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Acoustic Musicians in Hampshire

Live acoustic music for weddings and events in Hampshire

An acoustic act brings live music to a space where a full band would be too much. Across Hampshire, that means a singer and guitar for the aisle, a duo on the terrace during the drinks reception, or a trio playing through the meal, with a sound that stays warm and relaxed.

Across Hampshire, acoustic acts are booked for weddings and events in and around Winchester, Southampton and Basingstoke. Venues in the area include The Elvetham, The Old Dairy at Hatherden Farm and Tithe Barn, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. You'll find more Hampshire venues below, including Royal Southern Yacht Club, Kimbridge Barn and Lainston House, each with its own page.

The appeal of an acoustic act is how easily it fits in. With guitars, vocals and sometimes a cajon or double bass, an acoustic line-up can play in a ceremony room, on a terrace or in a busy courtyard and still sound warm and relaxed.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every acoustic act listed here travels to Hampshire as standard, and the instant quote button on this page shows pricing and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Budget from around £350 to £1,400, depending on the act and the date
  • Book for the ceremony only, or for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast
  • Popular dates go months in advance
  • Everything included is listed in your quote
  • Change your mind within 14 days and get a full refund

A solo singer-guitarist suits a ceremony or a small drinks reception. A duo adds harmonies and a fuller sound for a larger courtyard or dining room. A trio, often with cajon or bass, gives more energy for a garden party or a drinks reception with a lot of guests.

Expect to pay from around £350 up to £1,400. A solo musician for a single set sits at the lower end; a duo or trio covering the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast sits towards the upper end. Busy Saturdays in summer and December sit at the top of the range, and your quote shows exactly what's included.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performer you would actually book, along with their repertoire and written reviews from couples who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the sound before you commit.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the day. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

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XY Duo

Beautiful, intimate, stripped back acoustic versions of your favourite songs | Perfect Daytime Entertainment

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From £1,045

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential Acoustic Guitarist

The Perfect Accompaniment To Any Ceremony, Reception or Evening

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From £315

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist Filippo

Filippo Is A Solo Guitarist Performing A Wide Range Of Music For All Events

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From £330

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
Band Under a Grand

Swing Dynamos

The Swing Dynamos Are An Authentic Gypsy Jazz Ensemble

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From £895

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Wanderers

Mumford Folk Meets Pop & Rock. Available Static or Roaming.

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From £2,160

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Lanigans Shindig

An established lively authentic Irish Band for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events playing traditional Irish folk and covers

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From £1,110

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Close Harmony

Male & Female Vocal Duo. Daytime or Evening Entertainment.

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From £400

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Boss Acoustic

Solo, Duo or Trio Acoustic Act. Perfect For Receptions or Daytime Entertainment

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From £900

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Tommy & Sons

Three or Four Piece Folk Style Covers Band | Roaming or Static Options Available.

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From £2,020

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Roaming Romantics

4 Piece Acoustic Roaming Band Bringing A Mix Of Genres To Any Event

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From £1,945

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jessie MaKee

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Background or Main Event Entertainment

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From £570

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Blue Note Jazz

Duo or Trio | Sax, Guitar, Drums | Standards & Modern Covers

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From £595

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Velvet Jazz

2 - 5 Piece Jazz Band | Ideal Daytime Entertainment | Female Vocals

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From £525

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Jack & Tee

Versatile Duo | Male & Female Vocals | Guitar, Drums, Violin

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From £915

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Coops

DJ, Solo Singer/Guitarist | Options for Duo & Full Band

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From £655

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Joe Penfold - Singer & Pianist

Joe Penfold - A Super Singer and Pianist Performing a Variety of Genres And Sing-along Hits

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From £545

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Blue Suns Duo

Acoustic Duo | Vocals, Guitar, Piano

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Guitarist Tommy

Singer/Guitarist | Great For Afternoon Reception or Evening Performance

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From £500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Usually the ceremony music, a set during the drinks reception and background music through the wedding breakfast. Most play acoustic versions of well-known songs and can learn a special request for the aisle.

Yes. Most acoustic acts bring a small PA that lets them be heard across a courtyard or reception room while guests can still talk comfortably.

Yes, as long as there's power nearby and some cover in case of rain. Tell us your venue in Hampshire and the act will confirm what they need.

Very little. A solo act or duo needs a small corner of the room or terrace and one power socket.

Typically £350 to £1,400, depending on the line-up, how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Yes. Each act lists its repertoire, and most are happy to learn one or two special requests with enough notice.

Reviews

(5)

“Tommy & Sons were absolutely fabulous. We loved their sets, and so did all our guests. They were genuinely lovely people, and some of our guests were able to get up and sing with them. This was brilliant! Couldn't be happier with our choice to hire Tommy & Sons; comms between hireaband, and the band were excellent and we hope to use them again in the future. Thank you!”

(5)

“We thought Ian Was amazing! All our guests said how brilliant his voice was and how much they enjoyed his take on classic songs. He was very easy to contact when we were planning everything and even agreed to sing a few songs in memory of my late Mum and Dad. We booked him immediately after hearing him on an agency web site! Thanks for being a part of our special day Ian.”

(5)

“I hope you got back ok on Saturday night. We just wanted to thank you for making our wedding evening so perfect. The music was amazing and everyone really enjoyed it. Slightly biased, but I have never been to a wedding when the dance floor has been so full for so much of the night! Looking forward to seeing the photos. Thanks again”

(5)

“Hi De La Duo, THANK YOU!!! The day feels like a bit of a blur if I'm honest but one of my clearest memories was walking down the aisle (rather quickly oops) and hearing you playing. It was beautiful. John and I have received so many compliments about you guys. you truly were a highlight of the day! All the best, Charlotte and John x”

(5)

“Before the event Dave did everything possible to work with us and make sure that it all went without a hitch, which was much appreciated. He and the rest of his group were friendly and professional throughout, and our guests loved seeing the joy they so clearly get from what they do. We hadn’t tried jazz at our hotel before, but it went down really well and we received lots of great feedback.”

(5)

“His vast range of musical talent shone through and was picked up on by the feedback from the guests most of whom had never heard Jack play before. A special thanks to Jack also for learning a very special song for our first dance it meant a lot to us. He is so versatile in what he can play that we would not hesitate in recommending him for your special day. …”

Local Venues in Hampshire

Kimbridge Barn

Kimbridge Barn

A restored barn on the River Test near Romsey, with a firelit courtyard, a kitchen worth talking about and dancing beneath old oak beams at night.

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Clock Barn

Clock Barn

An exclusive-use barn at Tufton Warren near Whitchurch, with a thatched clock tower, 20-odd bedrooms and a dancefloor that stays full to the end.

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Hayling Island Sailing Club

Hayling Island Sailing Club

A sandy peninsula at the mouth of Chichester Harbour near Hayling, with balconies over the water, a private beach and evenings that run late.

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Tithe Barn

Tithe Barn

A medieval stone-arched barn in the South Downs near Petersfield, taken on exclusive use, with a meadow for drinks and a floor built for dancing.

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The Elvetham

The Elvetham

A listed Victorian country house in 35 acres at Hartley Wintney, with 90 bedrooms, a conservatory for dancing and Tudor history in the grounds.

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Lainston House

Lainston House

A 17th-century country house in 63 acres outside Winchester, with a mile-long avenue of lime trees, a chapel ruin and a barn that dances late.

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Stansted Park

Stansted Park

An Edwardian mansion and 1,000-acre estate at Rowlands Castle, with a Regency chapel, South Downs parkland and long views down to the Solent.

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The Old Dairy at Hatherden Farm

The Old Dairy at Hatherden Farm

A converted dairy on a working farm near Andover, with three days on site, meadow views, a milk-churn welcome and a resident bull called Henry.

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Royal Southern Yacht Club

Royal Southern Yacht Club

A waterfront clubhouse at Hamble with wide Solent views, nearly two centuries of sailing history and exclusive use of the club for the whole day.

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