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Music Duos in the North East

Book music duos anywhere in the North East

Whether you're planning a wedding or event in a city-centre hotel or a country house miles from anywhere, music duos in the North East cover the whole region. This page brings together acts that play everywhere from Middlesbrough, Gateshead, Durham and Alnwick, so you can compare them side by side.

Across Durham, Middlesbrough, Newcastle upon Tyne and Northumberland, the music duos listed here play drinks receptions, dinners and smaller parties. Use the area links lower down if you'd like a list narrowed to one part of the North East.

From Rushpool Hall and Wylam Brewery to Black Horse Beamish, Ellingham Hall, Judges Country House Hotel and The Vermont Hotel, the venues across the North East range from grand country houses to barns, hotels and city spaces. Our acts are used to adapting to all of them.

Across the North East you can choose from acoustic duos, sax-and-guitar pairs, vocal duos and piano duos. Most will take a few requests ahead of the day, and many can learn a special song if you ask.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment since 1999. Every duo listed here covers the North East, and travel and any amplification are included in the quote you receive. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £450 to £1,400, depending on line-up, date and how long the act plays
  • Always included: travel and any amplification, in every quote
  • Acts travel to venues right across the North East
  • Summer Saturdays and December dates book up first
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Most acts perform two or three sets, with playlist music or a break in between. Share your running order when you enquire, including any special moments, and we'll build the quote around it.

Expect to pay from around £450 up to £1,400 or more for a larger line-up. The act, the date and your set times make the biggest difference. Every quote includes travel and any amplification, so nothing is added later.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio and a song list. Underneath are reviews from clients, often at venues you'll recognise.

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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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

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

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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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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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

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 the North East. 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)

“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)

“The duo were fantastic both in their music and in their attitude towards making the event a success! They accommodated some last minute changes to the schedule without hesitation and also accompanied some 'Karaoke' style entertainment from our MD. I would definitely use them again and recommend to others. Many thanks!”

(5)

“Natalie and Aaron were exactly what I wanted for my 50th. They accommodated my every need and we had them play for an extra hour because we were all having such a great time. There was never a dull moment with the energy that Natalie and Aaron brought to the party. Talented musicians and lovely people- would definitely recommend to others”

(5)

“Dear Padraig Words cannot express how wonderful you were, at the celebration we had for my mum's passing, at Greenwoods recently. So many relatives asked whether you actually knew mum, as you had made it so personal, they were, as you could probably tell, really enjoying themselves! I could not have wished for a more fitting tribute to my mum, just sad that you couldn't meet her as she would have been your biggest fan that night! With sincere thanks.”

(5)

“Thank you very much for entertaining our pensioners today they all enjoyed the day and we had lovely comments about the entertainment. Perfect for our event and lovely voices from 2 lovely people. Thank you also for the little extra of entertaining our day care clients at their party during your break. We hope to see you again merry xmas”

Local Venues in North East

Rushpool Hall

Rushpool Hall

An ironmaster’s mansion of Cleveland stone above Saltburn, now given over entirely to weddings, with woodland, coast and 18 bedrooms of its own.

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Wylam Brewery

Wylam Brewery

The last building standing from Newcastle's 1929 exhibition, reborn as a brewery and wedding venue with a daylit dome in the middle of Exhibition Park.

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Black Horse Beamish

Black Horse Beamish

A restored 300-year-old inn on 37 acres at Beamish, with lavender fields, long valley views and one of the few permanent marquees in the North East.

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Ellingham Hall

Ellingham Hall

A Haggerston family country house north of Alnwick, with secret chambers, a 19th-century chapel, eight acres of woodland and peacocks on the lawn.

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Judges Country House Hotel

Judges Country House Hotel

A Victorian country house set in 22 acres of private gardens near Yarm, with a self-contained courtyard suite converted from the old stables.

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The Vermont Hotel

The Vermont Hotel

A five-star hotel on the Quayside, once Northumberland's council chambers, with rooftop views over the Tyne Bridge and Castle Keep.

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Bradbury Glade

Bradbury Glade

Giant linked tipis in a 60-acre wood near Sedgefield, with a small ceremony barn among the trees and firepits burning inside once the light goes.

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Hallington Mill

Hallington Mill

A restored 16th-century mill hidden away in its own quiet valley north of Corbridge, with a vaulted Hay Shed built for long tables and candlelight.

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Crathorne Hall

Crathorne Hall

An Edwardian country house above the Leven Valley near Yarm, with carved ceilings, marble fireplaces and 37 bedrooms for guests staying over.

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Newcastle Civic Centre

Newcastle Civic Centre

A landmark civic building in the middle of Newcastle whose Banqueting Hall seats 500 for dinner and has a fully sprung dancefloor already in place.

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Durham Castle

Durham Castle

Dinner in a Norman great hall of 1284, with the cathedral just across Palace Green and the whole castle given over to a single wedding a day.

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Langley Castle

Langley Castle

A genuine 14th-century castle in ten acres of woodland near Hexham, with seven-foot stone walls, stained glass and a restoration story all of its own.

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