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Roaming Bands in Coventry

Hire a roaming band for your wedding or event in Coventry

If you want live music that feels part of the day rather than a performance in the corner, a roaming band is the answer. In Coventry, our roaming acts are booked for weddings, garden parties, product launches and Christmas events, moving among guests, playing close to small groups and taking requests as they go.

Whether your wedding or event is near Nuneaton, Kenilworth and Rugby or elsewhere in Coventry, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include Cheylesmore Manor House, Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa and Coombe Abbey Hotel. It's worth planning a covered spot in case the weather turns during an outdoor reception.

Roaming bands come in many styles. Some play acoustic versions of pop and chart hits, some play vintage swing and jazz, and others bring brass, folk or a New Orleans street-band feel. Watching a couple of videos is the quickest way to find the one that fits your day.

We've been booking live bands since 1999, and every roaming act on this page covers Coventry. Travel is built into the quote, the band brings what it needs to be heard, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: from around £800 for a smaller act to £2,500 or more for a larger band, depending on line-up, date and set times
  • The band moves around the room, playing to small groups of guests at a time
  • No stage and usually no power needed
  • Travel is included in every quote
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

A duo is ideal for smaller, conversation-led receptions. For a large wedding or a busy garden party, a four-piece or brass band carries further and makes more of a moment. Tell us the venue and guest numbers and we'll suggest what tends to work.

A duo or trio typically starts from around £800, while a four-piece or brass band for a longer reception can reach £2,500 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

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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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

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

Central Park

Four Piece Roaming Band | Wedding or Corporate Events | Perfect Addition To Any Event

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From £1,550

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Hosen Brass

Hosen Brass are one of the UK's leading Oompah bands.

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From £800

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

A roaming band plays acoustically while moving around the room or garden, stopping to play to small groups of guests at a time rather than performing from a stage. They're ideal for wedding drinks receptions, garden parties and corporate events where guests are mingling.

Usually not. Most roaming acts play fully acoustic, so they need no stage, PA or power. If they also play a static set with amplification, they'll let you know what they need.

Yes, and many bookings are outdoors. It's worth agreeing a covered spot with the venue in case of rain, and roaming acts can move inside quickly if the weather changes.

From around £800 for a smaller act to £2,500 or more for a larger band. The number of musicians, the date and the length of the booking make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Most play two or three sets of 30 to 45 minutes, which covers a typical wedding drinks reception. Longer bookings, or a mix of roaming and static sets, can be arranged when you enquire.

Yes. Many couples book a roaming act for the drinks reception and a separate band or DJ for the evening. We can quote for both together.

Reviews

(5)

“Now that the dust has settled a little bit and we're back from mini-moon, I wanted to say a HUGE thank you to you and the rest of the band for performing at our wedding. Sam and I just had the best time, and we've had so many people say that they loved the music. Thank you for your help with the first dance, as well as for adjusting to us all being a bit later than expected for dinner! We couldn't have had the same great vibe without you all”

(5)

“These lads played my wedding and they were nothing short of phenomenal. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Thanks again, chaps.”

(5)

“From start to finish communication with Ian and the band members was great. They were very attentive and paid close attention to our wishes prior to the event. On the night itself this paid off as they catered to every detail and request we made. Their performance on the night was fantastic! All night myself and our guests were on our feet and I received countless compliments on the band. They're very talented at what they do and sounded great. They completely made our wedding reception! Thank you x”

(5)

“The Wanderers were awesome; really added something special to our party!”

(5)

“Just like to thank you both for your performance last Saturday night in Cirencester. Everyone really loved the music, it was one of the liveliest International meetings I have ever seen, all thanks to your performance.”

(5)

“We couldn't be happier with our choice to book the Central Park band for our wedding day. From a logistics standpoint, they were highly professional, organized, and easy to communicate with. As for the performance, they were phenomenal. The unique roaming sets during the drinks reception were a massive hit and set us up perfectly for the rest of the our day. If you are looking for an exceptional entertainment for your wedding day, book Central Park. They are worth every penny!”

Local Venues in Coventry

St Marys Guildhall

St Marys Guildhall

A medieval guildhall in Coventry's Cathedral Quarter, with 700 years of history behind its Undercroft and main hall.

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Coombe Abbey Hotel

Coombe Abbey Hotel

A historic property on 500 acres of parkland at Binley, on the edge of Coventry, with award-winning catering and rooms for every size of day.

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Cheylesmore Manor House

Cheylesmore Manor House

A medieval royal palace gatehouse in Coventry, once the only unfortified royal palace outside London.

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The Old Hall Hotel

The Old Hall Hotel

A restored listed building at Keresley, on the edge of Coventry, with dining and bar facilities for a full celebration.

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Wootton Park

Wootton Park

An exclusive-use barn on a 360-acre estate at Wootton Wawen, with a lakeside ceremony spot and one wedding a day.

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Bourton Hall

Bourton Hall

An Italianate mansion near Coventry at Bourton-on-Dunsmore, with grand reception rooms and valley views over its parkland.

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Alderson House

Alderson House

A Grade II listed 17th-century building in Warwick town centre, with oak-panelled dining rooms and original features throughout.

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Wethele Manor

Wethele Manor

A family-run venue at Weston under Wetherley, near Leamington Spa, known for personal service on the day.

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Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa

Mallory Court Country House Hotel & Spa

An award-winning country house hotel near Leamington Spa, set in 10 acres with several reception spaces to choose from.

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