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Wedding Bands in the East of England

Wedding bands across the East of England

The East of England covers a lot of ground, from Hertford, Chelmsford, Bury St Edmunds, King's Lynn, Cambridge and Bedford. Our wedding bands travel right across the region, so wherever your wedding is, you'll find acts on this page who already know the venues, the roads and the local crowds. They're booked for country-house receptions, barn weddings and marquee parties.

This region page covers Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. If you already know which area your venue is in, the links below take you to the page for that area, with venues and acts picked for it.

Venues across the East of England include Micklefield Hall, Blake Hall, Bruisyard Hall, Godwick Great Barn, South Farm and The Barns Hotel. It's worth asking yours early about finish times and any sound limiter, as both affect what works on the night.

Across the East of England you can choose from soul and Motown bands, pop and chart acts, indie and rock bands and bigger line-ups with brass. Most will take a few requests ahead of the day, and many can learn a special song if you ask.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment since 1999. Every band listed here covers the East of England, and PA, lighting and travel are included in the quote you receive. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

What to know:

  • Budget £1,400 to £2,600 for most bookings
  • Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel
  • Travel within the East of England is never added on later
  • Many acts offer longer or extra sets if you need them
  • Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Most acts perform two or three sets, with playlist music or a break in between. Share your running order when you enquire, including any special moments, and we'll build the quote around it.

Smaller line-ups typically start from around £1,400, while bigger acts can reach £2,600 or more. Summer Saturdays and December are the busiest dates. The price in your quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performers who would actually play at your wedding, a full song list and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to judge the style 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.

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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

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

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

Stereo Jack

A musical rollercoaster of Pop, Dance, Garage and DnB hits from the last 30 years, filling the dancefloor with their signature blend of Mashups, Medleys and Remix’s

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From £1,480

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
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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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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

Reunion

4-7 Piece Band | Female Vocals | Horn Section | Old & New Favourites

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From £1,900

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Stallions

3 Piece Band | Wide Range Of Music | Male Vocals

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From £1,570

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

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

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

Brooklyn

5 Piece Band | Male Vocals | Horn Section

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From £2,165

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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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

Sunny Side Up

This Fantastic, Funky 3-Piece Band Is Ideal For All Sorts Of Events, Perfectly Combining Talent And Showmanship!

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From £1,540

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Park Life

4 Piece | Male Vocals | A superbly energetic band with massive experience

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From £2,160

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Sound System

Five Piece Band Standard | Female Vocals | Large Repertoire | Up to 8 Piece available with Male Vocals & Horns

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From £1,615

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

FAQs

Most the East of England 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, the season, and occasionally the venue's own power or access requirements.
All of it — Windsor, Ascot, Newbury, Reading, Maidenhead and everywhere between — plus the bordering parts of Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire and Surrey, since plenty of the East of England couples marry just over a county line.
Yes, in almost every case. Tell us the song when you book and we'll confirm whether it's one the band already knows or needs to learn — either way, it's usually not a problem.
Yes — every booking includes a full PA and lighting rig sized to the room, so there's nothing extra to hire or arrange. If your venue has a sound limiter, we'll ask about it in advance so the band can plan around it.
Twelve to eighteen months for a Saturday in peak season, and January and February are the busiest months for booking. Off-peak dates and weekdays tend to hold later, so if your date's close, ask anyway.
Often, yes. We run private showcases where you can see several acts in one evening, and can sometimes get you into a public date too. Every act also has video and real client reviews to help you decide.
It's vanishingly rare, but every booking is backed by a deputy system and full insurance, and we're contactable throughout. Once a booking's confirmed in writing, the act that's confirmed is the act that turns up.

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)

“You guys were unreal and especially want to compliment you on your skills Connor - your drum skills are immense”

(5)

“Absolutely incredible from start to finish! Stereo Jack were honestly one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. They sounded fantastic and had everyone up dancing right up until the end of the night! The atmosphere they created on the dance floor was spectacular, and so many of our guests commented on how brilliant they were. They made our wedding reception so much fun and gave us the perfect soundtrack to our special day! Thank you!”

(5)

“We hired Kickback to play out our wedding in May 2026 and can highly recommend them for anyone looking for a wedding band. The band are excellent at what they do – we got lots of comments from guests about how great the band was, and everyone had so much fun! They were extremely accommodating with specific song requests and had a varied setlist. The booking process was simple and communication in the lead-up to the event was professional.”

(5)

“You guys smashed the performance, everyone was raving about you and you were very courteous - thank you very much!”

(5)

“Third Wheel are, unequivocally, one of the best decisions we made about our wedding. They bought incredible energy, got everyone in the dance floor, played banger after banger and were so accommodating. Incredible!”

Local Venues in East of England

Micklefield Hall

Micklefield Hall

Micklefield Hall spreads over 350 acres near Sarratt, with a 15th-century great barn made for dancing. A look at how a wedding day unfolds there.

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Blake Hall

Blake Hall

Rose gardens, ancient trees and three restored barns at Bobbingworth near Ongar. Blake Hall is a family estate that wears its centuries lightly.

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Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall near Saxmundham gives you 700 private acres, a restored medieval barn and a house full of friends.

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Godwick Great Barn

Godwick Great Barn

A Grade II listed Elizabethan barn in the lost village of Godwick near King's Lynn, with unploughed parkland and a ruined church tower beside it.

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South Farm

South Farm

A tree-lined drive, 20 acres of organic farm and barns strung with fairy lights: South Farm near Royston is a wedding worth lingering over.

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The Barns Hotel

The Barns Hotel

A 13th-century tithe barn and a Tudor manor house on the banks of the Great Ouse, a few minutes from the middle of Bedford.

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Knebworth House & Barns

Knebworth House & Barns

Gothic turrets, a 250-acre deer park and fairy-lit Tudor barns near Stevenage — a Hertfordshire estate built for a properly big evening party.

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Vaulty Manor

Vaulty Manor

An ancient manor, a vast oak barn and a walled garden at Goldhanger near Maldon, with the whole of Vaulty Manor and its 12 acres yours for the day.

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Lanwades Hall

Lanwades Hall

An Edwardian manor at Kentford near Newmarket, built on a 100 to 1 Derby win. Lanwades Hall is oak panelling, sunken gardens and unhurried evenings.

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Hockwold Hall

Hockwold Hall

A 16th-century Tudor hall near Thetford with walled gardens, a marquee on the lawn and exclusive use: one house, one wedding, one whole weekend.

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The Guildhall

The Guildhall

A striking Victorian civic building in the heart of Cambridge's Market Square, with a grand hall built for occasions on a real scale.

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Moreteyne Manor

Moreteyne Manor

A secluded moated Tudor manor house at Marston Moretaine, run by the same family for some 30 years and yours alone for the whole of the day.

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