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Acoustic Captain are the premium all-male, acoustic incarnation of Captain Obvious. A top draw acoustic band for hire, Acoustic Captain will bring an acoustically vibrant musical show to you and your guests.
Carolina is a talented and experienced wedding pianist and singer. With her extensive and varied repertoire of songs, she is perfect for ceremonies, receptions, afternoon drinks or during your wedding breakfast, party or event.
Rockin' poppin' Legoblocks are an all-male, all-singing wedding band extravaganza. Covering all the classic and contemporary hits everyone loves to hear, their powerful three lead vocalists will blow your guests away.
If you're looking for a Jazz act with a difference, Brilliant Corners could be for you. This sultry yet engrossing live acoustic Jazz trio deliver stunning Jazz renditions at any wedding, party or function.
Captain Obvious are the premium all-male London party band for hire right now. Performing week in week out at top London venues, bring them to your event to give it that wow factor.
The Ignition Showband are quite simply the pinnacle of live entertainment. If you want the very best for your wedding, party, event or function, this spectacular showband will deliver it and so much more.
The Emmet Scanlan Collective is one of the most diverse and exhilarating folk bands for hire UK wide! From intimate quirky 3 piece to raucous 10 piece, you have to see it to believe it! A truly bespoke live act.
Have you been searching high and low for a live band that have a genuine passion for rock and pop and a real personality on stage? Well, stop your search because Electric Zoo are that band!
Fabulous, Birmingham based function band Royal Flush combine some of the UK's finest musical talents into one ultra-tight, super funky live function band. Have a party, event or wedding to remember with this dynamic act.
Pop Folk are Russ and Ben, two highly experienced and talented musicians who love performing poppy folk covers in their vibrant and intimate acoustic duo. When you need some uplifting acoustic vibes, Pop Folk are ready.
Does funk, pop, soul, disco, rock, jazz, gospel, swing and even motown get you in the mood for dancing the night away? Come and have a look at Velvet Sapphire then as this premium, female-fronted live band offer all this and so much more!
All-male, 3 or 4 piece live band Party Days are out there every week at weddings, parties and events all over the UK getting dance floors rocking with their fun-time renditions of indie, rock and pop. Don't miss out!
We've been trusted by thousands of party animals for years with plenty of genuine, happy customer reviews below.
"November Soul were the highlight of our day. Everyone I’ve spoken to since keeps telling me &#..."
More June 2022"We just wanted to drop you a quick line and thank you again for playing at our wedding last Saturday..."
More October 2017"Thank you very much, we had a great time, the dancefloor was as full as we would have liked!! A lot ..."
More October 2023"I just wanted to say that the band were amazing and really made the party. I received so many commen..."
More August 2015"I just wanted to say that the band were amazing and really made the party. I received so many comments from my guests saying how great the party band was and how I found them. They had my guests up dancing and singing all night long. Also, I must say they were so cool and possitive about me singing that it helped me feel less nervous and really good about performing infront of all my guests. I really appreciate their kindness in being so cool and easy going about me singing along with them. Thanks again and I will definately recommend them to all my friends and use you again at any future parties or functions I have. "
August 2015"I just wanted to let you know how brilliant League of Gentlemen were on 5th December for my wedding...."
More December 2024"Please thank the guys too for letting me play with you all at the gig, it actually seemed to go rath..."
More June 2013"Rockaoke live performed at our wedding in July 2022 and, oh, they were fantastic! They learned two s..."
More July 2023"Rockaoke live performed at our wedding in July 2022 and, oh, they were fantastic! They learned two songs for us, our first dance song “Sail Away” by David Grey, and one of our favourite songs “Blackbird” by Fat Freddy Drop, which was performed so amazingly well! They were professional and fun all at the same time. The booking process with Seventh Second was straightforward, and the ongoing communication with the band on the lead up to the wedding was quick and efficient. There were many changes on the lead up to our wedding day, including postponing a full year and reducing the band from a 7 piece band to a 4 piece band, but nothing was too much trouble for them and they accommodated all changes and restrictions no questions asked. Thank you so much Seventh Second and Rockaoke Live. 5 ⭐️ service from start to finish. Highly recommend!! "
July 2023"I hired November Soul for a work event and I was thoroughly impressed by their enthusiasm and organi..."
More April 2023"I hired November Soul for a work event and I was thoroughly impressed by their enthusiasm and organisation in the build-up and then their execution in the evening. As part of their package, they arranged for a stage, light, and sound system, which gave me one less job to do, and were great at communicating in the preparation to ensure we all knew the plan. They continually updated me and readily answered questions I posed. I had total confidence in the team. An excellent performance on the night, they could vary the tempo accordingly with the great variety of songs and performers they have to entertain. Together they are natural performers, getting involved with the crowd, and entertaining us all. "
April 2023"We booked Goodfellas for our company christmas party, in 2012, based on a referral from a colleague ..."
