Bournemouth Wedding Bands

Explore Local Wedding Bands For Hire In Bournemouth.

Carefully selected for music loving couples in Bournemouth, discover 52 of the highest rated local wedding bands. From dancefloor filling party classics, to intimate acoustic and roaming bands - we'll help you to find your perfect music match. We work closely with local venues such as Hotel Miramar, Chine Hotel and The Green House, taking care of the details so you can get on with enjoying your big night. Book your perfect wedding band in Bournemouth today.

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 £1,871
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Slam Funk

Number of members: 5 Dorset
Delivering iconic songs you know and love, but like you’ve never heard them before! Slam Funk are a unique and exciting party band who'll revamp your favourite songs with a heavy dose of Funk, Disco and Soul. Guaranteed to fill your dance floor, expect to hear new renditions from Adele, Billie Eilish, Arctic Monkeys, Wham! and many more!...

From £1,606
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Three Of A Kind

5 stars - Three Of A Kind are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Dorset
A high energy acoustic trio with tight three part harmonies and a repertoire that can cater for all ages, from 50's Rock 'n' Roll to current chart hits! With previous clients including Audi, HSBC & National Trust; Three Of A Kind are a highly experienced outfit who will create an infectious vibe at every event!...

From £999
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Summer Sun
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5 stars - Summer Sun are Highly Recommended 42 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hampshire
OUTSTANDING, keeping the dance floor full & moving with non-stop with Pop, Rock, Urban, Dance, Soul &; more. Their musician credits: No1 UK & International artists live at stadiums & Arenas around the world. This band deliver The Party!...

From £1,598
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Sassy Deluxe

5 stars - Sassy Deluxe are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hampshire
Non-stop hits delivered to the dance floor, 100% entertainment guaranteed! SASSY DELUXE will keep your dance floor moving with classic & current stompers - let everyone loose! The best in Pop, RnB, Rock, Dance and more!...

From £1,598
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The Huxleys

5 stars - The Huxleys are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Dorset
The Huxleys are a high energy 4 piece band, playing weddings, parties and corporate functions. The band has an extensive set list of songs to call from, having entertained audiences for more than 15 years. ...

From £1,864
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LUV ELECTRIK

5 stars - LUV ELECTRIK are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hampshire
LUV ELECTRIK will transform your occasion into an unforgettable celebration with their electrifying mix of Pop, Rock, Soul, Dance, Urban hits, and classics! They play non-stop to keep the dance floor alive. The members have recorded and performed with top artists and at prestigious venues like Glastonbury, Wembley, and the Royal Albert Hall, bringing professionalism, stellar track records, and sheer fun to every event....

From £1,598
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Sugar Rush

5 stars - Sugar Rush are Highly Recommended 16 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hampshire
Sugar Rush, The band that gives your event the soul and magic it deserves. Give your guests a night they won't forget with powerful vocals and a huge energy performance. Tunes from Aretha Franklin, James Brown with some surprises for rock fans as well. They have supported Toploader & Roachford!...

From £2,173
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Down2nite

5 stars - Down2nite are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Hampshire
Delivering an unforgettable party, Down2nite’s repertoire brings you the very best! From golden oldies (The Beatles, Aretha, Elvis), 70s and 80s floor-fillers (Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Bowie) right through to the latest chart hits (Beyonce, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars), book this band to guarantee a quality live show packed full household hits everyone knows and loves!...

From £2,130
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The Get Up Club

5 stars - The Get Up Club are Highly Recommended 27 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hampshire
Are you prepared to join the esteemed ranks of The Get Up Club as an Honorary member? The process is quite simple - just get up from your seat, step onto the dancefloor, and let the rhythm carry you through the night! #jointhegetupclub...

From £1,598
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Room On Fire

5 stars - Room On Fire are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Buckinghamshire
Room On Fire are a powerhouse rock & pop act, guaranteed to ignite a party atmosphere at your event! Taking from a wealth of gigging experience, Room On Fire deliver only the best modern & classic belters spanning over 60 years of hits! Having played major UK festivals, countless weddings, parties & events; rest assured that your event is in great hands!...

From £1,297
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Boom Town
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5 stars - Boom Town are Highly Recommended 79 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Hampshire
Boom Town are a dynamic 5 piece party band with both male & female vocals! Mixing a vast blend of timeless & contemporary pop & rock covers, this cool & charismatic band cover music from The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Jessie J & much more!...

