Roaming Bands in London
Acoustic roaming bands for weddings and parties in London
Roaming bands are one of the easiest ways to lift a wedding reception. Acts across London need no stage and usually no power, so they can start as soon as guests arrive, follow them from the ceremony to the drinks and move around the room playing to small groups while everyone mingles.
Across London, roaming bands are booked for weddings and events in and around Greenwich, Westminster and the City. Venues in the area include Fulham Palace, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and The Lensbury, and their gardens, terraces and reception rooms are ideal for a band moving between groups of guests.
Not every roaming act does the same job. A duo can move quietly between tables and small groups, a trio or four-piece fills a large lawn, and a brass band makes a real entrance. Knowing where your guests will be makes the choice much easier.
Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every roaming act here travels to London 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 £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
Most roaming acts play in sets of 30 to 45 minutes. Rather than staying in one place, they move around the room, stop with a group of guests for a song or two, then move on to the next. Many can also play a static set during a meal or on a terrace, so mention it if you'd like both.
Most roaming band bookings fall between about £800 and £2,500. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the date and how long they play. Travel is included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.
Rather than a generic demo, each act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio, a song list and client reviews. Between them you'll get a clear sense of the sound and the show well before the day.
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.
