Carlisle Wedding Bands

Hire The Best Local Wedding Bands In Carlisle.

Discover Carlisle's highest rated wedding bands, playing live music to suit each part of your day. We have over 52 trusted acts available, with instant online prices, and 17737 customer reviews. With 26 years experience booking bands at local wedding venues like Skitby House and Kirklinton Hall & Gardens, hiring a wedding band in Carlisle couldn't be easier. From dance floor fillers to intimate acoustic and jazz, we'll help you find your perfect music match. Let's get started...

Algorhythm

5 stars - Algorhythm are Highly Recommended 17 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Northumberland
A phenomenal, 100% live, four-piece band essential for every party! With music from 60's (the Beatles, Marvin Gaye, Etta James) right through to the latest chart hits (Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Bruno Mars), Algorhythm are ready to fill your dance floor with favourites for everyone!...

From £1,649
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Swift

5 stars - Swift are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Dumfriesshire area
Introducing Swift; a lively, professional & ready to party 5 piece band with a wealth of performance experience. Consisting of great female & male lead vocals backed by 3 male musicians & backing vocals, Swift cover hits from 60's Soul Classics to current chart toppers and many more. A Scottish Ceilidh section is also available and dances can be called....

From £2,129
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Silkville Road Allstars
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Silkville Road Allstars are Highly Recommended 10 Reviews
Number of members: 3 London
Silkville Road Allstars are an all male, authentic New Orleans Jazz band performing in a 3 piece band, containing top young, up and coming performers; great for any event. Christmas songs also available!...

From £1,265 +VAT
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Silkville Seven
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Silkville Seven are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
Silkville Seven are an all male, authentic New Orleans Jazz band performing from a 7 piece down to a 2-piece band, containing top young, up and coming performers; great for any event. Video Online! - Christmas songs also available!...

From £2,166
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Royale
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Royale are Highly Recommended 198 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Merseyside
Fronted by an amazing singer-guitarist with an incredible rock-pop voice, The Royale’s exciting repertoire spans modern day anthems plus a selection of unforgettable classics! A highly experienced band that has entertained crowds across the UK, played alongside Lenny Kravitz & Placebo, toured Europe, played numerous festivals & more!...

From £1,411
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Upstarts
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Upstarts are Highly Recommended 105 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Lancashire
The Upstarts are one of the freshest bands around! Performing music everyone will love, The Upstarts live sets include cool classics from the Beatles and Stevie Wonder to the biggest modern-day hits from Bruno Mars, DNCE, Bieber and more!...

From £1,759
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Hipster
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended 557 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
With more than 2000 bookings to date, and over 500 five-star reviews, Hipster are one of the most well established and best loved party bands in the UK. Available as a 4 or 8 piece line-up, their repertoire contains classic Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones through to modern indie & pop from Kings of Leon, The Killers & Pharrell. Previous clients include Next, NSPCC, Channel 5, HSBC, Wella, Savilles, Deloitte, KPMG, RBC, Lloyds, M&S, Unileaver, BAE Systems and many more....

From £2,071 +VAT
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Party Rockers

5 stars - The Party Rockers are Highly Recommended 18 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Lancashire
The Party Rockers are an energetic and modern 5-6 piece function & wedding band hailing from Lancashire. One of the hottest wedding bands in the North-West, combining a mix of soul & swing classics, with a range of modern pop music, these guys are the choice to get any party started and rocking until the early hours....

From £1,992
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Need a hand choosing?

Give us a call or submit a quick enquiry and we'll be happy to make a personal recommendation.

Make A Quick Enquiry

Or call 01782 740839 for immediate assistance
Dexter
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Dexter are Highly Recommended 187 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Cheshire
With 27 years experience performing at over 1500+ events, Dexter features both male and female lead vocals, with a varied set that includes dance floor fillers from across the decades. Their interactive live show engages audiences of all ages, and has helped them to become one of our most popular wedding and party bands in Cheshire, the North West and the Midlands. Highly recommended!...

