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Smokey female vocals and a talented band make up the Blue Vipers Swing Band. One of the most exciting jazzy party, function and live wedding bands for hire in the Seventh Second family!
Flawless performances, reliability, professionalism and guaranteed fun memorable times are just some of the highlights of Dunes, one our most popular live bands. They are well worth checking out!
Sound are the premier live function band for hire in the North. This vibing, grooving, all-male 4 piece live band offers up the best in live party entertainment for any function, wedding or party. Come check them out.
Upstate Soul are a top-draw, Cardiff based, function and wedding band for hire with Seventh Second. This all-male four-piece offer up an electrifying live show that puts a new twist on the function and wedding band experience.
Festival folk fun at its absolute finest! Welcome to the Grassroots Folk Collective, a truly authentic, premium folk collective made up of some of the finest folk musicians to ever grace a stage.
Acrylic are a fresh and contemporary live band for hire offering up the ultimate indie, pop and rock trio for your wedding, party or event. All the greatest hits all the time are live on stage for you and your guests with this explosive band!
Flair Twelve are the premium showband you need to hire for your function, party or wedding. Made up of 12 world-class entertainers, Flair Twelve will quite simply leave you and your guests mesmerized with their epic live show!
Good Fellas are a musical explosion! Based in Brighton, you will be hard-pressed to find a more energetic, talented live wedding band for hire. They will blow any wedding, party or event into the stratosphere with their infections, crowd-pleasing show.
Welcome to modern hits with a vintage twist! Betty and the Backbeats play all the biggest hits you love, performing them in their unmistakable retro rock 'n' roll style. You won't ever leave the dance floor with Betty and her crew performing!
From pop, Motown to classic and modern R&B, the Velvet Groove deliver a show to remember at any wedding, party or event and with over 15 years of experience, they are one of the most in-demand live bands right now!
Welcome to the future of music - DJ Republic! Fusing the greatest elements of live music and electronica, DJ Republic are perfect for your event if you want to stand out from the crowd and keep your dancefloor rammed.
15 years of high-energy indie and rock 'n' roll brilliance sums up Arena. Available as a 3 or 4 piece all-male outfit, Arena provide a raw and exciting live show backed up by top spec light and sound equipment.
See why we've been trusted by hundreds of happy wedding couples for years with hundreds of real newlywed reviews.
"Hannah and I just wanted to thank you (and the rest of the band) again for ROCKING IT at our wedding..."
More October 2014"Hannah and I just wanted to thank you (and the rest of the band) again for ROCKING IT at our wedding. We can’t even begin to count the positive comments we’ve had about your performance! Thanks for being so accommodating with regards to our choice of first dance song and learning ‘You do something to me’ at such short notice. On tidying up the hall the following morning we found a copy of your setlist. With me being a fully fledged ‘gig geek’, this was a pleasant surprise as I have countless playlists on my ipod of concert setlists that I’ve had the fortune of attending. So you’ll be pleased to know that I’ve created one of your show so Hannah and I can re-live the experience time and again. "
October 2014"The wedding band were fantastic on the night and very friendly. The dance floor was full all evening..."
More October 2015"Hi Jon and Get Loud! Thank you! The evening was brilliant and we absolutely loved the music. Thank y..."
More August 2022"We booked November Soul to play at our wedding and they were absolutely incredible. Guests have pass..."
More August 2024"We booked November Soul to play at our wedding and they were absolutely incredible. Guests have passed on many compliments to us – they had us all up and dancing until we were all-but dragged away kicking and screaming for more. We basically told them and Seventh Second what sort of things we liked and put our faith in them to put together a set list that would get everyone of all ages on the dancefloor. They absolutely nailed it! From funk, soul, pop, to a bit of cheeky indie, there was something for everyone. Jess and Tino performed for us as a duo after the service while everyone was having pictures taken and once again they set the mood perfectly with an expertly chosen and beautifully performed set. They were super efficient setting up and packing down and worked around the timings for the day so as to cause no interruptions. "
August 2024"Thank you so much, we had the best evening and our guests absolutely loved you guys! I wish we could..."
More August 2023"Their energy and versatility was second to none. What an amazing show and function band! "
December 2019"Sorry for the slight delay, but got back from the honeymoon and work has gone nuts dont know which w..."
More September 2017"Sorry for the slight delay, but got back from the honeymoon and work has gone nuts dont know which way to turn!!! I just wanted to take 5 mins and say thank you so much, you were all amazing. We have had so many people commenting on how amazing the whole wedding was especially the band, still annoyed you lot took the limelight away from my dress lol!!! But honestly, you all were fantastic, even the venue said that they knew when the band was playing as the bar was empty!!!! "
September 2017"Rae sang at our wedding reception. She was fantastic!! Everyone was saying how great she was and ask..."
More November 2022"Rae sang at our wedding reception. She was fantastic!! Everyone was saying how great she was and asking where we had found her! She was simply perfect in singing our first dance song also. A beautiful voice & tone for our wedding reception music. We couldn’t ask for more. Thanks so much everyone! "
November 2022"All of our guests loved your music and, as you could tell, everyone of all ages partied away for hou..."