From £1,731
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No Quarter

5 stars - No Quarter are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Surrey
If you’re looking for a festival style wedding band then No Quarter are the band for you! Playing a floor filling mix of classic and contemporary songs with a mass sing and dance appeal, No Quarter offer two distinct styles, folk and electric, to make it feel like a mini festival!...

From £4,056
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Soul Sonic

5 stars - Soul Sonic are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 8 Hampshire
Want to create a timeless and unforgettable live experience for your event? With Soul Sonic, you can blend luxury entertainment with your favorite songs, turning special moments into priceless memories. From mesmerizing performances to vibrant crowd interaction, we bring the perfect vibe to your celebration....

From £2,713
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Misschief

5 stars - Misschief are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Wiltshire
Powered by a solid line-up and a party-starting repertoire, Misschief fill dancefloors with the biggest Pop, Rock, Funk and Soul hits around. Fronted by a charismatic female vocalist with an epic voice and backed by skilled guitar, bass, drums and backing vocals, Misschief cover artists such as Lizzo, Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Jackie Wilson, Ed Sheeran and lots more!...

From £1,560
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Switch
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5 stars - Switch are Highly Recommended 125 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 £2,848
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Rock Up
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5 stars - Rock Up are Highly Recommended 99 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Bristol
Thriving on the energy of a dance floor & keeping your audience on their feet, Rock Up are a power trio who know how to throw a party! Delivering must-have hits in a cool, ‘real band’ style with music from Bruno Mars & Ed Sheeran to Oasis, The Beatles & more, Rock Up are a band you'll want to see time and time again!...

From £1,226
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Evelyn and The Vipers
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5 stars - Evelyn and The Vipers are Highly Recommended 91 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Bristol
Evelyn and the Vipers are a cool & stylish band with a signature sound. A fun 5 piece perfect for any event looking for something exceptional, the band perform exciting arrangements of modern Pop, dance floor fillers, decade hits, retro Soul and Disco classics. Also available with additional brass and a laptop DJ set, the band are fun, cool and the perfect choice for parties, weddings and corporate events!...

From £2,748
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The Jacks

5 stars - The Jacks are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Hertfordshire
If you are tired of the ‘same old same old’ cheesy function band, and are looking for something a little bit different then The Jacks could be right up your street. Playing the best in pop and rock with a fun and folky twist, The Jacks are sure to have your guests up and dancing all night!...

From £3,129
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The Venturas
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5 stars - The Venturas are Highly Recommended 13 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Hampshire
One of the hottest wedding and event bands in the UK is The Ventures. They have performed at countless weddings and events throughout the world from their base in Hampshire, with previous clients including Microsoft, NotOnTheHighStreet, Williams/Martini Racing & more. If you need upbeat folk covers of modern and classic pop tunes, or a solid rock and pop band that can guarantee to entertain any crowd, this is the band you’ve been looking for....

From £4,594
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Overture

Number of members: 4 Surrey
Overture play all the classic hits as well as modern tunes that you and your guests will love. They add their own unique funky style to everything the play with their stand out line-up of both male and female vocals....

From £3,222
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The Glow

5 stars - The Glow are Highly Recommended 20 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Hampshire
Celebrating classic and modern party tunes in their own signature style, The Glow have wowed crowds at huge events including Victorious Festival and Portsmouth Pride! Covering current chart-toppers like Dua Lipa and Bruno Mars, to musical legends like AC/DC, Dolly Parton and Stevie Wonder, this cool must-have band will get everyone on their feet partying the night away....

From £1,926
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Electric Black

5 stars - Electric Black are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 8 Hampshire
Electric Black are renowned for delivering cool & stylish live shows whilst recreating all your favourite hits from across the decades! With a big reputation for excellence, quality & that all important party energy, this 6-9 piece band are at the top of their game & will see you on the dance floor!...

From £4,542
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The Seasides

5 stars - The Seasides are Highly Recommended 11 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Hampshire
Whether you're looking to rock the night away, love yourself a bit of pop, are an indie lover at heart or want to groove on down to your favourite funk tunes, The Seasides have you covered! This band are ready to impress your guests with their epic stage presence, sublime harmonies and unbeatable charisma!...

