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Other Wedding Entertainment in the East Midlands

Ceremony and reception acts covering the whole of the East Midlands

Whether you're planning a wedding in a city-centre hotel or a country house miles from anywhere, ceremony and reception acts in the East Midlands cover the whole region. This page brings together acts that play everywhere from Chesterfield, Newark, Leicester, Northampton and Grantham, so you can compare them side by side.

Our listings for the East Midlands take in Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire. Each of those areas has its own page too, which you'll find in the links further down, but the acts here will travel to any of them.

Popular venues across the region include Donington Park Farmhouse, Kelham House, Rothley Court Hotel, Home Farm Events, Stubton Hall and Makeney Hall Hotel. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we can usually say which acts have played there before.

Not every wedding act does the same job. Within this category you'll find solo singers, acoustic duos, pianists, classical guitarists, string quartets, close-up magicians and roaming musicians, and knowing the feel you want for your wedding makes the choice much easier.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment since 1999. Every act listed here covers the East Midlands, 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.

What to know:

  • Budget £300 to £1,500 for most bookings
  • Every quote includes travel and any amplification
  • Travel within the East Midlands is never added on later
  • Many acts offer longer or extra sets if you need them
  • Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund

The East Midlands is a large area, so it's worth mentioning your venue's exact location when you enquire. Acts based nearby often have more availability and more experience of local venues, and we'll point you towards them.

Most bookings fall between £300 and £1,500. The size of the line-up is the biggest factor, followed by the date and how long the act plays. Travel and any amplification are included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay, wherever you are in the East Midlands.

Each act's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how an act works a room than any description can.

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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Band Under a Grand

Anatole Strings

Professional And Versatile, The Anatole Quartet Bring a Vast Repertoire to Your Event with Everything From Mozart and Verdi to Clean Bandit and James Bond

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From £860

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

WestZone

An Outstanding Tribute to Ireland's Finest Exports- Boyzone and Westlife!

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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

Jessie MaKee

Solo Singer / Guitarist | Background or Main Event Entertainment

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From £570

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
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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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The Wanderers

Mumford Folk Meets Pop & Rock. Available Static or Roaming.

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From £2,160

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

Tommy & Sons

Three or Four Piece Folk Style Covers Band | Roaming or Static Options Available.

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From £2,020

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Joe Penfold - Singer & Pianist

Joe Penfold - A Super Singer and Pianist Performing a Variety of Genres And Sing-along Hits

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From £545

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Guitarist & Singer Ian

Solo Acoustic Guitarist and Vocalist, Ian Britt, Performs His Unique Covers Of Classic Hits

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Dave Giles

Solo Singer/Guitarist | Huge Range Of Songs | Background or Main Event

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From £450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Lee Smallman

Talented & Flexible, A Musician For Every Event.

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From £330

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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Guitarist Marcus

Singer / Guitarist | Afternoon or Evening Performance

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From £355

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Stella & Fly

Piano & Vocals Duo | Ideal Afternoon or Evening Entertainment

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From £680

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Gentlemen of the Road

A vintage 20's - 40's style swing band that will blow your socks off with their unique arrangements of modern tracks

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From £1,985

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

FAQs

Everything around the main evening band: ceremony and drinks reception musicians such as solo singers, harpists, pianists, guitarists and string quartets, plus acoustic duos, roaming musicians and close-up magicians.

Many can, given enough notice — mention it when you enquire and the act will confirm whether they can add it to their repertoire for your day.

Harpists, pianists, guitarists and string quartets usually play acoustically in a ceremony room or church; singers and duos bring a small, discreet PA for larger rooms or outdoor spaces.

Yes — booking the same musician or ensemble for the ceremony, drinks and wedding breakfast is common, and usually works out better value than separate bookings.

Typically £300 to £1,500, depending on the act, how long they perform and the date — travel is always included in the quote.

Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday when the most popular acts go quickly.

