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Wedding Bands in Cardiff

Live wedding bands for receptions in Cardiff

The evening band is the part of a wedding most guests remember. It's what gets grandparents and teenagers onto the same dance floor, and what turns a lovely day into a proper party. Couples marrying in Cardiff book live bands for everything from country-house receptions to barn and marquee weddings.

Popular wedding venues in Cardiff include Hensol Castle, Miskin Manor and Llanerch Vineyard, and our bands play weddings across Newport, the city centre and Penarth. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we can usually say what size of band has worked there before.

Wedding bands come in many styles. Some focus on soul and Motown, some on pop and chart hits, and others on rock, indie or swing. Many offer an acoustic set for the ceremony or drinks reception as well, so you can keep the same musicians with you through the day.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched wedding bands with couples right across the country. The bands listed here all travel to Cardiff, bring their own PA and stage lighting, and include travel in the price. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

At a glance:

  • Most wedding bands cost between £1,400 and £2,600
  • PA, lighting and travel are included in the price you're quoted
  • Choose anything from a trio to an eight-piece with brass
  • Summer Saturdays book up 12 to 18 months ahead
  • A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

A trio or four-piece is ideal for an intimate reception or a venue with a strict sound limiter. For 150 guests or more in a large room or marquee, a six-piece or bigger band fills the space properly. Tell us the venue and guest numbers and we'll suggest what tends to work.

A three or four-piece typically starts from around £1,400, while a six-piece or a band with brass can reach £2,600 or more. An off-peak date is often good value if your budget is tight. The price in your quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Rather than a generic demo, every band's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio and a song list. Underneath are reviews from clients who have already booked them, often at venues you'll recognise. Between them you'll have a clear picture of the wedding well before the day.

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.

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Mirror

Ultra talented 7 piece | Quality Female Vocals | Powerhouse horn section.

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From £3,000

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Stereo Jack

A musical rollercoaster of Pop, Dance, Garage and DnB hits from the last 30 years, filling the dancefloor with their signature mashups, medleys and remixes

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From £1,480

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Empire

Engaging, energetic and in demand. Empire turn your event up to eleven!

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From £1,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Havana

8 Piece Powerhouse Band | Female Vocals | Horn Section | Amazing Arrangements To Keep You Dancing

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From £3,350

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Tommy Guns

The Ultimate Four Piece Wedding & Party Band Performing Rock & Pop Hits From Across The Generations

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From £2,420

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

UpTones

Powerhouse Female Vocals | Modern & Classics Song List | Amazing Reviews

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From £2200

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

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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Buskers & Sons

3 or 4 Piece Band | Male Vocals | Progressive Busking at its Finest | Totally Unique

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From £1,805

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Voltaires

Male Vocals | 3 Piece Line-up | Pop & Rock From All Generations

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From £1,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Funking Brilliant

Female Vocals | Male Vocals | Sax - This Band Has It All!

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From £2050

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Kickback

Possibly The Finest Wedding & Function Band Around | Male Vocals Pop & Rock | Horn Section Add-on

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From £1,240

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Juno

Four Piece Band | Male Vocals | Learn First Dance | Pop & Rock Favourites

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From £1,395

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Tommy & Sons

Three or Four Piece Folk Style Covers Band | Roaming or Static Options Available.

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From £2,020

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Roll With It

Three Piece Band | Enormous Rock & Pop Set-list | 2.5 Hours of Live Music As Standard!

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From £1,765

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

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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Eccentric Pony

These guys do it all - the ultimate party band! | Huge Repertoire | Free Manned DJ Service

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From £1,300

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Midnight Drive

An exceptional energetic professional covers band fronted by one of the best voices in the business

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From £1,320

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Tommy & The Big Guns

6 Piece Band | Horn Section | The Tommy Guns' Big Brother

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From £3,070

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Verge

Young, Modern and Versatile | Massive Repertoire | 4+ Piece | Female Vocals | Horn Section Add-on

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From £1,900

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Spark

3 Piece Band With Male Vocals Playing All The Best Party Songs

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From £1,380

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Most Cardiff weddings book a four- or five-piece for somewhere between £1,400 and £2,600, all in including PA, lighting and travel. What moves the figure is the line-up size, the day of the week and the season.
All of it — Capel Llanilltern, Newport, Hensol, Miskin and Coychurch and everywhere between, plus the surrounding towns and villages just over the county line.
Some of the grandest venues run their own noise conditions or curfews, so it's worth confirming the licence when you book — we can usually tell you what to expect if we've played there before.
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 Tommy Guns were amazing. They even joined in with Diva 360 Camera that I hired, what a laugh that was watching that back. The guests thoroughly enjoyed them, kept saying how excellent they were. Highly recommend them!”

