Roaming Bands in Newcastle upon Tyne

Acoustic roaming bands for weddings and parties in Newcastle upon Tyne

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 Newcastle upon Tyne, 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 Gateshead, the Quayside and Jesmond or elsewhere in Newcastle upon Tyne, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include The Biscuit Factory, Wylam Brewery and Jesmond Dene House. 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.

Hireaband has been booking live music since 1999. Every roaming act here travels to Newcastle upon Tyne 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

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.

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.

Each roaming 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 a band works a room than any description can.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.