From £2,235
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The MBB Band
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The MBB Band are Highly Recommended 158 Reviews
Number of members: 10 West Yorkshire
Magnificent 10 piece act specialising in Modern songs in a Swing style, Jumpin' Jive, Supercool Swing & R'n'B! Covering music from the likes of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, to Take That and Radiohead, The MBB Band's extensive repertoire is set to entertain all night long!...

From £4,660 +VAT
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Ghost
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Ghost are Highly Recommended 41 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Midlothian area
Ghost are one of Scotland’s finest and most successful wedding bands. Together for almost a decade, they have entertained audiences in some of the largest and most prestigious venues available, as well as raising the roofs of more intimate settings....

From £1,804
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
LOOP Duo
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - LOOP Duo are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews
Number of members: 2 Lancashire
LOOP Duo are a hugely experienced duo equally at home rocking dancefloors as they are performing in more intimate settings. Having played residencies around the world, this dynamic duo have a huge set list of crowd favourites including songs by The Courteeners, ABBA, Elbow and Madness!...

From £913
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
In The Red

5 stars - In The Red are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews
Number of members: 12 Midlothian
In The Red are a 12 piece luxury showband who perform throughout Scotland, the UK and Internationally. Members have performed with Rita Ora, Jess Glynne, JP Cooper, Stormzy & Alesha Dixon. Previous clients include The Full Moon Resort Maldives, Sony/ATV Music Publishing & Manchester United Football Club. The band specialise in bespoke performances, with music covering Motown to contemporary chart hits....

From £12,329 +VAT
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Diamonds and Pearls

5 stars - Diamonds and Pearls are Highly Recommended 12 Reviews
Number of members: 9 Lancashire
Soulful, funky and different than your average covers band! Diamonds and Pearls will guarantee to make your night unforgettable; creating unique arrangements & mash-ups of classic, familiar soul & dance tunes....

From £2,257
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Kiera and The Waves

5 stars - Kiera and The Waves are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Lancashire
Creating unforgettable parties across the UK, Kiera and the Waves are a high spirited and bubbly bunch delivering slick live sets, vibrant energy and the best dance floor anthems of all time! Fulltime working musicians who are extraordinarily talented, this exciting band bring you iconic tracks from some of today’s biggest stars as well as household anthems from the classic greats!...

From £2,370
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Indigo Groove

5 stars - Indigo Groove are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
From the contemporary hits of Dua Lipa and Sam Fender to the timeless classics of ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, Arctic Monkeys' indie vibes, Harry Styles' chart-topping tunes, Lizzo's infectious energy, Coldplay's anthems—Indigo Groove covers it all and more! With over 10 years wowing crowds across the UK, this professional and highly sought-after group are one of the leading party band's in the North West!...

From £2,316
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Matt Thomas Big Band
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - The Matt Thomas Big Band are Highly Recommended 99 Reviews
Number of members: 12 Lancashire
Matt Thomas & his amazing 11 piece big band recreate the sound of the roaring 40's with wonderful music from Frank Sinatra, Glen Miller & more! With style, charm & sophistication, this spectacular show will make your event one to remember!...

From £2,796
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Mix It Up

5 stars - Mix It Up are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
A high energy & dynamic experience guaranteed to fill every dance floor! Mix It Up features 3 captivating vocalists alongside a cool & stylish DJ. Together they perform a multitude of dance & club hits from Function Favourites to Ibiza Vibes, as well as Forgotten Favourites and Girl Power....

From £1,382
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Best of Westlife

5 stars - The Best of Westlife are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 3 South Lanarkshire
The Best of Westlife, a 3-piece based in Glasgow, delivers a captivating two-hour performance divided into two halves. Beyond their main show, they offer to kickstart the party before and after with interactive music sessions and even provide a karaoke service, allowing the audience to shine....