From £1,234
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Anthems

5 stars - Anthems are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Somerset
Anthem are a high energy party band who have been making parties since 2011. With highly experienced, professional musicians and a carefully crafted set list spanning the 70s to the present day, you’ll be on the dance floor from the strike of the first chord!...

From £1,997
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Party Anthemz Live

5 stars - Party Anthemz Live are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 2 Hampshire
Taking on the biggest floor fillers from the last 6 decades and bringing them straight to you! Professional, entertaining and loving what they do, Party Anthemz Live ooze that celebratory feel and guarantee you and your guests an incredible time!...

From £1,352
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Anthems Collective
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5 stars - Anthems Collective are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Hampshire
Anthems Collective are a mind-blowing premium dance band bringing you the biggest beats, sweetest vocals and electric energy! Taking events to the next level, this professional outfit perform from a huge repertoire spanning the 90’s, 00’s, garage, house and current chart hits. Previous clients include Victorious Festival!...

From £1,665
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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 as well as a huge repertoire....

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Studio 54

5 stars - Studio 54 are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Hampshire
Introducing Studio 54, a 6-piece function band featuring not one, but two sensational lead singers with backgrounds in theatre. Our meticulously selected ensemble includes talented musicians on guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums, coming together to deliver infectious disco beats that will elevate any occasion, from weddings and parties to corporate events and beyond....

From £1,868
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Southern Lights
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5 stars - Southern Lights are Highly Recommended 70 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Bristol
Stop scrolling! Southern Lights are a band not to miss! Bringing iconic anthems, huge singalongs, an industry leading light show and unforgettable party vibes straight to your stage, this dedicated, passionate and in demand power trio will become the talking point of your guests for years!...

From £1,611
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Stereo Agents

5 stars - Stereo Agents are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Hampshire
A party supergroup made up of professional musicians who all happen to be long-time friends! Covering all the usual party classics plus some 'stand out' tracks, Stereo Agents play 60s Soul, Britpop, 70s and 80s hits, contemporary charts and more! With electric drums included as standard, this band are perfect for any event and can tailor their live sound to suit venues with sound limitations....

From £1,723
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The Leaners
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5 stars - The Leaners are Highly Recommended 96 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
One of our hottest new acts of 2025, get ready for The Leaners - your punchy and soulful party band! Available as a 4, 5 or 6 piece line-up. Mixing hot new hits and timeless classics from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder and Dua Lipa to name a few, their crowd-pleasing live sets are sure to kickstart any event. With experience across the South East, from festivals to live radio, they guarantee an electrifying performance!...

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Elevate

5 stars - Elevate are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Hampshire
Elevate is a stylish, engaging pop-rock band that delivers breathtaking performances for unforgettable events. With sensational male and female vocals, they cover hits from Ed Sheeran, ABBA, Dua Lipa, Queen, Oasis, and many more. Featuring 5 professional musicians who are ready to wow, previous experience includes working with the likes of Lewis Capaldi, The Amazons, and Louise Redknapp as well as performing at huge corporate events for clients such as Disney, the Labour Party and more!...

From £1,797
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George Street Sessions

5 stars - George Street Sessions are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Hampshire
A perfect centre piece to any event, with an ever-growing outstanding reputation. Covering a range of styles from Pop, Rock, Jazz & Soul; George Street Sessions will work with you to make your event an unforgettable success and a night to remember!...

From £1,311
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Last Night
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5 stars - Last Night are Highly Recommended 173 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Bristol
Are you ready for a party that's anything but ordinary? Look no further than Last Night, a band that'll take your dance floor to new heights! With over 6 years of making dreams come true and having performed at more than 300 weddings across the UK, Last Night blend classic hits with unexpected gems, packing your dance floor to the sounds of The Killers, Queen, Backstreet Boys and more all in the same setlist!...

From £1,571
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The Kicks
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5 stars - The Kicks are Highly Recommended 311 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Surrey
Indie, Rock and Pop classics from the 50's through to today! These guys have extensive live experience having shared the stage with some of the UK's top artists touring worldwide. Previous clients include BBC2, O2 and ITV. Over 300 positive reviews!...

