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Jewish Wedding & Event Bands in Somerset

Live bands for Jewish weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs in Somerset

Simchas have their own rhythm, from the entrance of the couple and the chair lift to the Hava Nagila set and the late-night party. Across Somerset, the bands on this page are experienced with Jewish weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs and anniversary celebrations, and they plan every moment with you in advance.

Whether your celebration is near Wells, Taunton and Bath or elsewhere in Somerset, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include Sparkford Hall, The Cider Barn at Dillington Estate and Orchardleigh House. It's worth sharing the venue's layout early so the band can plan where the hora circle will go.

Not every band plays a simcha the same way. Some lead a long, high-energy hora set with Israeli favourites, some add a klezmer or acoustic set for the ceremony or reception, and all of them follow up with a party set for the rest of the night.

Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every Jewish event band here travels to Somerset as standard, brings the equipment it needs, 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 £1,500 for a smaller band to £4,000 or more for a large showband, depending on line-up, date and set times
  • Hora and Israeli dance sets, klezmer and a full party set
  • Ceremony, reception and evening music available
  • Travel is included in every quote
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Check the room and any sound limiter before you choose. Large showbands need a good-sized stage area, power and floor space, and the hora needs room for a big circle, so share the floor plan with the band early on.

Most Jewish wedding and bar mitzvah bookings fall between about £1,500 and £4,000. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the date, the length of the evening and extras such as ceremony music. Travel is included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Every act's page has video and audio of the musicians who would actually play, their repertoire and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to check the style and the atmosphere before you commit.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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Garden Party

Fresh, Stylish & Truly Awesome. Garden Party Are A Party Band Of The Very Highest Standard.

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From £3,995

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Monte Carlo

London's Finest In Live Party Entertainment | With Line-ups From 3 To 12 Piece | Male & Female Vocals

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From £2,750

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Martinis

Wedding & Function Bands Don't Come Better Than This. All Genres, Male & Female Vocals, They Have It All.

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From £2,200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Baby Blues

An Authentic Swing Band Playing Your Favourite Rat Pack & Soul Tunes. You Even Get A Choice Of Singers..

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From £2,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Milestones

One of the finest covers band the UK has to offer - in a league of their own | Funk, Soul & Motown Plus Chart Covers

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From £3,100

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Dirty Pop Showband

8-21 Piece Showband | The Ultimate Live Experience

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From £6,500

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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City Boys

Super High-Energy 3 Piece Band Playing Music From All Generations!

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From £1,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Jazzmatazz

Top Quality Jazz & Swing Band Bringing You Both Old & New Hits To Get Your Party Swinging

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From £2,600

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Sherlocks

A Wedding & Function Band Of The Highest Standard With A Fiddle Player For An Irish Twist

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From £2,450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Yes. Every band in this category plays a hora and Israeli dance set, including Hava Nagila and other favourites, and will agree the songs and timing with you before the day.

Many can. Some bands offer an acoustic or klezmer set for the ceremony or drinks reception before the main evening set. Mention it when you enquire and we'll include it in the quote.

Yes. Bands bring their own PA and lighting. Larger showbands need a good-sized stage area and power nearby, so it's worth checking both with your venue, along with any sound limiter.

From around £1,500 for a smaller band to £4,000 or more for a large showband. The number of musicians, the date and the length of the evening make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Yes. Bands experienced with simchas are used to fitting their sets around courses, speeches and the chair lift. They'll agree a running order with you and your caterer or planner in advance.

For weekend weddings and bar mitzvahs, a year or more ahead is common, as the most popular bands book up early. For other dates, a few months' notice is often enough.

Reviews

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“Mark and I just wanted to send you a quick email to say a huge thank you for everything on Saturday. We had the most incredible day, and as I am sure you could tell, were big fans of the music! You guys are really excellent and everyone has commented on how fantastic you were, so a huge thank you. At several points I think our entire wedding was on the dance floor, which is exactly what we had hoped for!Thank you for helping us to throw a great party, which there is no doubt everyone enjoyed.”

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“Please can you pass on a big thank you to the band who were incredible. We got lots of compliments after the wedding about how good they were. It was so hot in the tent but they played with such energy that everyone was up and dancing - even my aunt who NEVER dances. We had the best time. Thank you again,”

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“A huge thank you to you and the rest of the band – We and everyone else really enjoyed it yesterday. We kept getting the “band is really good – where did you get them from.””

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“Top blokes!! Couldn't help enough. Were super tight and played a great set. Everyone commented on them!!! Thanks so much.”

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“Thank-you so much for making our wedding extra special. You got everyone dancing and having fun, we loved the way you mixed up the music to include classics, modern numbers and ceilidh. On top of that you were really nice people and helpful during the preparations and on the day. Thank-you for posting the photoblog pictures, they’re great! We will recommend you to others and hope that we will get to hear you play again soon.”

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“An apt name for a magical group who take you on a musical journey through different decades and genres. A ride of enjoyment, fun, emotions and non stop dancing from start to finish. If you want a group who entertain and play the music you like and want to hear, then you can't go wrong with The Sherlocks.Thank you guys for an amazing set, my feet are still hurting from all the dancing and jiving.”

Local Venues in Somerset

Priston Mill

Priston Mill

An ancient watermill, a 1720s tythe barn and gardens beside a brook: Priston Mill near Bath is a lovely place to marry, and a lovely place for a band.

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The Roman Baths

The Roman Baths

Marry beside the torchlit Great Bath and dance in Bath's Georgian Pump Room, a room that has had musicians playing in it for well over 300 years.

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Brympton House

Brympton House

Golden hamstone, a Great Hall, its own parish church and 33 acres of Somerset parkland: Brympton House near Yeovil is yours alone for the day.

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Orchardleigh House

Orchardleigh House

A Victorian mansion, a 23-acre lake and a church on its own island: Orchardleigh House near Frome gives a wedding 500 acres to spread out into.

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Homewood Park Hotel

Homewood Park Hotel

A Georgian house above the Limpley Stoke valley with a Roman-inspired spa and a kitchen garden, Homewood near Bath does intimate beautifully.

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St Audries Park

St Audries Park

A Victorian Gothic manor in 100 acres of deer park above the Somerset coast, St Audries near Taunton is yours from midday until the last song.

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Wick Farm

Wick Farm

Medieval barns built for the monks of Hinton Priory, 37 acres of countryside and Bath just down the road: Wick Farm is a farm wedding with real history.

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Sparkford Hall

Sparkford Hall

A Georgian house near Yeovil with a barn for 250, a cellar nightclub and llamas in the paddock: Sparkford Hall lets you build the day yourself.

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The Cider Barn at Dillington Estate

The Cider Barn at Dillington Estate

Stone, thatch and fairy lights down a wooded track: the Cider Barn on the Dillington Estate near Ilminster is the Somerset barn wedding at its best.

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