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60s Tribute Acts in Dorset

Book a 60s tribute band in Dorset

Whether it's a milestone birthday in Bournemouth, an anniversary party near Dorchester or a themed night anywhere in Dorset, a 60s tribute act turns a gathering into a show your guests will talk about. The same act has to work in a hotel ballroom one week and a village hall or back-garden marquee the next, and the best ones do.

Beatles songs, Motown and the Merseybeat sound still fill a dance floor, and they cross the generations better than almost any other decade: grandparents know every word, and so do their grandchildren. Our 60s tribute acts cover The Beatles, the Four Seasons, Diana Ross and the Supremes, Cher and the great Motown and soul acts of the decade, from solo performers singing to backing tracks through to full live bands, most performing in costume as part of the show. Acts on our books include The Essential Beatles, Just John and Paul, The Essential Jersey Boys, The Essential Diana Ross & Motown Show, Soul Sensations, Peachy Beat and The Authentic 60s.

We've been booking live entertainment since 1999, and every act on this page covers Dorset. Most bring their own sound and lighting and handle the set-up and pack-down themselves. The instant quote button shows the price, availability and exactly what's included for your date.

Parties in Dorset range from black-tie nights at venues such as Hinton St Mary Estate to relaxed celebrations at Studland Bay House or Symondsbury Tithe Barn, and plenty more in hotels and clubs around Bournemouth and Poole. Every act listed here travels to Dorset, so you can choose on the show rather than the postcode.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £500 to £2,000, depending on line-up, date and season
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included, from travel to PA and lighting
  • Line-ups from solo tribute artists to full live tribute bands
  • Most parties book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday or December
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

The right line-up depends on the room and the budget more than the guest list. Solo tributes perform to professional backing tracks, need very little floor space and are the most affordable option. A duo or full live band brings real instruments, more volume and more of a concert feel, which suits a larger hall or a bigger crowd. Tell us about the venue and we'll point you towards what fits.

Prices usually run from £500 for a solo tribute up to around £2,000 for a full live tribute band. Where your date falls makes a difference — summer Saturdays and the Christmas party season book up first and cost the most. The instant quote shows the full price and what it includes, so there are no surprises on the night.

You don't have to take anyone's word for it. Each act's page has video and audio of the real show, their full song list, and reviews from people who have booked them before. Watch a few clips, check the costumes and the voice, and read what other hosts said about the night itself.

Getting a price takes seconds: add your date and venue to the instant quote. After you book, we look after the paperwork, the deposit and every detail with the act, and stay on hand until the night itself. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, plus an emergency line on the night in case anything needs sorting.

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The Authentic 60s

The swinging sixties is well an truly alive thanks to The Authentic 60's. Relive this fab era and get your groove on baby!

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From £1,270

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Peachy Beat

The Nation’s Premier Vintage 50s/60s Rock ‘n’ Roll Outfit With Male & Female Lead Vocals and 3 Part Harmonies.

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From £1,110

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential Beatles

A Fantastic & Authentic Tribute To The Fab Four

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From £1,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Everything from Beatles and Four Seasons tributes to Motown and soul shows and all-round 60s party bands playing the decade's biggest hits.

Yes — the songs of the 60s are known across generations, which is why a 60s act is a popular pick for milestone birthdays and anniversaries.

Yes — a marquee or a large room at home is a common setting, and a solo tribute in particular needs very little space. The same act can just as easily play a hotel function room or a social club the next weekend.

Usually, yes. Solo and duo tributes need only a small performance area and a standard power supply; for a full band, tell us the room and we'll check the line-up fits comfortably.

Typically £500 to £2,000, depending mainly on whether it's a solo tribute or a full live band, and on the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most parties book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday or a December date, when the most popular tributes go quickly.

Reviews

(5)

“Wayne & Morgan, what can I say. You Had the Cowglen Golf Club bouncing last night. A full house for a top drawer act, you two guys sure know your stuff. The hard work you both put in is amazing. Soul Sensations will be back next year, we can't wait till we're dancing on the ceiling again.”

(5)

“Really great to see a Beatles tribute band who look like they're enjoying themselves and can actually play! Seen a lot of bloated pie eating, balding, boring ones who seem to have enlarged egos out of 'thin hair'. A lot of disappointing ones out there, this lot leave them far far behind, top notch!”

(5)

“They played a wide variety of songs, which appealed to all age groups. We had many comments from the guests to say how good they were as they were pitch perfect during every song and the harmonies were fantastic. The band were definitely money well spent and I would highly recommend them to anyone.”

(5)

“Hi Karen,
Just to say your recommendation of the above singer entertainer was spot on ...she was amazing. The floor was filled and the singing was to the best standard plus top entertainment real value for money ...made my party complete and everyone raved about her.
Thank you for the recommendation.”

(5)

“This show is 1st class, one the best solo Motown singers I’ve had the pleasure of booking. He was easy to work
with and his whole presence made the entire day special. The dance floor was packed all day and he has some voice. Definitely looking to book again.”

(5)

“We have had several Tribute bands at our golf club and Just John & Paul were by far the best and provided a fabulous evening for our members of whom several went out of their way to say how good they were.”

Local Venues in Dorset

Symondsbury Tithe Barn

Symondsbury Tithe Barn

A 1440s barn in a thatched village under Colmers Hill, a few minutes from the Bridport coast. Here is how a wedding day unfolds at Symondsbury.

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Hope Farm

Hope Farm

A secluded valley farm near Bridport with alpacas, a pond and two barns, kept by one family. A warm, relaxed Dorset venue for a whole weekend.

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Parley Manor

Parley Manor

A Georgian manor near Christchurch with an Italian colonnade, ancient oaks and a pavilion on the lawn, kept exclusively for one wedding at a time.

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Kingston Country Courtyard

Kingston Country Courtyard

A 16th-century Purbeck stone barn high above Corfe Castle, with courtyards, gardens and beds for 60.

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Deans Court Dorset

Deans Court Dorset

An ancient garden, a chalk stream and a lakeside marquee, a short walk from Wimborne Minster. Deans Court has been one family's home for centuries.

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Hinton St Mary Estate

Hinton St Mary Estate

A medieval tithe barn, walled gardens and a village estate in the Blackmore Vale near Sturminster Newton, held by one family for four centuries.

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Lulworth Castle

Lulworth Castle

A 17th-century castle set in Dorset parkland minutes from Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, restored from ruin and given over to one wedding at a time.

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Studland Bay House

Studland Bay House

An Edwardian house above Studland Bay near Swanage, with 6 acres of gardens, a path to the beach and views to Old Harry Rocks. Yours for a week.

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The Barn at Gorwell Farm

The Barn at Gorwell Farm

A 17th-century stone barn hidden in a valley above Abbotsbury, with bluebell woods, cottages for 18 and the Chesil coast just over the ridge.

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