From £1,731
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Craicin Ceilidh Band

5 stars - Craicin Ceilidh Band are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Edinburgh
Craicin’ Ceilidh Band are a skilled multi-instrumental group, specialising in lively Ceilidh events across Scotland. Featuring accomplished musicians with impressive credentials, Craicin' Ceilidh Band ensures dances are fun and inclusive for all!...

From £1,049
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Front

5 stars - The Front are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Glasgow
The Front are one of the UK's biggest event bands! Known for their signature high energy set and stage performance full of contemporary and dance floor classics, along with some old school mash-ups guaranteed to get your guests dancing!...

From £3,062
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Audio Wave
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Audio Wave are Highly Recommended 136 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Midlands
If you want an energetic, cool & contemporary band that bring your event to life with their powerful 3-piece harmonies & selection of rock, pop, funk & soul hits from the sixties to the present day, Audio Wave are for you! They will bring music to life with their amazing, top of the line PA, instrument and lighting set up....

From £1,411
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Rooster

5 stars - Rooster are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Lancashire
A high energy, professional party trio bringing you the very best Pop, Rock and Indie! From classic guitar based bands to the latest chart hitting solo artists, Rooster's incredible live sound spans music from The Kooks, Amy Winehouse, The Beatles, George Ezra & much more!...

From £1,376
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Drive
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Drive are Highly Recommended 90 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
Known across the UK for their ‘real gig’ feel, Drive are the perfect choice for real music lovers looking to party! Specialising in indie-rock with a bit of modern pop thrown in for good measure, this energetic 4-piece band are huge crowd-pleasers and receive rave reviews wherever they go!...

From £1,658
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Astrix

5 stars - Astrix are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Lancashire
Astrix are a high energy party trio playing the very best pop and rock! A packed dance floor all night is guaranteed with your favourite hits from the 60s to present day! Expect to hear music from Bruno Mars, the Beatles, George Ezra, Oasis & loads more!...

From £1,664
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Overdrive

5 stars - Overdrive are Highly Recommended 24 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
Get ready for the party of a lifetime with Overdrive! Bringing you infectious energy, great musicianship & a repertoire spanning the likes of the Beatles, Harry Styles, Foo Fighters, Stevie Wonder, Blink-182 & many more. Featuring pro-musicians with a wealth of experience, members of Overdrive have previously received BBC Radio 1 airplay, jammed with Nile Rogers & Chic & been featured on nationwide Italian TV!...

From £1,610
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Captain Party

5 stars - Captain Party are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Lancashire
The ultimate 4 to 9 piece party band made of the finest performers around! Packing dance floors for over a decade, Captain party will perform hits from the 50's to present day that will keep your guests dancing all night long!...

From £2,050 +VAT
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Casuals

5 stars - The Casuals are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Merseyside
Live 4 piece party band, The Casuals, are true professionals who know how to rock any event. With nearly a decade of experience, they deliver a high energy performace with a focus on mash-ups and audience participation. With a strong repertoire, jam packed with floor-filling hits, The Casuals perform some of the greatest songs from the 1950s to present day....

From £1,812
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Vibe Sound

5 stars - The Vibe Sound are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
The Vibe Sound: a renowned pop & soul band, perfect for weddings, parties, & corporate events. With captivating vocals & talented musicians, they guarantee an electrifying dance floor experience. Offering personalised touches & over 7 years of chemistry, trust them to elevate your event. Complete event support including PA systems & DJ services available. Explore their acoustic options for daytime entertainment too!...

From £1,688
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Baker St

5 stars - Baker St are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Yorkshire
Baker St are Yorkshire's premier acoustic quartet whose huge & diverse repertoire is packed full of unique arrangements of the biggest & best hit songs! From Abba to Radiohead & everything in-between, this talented & 'something different' quartet are a huge hit with weddings, private parties & more!...

From £999
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Thiscovered
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Thiscovered are Highly Recommended 30 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
Thiscovered is a dynamic 4-piece indie-rock-pop party band delivering unforgettable live music, epic energy, and stunning production to elevate any event into an extraordinary experience....

