Funk & Soul Bands in Shropshire
Funk, soul and Motown bands in Shropshire
A funk and soul band brings horns, groove and big vocals to an event. In Shropshire, they're a favourite for wedding evenings, corporate celebrations and private parties where the music needs real energy, with sets built around Aretha, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire and the soul-pop hits that followed.
Popular event venues in Shropshire include Walcot Hall, Davenport House and Hawkstone Hall & Gardens, and our funk and soul bands play events across Shrewsbury, Telford and Bridgnorth. Let us know your venue when you enquire and we'll check the band's set-up suits the room.
Not every soul band sounds the same. You'll find Motown revue-style acts with sharp suits and harmonies, funk bands built around bass, drums and horns, disco specialists, and bands who blend soul classics with recent hits. Knowing the mood you're after makes comparing them much easier.
Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every funk and soul band here travels to Shropshire as standard, brings its own PA and lighting, and the quote you receive includes travel — use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.
The essentials:
- Typical cost: from around £1,000 for a smaller line-up to £3,500 or more for a large band with horns, depending on date and set times
- Line-ups from four-piece bands to eight or nine-piece bands with a full horn section
- Two live sets plus a DJ playlist between and after sets as standard with most bands
- Travel, PA and lighting are included in every quote
- Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund
Check the room size and any sound limiter before you choose. A compact four-piece can play at a controlled volume in smaller rooms, while bigger line-ups with horns need more floor space and power. Many bands also offer an acoustic set for a drinks reception before the main evening sets.
A four or five-piece typically starts from around £1,000, while an eight or nine-piece with horns can reach £3,500 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes travel, PA and lighting, so it won't change once you've booked.
Each funk and soul band's page carries real live video, audio, a set list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how a band works a dance floor than any description can.
Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen a band, 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.
