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Looking for wedding music in Gateshead? You've come to the right place, with 52 local wedding bands - hand picked for couples who love incredible live music. Whether you're looking for upbeat dance floor fillers, classic soul, or relaxed acoustic vibes - we'll match you to the perfect fit. With transparent pricing, quick online booking, and more than 17737 verified reviews, finding the ideal wedding band in Gateshead has never been easier.

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 £1,578
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The MBB Band
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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 £4,593 +VAT
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The Marlins
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5 stars - The Marlins are Highly Recommended 52 Reviews
Number of members: 3 North Yorkshire
The Marlins are a 3-piece Rock, Pop and Indie band based in York, who have the experience, tunes, passion and musical ability to make your event completely unforgettable! Members of this talented group have performed with internationally renowned artists including The Vamps and Rick Astley at prestigious venues such as Scarborough Open Air Theatre and London’s O2 Arena....

From £1,364
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The 123s
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5 stars - The 123s are Highly Recommended 30 Reviews
Number of members: 3 North Yorkshire
Playing banging songs that’ll keep you dancing & singing all night long, The 123's deliver infectious personality, huge talent & a powerful party vibe! Covering much-loved guitar anthems, from modern Indie to classic Rock & retro Rock n' Roll, The 123's are not to be missed!...

From £989
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The Upstarts
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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 £2,019
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Cassino
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5 stars - Cassino are Highly Recommended 36 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Cassino are Yorkshire's finest function band. An enthusiastic & passionate four-piece band with extremely talented musicians featuring both male and female vocals, Cassino offer something for everyone with their varied repertoire of unforgettable classics & contemporary hits!...

From £1,390
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Tuxedo
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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 £2,004
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The Hi-Fi Club
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5 stars - The Hi-Fi Club are Highly Recommended 69 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Yorkshire
The Hi-Fi Club is a three-piece pop & rock band ready to rock your party! With a crowd-pleasing repertoire packed with classic hits from The Beatles, The Who & The Jam alongside current tracks from The Killers, Kings of Leon & more, this party-loving trio will fill your dance floor! Irish music & full acoustic options also available....

From £1,198
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Audio Wave
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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 £1,385
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BackBeat
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5 stars - BackBeat are Highly Recommended 73 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
An electric group of 5 young, cool, professional musicians. Their ever expanding repertoire covers a huge range. From Soul, Funk, Motown & Disco to Rock & Pop, all your favorite party classics & latest modern day hits guarantee to get the party started!...

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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!...

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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 £2,929
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Funkytown
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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 £2,130
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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 £2,086
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Sonic Waves

5 stars - Sonic Waves are Highly Recommended 13 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
Sonic Waves is a high-energy, female-fronted band with years of live experience and an infectious stage presence. Covering iconic hits from the 60s right through to today, this professional, fully self-contained act delivers authentic, full-throttle. Expect a massive live sound, faithful recreations of your favourite tunes, and all the trademark Sonic Waves swagger to keep your dance floor jumping!...

From £1,816
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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 £3,075
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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 £1,331
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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 £1,426
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Starling Party Band

5 stars - Starling Party Band are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 7 West Yorkshire
Starling Party Band are THE party band, comprised of hugely talented singers and musicians that never fail to impress The Starling Party Band are sure to have your guests dancing and singing all night long! Playing songs by Beyonce, Chaka Khan and many more!...

From £3,788
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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 £1,664
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Front Runners
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5 stars - Front Runners are Highly Recommended 73 Reviews
Number of members: 4 South Yorkshire
Offering a live show like no other, Front Runners are passionate, energetic & ready for a party! Bringing you the very best floor-filling indie-rock, their set list is packed with iconic anthems everyone knows & loves! From Oasis to The Stones, The Jam, Kasabian & more, a night with Front Runners will be an experience you want again & again!...

From £1,947
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Indie Shakes

5 stars - Indie Shakes are Highly Recommended 26 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Indie Shakes have it all, vocal harmonies, a driving rhythm section even two lead singers. They are able to cater for a huge range of events with the ability to add musicians to their lineup, DJ’s and acoustic options. Choosing songs from a vast repertoire including hits by artists such as The Killers, Queen and The Darkness. Indie Shakes are experienced, exciting and guaranteed to fill your dancefloor....

From £1,697
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The Rebel 90’s

5 stars - The Rebel 90’s are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 7 West Yorkshire
The Rebel 90's are one of the UK’s leading party bands. Their shows are adaptable, professional and most of all entertaining. Able to tailor their sound to all kinds of events including weddings, corporate parties and festivals. Playing tunes by Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Wild Cherry, Kool and the Gang and 10cc....

From £4,422
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The Waves

5 stars - The Waves are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
The Waves are a super high-energy, disco-pop band from Yorkshire. They put their unique spin on classic tunes and will have you up dancing all night! This 4 piece band uses their wealth of experience to tailor their set to your every need!...

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Up All Night

5 stars - Up All Night are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Super professional 4 piece rock and pop band hailing from the North of England playing nationwide. Bringing the party and providing the best in evening entertainment. Playing tunes by The Rolling Stone, Kings Of Leon and Ed Sheeran. Up All Night will ensure you and your guests are just that!!...

From £1,473
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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....

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Red Avenue

5 stars - Red Avenue are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 6 West Yorkshire
Delivering a spectacular & powerful sound, plus the very best Disco, Motown, Soul, Funk & Party Classics, Red Avenue guarantee to get you up on your feet from their first note! Complete with 3 female vocalists & a live brass section, this professional band are experts at wowing crowds & creating incredible party atmospheres!...