From £1,298
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Bentley Brothers Inc
🌟 Customer Favourite

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 Swift, Motorhead, Beyoncé and Madness to a Gatsby-era mosh pit....

From £1,731
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
All This And More

5 stars - All This And More are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Lancashire
All This And More specialise in delivering timeless classics and up-to-date chart hits that’ll fill a dance floor, no matter the occasion! Rolling out hit after hit, the band perform music from across the era’s and genres, covering the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Weeknd, Bon Jovi, Dua Lipa and many more household names....

From £2,271
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Fleur And The Flamingos

5 stars - Fleur And The Flamingos are Highly Recommended 24 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
Fleur and the Flamingos are a highly talented 4 piece pop band hailing from the musical streets of Manchester. The band perform the latest pop alongside classic dancefloor fillers from every era including Dua Lipa, Florence and the Machine and Aretha Franklin. All of the bands members have music degrees from some of the countries most prestigious music colleges, including The Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM), Royal Holloway University of London....

From £1,363
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Tuxedo
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Tuxedo are Highly Recommended 43 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
Featuring some of the most seasoned, sought after session musicians, this professional 5 piece band boast outstanding musicianship, a crowd-pleasing repertoire & a unique experience that guarantees a foot stomping, hand clapping, unforgettable occasion!...

From £1,958
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Ceilidh-oots
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - The Ceilidh-oots are Highly Recommended 24 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Glasgow
The Ceilidh-oots are amongst the UK's finest ceilidh bands. They perform the most exciting, toe-tapping ceilidhs for weddings, parties, celebrations & corporate events. Previous engagements include performing at the 2012/13 BBC Scotland Hogmanay Celebration!...

From £2,457
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Rockcity

Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Rockcity are an exciting, energetic and vastly experienced Rock and Indie band based in Leeds, West Yorkshire and available to hire across the UK. Covering an incredible range of Classic Rock, modern Indie and timeless anthems that defined a generation....

From £2,053
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Electric Blue

5 stars - Electric Blue are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Yorkshire
Electric Blue receive standing ovations and encores wherever they go! With an eclectic and extensive repertoire spanning the decades and genres, this charismatic band cover contemporary hits from George Ezra to Dua Lipa and everything in between plus classic songs from Stevie Wonder, The Beatles and much much more....

From £1,418
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Lets Dance

5 stars - Lets Dance are Highly Recommended 11 Reviews
Number of members: 6 West Yorkshire
Lets Dance are here to get you and your guests moving all night long. From dance floor bangers, soul and RnB all the way through to chart music from the 70’s to the present day they will make sure your event is unique...

From £2,583
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Right Swipes

5 stars - The Right Swipes are Highly Recommended 16 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Introducing The Right Swipes, a rock and indie 4 piece performing the biggest and best tracks from Sam Fender, The Stone Roses, Oasis, Arctic Monkeys, The Smiths, The Beatles and many more! With a wealth of experience behind them, this exciting band have entertained at small venues, large weddings to huge outdoor events and guarantee a full and lively dancefloor!...

From £1,331
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
We Are Guardians

5 stars - We Are Guardians are Highly Recommended 16 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
We Are Guardians are a professional live band with a wealth of experience, fronted by Chris who has toured extensively supporting acts including THE CHARLATANS, SHED SEVEN, CHRIS HELME (SEAHORSES) THE TWANG and many more. Performing classics old & new!...

From £1,598
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Funkytown
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Funkytown are Highly Recommended 36 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
Funkytown are a 5-10 piece Funk/Pop/Soul band with fantastic female vocals. From Aretha Franklin to Mark Ronson's latest collaborations, they can provide great party music for all occasions!...

From £2,331
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Totally Pop

Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Totally Pop are all about one thing; ensuring you party goes with a BANG! With a wide-ranging repertoire designed to create the best party you've ever hosted, the band perform music from Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Prince, James Bay, Chaka Kahn, Stevie Wonder and loads more!...