From £1,730
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The Ultimate Party Band

Number of members: 4 Hampshire
Performing a feel-good selection of pop and rock classics, focusing mainly on the late 90s and 00s but with some solid gold hits from surrounding decades, The Ultimate Party Band has got you covered! Professional, punctual, passionate and perfect for any event you have in mind!...

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Retold

5 stars - Retold are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Somerset
We are Retold, a passionate and professional 4-piece function band renowned for delivering top-tier musical entertainment across the UK. Whether it’s a wedding, party, corporate gathering, festival, or any special occasion, trust us to elevate and enrich your event experience to new heights!...

From £1,497
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Dirty Weekend
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5 stars - Dirty Weekend are Highly Recommended 149 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 £2,298
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Syntopia

5 stars - Syntopia are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Midlands
Based between the West Midlands and the South Coast, Syntopia is a powerhouse live outfit delivering a thrilling revival of 90s dance and club anthems. Fronted by a dynamic female vocalist and backed by a razor-sharp band, Syntopia brings iconic floor-fillers from Rozalla, Ultra Naté, CeCe Peniston, Gala and more roaring into the spotlight with style, skill, and electrifying energy....

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The Bristol Collective

5 stars - The Bristol Collective are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Somerset
The Bristol Collective have one mission; to put on a show you won't forget! Performing from a carefully crafted repertoire, their live sets showcase the hottest Soul, Funk and Motown hits through to the nostalgic sounds of the 90’s and 00s!...

From £1,206
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Indie Riot
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5 stars - Indie Riot are Highly Recommended 58 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Hampshire
Indie Riot are a high impact indie rock band who play classic hits with such an infectious energy they will fill your dance floor!...

From £1,864
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The Lucky Sons

5 stars - The Lucky Sons are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Somerset
A fun & energetic 4–5 piece folk-pop band with fiddle, The Lucky Sons love to entertain crowds with their uplifting ‘Mumford & Sons’ style! They transform well-known rock, pop, and dance songs—from Avicii to modern chart favourites—into catchy hits!...

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The Stereo Types

5 stars - The Stereo Types are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Wiltshire
From classic soul to Uptown Funk, 90's R&B to 70's Disco, The Stereo Types' awe-inspiring 6 to 9 piece line-ups will expertly perform creative, feelgood arrangements with their unrivalled stage show, all tailored to their audience....

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Feel Good Factor

5 stars - Feel Good Factor are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 6 West Sussex
A 6 piece soul and party band that perform everything from Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin and James Brown to Nile Rodgers, Daft Punk and Bruno Mars! Having rocked weddings and events across the UK for the last 10 years, Feel Good Factor are experts at delivering a professional and fun packed party performance that guarantees a great time for everyone!...

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Tones And The Beat

5 stars - Tones And The Beat are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 2 Surrey
Meet Tones and the Beat, a duo famed for their electrifying medleys of pop, hip-hop, R&B, and garage hits. With soulful vocals and live drums/electronic FX, they deliver an immense sound and unforgettable stage presence covering artists such as Basement Jaxx, Beyonce, Sweet Female Attitude, Clean Bandit, Miss Dynamite, Lizzo and many more! Often performing alongside UK electronic music giants, this professional act has a wealth of experience having graced stages across Europe and the USA!...

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Golddust

5 stars - Golddust are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Somerset
Golddust deliver a world-class live show packed with hit after hit — from the swinging 60s to today’s chart-toppers. Available from a 4-piece band up to the full 10-piece showband, Golddust offer complete flexibility to suit your budget, venue, and vision. With a razor-sharp band, powerhouse vocals, and undeniable stage chemistry, Golddust are the ultimate choice to make your event truly shine....

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Party Strollers

5 stars - Party Strollers are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Party Strollers are a fantastic all-singing, all-acoustic band. They will wander and roam interacting with your guests throughout your event. In addition to a wide variety of songs under their belt, from Green Day to Disney classics, Party Strollers are one of the most in-demand roaming acoustic bands in the UK....

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Blame It On The Boogie

5 stars - Blame It On The Boogie are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Surrey
If you want to entertain your guests and make your special day go off in style, look no further! Blame It On The Boogie are a wedding band known for their superb live performances, playing classic songs from the 50's through to today's top 40 hits!...

