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Wedding Bands in Durham

Live wedding bands for receptions in Durham

A good wedding band reads the room. It knows when to start with something everyone recognises, when to bring the tempo up and when the first dance needs to feel special. Across Durham, our wedding bands play the songs your guests already love, arranged to fill a dance floor rather than copy the record.

Popular wedding venues in Durham include Durham Castle, Dalton Old Pump House and Bradbury Glade, and our bands play weddings across Darlington, Chester-le-Street and Durham. 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 Durham, 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.

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

Most wedding bands play two sets of around an hour, usually starting after the first dance, with playlist music in between. If you'd like live music earlier, many bands can add an acoustic set for the drinks reception or the wedding breakfast. Mention it when you enquire and we'll include it in the quote.

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.

Each band'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 an act works a room than any description can, so it's worth watching two or three before you shortlist.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.

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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

The Chosen Few

4 Piece | Male Vocals | A supremely talented band seamlessly covering all genres

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From £1,555

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

Baby Ace

4 Piece | Male Vocals | Baby Ace are dedicated to creating the perfect party feel.

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From £925

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Domino

Wide variety of flexible options and stunningly diverse repertoire, don't miss out on the highly talented Domino!

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From £1,930

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Las Vegas Vinyl Club

Cool & contemporary, experienced & versatile, the only band you'll ever need at a price you won't believe.

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From £1,370

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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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

Hot Piece Of Brass

8 Piece Band | Full Horn Section & Female Vocals | Internationally Renowned

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From £3500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Edit

Four Piece Band | Male Vocals | Wealth Of Talent For A Full Dance-Floor

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From £1,920

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Kuil

A Party Band Like No Other!

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Domino Showband

Quality Showband with Horn Section | Male & Female Vocals | Perfect for Large Scale Special Events

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From £2,250

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

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
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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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

Garden Party

Fresh, Stylish & Truly Awesome. Garden Party Are A Party Band Of The Very Highest Standard.

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From £3,995

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

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

Borrowed Blues

The Ultimate Live Band Experience - The One Everyone's Talking About

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FAQs

Most Durham weddings book a four- or five-piece for £1,400–£2,600. The line-up size, the day of the week, the season and the travel distance all move the figure. We quote against your actual date and venue rather than a price list, and PA and lighting are included unless the quote says otherwise.
All of it — Durham City, Chester-le-Street, Sedgefield, Seaham, Stanley, Bishop Auckland and the villages around Beamish. Most of our acts also cover Sunderland, Newcastle and the wider North East, so a band that suits your venue rarely means an extra travel charge.
Often, yes. A castle or hotel venue usually has its own late licence and finish time built into the booking; a smaller or rural venue may have an earlier curfew set by the licence or by neighbours. None of it is a problem once it's known in advance — tell us the venue and we'll build the evening around its actual finish time.
Almost always, yes, if you give them reasonable notice — six weeks is comfortable. Some songs do not translate to a live line-up, and the band will say so rather than do it badly. If it will not work, they can play the record and come in afterwards.
Twelve to eighteen months for a Saturday in peak season, and January and February are the busiest booking months of the year. Off-peak dates and weekdays hold much later. If your date is close, ask anyway — availability moves.
Sometimes. We run private showcases where you can see several acts in one evening, and occasionally we can get you into a public date. Every act here also has video and client reviews, which is how most people decide.

Reviews

(5)

“We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better band than Tommy and the Big Guns for our wedding. From start to finish they were professional, self-sufficient, and so easy to work with. Setup was completely straightforward, timings were flexible on the day, and the whole process felt seamless. The sound was absolutely incredible, with the brass section and double bass adding something really special that our guests are still talking about. The atmosphere they created was pure party energy – the dancefloor was full all night, and both of us (bride and groom) didn’t stop dancing once! Their crowd interaction was fantastic, and they even gave me a big moment by letting me jump on the mic with Ian, which was unforgettable. They also learnt and performed Seventeen Going Under by Sam Fender just for us – such a personal touch that made the night even more special. We’ve had countless guests tell us it was the best evening band they have ever heard at a wedding, and we couldn’t agree more. If you want a band that delivers incredible sound, non-stop energy, and a packed dancefloor, we’d recommend them 100 times over”

(5)

“Kickback were INCREDIBLE. They absolutely made our wedding day. We had so many guests tell us they are the best band they've ever seen at a wedding and we couldn't agree more. Our dance floor was packed the entire night, every song was brilliant. And they played our first dance beautifully. We would recommend them to anyone!”

(5)

“Funking Brilliant were funking amazing!! Honestly incredible - kept our dance floor full the whole night and we had so many compliments from our guests about how good they were! They even orchestrated a special moment for the groom to finish the night singing Robbie Williams' Angels which will be a forever treasured memory! Thank you so so much for celebrating with us and we will be recommending them to all our wedding friends!”

(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)

“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!”

Local Venues in Durham

Durham Castle

Durham Castle

A Norman great hall on Palace Green, right beside the cathedral, taking one wedding a day.

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Ramside Hall Hotel

Ramside Hall Hotel

A 350-acre estate on the edge of Durham with a crystal-chandeliered ballroom and 127 bedrooms for your guests.

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Lumley Castle

Lumley Castle

A 14th-century castle above the River Wear at Chester-le-Street, with a medieval Barons Hall.

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Beamish Hall Hotel

Beamish Hall Hotel

A Grade II* listed country house in 24 acres of parkland near Beamish, with a Winter Gardens marquee.

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Hardwick Hall Hotel

Hardwick Hall Hotel

A country house hotel in Hardwick Park at Sedgefield, with lakeside lawns and a flower-filled chapel.

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South Causey Inn

South Causey Inn

A family-run inn above the Beamish valley with four separate wedding spaces and views down the valley.

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Dalton Old Pump House

Dalton Old Pump House

A Grade II* listed Victorian pump house near Seaham where you dine among the original engine works, with a rose-planted terrace just outside the door.

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Black Horse Beamish

Black Horse Beamish

A restored 300-year-old inn on 37 acres at Beamish, with lavender fields, long valley views and one of the few permanent marquees in the North East.

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Bradbury Glade

Bradbury Glade

Giant linked tipis in a 60-acre wood near Sedgefield, with a small ceremony barn among the trees and firepits burning inside once the light goes.

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