More July 2019"Sooo good! We hired the talented Blue Vipers Swing Band for a wedding at the Ethicurean restaurant j..."
More October 2017"I just wanted to say thank you so much to you and the boys in Kaleidoscope. You were fantastic and e..."
More January 2025"I just wanted to say thank you so much to you and the boys in Kaleidoscope. You were fantastic and everyone is still raving about you. We had the most amazing day and you were a big part of that. I’ve already had one of Joe’s workmates ask if your free to do a gig for them and other people ask for your number. Great band! "
January 2025"The band were excellent, so much better than they sounded in their MP3’s. They kept the dance ..."
More September 2018"The band were excellent, so much better than they sounded in their MP3’s. They kept the dance floor filled all night, so many of our guests are still commenting on how fantastic the band was. We wouldn’t think twice about recommending them or having them again. In fact our videographer, who’s seen quite a few live wedding bands asked for their contact details for his own wedding! They made our evening! Thanks guys! "
September 2018"Thanks for playing at our wedding. You were amazing and all our guests commented on how good you are..."
More July 2017"Just a quick note to say what an incredible show you put on for us at the weekend. You could probabl..."
More May 2018"Just a quick note to say what an incredible show you put on for us at the weekend. You could probably tell we thought the music was amazing and went down really well with our friends and family. The dance floor was busy throughout the evening and peaked at the end of your set. We really appreciated you playing the extra Mumford & Sons song at the end – they are our favourite. What a wedding band! "
May 2018"I just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you and Playback for such an awesome musical show la..."
More June 2024"I just wanted to drop you a quick line to thank you and Playback for such an awesome musical show last Saturday – I think it is fair to say that you went down a storm and judged the mood perfectly! Everyone I have spoken too have commented on you guys so that should be enough to confirm your status amongst our friends as a great band – the poor dancing and dodgy moves should have shown that on the night anyway! The best band to hire for sure! "
June 2024We’ve never missed one wedding, not one and we don’t intend to start now. Our live wedding bands have got an impeccable track record and we intend to keep it!
With such a talented pool of musicians, our acts wedding music 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 with the band.
Let us take the stress out of booking and organising your live wedding band. We make it as easy for you as possible.
We take extreme honour in being asked to perform first dance songs 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 live wedding band for your special day.
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From expert advice on selecting the right live wedding band to tips and money-saving tricks when it comes to wedding entertainment, you’ll find it all here!
View all articlesA live wedding band (sometimes referred to as a wedding music band) is a group of professional musicians who specifically perform live music at weddings. They usually have specially designed live wedding setlists and specialise in performing first dance songs live. Live wedding bands often only perform at private functions and these are commonly only weddings.
If you can watch a live wedding band before booking we would recommend you do but most wedding bands are strickly private events bands and so don’t usually have any public shows. Wedding shows and showcase events put on by live wedding bands themselves are usually the best places to see them perform outside of weddings.
Yes, you should provide your live wedding band with sufficient food and drink for the duration of their stay at your wedding. Soft drinks and a hot meal or buffet food for each member is usually sufficient.
Wedding bands perform every genre of music but like to tailor what they play for you and your guests and any wedding theme you may have. From Motown to Oompah music you can find a wedding band that performs the music you want. The most popular styles performed are Rock and Pop hits from the ’50s right up to the present day as these genres cover a wide range of tastes and age groups that’s perfect for getting any dancefloor packed.
The most popular types of live bands for weddings are Rock and Pop bands, Soul and Motown bands, Acoustic and Roaming Folk bands, Ceilidh bands and multi-genre bands. Multi-genre wedding bands are usually similar to Rock and Pop wedding bands as they can perform a wide range of genres over many eras to entertain anyone and everyone at a wedding.
Wedding bands are usually fully self-contained, meaning they bring quite a lot of lighting and sound equipment to weddings. This means they need a decent amount of space to perform and ideally a stage. Generally speaking, 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.
Live bands can perform during your wedding ceremony, drinks reception/wedding breakfast and especially at your evening wedding party. Live bands need a certain amount of space and do produce a decent amount of noise to create that wedding party atmosphere so make sure you speak with your wedding venue, making sure they can accommodate such acts. Stage space and decibel limits are two topics you should discuss with your venue before booking any wedding band. If you want a unique live musical experience at your wedding then a wedding band is the perfect entertainment to book. If you are looking to create a DJ-esque, club vibe then a wedding DJ may be a better option.
If a performance space is easily accessible and near to their vehicles, a live band can unload, set up and sound check within 60 – 90 minutes. Sometimes even 30 – 40 minutes in an emergency. Pack down usually takes around 40 – 60 minutes. Busy city venues, lack of nearby parking and general delays at weddings can increase these times significantly.
Even while you and your guests are in a room at your wedding venue, most live wedding bands are still able to set up in the same room at the same time. They can set up quietly and work out with you or you venue manager a more suitable time later on for soundcheck. If your wedding venue has a stage curtain available, is running to a tight schedule or only has one room available for you, your guests and the wedding band, this option can be very useful. It is well worth speaking to your live band and venue about this.