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Soiree

5 stars - Soiree are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Surrey
Soiree are an eclectic, professional and entertaining band of professional musicians, bringing energetic performances to weddings and functions across the UK. With notable performances at the prestigious Glastonbury Festival, The Hilton Hotel (London), and Proctor & Gambles Christmas Party, Soiree are quickly becoming one of the most sought after bands in the capital....

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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....

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X-Press Yourself

5 stars - X-Press Yourself are Highly Recommended 17 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Wiltshire
X-press Yourself bring the house down! Fronted by a powerful female vocalist, the enthusiasm and character of this band is off the chart. With modern bangers from Ed Sheeran to Clean Bandit, this lively 5 piece will keep you and your guests dancing all night long....

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A wedding band is a group of musicians who specialise in playing live music for weddings. There’s a huge range of wedding bands you can choose from, depending on the style of wedding you’re planning and the vibe you’d like to create, including:

Each type of band will help you to create a personalised ambiance for your special day, be it the warm, intimate feel of an acoustic and roaming band, the light, romantic atmosphere of an upbeat jazz band, or the fun, rocking feel of a wedding party band.

Many bands offer pared-down or acoustic ensembles to entertain your guests in the daytime, and can provide music tailored specially for your romantic bridal procession, as well as headlining the party as your main evening entertainment.

Offering a self-contained entertainment package, wedding bands will provide everything they need for their performance, including sound and lighting equipment, so there’s no need to hire any additional kit.

Their sets are specifically tailored to weddings, and they will often travel large distances to perform.

The cost of wedding bands varies, depending on the line-up, and the options each band offers. In the last 12 months, the average price of a wedding band in Bournemouth was £1,800 including travel costs.

The table below shows the range of fees for different types of wedding bands:

Type of Artist	Cost Range
Rock and Pop wedding party bands	£750 - £3000 (3-piece) £800 - £4000 (4-piece) £1100 - £5000 (5-piece) £1400 - £27000 (6-piece or bigger)
Upbeat and Dixieland Jazz bands	£660 - £1,800
Acoustic and Roaming bands	£380 - £2000 (Duos) £750 - £2000 (3-piece) £850 - £3600 (4-piece or bigger)
Soul Wedding Bands	£1100 - £3600 (5-piece) £1600 - £5000 (6-piece) £2100 - £7500 (7-piece and bigger)
Rat Pack and Swing bands	£1000 - £2500 (4-piece) £1100 - £3000 (5-6-piece) £1000 - £5000 (7-piece and bigger)

Booking a band who are local to your venue is a great way to reduce cost, as any travel fees will be minimal. The home town of all Alive Network wedding bands are included on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best bands near to your venue. However, you don’t need to limit your search to just local bands – your perfect band maybe willing to travel at nominal cost!

Wedding bands play a real assortment of rock and pop music from the 1950s to current chart acts, performing hits sure to make you move your feet. A standard set list may include song from artists such as:

Alicia Keys
Amy Winehouse
Andy Williams
Aretha Franklin
Billie Holliday
Blur
Bruno Mars
Coldplay
Daft Punk
Dean Martin
Duke Ellington
Ed Sheeran
Ella Fitzgerald
Ellie Goulding
Elvis
Frank Sinatra
Jackie Wilson
James Brown
Jess Glynne
Kings of Leon
KT Tunstall
Louis Armstrong
Marvin Gaye
Michael Bublé
Michael Jackson
Nat King Cole
Nina Simone
Oasis
Otis Redding
Robbie Williams
Sammy Davis Junior
Snow Patrol
Stevie Wonder
Taylor Swift
The Beatles
The Jam
The Killers
The Rolling Stones
Van Morrison
Wild Cherry

The repertoire for each of our wedding bands are featured on their profile pages. Most will tailor their set list to your specific wedding requirements, and this can be discussed with your Alive Network Entertainment Coordinator.

1. Rock and pop wedding party bands

Often the main evening entertainment at weddings, rock and pop wedding 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! They will cover music from the likes of The Beatles, The Jam, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars and Taylor Swift.

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2. Upbeat jazz bands

Upbeat jazz bands perform 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. For a more standard approach, you can expect traditional jazz tunes like I Get A Kick Out Of You, Cheek to Cheek, My Baby Just Cares for Me, I Can’t Give You Anything But Love, from artists such as Billie Holliday, Nina Simone, Frank Sinatra, and Ella Fitzgerald.