More June 2024"We booked Goodfellas for our company christmas party, in 2012, based on a referral from a colleague who raved about them from her wedding! As we normally book disco’s for our party we were a little aprehensive about how a band would go down but I have to say everyone had a blast! The band were brilliant, played great music and kept everyone on the dancefloor all night -even those who don’t normally hit the dance floor! We would definitely use again and I know colleagues have asked for the details as well! "
June 2024"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to the usual suspects for their performance at our wedding. W..."
More June 2024"We just wanted to say a huge thank you to the usual suspects for their performance at our wedding. We loved every minute and had so much great feedback from our guests! You really made such a good night for us and I never expected the dance floor to be so full and to have such a great live wedding band! "
June 2024"Booked Goodfellas having heard them at other events. Knew the performance was going to be excellent ..."
More October 2022"Booked Goodfellas having heard them at other events. Knew the performance was going to be excellent – but this was a more formal occasion with an older group. Needn’t have worried – the band brushed up on more 60’s music and read and performed to the audience in the amazing and intuitive way we had seen them deliver before. They got everyone, young and old onto the floor. Even pulled in some girls from a wedding in the hotel because our music was much better then theirs! "
October 2022"Where do I start? Honestly, having Paper Boats at the wedding was one of my favourite things about t..."
More August 2023"Where do I start? Honestly, having Paper Boats at the wedding was one of my favourite things about the whole day. They were absolutely amazing. Tali was SO lovely and I am beyond grateful. Sadly I missed most of their second set as I got distracted chatting in the bar, and I was absolutely gutted when I realised how much I missed! But that’s completely my own fault!! They were incredible- absolutely perfect for us. I had so many guests say to me how amazing they were. Please pass on my thanks to all of them. "
August 2023"Wow – what a find. Rae was a fantastic acoustic act. Very professional, excellent vocals and g..."
More November 2023"Wow – what a find. Rae was a fantastic acoustic act. Very professional, excellent vocals and guitar skills. Such a pleasure to have at our event and many compliments received from our guests. Well done and thank you, you definitely helped make our event a memorable and successful one. Highly recommendable and I will certainly be using you again at the next opportunity. "
November 2023"I recently had Velvet Sapphire play at my wedding, what a wonderful experience. We had opted for the..."
More August 2023"I recently had Velvet Sapphire play at my wedding, what a wonderful experience. We had opted for the 4 piece knowing that the drums would probably encourage a little more grooving on the dance floor. We weren’t wrong, the floor didn’t empty from the start of the night to the finish. Najwa was a star, her voice is brilliant and she actively encouraged audience participation (which was quite a highlight). No request was too big, we had asked them to join in part way through our first dance song, which they agreed to do and it made the occasion all that more special, the floor was filled within moments. As with most weddings, our schedule was overrunning, the band fit in with us every step of the way, they were polite, professional and friendly, and it was an absolute pleasure to have them part of our special day. All of our guests commented on how great it was to have a live band. The booking process is very easy with Seventh Second and their manager answered all queries promptly, she helped with all sorts of guidance along the way to ensure our event was perfect. If you are thinking of a live band for your next event I can highly recommend Velvet Sapphire. "
August 2023"Thank you so, so much for playing our wedding. You guys were absolutely amazing. Having Playback the..."
More July 2023We’ve never missed one show, not one and we don’t intend to start now. All bands for hire here have got an impeccable track record and we intend to keep it!
With such a talented pool of bands for hire, our acts repertoires range from one end of the scale to the other…and that’s any scale!
All our bands are happy to take requests, just let us know when you’re booking and we’ll make sure it’s a top priority.
Let us take the stress out of booking and organising your live band. We make it as easy for you as possible.
We take extreme honour in being asked to perform the first dance and are happy to work with you to get the special moment just right.
Why not try our FAQs page - it’s filled with everything you’ll need to know about hiring a wedding band for your special day.
Festival inspired, folk and bluegrass music doesn't get much better when acoustic extravaganza Paper Boats take to the stage! Get your folk on with original and quirky interpretations of classic and contemporary hits.
Don’t worry yourself. Instead, let us piece together your ideal band. We have so many quality musicians in our bands for hire the possibilities are practically endless. We provide free advice and no obligation quotes. So why not give us a call?
From expert advice on selecting the right live wedding band to tips and money-saving tricks when it comes to all wedding entertainment, you’ll find it all here!
View all articlesBands for hire are most commonly a group of full-time, professional musicians who’ve formed a live band exclusively for the private function market. Private functions include wedding, parties and corporate events amongst others. These bands usually work fully self-contained providing all their lighting and sound equipment for any type of show at any type of event.