Wedding bands are generally self-contained meaning they provide stage lighting, PA sound system, musical backline equipment, appropriate outfits and background music or DJ equipment as part of their booking package. It’s always best to check what your wedding band provides as most wedding venues have limited access to this kind of equipment.
All acts at Seventh Second are happy to discuss and try to implement your song choices as best as possible into their live sets. However, being professional wedding musicians, they will always use their considerable experience when finalising the playlists for the evening which usually strike the perfect balance between your wishes and what they know works and what they know they can perform to their absolute best for you and your guests.
Wedding bands vary in volume depending on how large a group they are, the genres of music they perform and the instruments they use. All live bands have to adjust their volume levels to the natural volume of the drum kit (or the next loudest acoustic instrument if no drums are present) and this is usually in the 100db range minimum. This level roughly equates to you having to talk directly into someone’s ear to have a conversation with them while you are both very close to the band’s PA sound system as they perform. All acts at Seventh Second are proficient at meeting venues and clients volume needs so everyone can have a safe and enjoyable time. Please contact us directly for more details or if you have further questions.
All acts at Seventh Second are very used to performing in wedding venues with sound limiters although we would warn anyone that sound limiters are no fun for anyone who enjoys live music or performs live music so if you can book a venue without one, we would strongly recommend it. If your venue does have a sound limiter ask what the decibel limit it is set to and notify any wedding band you are thinking of booking as some sound limiters volume restrictions are set too low for even the smallest and quietest bands to perform within. If a sound limiter is set to 95db or above most bands should be able to perform within this restriction but anything below this, especially anything in the 80’s is almost impossible for a live band to work within.
Although we like to keep our roster small and unique, most of our wedding bands travel all over the UK and worldwide for weddings. Even if we don’t have a wedding band near you, we will have plenty that are willing to travel to you and for very competitive prices. You can check any of our live bands’ prices for your location on their unique pages. If you need more information or a bespoke quote, please contact us.
PLI and PAT certificates come as standard with all wedding bands at Seventh Second. Any wedding band you are looking at hiring should also have these important documents.
Yes, all our live wedding bands offer comprehensive covid cover which you can learn more about here.
We are a unique company because the musicians who perform in the wedding bands you see on our site, also run and manage the site. We decided to work this way over 15 years ago so that when you speak to us, you speak to actual band members you are looking at booking for your wedding. Unlike other entertainment websites where you simply speak to a salesperson, at Seventh Second you get to speak to musicians through every step of the booking process. Please ask us if you wish to speak to a specific band at any time and this will be arranged but most wedding bands are very busy and private function bands only so it is difficult to meet them in person unless there is a specific or extraordinary circumstance.
We supply you and any live wedding band you book with a fully comprehensive contract which fully supports you and the artist. You can always view the specifics on our T&C‘s and covid cover pages. We also have special contact numbers where we are available 24/7 to assist you in any way in case of an emergency or serious issue with one of our live bands. Alternatively, we are always available 10 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week via phone, text, online chat or email.
Yes, it is safe to book a live wedding band online as long as any band you book has customer reviews, professional representation, good promotional material, fair and open pricing, a professional attitude and a secure and robust contract to keep both you and them safe and fully protected.
Most wedding bands are happy to perform first dances at weddings provided couples discuss their song ideas with them beforehand. Not all songs can be replicated by live wedding bands so it’s always best to check with your band or their representatives first.
You can have wedding music at any time during your wedding but the most popular and suitable times are at the wedding ceremony, drinks reception and most commonly at the evening party after the wedding breakfast. Having a fantastic live band during your evening party is the perfect way to celebrate getting married with friends and family.
Typically, wedding bands play for 2 hours usually splitting that into 2×1 hour or 3×40 min sets. Over the standard 4 to 6 hour period that a wedding band stays with you, the live sets usually begin around 8 pm/8:30 pm and finish around 11:30 pm/12 am with background music or a DJ in between. Of course, once fully set up, any wedding band should be able to perform any type of set length at any time you need them to assuming you have agreed on it with them beforehand. Wedding bands do regularly perform for longer than two hours and often past 12 am if required.
Prices for live bands can vary wildly but wedding bands worth booking start from around £600 and can go all the way up to £5000 easily. A good three-piece live band can range from £600 to £1000, 4 piece bands from £800 to £2000 and 5 piece bands or bigger can start from £1000 right up to £5000. You have to bear in mind extra petrol costs, other expenses and off-peak and peak season price fluctuations so for example, if you booked a 6 piece wedding band in the off-peak season that was based near to your venue they could actually cost less than booking a 3 piece band in peak season that’s based 100 miles away from your venue. It’s always worth asking any live wedding band or their representatives about discounts or offers too. For all the information and answers check out our in-depth post all about it HERE.
For you to get the wedding band you really want we suggest you look at booking them at least a year in advance. Booking a live wedding band any later than 6 months before your wedding could mean they are already booked up. Popular wedding bands get booked years in advance so when you see the band you want we suggest you book them quickly!
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