WEDDING BAND HIRE
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Picking the right band is one of the biggest decisions you’ll make for your wedding day – but it doesn’t need to be stressful. Here at Jonny Ross Music, we handle wedding band hire from the first enquiry to the final song, matching you to a live wedding band that fits your crowd, your venue and the kind of night you’re picturing. We’ve spent years building a roster of professional wedding bands, from stripped-back acoustic acts to a full band that fills a floor, so the shortlist we send is the best of the best rather than whoever happens to be free.
Our professional live wedding bands cover the country, from city-centre venues to countryside estates and marquees in the middle of nowhere. Wherever you’re getting married, we can point you towards bands and musicians who know how to read a wedding venue like yours and make your wedding day feel exactly the way you want it. The right wedding music band does more than fill a gap; it sets the tone for the whole day.
FIND YOUR PERFECT WEDDING BAND
WEDDING BANDS UK
Start with the feeling you want in the room rather than a list of songs. Some couples want it loud from the first number, others want a slow build that peaks late on. Once you’ve got the mood, the right act is far easier to spot.
Our wedding bands for hire cover every style going: soul bands, Motown bands, pop and rock bands, jazz bands, function bands, pop bands and acoustic wedding bands, with a roaming band for the drinks. From our most popular wedding bands to newer names, these acts are matched to the day, and we can even pair wedding bands and DJs to keep your entertainment options open.
PLANNING YOUR WEDDING ENTERTAINMENT
Good wedding entertainment comes down to more than a strong setlist.
Think about how you want the day to feel before anything else. A laid-back afternoon needs a very different act to a room you want bouncing by half nine. Choosing your wedding band starts with that energy, and the rest tends to follow.
The space matters as much as the sound. A high-ceilinged historic room carries a live performance on its own. A warehouse often wants a setup built for the acoustics, while a marquee or barn brings its own quirks around power and volume. We know these rooms because we’ve played them, from Grantley Hall and Hedsor House to The Savoy in London, with a feature in Hello! Magazine and a performance for royalty. The right band for a wedding of 200 guests has more presence than one booked for 60, so match the size of the act to your guest numbers.
Booking a wedding band early gives you the pick of the acts and, once you can picture the wedding reception clearly, the right performer tends to become obvious. Get it right and you’ll have a wedding band playing to a packed floor all night.
LIVE BANDS FOR EVERY MOMENT OF YOUR WEDDING DAY
MUSIC FOR CEREMONIES, DRINKS RECEPTIONS AND DINNER
Live music works across the whole day, not just the evening party, and plenty of couples build a lineup that runs right through the day.
For the ceremony, most want something understated: a soloist or small acoustic setup to play you down the aisle and cover the register signing, setting a tone without pulling focus from the vows.
Through the drinks reception, the mood opens up, so live wedding music from a mini band or roaming act keeps guests mingling while the room warms up. Over the meal, the music sits back so nobody’s talking over it.
Then the evening is where the wedding party band takes the room and the floor fills, and the wedding band music you remember most is usually from here.
A smaller act for a drinks reception or wedding breakfast slots in easily alongside the evening band, so you can hand the lot to one versatile act or mix and match across the day.
OUR TOP WEDDING BANDS IN THE UK
MARC & ABI
Based in Tynemouth, these energetic vocalists have played all over the world at weddings and events. They are known for bringing buckets of charm to their performances and delivering passionate renditions of songs from their vast repertoire – whether it’s “Hips Don’t Lie” by Shakira or “Valerie” by Amy Winehouse. The band regularly perform at music venues across Newcastle including The Cluny, City Hall & The Globe.
DAE LA ROUX
Dae La Roux are a 5-piece function band from central Newcastle, with a stellar reputation for bringing their all to every wedding performance. These talented musicians boast a vast repertoire of songs from classic acts such as Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry to contemporary bands like Stereophonics and Kings of Leon. All 5 of them are avid Newcastle fans and when they’re not at St Jame’s Park, they are rocking peoples weddings.
SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND
Something For The Weekend are a professional, charismatic collective with oodles of experience performing at weddings. The four musicians are known for their energetic renditions of 90s dancefloor hits from the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, Justin Timberlake, and Basement Jaxx. They are based in Whitley Bay and perform all over Newcastle and can be seen live at various venues up and down Northumberland Street.
DISCOVER OUR BANDS
NORTHERN HOUSE BAND
From £1800
A wedding band for music lovers with exceptional male and female vocals, offering a blend of Motown, pop, rock and dance floor fillers.
THE WILDE ONES
From £2300
Vibrant band with an eclectic mix of Indie, pop and rock anthems. 10 years in the wedding industry.
SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND
From £1560
Leeds based high energy band with a focus on pop, rock and indie tracks.