In order to book the band you want, we suggest you should look at booking no later than 6 months before your event and ideally 8 months to a year in advance. Popular bands for hire can be fully booked up a year and sometimes even two years in advance, especially during the peak summer months.
All our bookings are covered by a robust, legally binding and regularly updated booking contract that offers covid cover and protection for both you and the band you hire. We also supply 24/7 emergency phone numbers and are open and available via phone, text, email and live chat 7 days a week 10 am to 10 am. We also have a dedicated T&C’s page and more detailed FAQ’s page to answer most questions you may have.
Moat bands for hire are private function bands only meaning its very unlikely that you can watch them live before booking. However, if you do have the opportunity we would always recommend you watch any band perform that you are thinking of hiring. Most bands for hire have detailed and extensive promotional material meaning you can see exactly what kind of band you are booking from the comfort of your own home.
In most cases, you will need to supply the band you hire with a hot meal and soft drinks for the duration of their stay with you. Your booking contract should explain your obligations but it is generally accepted industry-wise that any band for hire that stays with you for more than 4 hours will need a hot meal and soft drinks.
Bands for hire perform every genre of music. Pop, folk, indie, rock, jazz. funk, soul, Motown, blues and jive are just some of the styles covered by modern bands for hire. Some acts cover all genres and eras and others will only cover very specific genres and eras so you have the maximum choice. Some websites like ours design bespoke bands for hire for clients wanting something very specific and unique.
If you are wanting top quality live musical entertainment, hiring a band is one of the best acts you can book. Bands for hire come in all shapes and sizes and can perform quietly or louder to suit your event. Some bands can roam around events also.
Bands for hire usually bring all equipment needed to perform for you so need a decent amount of space to perform. A stage is always a bonus but not essential for a band to perform too. The more space you can offer a band the better but generally 3 piece wedding bands need 3×3 metres of space, 4 piece wedding bands 4×3 metres, 5 to 6 piece wedding bands 5×3 metres and 7 piece bands or bigger need in excess of 6 to 7×4 metres of performance space.
With no delays, distractions or obstructions, bands for hire usually need 60-90 minutes to load in, set up, sound check and be ready to perform at your event. If needed, some bands can load in, set up and complete a minimal sound check in 30-40 minutes. Pack down generally takes 40-60 minutes but again can be rushed if needs be.
Bands for hire are usually fully self-contained meaning they can supply PA sound system, lighting, musical equipment, appropriate clothing for your event, background music or DJ equipment if needed. Always check with any band you are looking at hiring that they can supply.
Most bands for hire are happy to try and incorporate or at least discuss songs you would like them to perform. Being professional musicians, they will always use their considerable experience and expertise to help design the perfect setlist which combines your song choices and songs they know will entertain you and your guests during your event.
Bands for hire vary in volume due to their line up, size and whether they are purely acoustic or fully electric acts. Professional bands for hire can adjust their volume within certain limits to suit any venue and any event. As a guide, most bands for hire perform within the 90db to 120db range. 120db is the equivalent of having to talk very loudly into someone’s ear to be heard whilst watching a live band perform.
If a sound limiter is set at 95db or higher, professional bands for hire will be able to perform at an acceptable level. Any limit set at below 95db will seriously hamper any bands performance, limiting what they can offer you and your guests and it is best to avoid live music venues that have such restrictive sound limiters. Always make any band you are thinking of hiring aware of any sound restrictions your venue has so they can assess if they can perform to an acceptable standard for you.
Most bands for hire are purely private function bands so unless you arrange something specific with them or their representatives, you can’t speak to or meet a band before booking them. However, at Seventh Second you can speak with the musicians as soon as you get in contact.
All acts at Seventh Second come fully insured and protected with up to date and comprehensive PLI and PAT certificates. Please ask for more details.
Hiring a band online is one of the safest ways to book a band if you book with a reliable, reputable and established website that offers comprehensive legally binding contracts and other guarantees when booking. If a band has great promotional material, good reviews, fair pricing and seems professional you should feel safe booking them through an established, expert website.
There are many ways to book a band in your area but one of the safest and most popular ways is to book a band online either directly or through their representative. Any form of band for hire including live wedding bands, party acts and corporate bands can be booked online safely and securely and good wedding entertainment websites advertise bands that can travel to you or are based nearby so you can compare prices and options and pick the best band for you. Sometimes, booking a band based further away from your venue can actually cost less than booking a band that’s based near by.
Prices for bands for hire vary wildly due to band size, expenses costs, their website/representatives commission rates, off-peak and peak booking periods and booking options and requirements you may have. Wedding and corporate bands are usually the more expensive types of bands for hire and broadly speaking a professional three-piece band will cost between £600 and £900, a 4 piece between £800 to £2000 and 5 piece bands or larger can start from £1000 and go right up to £8000 or more. As a guide, the overall average price for a band for hire in 2020 is £1498.
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