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Music Duos in Sheffield & South Yorkshire

Live duos for weddings and parties in Sheffield & South Yorkshire

For many weddings and parties in Sheffield & South Yorkshire, 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.

Whether your wedding is near Sheffield and Doncaster or further afield, the duos here cover the whole of Sheffield & South Yorkshire. Local venues include Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield, Whitley Hall Hotel and Hooton Pagnell Hall, and it's worth checking with your venue where the music or entertainment will be set up. Other venues in the area include Sheffield Town Hall, Wortley Hall and Kenwood Hall, and each has its own venue page further down.

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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched couples with live entertainment for their wedding day. The duos listed here all travel to Sheffield & South Yorkshire, and the instant quote button shows pricing and availability in a few seconds.

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.

Prices usually start from around £450 and go up to £1,400 or so. 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. Your quote shows the full price for your date, so you can compare acts on the same basis.

Each act's page carries real video and audio, a repertoire list and reviews from previous clients. Watching a couple of clips tells you far more than any description can, so it's worth listening before you choose.

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

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

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

In Stereo Acoustic Duo

Acoustic Duo | Male & Female Vocals | Guitars | Percussion

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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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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 Sheffield & South Yorkshire. 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 so much to Ian and the band for an absolutely amazing night last night for my daughter’s wedding! I had so many people asking the name of the band and saying how great they were! You really made it a special evening and got people up on the floor, enjoying themselves! Thanks again, and I’ll be recommending you to anyone looking for a party band.”

(5)

“Tom is a talented and versatile saxophone player with a great future ahead of him. His impressive technique is matched by a mature sense of musicianship and he has a comprehensive understanding of how to fluently negotiate a broad range of repertoire. Tom’s outlook is highly professional and he is sensitive to the requirements of the different settings he performs in”

(5)

“We booked "The Callers" for our company summer BBQ earlier this year. They were so accommodating to our requirements and were able to match the atmosphere of our event precisely. Their range of songs was excellent and we received lots of comments from our employees about the quality of their performance. We would certainly recommend them in the future.”

(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.”

Local Venues in Sheffield & South Yorkshire

Hooton Pagnell Hall

Hooton Pagnell Hall

A medieval hall in a honey-coloured limestone village outside Doncaster, with a tithe barn, a Japanese garden and only one wedding on any day.

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Sheffield Town Hall

Sheffield Town Hall

A Grade I listed Victorian landmark in the middle of Sheffield, home to the city's own Mandela and Mirror Rooms for weddings up to 220 guests.

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Whitley Hall Hotel

Whitley Hall Hotel

A 16th-century hall on the northern edge of Sheffield, with 20 acres of gardens, a lake, peacocks on the lawn and bedrooms for all your guests.

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Wortley Hall

Wortley Hall

The workers' stately home between Sheffield and Barnsley, with 26 acres of formal gardens, a fine Georgian front and a genuinely warm welcome.

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Whirlowbrook Hall

Whirlowbrook Hall

An Edwardian manor house set in 39 acres of Sheffield parkland, 4 miles from the city centre and right on the doorstep of the Peak District.

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Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield

Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield

Sheffield's grandest set of rooms, opposite the cathedral on Church Street, behind a pair of silver doors and nearly 200 years of ceremony and feasting.

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Kenwood Hall

Kenwood Hall

A lakeside hall set in 12 acres of gardens at Nether Edge, only minutes from the middle of Sheffield, with a spa and just one wedding a day.

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Tankersley Manor

Tankersley Manor

A 17th-century manor on the ridge above Barnsley, with oak beams, exposed stone, a spa and a suite big enough for 350 people to dance in it.

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Aston Hall Hotel

Aston Hall Hotel

A Georgian hall of 1772 set between Sheffield and Rotherham, with wide lawns, a licensed garden pagoda and a suite that seats 250 for dinner.

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