounds the part, they look sensational too. ... more >

Niteblues Original Steel Band

Region: London
Style: Steel Band
Niteblues Original Steel Band are a group of musicians who take pride in producing an uplifting performance at every event. Their music will bring the spirit of the Caribbean to your party. ... more >

Oliver Sheen: Swing Jazz

Region: London
Style: Swing Jazz Band
As resident pianist and vocalist at major hotels in London for the last decade, Oliver is no stranger to entertaining stars ... and even royalty! ... more >

Oscar's Swing Jazz Band

Region: Manchester
Style: Swing Jazz Band
Carefully-crafted arrangements are the hallmark of the group, offering keyboard, saxophone, double-bass and drums each the opportunity to step out in style as the music unfolds. ... more >

Piazza

Region: London
Style: Pop Band
Piazza is a four-piece band featuring bass, drums, guitar and keyboard, but it is their vocal strengths that really make this band stand out from the rest. ... more >

Piccadilly Dance Orchestra

Region: London
Style: Swing Jazz Band
The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra presents the greatest dance music and the best tunes of the Jazz Age, not to mention the "ratpack" classics. ... more >

Pink Champagne

Region: Hertfordshire
Style: Pop Band
Tasty keyboard gets the pulse going while Chris's great saxophone-playing sets the mood. Mara's eminently flexible voice breathes life and soul into the songs. ... more >

Ponchartrain

Region: Bristol
Style: American Country
There's one thing you can be sure of with Country Music - it comes from the heart. Expect Ponchartrain to transport you to that little bar in Nashville where it's all happening! ... more >

Premier Brass

Region: London
Style: Classical Ensemble
Premier Brass supply a fanfare team for all occasions. Whether it's an awards ceremony, banquet or product launch, these musicians will enhance the event and add a ceremonial touch. ... more >

Prestige

Region: London
Style: Swing Jazz Band
Besides keyboard, guitar and drums, throw in two saxophones, trumpet and occasional flute. The variety in the repertoire and the depth of sound produced are huge! ... more >

Rockin' In Rhythm

Region: Brighton
Style: Swing Jazz Band
Rockin' in Rhythm plays the classic standards from the golden age of Swing Jazz. Think Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, and of course, Frank Sinatra. ... more >

SO Jazz Quartet

Region: Crawley
Style: Jazz Band
Swinging jazz standards and cool bossa novas. Perfect for atmospheric background music and lively dancing, SO Quartet will read the room so you can concentrate on your event ... more >

Shama

Region: London
Style: Bollywood Band
A band that brings the flavour of Indian bollywood music to the world fusion stage through unique, exciting and colourful performances! ... more >

Shine On

Region: Brighton
Style: Indie Band
A 90s Indie & Britpop Covers Band. Playing all the best of the 90s as well as our favourites from other decades. Energetic performance combined with professionalism make Shine On the ideal choice for your event. ... more >

Shulman's Gypsy Jazz Band

Region: London
Style: Gypsy Band
An extremely versatile an talented band who play a diverse range of lively traditional music from around the world including Gypsy, Klezmer, Simcha and Swing Jazz. ... more >

Sirius B Salsa Band

Region: Bath
Style: Salsa Band
Catch a ride on the different rhythms of Brazil - Salsa, Bossa Nova, Samba, Baiao - and experience moods that range from the ethereal to street-party madness. ... more >

Some Like It Hot Swing Jazz

Region: Northampton
Style: Swing Jazz Band
Roll back the years to the time when Frank Sinatra and Nat "King" Cole were the superstars of song. When Hollywood meets the great Jazz giants, you've got Swing Jazz. ... more >

Soul Station

Region: Bristol
Style: Soul Band
A high Energy band catering for all occasions. Be it a Wedding, Birthday, Corporate Event or an all out party, Soul Station is the band for you. ... more >

Soul'd Up

Region: London
Style: Soul Band
Soul'd Up perform the best soul, funk & disco classics from the 60s to the present day. Available in 5, 6 and 7 piece line ups. ... more >

Spice

Region: Kent
Style: Covers Band
From a compact trio, right up to a seven- piece band complete with sax and trumpet, Spice can tailor the line-up of the band to suit the size and budget of the event. For a rousing live musical centrepiece, add some Spice to your special event. ... more >

Starlight Jazz Trio

Region: London
Style: Jazz Band
A talented young trio, Starlight Jazz will add a distinct sense of sophisticated cool to any event with their unique modern take on the classic songs of the Great American Songbook. ... more >

Status String Quartet

Region: London
Style: String Quartet
As Britain’s first and foremost ‘crossover’ string quartet, STATUS STRING QUARTET is the String Quartet with its own distinctive style. As well as playing music of the great composers, it has a unique library of sparkling arrangements of all kinds of popular music from Monteverdi to Madonna The idea of this classical line-up playing modern tunes delights audiences of all ages and walks of life. As a result, the schedule now embraces concerts, all kinds of function (we have performed at over 1,350 weddings in our 34-year history), plus entertaining in hotels, restaurants and cruiseliners. ... more >

Strings Bollywood Band

Region: London
Style: Bollywood Band
Founded in 1994 by singer Anuradha Shukla and music producer Kiran Thakrar, Strings Bollywood Band has become the foremost exponent of Bollywood in its musical form in the UK. ... more >

Strings Sitar Fusion Band

Region: London
Style: Indian Band
Sitar melody and tabla rhythms sit at the centre of the sound, with keyboard completing a trio for larger events. Male or female vocals can be added if appropriate. ... more >

Sunset Unplugged

Region: Nottingham
Style: Acoustic Band
With carefully-crafted rhythmic arrangements on two acoustic guitars and highly-polished harmony singing, the guys present an ear-catching musical blend. ... more >

Tatterjacks

Region: London
Style: Irish Band
Tatterjacks bring you the very best in traditional Irish party music, from frenetic jigs and reels to all your singalong favourites - all the ingredients for a wild Irish knees-up! ... more >

The Amberlights

Region: London
Style: Pop Band
The Amberlights select classic pop songs from each decade since the '50s and fashion them into an eminently danceable mix that will please all generations. ... more >

The Bears

Region: London
Style: Rock Band
The Bears are a wildly addictive, charismatic four-piece pop and rock band guaranteed to fill the dancefloor at any celebration or party. ... more >

The Gadjo Gypsies

Region: London
Style: Gypsy Band
Chancery Blame and The Gadjo Gypsies serve up a potent cocktail of gypsy sounds, borrowed, blagged and muddled with a twist of klezmer and a dash of rock 'n' roll. ... more >

The Groove

Region: London
Style: Pop Band
Take two singers, one with excellent keyboard skills and the other an accomplished guitarist, throw in a tasty drummer, and you have all the ingredients for a great party combo. ... more >

The Hoedown Band

Region: Luton
Style: Line-dance Band
Grab your Stetson, polish those rhinestones, and come on down for just the best party ever. The Hoedown Band (often described by clients as fantastic!) offers a unique combination of rocky traditional and country style music to get your feet tapping. ... more >

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