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  • The Chimes

    5 stars - The Chimes are Highly Recommended 27 Reviews Number of members: 5 Buckinghamshire

    The Chimes are a top class 5 piece function band with male and female vocals. They provide a highly energetic and polished show and have bags of enthusiasm...

  • Pure Party Plus

    5 stars - Pure Party Plus are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    A world class group who perform at luxury events around the globe! Bringing you energy, style and stage presence mixed with the best Pop, Soul and Dance an...

  • Dr Decks

    Number of members: 1 Hertfordshire

    Dr Decks is a London-based DJ Live music act mixing live percission, sax and vocals with electrifying DJ sets. With a unique combination of musical experti...

  • Just Dance

    5 stars - Just Dance are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews Number of members: 3 West Midlands

    Top-rated band from the heart of the Midlands. Non-stop dance floor fillers guaranteed to get you moving - we turn an event into a PARTY....

  • Craic Attack

    5 stars - Craic Attack are Highly Recommended 26 Reviews Number of members: 4 Cheshire

    Introducing Craic Attack; a party band standing out from the crowd with their unique mix of Irish and Country songs plus Pop, Rock and Indie floor-fillers!...

  • Glitterball

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

    Creating big party atmospheres with the sounds of disco and dance, Glitterball bring you iconic tracks from the likes of Chaka Khan, Amy Winehouse, Diana R...

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  • The Quartones

    5 stars - The Quartones are Highly Recommended 56 Reviews Number of members: 4 London

    The Quartones are a professional 4 piece band brimming with a wealth of music and performance experience. They have been providing entertainment for over 1...

  • 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...

  • AURA

    5 stars - AURA are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews Number of members: 5 Essex

    From huge hits including Uptown Funk, Shake It Off, & Sex On Fire, to much-needed classics like Blame It On The Boogie, Superstition & Livin’ On A Prayer, ...

  • The Bentley Brothers Inc

    5 stars - The Bentley Brothers Inc are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire

    A high energy and sophisticated musical troupe, blasting out raucous and sophisticated 1920s style arrangements of classic rock and pop. Inviting Taylor Sw...

  • Walkabout Wandas

    5 stars - Walkabout Wandas are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 4 London

    Walkabout Wandas are a fun, interactive & unique acoustic band that can't seem to stay in one place! Roaming around your event, entertaining guests with po...

  • Gotta Have House

    5 stars - Gotta Have House are Highly Recommended 12 Reviews Number of members: 6 West Sussex

    Gotta Have House play a non-stop, live mix of classic Funky House hits and dance floor anthems from the 90's to today. Recreating legendary tracks from art...

  • DJ Dance

    Number of members: 4 Essex

    DJ Dance, a versatile live DJ band, features powerful female and male vocals, exceptional musicianship, and vast experience entertaining globally for clien...

  • The Megatones

    5 stars - The Megatones are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews Number of members: 3 Greater Manchester

    The Megatones deliver party vibes, classic tunes, and big hits, blending your favourite songs with our unique twist on popular dance floor fillers. We offe...

  • Jaguar

    5 stars - Jaguar are Highly Recommended 11 Reviews Number of members: 5 London

    Jaguar are one of London’s most exciting cover bands known for mixing songs in a slick DJ style, keeping it fresh and organic with live instruments. ...

  • Prestige Swing

    5 stars - Prestige Swing are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews Number of members: 4 Hertfordshire

    As seen at London’s Leicester Square Theatre, BBC TV "Children in Need" and Dame Vera Lynn’s Charity events - performing the power and excitement of this v...

  • Superjets

    5 stars - Superjets are Highly Recommended 44 Reviews Number of members: 4 London

    Superjets comprise of four extremely talented, professional and experienced musicians. They are modern, energetic, and exciting to see live and are availab...

  • Party Tones

    5 stars - Party Tones are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews Number of members: 9 Derbyshire

    Party Tones are always set to deliver the party each and every time. A group of 9 brilliant musicians playing together to create the most amazingly huge so...

Booking A Wedding Band In Nottingham

What You Need To Know

For an occasion as important as your wedding day, we know that choosing the right band might feel overwhelming. Our guide to booking a wedding band answers all of the common questions you might have - and if you require further advice, we’re more than happy to help.