From £2,086
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Big and Horny Brass
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Big and Horny Brass are Highly Recommended 12 Reviews
Number of members: 7 West Yorkshire
Big and Horny Brass are a friendly Northern seven-piece Funk Brass Band from Yorkshire. With a broad repertoire spanning brass classics and covers of contemporary pop hits, expect to hear the likes of diverse artists from Robbie Williams and Lady Gaga to Ed Sheeran, The Jackson 5 and Survivor recreated in a bold brass sound!...

From £1,808
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Brooklyn

5 stars - Brooklyn are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Lancashire
An Indie Rock party band playing all the classic hits by Oasis, Paul Simon, The Jam & more! Made up of 3 talented and experienced musicians, Brooklyn will make sure your dancefloor is jam packed all night long!...

From £1,601
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Throwback Thursday

5 stars - Throwback Thursday are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Cheshire
Bringing you the very best old-school RnB, UK Garage, 90s and 00s! Throwback Thursday deliver energy, fun and nostalgic tune after tune guaranteed to take your event to the next level! From Flowers by Sweet Female Attitude to Spice Girl's Wannabe plus some dancefloor classics you can't live without, this punchy trio will really get your party started!...

From £1,465
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Charming Louise

5 stars - Charming Louise are Highly Recommended 9 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Merseyside
Talented female fronted 6 piece Pop & Soul band who perform the biggest hits from The Beatles to Beyonce! With larger line-ups available and additional acoustic and DJ sets on offer, Charming Louise will tailor their performance to your needs so you can enjoy your night knowing you're in capable hands....

From £2,770
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Wonderbox

5 stars - Wonderbox are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
From the biggest Rock anthems to retro Disco vibes, Pop icons, raucous Indie and more, Wonderbox cover the artists you know and love giving them a big dose of Rock! From Elvis to Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters to Abba, the Killers to Stevie Wonder, Avril Lavigne to The Human League, the list is endless and centres around one thing; the best rockin' party ever!...

From £1,558
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Northern Lights

5 stars - The Northern Lights are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Lancashire
Based in the North West of England, The Northern Lights are a top-tier wedding and function band guaranteed to leave a lasting impression. With their signature harmonies, dynamic stage presence, and an eclectic mix of styles, they’ll have your guests dancing all night long....

From £1,746
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Jigs n Gigs Ceilidh are Highly Recommended 21 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Fife
One of the finest ceilidh bands around, Jigs N Gigs provide an energetic, authentic and fun Scottish ceilidh experience! With more than 30 years experience, the band have played at venues including Gleneagles, Stirling Castle and Hopetoun House, as well as venues abroad within Malaysia and China!...

From £2,257
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Flairs

5 stars - The Flairs are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Lancashire
Providing high quality sound and lighting, The Flairs pride themselves on being reliable, efficient and experienced with tried and tested set lists, guaranteed to fill a dance floor! With lots of energy and commanding stage presence, the band will ensure a great for all....

From £1,153
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile
The Groove Line

5 stars - The Groove Line are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
A luxury, energy-driven pop, soul and dance band consisting of some of the UK’s most talented and professional musicians, fronted by a female vocalist with the option to customise the lineup up to an incredible 14-piece showband!...

From £3,113
Fee for Carlisle
View Full Profile

Search all Wedding Bands available in Carlisle

To view all of the Wedding Bands that will travel to Carlisle, search using your event date and event type below.

Map of local Wedding Bands in Carlisle

View which Wedding Band is most local to your event.

Booking A Wedding Band In Carlisle

Expert advice from our team

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 Carlisle 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.

Visit our Rock and Pop bands page

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.

Visit our upbeat bands collection

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.

Visit our Jazz bands page

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.

Visit our acoustic bands page & roaming bands collection

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.

Visit our soul bands page

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.

Visit our Rat Pack & Swing page

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!?