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3. Dixieland jazz bands

Incorporating traditional jazz, Charleston music and the sounds of New Orleans, Dixieland jazz 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. You can expect a Dixieland jazz band to cover Dixieland artists like Louis Armstrong, Fats Waller, Kid Ory and Duke Ellington.

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4. Acoustic & roaming bands

Whatever atmosphere you’d like to create, acoustic and roaming bands can offer a variety of engaging unplugged musical vibes, ranging from chilled-out to lively and high-tempo, and everywhere in between! Acoustic and roaming 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! From traditional guitar-based acoustic bands to a capella barbershop quartets, mariachi, and bluegrass bands, our artists cover a broad range of styles and genres. Most will also include versions of popular chart music, to amuse and entertain, from Bon Jovi and The Beatles to Lady Gaga and Justin Timberlake.

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5. Soul 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.

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6. Rat Pack and swing bands

If you’re looking for a cool, modern vintage wedding theme, Rat Pack 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. Most will perform modern hits in a swing style, such as Michael Bublé and Robbie Williams, 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.

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Typically the headline evening entertainment, wedding bands can provide the perfect atmosphere for various stages of your wedding day, offering a complete wedding entertainment solution. Most can offer smaller ensembles or soloists to play romantic acoustic music for the procession, ceremony, the signing of the register, and the recession. They can also perform live background music for the wedding drinks reception and wedding breakfast, where you and your guests can happily chat and enjoy each other’s company.

The evening entertainment can be turned up a few notches, with additional members and instruments added to perform a dynamic and energetic party set. A wedding band can play music for the all-important first dance too, with many offering the option to learn a special song of your choice, given enough notice. They can also provide a DJ option so that you and your guests can party all night.

The benefit of booking one band for the whole day’s celebration is that costs and logistics are minimal, particularly compared with the option of hiring several separate performers for your wedding day.

Space considerations at your event

A typical 4-piece band will need a space of roughly 4m width × 3m depth to perform comfortably. For approximate requirements, see ‘How much space will a wedding band need?’ below.

Volume - How loud is a wedding band?

To some extent, the volume of your band will be dictated by the line-up, instruments and room acoustics at your venue. Live bands can give exhilarating evening performances, and their volume often reflects this – usually in the region of 95 dB – 110 dB. The sound will obviously be quieter if you opt for a smaller, pared down or acoustic version for your daytime entertainment.

If your wedding venue has volume restrictions or has a sound limiter fitted, many wedding bands offer an electronic drum kit option which can lessen the overall volume of the band. You can find our sound limiter friendly bands here.

If offering the option to perform background music or music for a wedding ceremony, the musicians will play in a tone and volume to match with your event needs.

Our wedding bands usually offer two 60-minute performances, though many can perform for longer if needed. You could spread out a two-hour performance by splitting it into three 40-minute sets. Most bands are flexible to fit in with your evening, and will usually take a break of around 15 minutes between sets, during which time they will provide background music from an MP3 player or laptop.

If providing the evening entertainment, a wedding band would typically arrive at 6pm, get set up and perform that all-important sound check by 7.30pm to 8pm, get changed and ready to start the first performance by around 9pm. The second performance would then start around 10.30pm, until a normal curfew of midnight. Many wedding bands offer longer performances or DJ sets at an additional cost, including finishing times of 1am and 2am. You can find the booking options on each wedding band’s profile page. These times serve as an example – the band will always liaise with you and will tailor what they are doing on the night to your particular needs.

The list below shows approximately how much space wedding bands of different sizes require:

3-piece band - 3 x 3 metres
4-piece band - 4 x 3 metres
5 and 6-piece band - 5 x 3 metres
7-piece band and bigger - 5/6 x 4 metres

Depending how close to the performance space a wedding band can park, unloading, setting up and performing their sound-check will take around 60 – 90 minutes.

Some busy city hotels require bands to load in via a supplier’s entrance, using a shared staff elevator, which can increase set up times.

Following their performance, it takes a wedding band around 45 – 60 minutes to pack down and load out.

Most wedding bands need:

parking provision with easy access to the venue
a secure, lockable changing room
sturdy, armless chairs for acoustic musicians
a dedicated, suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area or stage
if performing outside – by prior agreement – they will need cover from the ever-changing elements to protect from either direct sunlight or any chance of rain!
good lighting, especially if playing in a marquee, for example
a minimum of four 13 amp power sockets, depending on the line-up
refreshments – soft drinks and a hot meal, for example, depending on how long you’ve booked them for

Wedding bands provide their own PA sound system, microphones, backline amplifiers, and stage lighting.

