Roaming Bands in Hampshire

Roaming wedding bands for drinks receptions in Hampshire

When guests are spread across a lawn, a terrace or several rooms, a roaming band keeps the atmosphere going everywhere at once. The band moves from group to group, playing a song or two for each before moving on. Across Hampshire, these acts are a favourite for weddings and summer events, playing acoustic pop, swing, jazz, folk and brass.

Across Hampshire, roaming bands are booked for weddings and events in and around Basingstoke, Winchester and Southampton. Venues in the area include Lainston House, Royal Southern Yacht Club and Tithe Barn, and their gardens, terraces and reception rooms are ideal for a band moving between groups of guests.

Within this category you'll find acoustic duos and trios, roaming swing and jazz groups, walkabout brass bands and acoustic pop acts. Many also offer a static set later in the day, and their song lists show exactly what they cover.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched live bands with events of every size. The roaming acts listed here all travel to Hampshire, include travel in the price, and arrive with their own sound set-up where it's needed. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

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

Start with the space and the guest numbers. A duo suits a drinks reception of up to about 80 guests, a trio or four-piece suits a larger lawn or several rooms, and a brass band suits a big outdoor event or a grand entrance.

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.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.