Roaming Bands in Surrey

Hire a roaming band for your wedding or event in Surrey

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 Surrey, these acts are a favourite for weddings and summer events, playing acoustic pop, swing, jazz, folk and brass.

Whether your wedding or event is near Epsom, Dorking and Farnham or elsewhere in Surrey, the acts on this page cover the whole area. Local venues include Millbridge Court, The Barn at Botley Hill and Hampton Court 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 Surrey 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.

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.

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.