(5)

“The band brought a great energy to our day, the dancefloor was always full and we had so many complements from the guests about the performance - thank you so much!”

(5)

“I can’t praise ‘Kickback’ enough for their hard work to make our Valentine Dance the night it was. They arrived on time, were very polite throughout the evening and nothing on my ‘how the evening should go’ wish-list seemed to be too much! They kept the dance floor buzzing which is not always easy with such a mix of people in attendance. I’ve had a lot of excellent feedback since the event and would highly recommend them. Personally I’d definitely look to book them again in the future.”

(5)

“Juno were a phenomenal addition to our wedding! They were incredibly professional, easy to work with, and genuinely invested in making our day special, from virtual planning to in-person chats, they made every interaction effortless. They welcomed our song suggestions and took the time to understand our favourite genres, even customising lyrics to include personal touches about our wedding. We booked the four-piece band (guitarist, bassist, drummer, and singer), and each musician was so talented, bringing amazing energy that kept our guests on the dance floor all night. We chose three 40-minute sets, and they had everyone engaged and excited for every minute of it. Their guitarist, Rory, even went above and beyond by creating a semi-acoustic version of our dream first dance song, making the moment even more special. I even caught the band lending a hand to the venue staff with table and chair arrangements during room transitions, such a thoughtful gesture. Beyond their talent, each band member was friendly, approachable, and a hit with our guests. Their sound was clean, energetic, and faultless. We couldn’t recommend them more highly as a wedding band!”

(5)

“We booked Third Wheel for a village 'rock' night and boy did they deliver as promised. From the first bar of the first tune they had people on the dance floor and kept them there pretty much for 2 hours. Amazing energy and set list, perfect for any party where you want great indie mixed with pop classics and a sprinkling of hip hop. Graeme is a brilliant front man who WILL get you up and jigging around supported by a great band. A definite recommendation.”

(5)

“In short: incredible from start-to-finish. The Tommy Guns were fantastic, friendly, and true professionals throughout an amazing evening of music on our wedding day. Us & all our guests only have endless compliments for them. Communications beforehand meant we were able to tailor the setlist to include our favourites from their extensive repertoire - and throughout the night everybody of all ages were up & dancing whenever they took the stage. Jono & the guys seamlessly matched the style of the night, blending in with our friends and family - interacting, inviting engagement and even sharing the mic! Thank you to Tommy Guns for helping to make our day incredible!”

Local Venues in Cardiff

Pencoed House Estate

Pencoed House Estate

A Grade II* listed manor in 36 acres at Capel Llanilltern, with a glasshouse, an old stone hall and beds for a good part of the wedding party.

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The Celtic Manor Resort

The Celtic Manor Resort

A grand resort above the Usk valley at Newport, where a 19th-century manor house sits among ballrooms, golf courses and a rooftop garden terrace.

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Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle

Roman walls, a Norman keep and dazzling William Burges interiors in the middle of Cardiff, with a stone-vaulted undercroft made for dancing.

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Hensol Castle

Hensol Castle

A Grade I listed castle in the Vale of Glamorgan, with gothic towers, a 15-acre lake, 23 bedrooms and a gin distillery down in the old cellars.

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Miskin Manor

Miskin Manor

A family-owned listed manor at Miskin near Pontyclun, set in 25 acres of award-winning gardens, with 42 bedrooms and a warm country welcome.

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Coed-y-Mwstwr

Coed-y-Mwstwr

A Victorian mansion on a wooded hillside above Coychurch, with long views over the Vale of Glamorgan and a glass folly in its own secret garden.

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National Museum Cardiff

National Museum Cardiff

Marble pillars, a soaring domed ceiling and one of Europe's great Impressionist collections, in the Portland stone heart of Cardiff's civic centre.

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De Courceys Manor

De Courceys Manor

An exclusive-use manor in the hills above Pentyrch, with a secret garden, a starlit arbour and country cottages where 36 guests can stay the night.

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Llanerch Vineyard

Llanerch Vineyard

A working Welsh vineyard near Hensol, where 5,000 vines, a lodge for 150 guests and 36 bedrooms turn the day into a whole weekend in the Vale.

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