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Music Duos in Cornwall

Book a music duo in Cornwall

For many weddings and parties in Cornwall, a duo is the ideal middle ground: more musical depth than a solo act, a fraction of the space of a full band, and the flexibility to play from the ceremony through to the evening.

Across Cornwall, duos are booked for weddings and events in and around Truro, Falmouth and Newquay. Venues in the area include Tredudwell Manor, Boconnoc House and Launcells Barton, each with its own ceremony rooms, lawns and reception spaces. Further down this page are more local venues, such as Tregenna Castle Resort, Pengenna Manor and Lusty Glaze, with details of each.

Duos come in several styles: acoustic duos playing stripped-back versions of well-known songs, jazz and lounge duos for a relaxed reception, and party duos using backing tracks to give a full-band sound for dancing.

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

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £450 to £1,400, depending on how long they perform and the date
  • Your quote shows exactly what's included
  • Ceremony, drinks reception and wedding breakfast packages available from many acts
  • Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

An acoustic duo, usually vocals with guitar, suits a ceremony and drinks reception. A jazz or lounge duo works well through a dinner. A party duo with backing tracks is the one to choose if you want a dance floor later, as it gives the sound of a bigger band from two performers.

Expect to pay from around £450 up to £1,400. A single daytime set sits at the lower end, while a duo covering the ceremony, drinks, meal and an evening set 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.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the performer you would be booking, with videos, audio, a repertoire list and reviews. Between them you can get a clear sense of the act well before the day.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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Front Cover

An Exciting Duo From The South West. Small Band - Big Sound!

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From £900

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Twos Company

Male & Female Duo With Acoustic & Full Electric Party Options

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From £800

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

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

Jack & Joel

X Factor Finalists Jack & Joel | Acoustic Duo

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From £1,615

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
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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

Stella & Fly

Piano & Vocals Duo | Ideal Afternoon or Evening Entertainment

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From £680

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Bully & The Banjo

Upbeat Duo | Folk, Country, Pop | Mumford Style

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From £995

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

The Ladybirds

A sassy, classy acoustic duo with international appeal and experience.

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From £750

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

It depends on the duo. Acoustic duos play stripped-back versions of well-known songs, jazz duos play standards and lounge music, and party duos play dance-floor hits, often with backing tracks.

Many can. A lot of duos offer packages covering the ceremony, drinks reception, wedding breakfast and an evening set.

A party duo with a proper PA is, for most venues in Cornwall. For very large rooms, tell us the guest numbers and we'll suggest whether a duo or a bigger line-up suits better.

Not much. Around two by three metres and a nearby power socket is usually enough.

Typically £450 to £1,400, depending on the style, how long they play and the date. Your quote shows exactly what's included.

Most can, given enough notice. Mention it when you enquire.

Reviews

(5)

“Emily and David played at my 40th birthday party last Summer. Communication and planning before the party was very professional. We had so much fun on the night, they played a great range of covers and they really got the party going. They are both great singers and musicians and the atmosphere was fab. I would highly recommended, thank you so much!”

(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)

“Absolutely Fantastic! We booked All Night Long for a corporate event held at Wyboston Lakes and everyone who attended thoroughly enjoyed it! A great mix of music, talented musicians and brilliant singers. Booking was effortless and very well organised. We couldn't have asked for more. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend for large scale events or smaller gatherings. Thank you again for providing us with such an enjoyable evening!”

(5)

“just a note to say thanks for all the effort you and the guys put in to our wedding day. The comments from our guests were fantastic as was your performance and professionalism throughout. Sorry about the last minute panic calls and mails I sent; you really saved my life with the “it’s no problem” attitude”

(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)

“The Callers were absolutely brilliant, and everyone at the wedding said that they were too! Ant (the lead singer) was very easy to communicate with in the weeks leading up to the performance taking our requests and made us feel comfortable and at ease throughout. I would highly recommend this band to anybody looking to book, all of the songs were very well performed but most importantly the band were committed to making sure that everybody enjoyed themselves.”

Local Venues in Cornwall

Nancarrow Farm

Nancarrow Farm

An organic family farm in the lanes outside Truro, where restored barns, a millpond and wood-fired feasts make for a wonderfully unhurried wedding.

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Launcells Barton

Launcells Barton

Hidden in wooded countryside near Bude, this listed manor and its barns hand you 230 Cornish acres entirely to yourselves for the whole weekend.

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Tredudwell Manor

Tredudwell Manor

High above Lanteglos-by-Fowey with the Heritage Coast in view, this 18th-century manor pairs country-house charm with a glorious oak reception barn.

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Boconnoc House

Boconnoc House

A Georgian house, a lake and a two-mile private drive: Boconnoc near Lostwithiel hands you hundreds of Cornish acres and six ways to say your vows.

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Pengenna Manor

Pengenna Manor

Set in its own valley near Wadebridge, this 450-year-old manor offers nine licensed ceremony spots, rustic barns and 300 acres of Cornish quiet.

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Lusty Glaze

Lusty Glaze

A private cove on the edge of Newquay, reached by cliff steps, where you can marry on the sand and dance with the Atlantic just beyond the deck.

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Eden Project

Eden Project

Say your vows among olive trees or beneath the rainforest canopy at Cornwall's Eden Project, then dance late inside a glowing, softly lit biome.

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Polhawn Fort

Polhawn Fort

A Victorian fort on the cliff at Whitsand Bay with its own beach below, exclusively yours.

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Tregenna Castle Resort

Tregenna Castle Resort

A granite castle in 72 acres on the hill above St Ives, with turrets, sea views and room for everyone to stay.

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