Outstanding five-star customer service
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Hand-picked Wedding Bands for the ultimate in quality and reliability
Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
Easy enquiry and booking process
Hundreds of Wedding Bands to choose from
Trusted brand with over 110,000 previous clients & high-profile industry partnerships
Instant online Wedding Band prices & availability

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.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here.

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.

Customer Reviews For Wedding Bands in Carlisle

We really appreciate being considered to provide the entertainment for your dream wedding! Hundreds of couples in Carlisle 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.

The Upstarts Wedding Band Review Wedding Cumbria

5 stars - The Upstarts are Highly Recommended

“Really glad we booked The Upstarts for our Wedding, they were super friendly and fun and had us up dancing all night!”

Emily S booked The Upstarts for their wedding in Carlisle

Photobomb Wedding Band Review Wedding Cumbria

5 stars - Photobomb are Highly Recommended

“Mitch and the band played at our wedding, they were excellent. In the build up they were easy to communicate with and made the process very easy. On the day they were so much fun, they had a fantastic set list that they clearly have spent a lot of time refining and complemented their style. All in a...”

Rob S booked Photobomb for their wedding in Carlisle

5 stars - The Upstarts are Highly Recommended

“We can’t recommend the Upstarts enough! They were brilliant and had the dance floor filled for the entire set! Thank you so much, you made our day and we’re so grateful!”

Lauren G booked The Upstarts for their wedding in Carlisle

5 stars - Photobomb are Highly Recommended

“Everything pre wedding was arranged smoothly and plenty of scope to choose songs from the provided playlist. The guys turned up on time and mixed well with the guests before and after sets. Music and vocals were excellent and everyone felt they went out of their way to make it a special day for Juli...”

Steve S booked Photobomb for their wedding in Carlisle

Wedding Venues We Work With In Carlisle

You can feel reassured that we've worked with most of the popular wedding venues in Carlisle. 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...

Swallow Hilltop Hotel CA1 2PQ
Warwick Hall Hotel CA4 8PG
The Sands Centre CA1 1JQ
Carlisle Racecourse CA2 4TS
Skitby CA6 6DL

Carlisle Golf Club CA4 8AG
Eden Golf Club CA6 4RA
Crown Hotel CA4 8ES
Heather Glen Country House CA4 9QQ
Kirklinton Hall & Gardens CA6 6BB

Border Reiver Inn CA2 7TB
Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery CA3 8TP
Bartons Yard CA1 1DN
The Queens at Warwick on Eden CA4 8PA
Old Fire Station CA3 8QP

Discover More Music Ideas For Weddings In Carlisle

Looking for music suitable to cover your entire wedding? From the ceremony to your evening party, we’ve got you covered. Browse our local Carlisle wedding musicians, including DJs, acoustic performers, string quartets, and sax players - ideal for every part of your day.

The Roaming Bands & Musicians Collection

String Quartets

Ceilidh Bands

Wedding DJs

Mumford & Sons Style Indie Folk Rock Bands

Soul Bands

Jazz Bands

Wedding Ceremony Musicians

Solo, Duo & Trios

Acoustic Bands

Singer Guitarists

Wedding Band Hire In Carlisle

Looking for Wedding Bands in Carlisle? Alive Network will help you hire the best local bands with acts available in Ambleside, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Barrow-In-Furness, Bowness-On-Windermere, Carlisle, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth, Dalton-In-Furness, Egremont, Grange-Over-Sands, Kendal, Keswick, Kirkby Lonsdale, Kirkby Stephen, Maryport, Millom, Penrith, Sedbergh, The Lake District, Ulverston, Whitehaven, Windermere, Workington

Registered offices: Ground Floor Suite, Silk Mill Studios, Princess Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DD, United Kingdom

Some artists may appear with the kind co-operation and consent of their respective management companies.

This service is intended for personal use only and no part of the service may be displayed in public, broadcast or used for any business purpose without the consent of Alive Network. Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our services and web content, we accept no responsibility for any use made of the information provided and we shall not be liable for any loss suffered thereby.

Hire The Best Local Wedding Bands In Carlisle