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Music Duos in Cumbria

Book a music duo in Cumbria

A duo gives you more than a solo act without the size of a full band. In Cumbria, duos are booked for wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions, dinners and parties, adding harmonies and a fuller sound while still fitting into a small space.

Popular wedding venues in Cumbria include Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa, Holker Hall and Hidden River Barn, and our duos travel to weddings and events across Carlisle, Kendal and Windermere. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we'll help you choose an act that suits the space. You'll find more Cumbria venues below, including Storrs Hall, The Den at Four Acre and Broadoaks Country House, each with its own page.

Many duos are built for flexibility, starting with a gentle acoustic set for the ceremony and drinks, then switching to a livelier set later in the day. That makes a duo one of the best-value ways to cover several parts of a wedding.

We've been booking wedding entertainment since 1999, and every duo on this page covers Cumbria. You can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

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

For most receptions and dinners, yes. A duo comfortably fills a room of around 100 guests and needs only a small area to set up. For a large function room or a crowd that wants to dance all night, look for a party duo with a bigger PA, or consider a full band.

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.

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

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The MacDonald Brothers

X Factor Live Show Finalists, The MacDonald Brothers Offer a Stunning Show. Add the WOW Factor to your event.

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Changing Melody

Changing Melody cover everything from contemporary pop and rock to jazz, 60s and beyond, you'll find their tasteful selection of music appeals to guests of every age group.

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From £350

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Smooth Sound Duo

Male Acoustic Duo | Versatile Repertoire

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From £650

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

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
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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In Stereo Acoustic Duo

Acoustic Duo | Male & Female Vocals | Guitars | Percussion

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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

All Night Long

DJ & Live Percussion OR DJ With Vocals/Guitar/Percussion | Option to Add Sax | Option for Acoustic Duo

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From £825

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 Cumbria. 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)

“Thank you for a wonderful performance. Jack and Tee were excellent, got everyone up dancing, the music was good enough to satisfy my very fussy musical family and that's saying something. All the guests thought they were great and gave them excellent reviews. We highly recommend them and will not hesitate to call them for another family function. Flexible, current and worth every penny. (10 / 10)”

(5)

“Exceptionally talented pair. Had the pleasure of listening to them on the P&O Britannia and they helped us have a fantastic time, we were truly entertained. The vocals are beautifully on point and create a perfect atmosphere. Best of all is their choice of repertoire, so much variety and perfect to relax to; I even found myself singing along on several occasions! Thanks for some great music.”

(5)

“Absolutely superb! Would recommend these guys to anyone looking for a band that offers something that little bit different. Great with a more chilled out set outside in the summer sun as guests arrived for the wedding reception, then a more energetic set to kick off the evening celebrations and get everyone up and dancing. We had so many comments for our guests about just how perfect Bully & The Banjo were. They set a warm, celebratory tone at the start which lasted through the entire reception.”

(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”

(5)

“I honestly can't recommend these guys enough, support helpful and supportive in the lead up to everything and then when they actually started playing, amazing! Interacted with all of our guests and absolutely smashed it. The band were amazing, I promise you, you will love having these guys as part of your big day just like we did.”

(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”

Local Venues in Cumbria

Eden Barn

Eden Barn

A 200-year-old Westmorland stone barn on 100 acres of the Upper Eden Valley, with the Pennine hills on one side and the Yorkshire Dales on the other.

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Broadoaks Country House

Broadoaks Country House

An Edwardian country house in woodland between Windermere and Ambleside, with a William Morris music room and an orangery with a fire in the grate.

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Hidden River Barn

Hidden River Barn

A glass-walled barn hidden away in 200 acres of ancient woodland near Longtown, with log cabins in the trees and a river running past the door.

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Loweswater Village Hall

Loweswater Village Hall

A former Victorian schoolhouse above the Vale of Lorton, with views over Crummock Water and the Kirkstile Inn a short stroll away down the lane.

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Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

Armathwaite Hall Hotel and Spa

A 17th-century stately home above Bassenthwaite Lake, with 400 acres of private woodland and deer park, and Skiddaw filling all the windows.

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Holker Hall

Holker Hall

A Cavendish family home since the early 1600s, with 200 acres of famous gardens and old parkland on the gentle southern edge of the Lake District.

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Storrs Hall

Storrs Hall

A listed Georgian mansion right on the shore of Windermere, with lakeside lawns, a jetty of its own and the whole house yours for the night.

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The Den at Four Acre

The Den at Four Acre

Giant linked tipis in a Cumbrian meadow between the Lake District and the Solway Coast, with three days of the place entirely to yourselves.

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Askham Hall

Askham Hall

A medieval hall turned country retreat in the village of Askham, with a converted bank barn, fine food and only a wedding or two in any given week.

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