In 2025, the average cost to book a wedding band based in Nottinghamshire was £1791, but the price will vary based on things like the number of members in the band, the cost of travel and how in demand they are. We have bands throughout the area costing from £327 for a trio, up to £25365 for the best luxury wedding bands. The cost of a band will also vary by the time of year, with peak summer months costing more than an off-peak winter wedding.

Wedding bands usually provide all the equipment they'll require to perform on your big day, including a PA system and stage lighting. Once you've submitted an enquiry to us, we will get you a confirmed quote from your chosen artists, based on your exact requirements, and this will include all costs including travel.

Our online prices are based around a typical arrival time of 6pm, a finish time of midnight, with 2 x 60 minute performances. This is typical for an evening wedding party, but many bands also offer afternoon acoustic sets and jazz sets, which you can chose to add for your drinks reception or wedding breakfast.

The best bands will often get booked 18 months in advance, so to be sure of having the largest choice, we suggest hiring as far in advance as possible, especially if your wedding is taking place on a peak summer Saturday.

A set list of live wedding music will include a huge range of songs, including chart music, contemporary music, and classic party hits from the 1950s through to the present day. A wedding party band is all about dancing and getting your guests on the dance floor, so bands will perform a high energy mix of songs that guests of all ages will love.

Bands typically play songs by artists such as The Killers, The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Elton John, Dua Lipa, Oasis, Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones to name but a few.

You can review each band's repertoire on their profile page.

If you're looking for something a bit different, you could also consider a Motown band, jazz band or our acoustic bands and Mumford style folk bands.

  • Rock and Pop Wedding Party Bands
    Often the main evening entertainment for weddings in Nottinghamshire, our party bands will perform a lively and dynamic set, perfect to fill the dancefloor at your evening reception. Most bands will offer a range of classic and modern rock and pop music, from the 1950s to current chart hits – tracks that the majority of your wedding guests will know and want to party to! Visit our Rock and Pop bands page

  • Soul Motown Wedding Bands
    With origins in RnB (rhythm and blues), jazz, and gospel music, the music that soul bands perform combine tantalising tempos and strong, heart-felt vocals. A soul band will perform songs from artists such as James Brown, Little Richard, Jackie Wilson, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and Otis Redding. Most will also perform a soulful twist on modern classics, and tunes by artists like Amy Winehouse, Bruno Mars, Beyoncé and Rihanna. View Soul & Motown Bands here

  • Acoustic Bands & Roaming Bands
    Whatever atmosphere you’d like to create, roaming and acoustic bands can offer a variety of engaging unplugged musical vibes, ranging from chilled-out to lively and high-tempo, and everywhere in between! These bands can be an exciting, quirky, and interactive option for your wedding. Always warm and intimate, they’re perfect for a relaxed wedding ceremony, a laidback, playful drinks reception, and a fun evening wedding reception. Unbound by cables, some bands wander among your guests as they perform. Some offer the option of ‘jukebox’-style song requests off the cuff, and exciting musical mash-ups, getting everyone involved!

  • Wedding Ceilidh Bands & Folk Bands
    Whether it's a traditional ceilidh band complete with a caller to direct (and explain) the dance steps, or a modern folk wedding band, if you're throwing a rustic barn wedding or a festival-style wedding, these are the perfect choice to get those dancing feet stomping.

  • Upbeat Jazz
    Performing classic toe-tapping jazz music for a happy, sophisticated and romantic mood at your wedding celebrations. Sometimes featuring a singer and sometimes instrumental, these bands can range in styles from Gypsy Jazz, Latin Jazz, and modern pop songs with a vintage Jazz twist.

  • Dixieland Jazz
    Incorporating traditional jazz, Charleston music and the sounds of New Orleans, Dixieland bands traditionally play over a 2-beat rhythm, blending trumpets, trombones, and clarinets with a rhythm section. Usually, one instrument will play a melody and the other instruments improvise around that, giving a really loose and fun performance style, perfect for a summer drinks reception.

  • Rat Pack and Swing Bands
    If you’re looking for a cool, modern vintage wedding theme, Rat Pack singers and swing bands are ideal. Equally smooth and glitzy, these bands will cover Rat Pack classics by Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior and Dean Martin, and – with one foot in the jazz camp – they will also perform a range of timeless hits spanning the last 70 years, including music by Louis Armstrong, Nina Simone, and Glenn Miller - which you and your guests will love! You can choose to have the full, big band experience to raise the roof, or opt for a toned-down version, according to the vibe you’d like to create at your wedding.