If you are planning a large wedding with over 200 guests, you may need to hire a separate PA system to fill the large venue. Your dedicated Entertainment Coordinator will be happy to discuss the requirements for specific wedding bands.

Aside from finding some of the best Wedding Bands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Wedding Band from Alive Network Entertainment Agency is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your Wedding Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 110,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

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What you will need in order to apply?

High quality audio recordings and promotional photos
Good quality, reliable equipment & your own transport
A setlist of music suited to weddings
Smart formal stage clothes, suited to weddings
A PA system & stage lighting suited to audiences of up to 200 people
Reliable, professional band mates

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 01782 740 839 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

Reviews From Couples In Bournemouth

We really appreciate being considered to provide the entertainment for your dream wedding! Hundreds of couples in Bournemouth have trusted us with finding the ideal band for their big day, and you can read their recent reviews below, or click to see hundreds more in our review centre.

Technicolour Wedding Band Review Wedding Dorset

5 stars - Technicolour are Highly Recommended

“Really easy to communicate with beforehand, and very easy to work with, easy going and so fun. They took on board our ideas/preferences, and did an amazing job on the night. Great fun, upbeat wedding band. Everyone was raving about them!”

Alison S booked Technicolour for their wedding in Bournemouth

Rock Up Wedding Band Review Wedding Dorset

5 stars - Rock Up are Highly Recommended

“Rock Up played two 60-minute sets and a DJ set at our wedding a few weeks ago. They were absolutely amazing, really talented and super friendly! So many of our guests came up to us to ask where we found such a great band. The song choices were amazing and they kept our guests dancing all night. If y...”

Hannah M booked Rock Up for their wedding in Bournemouth

The Dukes Wedding Band Review Wedding Dorset

5 stars - The Dukes are Highly Recommended

“Thank you so so much, you guys were honestly great!”

Michael S booked The Dukes for their wedding at Parley Manor in Bournemouth

Dirty Weekend Wedding Band Review Wedding Dorset

5 stars - Dirty Weekend are Highly Recommended

“We knew the band would be fantastic after seeing the setlist - and they did not disappoint! We were able to choose so many of our favourite songs and had everyone on the dancefloor the whole night. It was fantastic to have the band performing our first dance song which they learnt, and definitely wo...”

Joy U booked Dirty Weekend for their wedding in Bournemouth

We Love These Wedding Venues In Bournemouth

You can feel reassured that we've worked with most of the popular wedding venues in Bournemouth. We take care of all the details to ensure your day is a success, liaising with your venue and covering all the bases. Here is a small selection of the local venues where our bands have performed...

514 Wallisdown Rd BH11 8PT
Hallmark Hotel Bournemouth Carlton BH1 3DN
The Cumberland BH1 3AF
Derby Manor Hotel & Restaurant BH1 3QB
Urban Beach - Boutique Hotel BH5 1EB
Holdenhurst Village Hall BH8 0EE
Chine Hotel BH5 1AX
Queens Hotel and Spa Bournemouth BH1 3DL
Bistro on the Beach BH6 4BE
Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel BH2 5DU

Marriott Hotel BH2 5DU
Best Western Plus The Connaught Hotel and Spa BH2 5PH
Bar So BH2 5AG
Bournemouth Marriott Highcliff Hotel BH2 5DU
The Overstrand BH5 1BN
The Green House BH1 3AX
Chineside BH2 5JG
Hilton Bournemouth BH2 5EL
Bournemouth International Centre BH2 5BH
Highcliff Grill Restaurant BH2 5DU

Canvas Loft Bar BH2 5PW
Marsham Court Hotel BH1 3AB
The Cumberland by Oceana™ Bournemouth Hotel BH1 3AF
TheLandmarc Restaurant Lounge BH2 5AQ
St Alban's Church BH9 1DW
Cliff House Hotel BH6 3DA
AFC Bournemouth Stadium Restaurant BH7 7AF
The Riviera Hotel BH4 8JF
Hotel Miramar BH1 3AL
Dean Park Day Nursery BH1 1RB

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