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Wedding Bands in Bedfordshire

Book a live wedding band in Bedfordshire

From the parkland at Woburn to the market towns along the Ouse Valley, Bedfordshire gives couples a wide range of rooms to fill, and every one sounds different once it's full of guests and dancing.

Hireaband has been booking live wedding music since 1999, and we know Bedfordshire well: Bedfordshire's country estates and river valleys, and the venues built into them. Every band listed here travels to Bedfordshire as standard, brings its own PA and lighting, and sets up and clears away on the night.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £1,400 to £2,600, depending on line-up, date and season
  • Always included: PA system, stage lighting and travel costs, in every quote
  • Line-ups from three-piece to eight-piece, with playlist music between sets
  • Most couples book 12 to 18 months ahead for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Room size matters more than guest numbers. A four or five-piece suits most Bedfordshire function rooms and barns comfortably, filling a dance floor without overwhelming the space. Bigger halls and marquees carry a six to eight-piece well, where brass or a second vocalist adds real weight. Smaller, more intimate venues often work best with a trio and a longer playlist between sets. Tell us your venue and we can usually say what has worked there before.

Most couples spend between £1,400 and £2,600. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the day and the time of year — a Monday in November can cost less than a Saturday in August, and there is often value in an off-peak date if your budget is tight. PA, lighting and any travel costs are included in the quote you receive, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Every band's page carries video and audio of that exact line-up, so you can see the band in action and hear the musicians who would actually play at your wedding, rather than a generic demo — alongside their full song list. Underneath are written reviews from couples who have already booked them, often at venues you will recognise. Between the videos, the set list and the feedback, you can form a clear picture of the evening well before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page and enter your date and venue to see pricing and availability straight away. Once you've chosen a band, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day itself. Every booking comes with a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the wedding day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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Shoeshine

Fantastic, Highly Versatile Wedding & Function Band With Male Vocals.

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From £2,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Mixtape

The Best Of 90s Pop, Dance, RnB, Hiphop & Classics! | Non-stop Floor Fillers | Male & Female Vocals

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From £3,000+VAT

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Soul 10

A massive soul machine with a horn section to blow your wedding or function guests away.

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From £2,690

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Hickory Smoke

Five Piece Folk & Ceilidh Band With Caller | Modern & Traditional

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From £1,470

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Monte Carlo 80s

All The 80s Hits | Full Live Band | Male Vocals

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From £2,750

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Upstarts

4 Piece Band | Female & Male Vocals | Dance Floor Fillers

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From £1,635

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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The Reprise

The Reprise. 3 Piece Band of Superb Pros with an Unbelievable Price.

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From £1,000

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Dirty Pop Showband

8-21 Piece Showband | The Ultimate Live Experience

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From £6,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Gentlemen of the Road

A vintage 20's - 40's style swing band that will blow your socks off with their unique arrangements of modern tracks

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From £1,985

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Sonic Sounds

Three Piece Band | Male Vocals | Indie, Rock & Pop Covers

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From £1,785

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Swagger

Four Piece Band | Male Vocals | FREE MANNED DJ | LED Light Show

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From £1,780

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Night Fever

Three Piece Band | Pop Covers | Female Vocals | Modern and Exciting

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From £1,525

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Bully & The Banjo

Upbeat Duo | Folk, Country, Pop | Mumford Style

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From £995

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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Acceptable In The 80s

Male & Female Vocals | All The 80s Hits

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From £2,200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Hope Street

Three fantastic musicians who will put the very coolest of slants on your wedding or function! Hire a wedding band today.

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From £1,575

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Edgetones

3 Piece Band | Male Vocals | FREE Manned DJ | 2.5 Hours of Live Music!

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From £910

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Alabama Slammers

Four Piece Band | Female Vocals | Country Rock

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From £1,740

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Pulse

Four Piece Band | Female & Male Vocals | Great Range Of Songs

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From £1,240

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Most Bedfordshire weddings book a four- or five-piece for somewhere between £1,400 and £2,600, all in including PA, lighting and travel.
Bedford, Woburn, Silsoe, Leighton Buzzard, Ampthill and Dunstable, plus the edges of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Finish times vary by venue rather than by a single county rule — a country estate and a converted barn can have quite different conditions, so it's worth confirming when you book.
Yes, in almost every case — tell us the song when you book and we'll confirm it.
Twelve to eighteen months for a Saturday in peak season; off-peak dates and weekdays hold later.
Often, yes — we run private showcases, and every act has video and real reviews.

Reviews

(5)

“The band was amazing!! It totally made our wedding. Everyone said they were fantastic!”

(5)

“Thank you so much Third Wheel for coming to play at our wedding. Communication was super easy and we were able to request which songs we wanted from their set list. They arrived and set up in plenty of time, and were just so much fun. They had all our guests on the dance floor all night. Our favourite part was that my husband Josh is a drummer and we spoke to them before about him joining in with some of the songs. They gave him tracks before to practise to and then he got to join the band which everyone loved!! This was so much fun and a really special part of our evening. Thanks for being so fantastic and we would really recommend getting Third Wheel for your wedding!!!”

(5)

“Kickback were recommended to me by another friend who got married last year and they did not disappoint! They kept the dance floor packed allll night and played hit after hit! They were also on time/early and extremely professional. We didn't have much time for them to set-up as the room where they were playing was the same as where the wedding breakfast took place, but this did not phase them and they managed to set-up in record time! They were also extremely accommodating of our special requests! Thank you Kickback!”

(5)

“Kickback were bloody brilliant! The dance floor was not empty for a single song! The band were super professional and were able to play songs that meant something to us and everyone loved. We have had so many comments from guests saying how fabulous they were and wanting them for their upcoming parties and events. Thank you so much guys we had the best wedding day and were so lucky live music was such a big part of it!”

(5)

“Stereo Jack were truly amazing. They exceeded all expectations. Our wedding would not have been the same without them there. Their ability to read the room and mashup songs into exactly what the crowd wants was unbelievable. We had so much fun partying with them. On top of that, the band members were all incredibly friendly and approachable. Everyone we spoke to after the event said it was the best wedding band they have ever seen. Thank you so so so much for making our day so special!”

(5)

“Conor, Wow - what an incredible night! Absolutely funking brilliant !! You were all so so so amazing and were the perfect band to share our day! Thank you for embracing the chaos of Jewish dancing and allowing a very drunk Hayden have his moment! Believe me - we will be passing on your details to all our friends ! Thanks again SO much!”

Local Venues in Bedfordshire

The Barns Hotel

The Barns Hotel

A hotel built around a 17th-century tithe barn on the River Great Ouse in Bedford.

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Moreteyne Manor

Moreteyne Manor

A timber-framed manor house near Marston Moretaine.

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Bellows Mill

Bellows Mill

A converted watermill on the edge of Eaton Bray.

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Woburn Abbey

Woburn Abbey

A stately home set in a working deer park at Woburn.

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Corner 5 Restaurant

Corner 5 Restaurant

A restaurant and events space in Kempston, on the edge of Bedford.

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Wrest Park

Wrest Park

An English Heritage mansion and formal gardens near Silsoe.

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Moore Place Hotel

Moore Place Hotel

A Georgian manor house hotel in Aspley Guise.

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Bunkers Barn

Bunkers Barn

A converted barn on a working farm near Leighton Buzzard.

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Shuttleworth House, Old Warden

Shuttleworth House, Old Warden

A country house on the Shuttleworth estate at Old Warden.

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