Reviews

(5)

“Declan was a breath of fresh air- not only was he professional but put us both at ease knowing that the music was in the best hands. We received loads of compliments about the ceremony and drinks reception music Declan played. He chatted away to some of our guests before he headed off which was lovely. Would recommend Declan 100% to anyone and only wish we had another event to book him for!”

(5)

“I’d recommend Ian without hesitation. Not only is he a huge talent with a fine repertoire, he is a genuinely good guy who was friendly and communicative during the build-up to my wedding. On the day itself he went above and beyond what I’d expect from a performer by allowing my son (a beginner on guitar) to play along to one of his songs. Ian is a top talent and a top man.”

(5)

“We thought Ian Was amazing! All our guests said how brilliant his voice was and how much they enjoyed his take on classic songs. He was very easy to contact when we were planning everything and even agreed to sing a few songs in memory of my late Mum and Dad. We booked him immediately after hearing him on an agency web site! Thanks for being a part of our special day Ian.”

(5)

“His vast range of musical talent shone through and was picked up on by the feedback from the guests most of whom had never heard Jack play before. A special thanks to Jack also for learning a very special song for our first dance it meant a lot to us. He is so versatile in what he can play that we would not hesitate in recommending him for your special day. …”

(5)

“Hi. We would like to record our appreciation to Declan Daniel for the music he played at our wedding reception last Saturday. Many of the guests commented on the quality of his playing and there is no doubt that Declan's music added a very special ingredient to our special day. Please pass on our thanks and best wishes for his musical career. Many thanks also for a very efficient service. Best wishes”

(5)

“Absolutely fantastic, very professional. A beautiful voice which was even better than the video. We booked them for 1 hr and to sing our first dance song. It is a memory that I will never forget. All the guests really enjoyed the music as they sang songs from all genres and did it extremely well. Very talented. We are very pleased that we booked them and could not have asked for more.”

Local Venues in East Midlands

Donington Park Farmhouse

Donington Park Farmhouse

A 17th-century farmhouse and beautifully restored barns at Isley Walton, hosting weddings since 1984, with beef and lamb raised on the estate itself.

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Kelham House

Kelham House

An Edwardian manor house set in 9 acres of lawn and woodland at Kelham, just outside Newark, taken on exclusive use for a single wedding a day.

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Rothley Court Hotel

Rothley Court Hotel

Say your vows in a 13th-century Templar chapel at Rothley, then dine under oak panelling in a manor house set in 10 acres of Leicestershire garden.

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Home Farm Events

Home Farm Events

Home Farm at Braunston hands you 15 acres, a chandeliered marquee and food raised on the farm itself: a relaxed wedding in open countryside.

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Stubton Hall

Stubton Hall

A Georgian country house on the Lincolnshire border near Newark, with its own walled garden, parkland and on-site accommodation.

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Makeney Hall Hotel

Makeney Hall Hotel

A Victorian mansion looking out over the Amber Valley near Belper, with woodland gardens, a covered outdoor ceremony spot and 46 bedrooms upstairs.

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Norwood Park

Norwood Park

A Georgian house on its own private Southwell estate, with a gallery lit by chandeliers, 17 bedrooms and Highland cattle grazing the parkland.

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Beaumanor Hall

Beaumanor Hall

A Jacobean-style Victorian hall in 34 acres near Loughborough, with a wartime secret, a yew tree to marry under and a main hall made for dancing.

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Park Farm, Daventry

Park Farm, Daventry

An 18th-century Cart Shed barn, fire pits and a shepherds hut at Upper Shuckburgh near Daventry: Park Farm is summer weddings at their loveliest.

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Revesby Abbey

Revesby Abbey

A Gothic Revival manor on a working estate in the Lincolnshire Wolds near Boston, with a lake, formal gardens and on-site rooms.

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Osmaston Park

Osmaston Park

A summer marquee on the footprint of a lost Victorian manor, set in 3,000 acres of parkland, woodland and lake views a mile or two south of Ashbourne.

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Oddhouse Farm

Oddhouse Farm

A restored farm courtyard and modern Dutch barn above the Vale of Belvoir at Owthorpe, yours for three days, with just one wedding held a week.

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