BIG SHOUT
From £1820
Relive the soundtrack of your teens with classic noughties pop songs and indie tunes.
LYDIA & THE SHARP 5
From £1820
Vibrant, vintage-inspired live show packed with soulful grooves and swing energy,
MIDNIGHT SOCIAL
From £1650
Groove-filled funk and soul that blends timeless classics with modern favourites.
LUMINOUS NIGHTS
From £2080
Genre-blending party band bringing the best of ‘90s Dance, R&B, Pop, and Dance hits to life.
LUXURY WEDDING BAND HIRE, ACOUSTIC PERFORMERS & DJs
READY TO BOOGIE?
Booking entertainment can feel like one more thing on an already long list.
If you’re looking to hire live entertainment and want to find a wedding band without trawling a hundred sites, that’s the bit we take off your hands.
Tell us your date and venue and we’ll come back with the best bands for your night, all available for hire and worth your time. From a solo acoustic act to a full party band, we’ll help you book the best wedding music for the day, and we reckon our shortlist holds some of the best wedding music bands and the best wedding bands for hire.
FIRST DANCE IDEAS THAT AREN’T CRINGE
Let’s be honest, the words “first dance” can make even the most confident couple feel slightly awkward. You don’t want the slow sway for four whole minutes while everyone forms a circle and stares. You don’t want something that feels forced. And you definitely don’t want to be halfway through thinking, “How long is this song?!”
WHICH IS WHY WE’VE PUT TOGETHER OUR GUIDE TO ENSURING YOUR FIRST DANCE IS CRINGE FREE.
NEED A DJ?
WANT SOME IBIZA SAX VIBES?
HANDPICKED DJs GUARANTEED TO FILL YOUR DANCE FLOOR WITH PERFECT BANGERS
From an afternoon Ibiza style DJ and Sax bringing all the chilled out tunes, to night time parties with all your favourite floor fillers, our DJs are handpicked by us, and are the cream of the crop. No dodgy wedding tunes (unless you want em that is!) and our DJs will personalise the music just for you.
Whether you want hard core drum and base, love a bit of Charlie XCX, or you’re fully embracing your early noughties pop era, we’re here to make sure you have the best night ever.
WEDDING BAND
HIRE FAQs
1. HOW DOES UK WEDDING BAND HIRE WORK WITH JONNY ROSS MUSIC?
Tell us your date, your venue and the kind of night you want, along with any acts that have caught your eye. We’ll come back with recommendations that fit your budget and your crowd, then sort the details once you’ve chosen, from contracts to setlists. Many bands provide their own PA and lighting, so you get one point of contact for the whole thing rather than chasing separate suppliers.
2. WHERE DO YOUR WEDDING PARTY BANDS PERFORM?
Our acts are based all over, so we cover weddings right across the UK, from Yorkshire and the North West down to London and the South. We have wedding bands across every region and plenty of local bands for weddings closer to home, so if you’re after local wedding bands near you, tell us your postcode and we’ll say which acts already work in your area. Our wedding bands are able to travel as standard, so wherever you are, we can match you with the right act.
3. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A WEDDING BAND IN THE UK?
There’s no flat rate. How much a wedding band costs comes down to the act, how many sets they play and how much of the day you want covered, from a solo acoustic set to a large party band running the full evening. If you’d like to hire wedding bands for the ceremony and drinks as well, that changes things, too. Give us your date and a rough budget and we’ll send back genuine options rather than a placeholder number.
4. CAN ONE ACT COVER THE CEREMONY, DRINKS RECEPTION AND EVENING?
Lots of our acts offer daytime options alongside the evening set, so a smaller acoustic version can handle the ceremony and drinks before the full band takes over later. It’s a popular way to sort your wedding reception entertainment with one booking, and if you’d rather split the day, we can add a professional wedding DJ to run the gaps. It’s also a favourite for wedding and event bookings beyond weddings.
5. WILL THE BAND LEARN OUR FIRST DANCE SONG?
Most bands are happy to learn your first dance if it isn’t already in their set, as long as we get enough notice to let them rehearse it properly. If your choice is unusual or heavily produced, we’ll be upfront about how it works as a live performance versus a studio recording. Some of our most popular bands have huge repertoires, so there’s a good chance your song is already covered.
6. HOW FAR AHEAD SHOULD WE BOOK WEDDING BANDS FOR HIRE?
Popular wedding bands get snapped up quickly, often 12 to 18 months ahead for summer Saturdays. Winter dates and weekday weddings tend to have more give. We’d recommend booking your wedding band as soon as your venue is confirmed, and our live wedding bands for hire cover most dates if you’re flexible. Get in touch and we’ll tell you what’s free.
WHERE ELSE DO WE COVER?
Whilst our wedding bands work across the UK, we have a variety of recommendations for key cities. Discover some of our recommendations below:
