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Acoustic Musicians in West Sussex

Book acoustic musicians in West Sussex

Acoustic music suits the parts of a wedding or party where people want to talk as well as listen. In West Sussex, acoustic musicians are booked for ceremonies, drinks receptions, garden parties and wedding breakfasts, playing familiar songs in a stripped-back style that fills a room without taking it over.

West Sussex has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Two Woods Estate and Cissbury Barns to Grittenham Barn. Our acoustic acts travel to towns across the area, including Chichester, Horsham and Crawley, so the location of your venue won't limit your choice. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Upwaltham Barns, Bury Manor Barn and Farbridge, with details of each.

Acoustic acts range from solo singer-guitarists to duos and small trios with harmonies. Repertoire usually runs from classic love songs and folk to acoustic versions of recent chart hits, so the music feels familiar without being loud.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The acoustic acts listed here all travel to West Sussex, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

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

Think about the size of the space and how many guests will be there. A single performer works well for up to around 80 guests in a ceremony room, while a duo or trio carries better outdoors or in a busy reception. Most acts bring a small, discreet PA so they can be heard without being loud.

Prices usually start from around £350 and go up to £1,400 or so. 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. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.

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.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the wedding. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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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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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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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

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 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
Working with a budget?

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

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

Uptones Duo

Acoustic Duo | Female Vocals | Ideal For Wedding Reception.

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From £800

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 West Sussex 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)

“Close Harmony were amazing from the get go. They came up with great suggestions taking our tastes and preferences on board, and providing alternative suggestions which worked perfectly. They learnt our first dance as a new song and even changed some of the wording for us to fit better. Everyone of our guests commented on how great they were and our night wouldn't have been the same without them. Thank you so much, so glad we booked you”

(5)

“Hi both, we've had many compliments from our guests about your performances and we couldn't be more pleased with how things went. Not only did you provide fantastic live music, but you did it in a tight spot with minimal help from us! We sincerely believe that we could not have chosen a better band for the day and want to thank you both for coming. Mr & Mrs Miller :)”

(5)

“Bravo to Marcus who played at our recent Cocktail Party in Edinburgh. He arrived before we did, set up without fuss and played a selection of his repertoire throughout the course of the evening - fantastic. Our guests loved him and he was gracious enough to play a specific song that one of our guests wanted to sing for us. I would highly recommend him and Hireaband - a great service. Thanks again for making our night special.”

(5)

“Jesse was a complete professional and delivered our wedding songs beautifully. We asked Jesse to learn some songs that were personal to us and he didn't disappoint. He was honest and realistic with us to ensure that it met our expectations which was really appreciated as we all know how important it is to have that perfect wedding day. Lots of our guests commented on his performance and loved the music. Would highly recommend.”

(5)

“Just wanted to drop you an email to say a HUGE thank you for Saturday night!! You were absolutely fantastic - you really made our night perfect. Everyone keeps saying how amazing you were - Also thanks for letting the budding Take That singers take to the floor!! We are already planning another charity event next year, so we can book you again!”

(5)

“Absolutely fantastic performances and sets, everyone totally loved the vibe and the amazing performers- everyone was asking who they were and how I found them. When it rained they came off the stage and performed inside the marquee creating a really intimate magical moment, and graciously did a couple of requests for us all to join in on - couldn't have asked for more or better, simply brilliant! 11/10 thanks so much”

Local Venues in West Sussex

Grittenham Barn

Grittenham Barn

A Grade II listed Sussex barn near Petworth, with a lake, an orchard and seven acres of it all to yourselves. Here is how a wedding day unfolds.

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Farbridge

Farbridge

An old Sussex dairy turned barn wedding venue just north of Chichester, with a secret garden, seven bedrooms and the South Downs all around.

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Southend Barns

Southend Barns

Four restored barns, a secret garden and bell tents under the stars at Donnington, just outside Chichester. A warm, family-run place to marry.

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Upwaltham Barns

Upwaltham Barns

Flint barns high on the South Downs between Petworth and Chichester, with downland views from the ceremony room and a glass bar built for dancing.

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Bury Manor Barn

Bury Manor Barn

A Tudor barn above the River Arun at Bury, near Pulborough, with a walled garden, a grass amphitheatre and views across to Amberley Castle.

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Cowdray Estate

Cowdray Estate

Tudor ruins, Capability Brown parkland and a walled garden at Midhurst, deep in the South Downs, offering two very different ways to marry there.

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Fitzleroi Barn

Fitzleroi Barn

A timber-framed Sussex barn on a farm at Fittleworth, near Pulborough, hired for two whole days so nothing about the wedding has to be rushed.

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Cissbury Barns

Cissbury Barns

Barns on a private downland estate at Findon above Worthing, reached by a drive through fields and woodland. Somewhere to disappear for a day.

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Two Woods Estate

Two Woods Estate

Marry among towering redwoods on a 42-acre woodland estate at Pulborough, with a restored barn, a wild meadow and a firepit under the trees.

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