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The Jukebox Junkies

5 stars - The Jukebox Junkies are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 3 North Yorkshire
Unique from any other band, The Jukebox Junkies pride themselves on creating personalised party sets for each and every client! Working with you to create the perfect soundtrack to your special event, from The Beatles to Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran to Nivana, Chuck Berry to Rhianna and much more, nothing is off limits! Previous clients include P&0 Cruises, Bestival, The Mayfair Hotel and more!...

From £1,226
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Silkville Road Allstars
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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 £1,997 +VAT
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The Matt Thomas Big Band
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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 £3,262
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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!...

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Fresh Beats
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5 stars - Fresh Beats are Highly Recommended 53 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
Experts at creating a full-on party atmosphere & a whole days’ worth of varied entertainment, Fresh Beats are THE party package you need at your event! With female vocals, covering modern day Pop, old school Rock, Motown & more, Fresh Beats live sets are full of fun & incredible talent that will have you & your guests dancing the night away!...

From £2,636
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The Revs

5 stars - The Revs are Highly Recommended 11 Reviews
Number of members: 4 North Yorkshire
The Revs are Yorkshire’s ultimate 4-piece wedding and party band, delivering electrifying performances packed with indie, rock, and pop anthems that keep the dance floor buzzing all night. Fronted by a powerhouse male vocalist, this talented group blends energy, charisma, and a hit-filled setlist spanning classic favorites to modern chart-toppers....

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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!...

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Let It Begin

5 stars - Let It Begin are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
With an extensive range of songs from the past 4 decades, Let It Begin never fail to impress with their perfectly matched voices and silky smooth harmonies. From Natalie Imbruglia to Stereophonics - they've got everything covered!...

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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!...

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Take Cover

5 stars - Take Cover are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
Sure to get any crowd up and dancing, Take Cover perform from a killer repertoire full of must have hits! From iconic acts like The Kinks, Queen and Elvis to some of today’s biggest names like Ed Sheeran, Stereophonics, Arctic Monkeys and more, this popular 4 piece band will work hard to create an unrivalled live music experience....

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The Bentley Brothers Inc
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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....

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Sons of Rhythm

5 stars - Sons of Rhythm are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Yorkshire
Performing at hundreds of venues UK wide and around parts of Europe, Sons Of Rhythm are a highly respected party trio that know exactly how to bring the house down! With dance floor filling sets including unforgettable rock n roll, the coolest indie, the latest pop, plus all your 'hands in the air' classics, get ready for the party of your life!...

From £2,409 +VAT
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Ghost
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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....

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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....

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Big and Horny Brass
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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!...

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Photobomb
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5 stars - Photobomb are Highly Recommended 35 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Headed up by their powerhouse vocalist, Photobomb are one of the best funky, modern sounding bands around. Mixing fresh, up to date songs with classic tunes (with their own twist) the band have a proven track record of super happy clients....

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Soul Machine

5 stars - Soul Machine are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 6 West Yorkshire
Soul Machine are a lively, well established Funk & Soul band playing the very best classic & modern hits to get your dance floor moving! Complete with powerhouse vocals, cool brass & a fantastic repertoire to get every one on their feet, Soul Machine's live sound packs a massive punch!...

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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!...

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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....

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LOOP Duo
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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!...

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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!...

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After Dark
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5 stars - After Dark are Highly Recommended 20 Reviews
Number of members: 3 South Yorkshire
After Dark are one of the hottest acts on the UK Jazz scene today. With a repertoire of over 150 Jazz Standard's, the group also perform Bossa Novas, Swing, Blues, Be-Bop & Funk!...

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Audio

5 stars - Audio are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 5 East Yorkshire
Want a party to remember? Introducing Audio, a unique, energetic party band who deliver a massive sound! Having entertained across the globe (from the Canadian Rockies to Hong Kong!), this in-demand act are one of the most exciting party bands around!...

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The Anthems

5 stars - The Anthems are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 3 East Yorkshire
Specialising in all things Indie-Rock, The Anthems are a party band ready to kickstart any celebration. Offering something for everyone, their crowd-pleasing repertoire spans classic and contemporary artists such as Walk The Moon, The Killers and George Ezra to The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Bowie and much more....

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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!...

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Guide To Hiring A Wedding Band In Gateshead

Your questions answered

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 Gateshead 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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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

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

Feedback For Wedding Bands in Gateshead

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

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5 stars - Beat Surrender are Highly Recommended

“Amazing band. Extremely talented, great setlist. All my guests loved them and some are planning on booking the band for their own events! They were very flexible too, they were happy to set up outside when the weather was better than expected.”

Sophie T booked Beat Surrender for their wedding in Gateshead

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5 stars - The Blacksmiths are Highly Recommended

“We just wanted to say a massive thank you to The Blacksmiths for playing at our wedding. The sound was amazing with great voices and our guests were straight on the dance floor. We loved the interaction with the guests and they provided an amazing atmosphere for our wedding evening.”

Laura A booked The Blacksmiths for their wedding in Gateshead

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5 stars - Dexter are Highly Recommended

“fantastic friendly band that had the guests on the dance floor all night, they were the best band we have ever heard.”

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5 stars - The Fulltones are Highly Recommended

“Most amazing band and people created the perfect experience for our wedding wouldn't of changed a thing”

Jamie booked The Fulltones for their wedding in Gateshead

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