Depending on the band you choose, yes - in most cases professional wedding bands offer this service, although they sometimes charge for it. For fantastic first dance song ideas, please see our "50 First Dance Songs" blog.

You can expect 2 x 1 hour sets of incredible wedding entertainment, though many bands can perform longer if required. The best musicians will be flexible and fit in with your drinks reception or wedding party. They will also provide a playlist of music through their PA system in between their sets.

Standard prices are based on a midnight finish, but a later finish can be arranged for an extra cost.

Most bands will provide a playlist of background music between and after their sets, and this can be adapted to suit your tastes. You may find this is enough to fill the gaps between the band's performances. It will be played through their PA system, and you'll already have the band's stage lighting to light the dancefloor.

Some bands offer a manned DJ service where a band member will proactively take requests and mix tunes, just like a regular DJ. This service typically costs much less than hiring a separate DJ, but keep in mind that most bands don't have a professional DJ in their line up, and they're unlikely to have as much lighting as a professional DJ.

If you want the music between the band's sets to be as important as their live show, or if you want a DJ to perform into the early hours after the band finishes performing, then it's worth considering hiring a separate wedding DJ to look after that for you.

Set up and sound check usually takes around 90 minutes. The band would typically arrive around 6pm to load-in, then taking 60-90 minutes to set-up and sound check.

As a guide

  • A 3-piece band requires 3 x 3 metres
  • A 4-piece band will require 4 x 3 metres
  • 5 and 6-piece Nottinghamshire bands will need around 5 x 3 metres
  • 7-piece bands and bigger will require 6 x 4 metres or more

The band will also require a minimum of 2 x double plug sockets (13 amp) near to where their equipment is set up.

A secure dressing room would be greatly appreciated.

A hot meal and refreshments are also something to consider. You could put soft drinks in their changing rooms or set up a bar tab, and then arrange a hot meal early evening or part of your evening buffet.

Also take a look at "Hiring A Wedding Band: How You Can Ensure Everything Runs Smoothly"

In most cases yes - but be aware it's vital they have robust shelter in case of inclement weather.

You should take the following points into account if you want your band to perform outdoors:

  • The band's equipment mustn't get wet
  • Any cover should be at least one meter wider than the space they're performing in
  • You need to be able to cover them from the sides so rain can't blow onto their equipment
  • If they have to move after they've already set up, this will cause a big delay

Yes we have a fantastic range of local bands in Nottinghamshire and the surrounding areas. Use the search form on our website to see the most popular bands first, then click 'nearest me' to order by distance. We cover the entire Nottinghamshire area including Arnold, Beeston, Carlton, Eastwood, Hucknall, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse, Market Warsop, Newark-on-Trent, Nottingham, Retford, Southwell, Stapleford, Sutton In Ashfield, West Bridgford, Worksop.

Yes of course - our friendly staff are happy to make personal recommendations for local bands that will meet your needs. We can guide you through all of your options, and support you through the booking process. We'll help you to find a band to match your style of wedding, your musical tastes and your budget. How ever long it takes, we want you to find the best bands for your special day. With over acts to chose from, we're Nottinghamshire's best choice for wedding band hire.

You'll benefit from a secure contract and 24/7 emergency cover. If the worst happens and unforeseen circumstances prevent your band from being able to attend your wedding day, we'll be available to support you in sourcing an emergency replacement, even at very short notice.

You'll also receive speedy personal support and advice from your dedicated entertainment coordinator, from the time you enquire right up to your big day.

We work with professional bands, all of whom are strictly vetted and monitored to ensure quality and reliability. With over #review_count_rounded# five star customer reviews, our recommended bands and musicians will make your wedding a day to remember, for all the right reasons.

With more than 26 years experience hiring bands for over 183,000 happy couples, you can also take confidence from the fact you're hiring through the UK's most trusted wedding entertainment agency.

Great - we're always looking for the best wedding musicians. Head over to our 'how to join' page and submit a quick application.

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Looking for Wedding Bands in Nottinghamshire? Alive Network will help you hire the best local Nottinghamshire Wedding Band, with acts available in Arnold, Beeston, Carlton, Eastwood, Hucknall, Kirkby-In-Ashfield, Mansfield, Mansfield Woodhouse, Market Warsop, Newark-on-Trent, Nottingham, Retford, Southwell, Stapleford, Sutton In Ashfield, West Bridgford, Worksop