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Wedding Entertainment in Derbyshire

Find your wedding entertainment in Derbyshire

Most couples haven't settled on a format when they start looking. You might be torn between a band and a DJ, or wondering whether a ceremony singer is worth it on top of the evening act. Across Derbyshire, couples browse here first, see which acts they keep coming back to and let the rest take shape around them.

Derbyshire has a wide choice of wedding venues, from The Roundhouse, Derby and Thornbridge Hall to Callow Hall. The acts on this page travel right across the area, including Buxton, Matlock and Bakewell, and are used to working with venue coordinators and sound limiters.

Within this category you'll find wedding bands, DJs, solo singers, acoustic duos, string quartets, harpists, magicians and roaming acts. Their pages show exactly what they play, and most will learn a first dance or a special song if you ask.

We've been booking wedding acts since 1999, and every act on this page covers Derbyshire. PA, lighting where needed and travel are built into the quote, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: from around £300 for a solo act to £1,200 to £4,000 and over for a live band
  • Always included: PA, lighting where relevant and travel costs, in every quote
  • From solo singers and acoustic duos through to full live bands, with line-ups sized to suit your venue
  • Most couples book 12 to 18 months ahead for a summer Saturday, though solo acts and duos can often be booked closer to the date
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Some venues have sound limiters, early finishes or restrictions on where acts can set up. Check these early, as they can decide whether a full band, a smaller line-up or a DJ is the better fit.

Solo acts and duos usually start from around £300, DJs and smaller bands sit in the middle, and a full live band ranges from £1,200 to £4,000 and over. Summer Saturdays are the busiest dates. The price in your quote includes travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Rather than a generic demo, every act'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.

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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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

XY Duo

Beautiful, intimate, stripped back acoustic versions of your favourite songs | Perfect Daytime Entertainment

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From £1,045

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Stereo

Stereo play the biggest rock and pop hits that keep the dance floor filled from the first note until the final encore.

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From £1,240

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Smooth Sound Duo

Male Acoustic Duo | Versatile Repertoire

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From £650

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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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
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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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Pinstripe

4 Piece Band | Male Vocals | Rock & Pop Covers

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From £1,130

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Monte Carlo Club Live

Unique Band & DJ Combination | Club Classics Live

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From £2,750

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Piers Benjamin - Pianist & Singer

Ideal For Background Music Or Full Performance. Beautiful Vocals & The Finest Piano Playing.

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From £845

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

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

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
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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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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

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

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

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

Third Wheel

Three Piece Band | Male Vocals | Huge Live Energy

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From £1,140

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Wedding Entertainment is the full range — live bands, solo singers, duos, acoustic musicians and more — so you can compare every option in one place rather than committing to one format first.

It varies a lot by format — a solo singer or acoustic duo typically starts from around £300, whereas a live band can be anything from £1,200 all the way to £4,000 and over, depending on line-up size. Travel is always included in every quote.

Yes — solo acts and duos are one of the most popular choices for smaller weddings, ceremonies or where budget or space is limited, and they're booked through the same instant-quote process.

Yes, every act listed here travels to Derbyshire as standard, with travel costs already included in the quote you receive.

Many acoustic acts and duos can cover ceremony music as well as an evening set — check each act's own page for what's included, or ask us directly when you enquire.

Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday — earlier is generally safer the bigger the act, since full bands get booked up first.

Reviews

(5)

“Absolutely brilliant performance at our party! Mitch brought his DJ/percussion combo and honestly, it was a game-changer. What could’ve been just a regular office do turned into something really special. The live drumming during the DJ sets got everyone up on their feet and made the night one to remember. From start to finish, everything was super easy to organise and went off without a hitch. Our team’s still talking about it, and we’re already thinking of booking again next year!”

(5)

“The Essential Piper, Colin was INCREDIBLE!!! He was on time, looked fantastic and was on top form! Thank you so much again for playing us back up the aisle to my husband’s teams song. Amazing!”

(5)

“Brando were the most incredible wedding band- after seeing them play many times before, there was no other option for our Wedding and we are over the moon they were able to come and play for us and our guests. Super talented musicians, a set list I couldn't short list and the best way to get the party going. So many of our guests came up to us to say how amazing they were. Just book them for your event...you won't regret it!!”

(5)

“The band were absolutely fantastic - very professional, extremely talented musicians, superb equipment and sound quality, and kept the dancefloor full all night. The second set, which had a number of requests from the crowd, was a particular highlight and the bands willingness to play requests was a real USP! We had a number of comments from guests about how great it was, and we fully agreed. Thanks for making it a great evening!”

(5)

“We'd had quite a few challenges on our wedding day, the weather was terrible and some transport troubles too. But The Bond made it and by the time the end of the evening came round we'd forgotten all about the wee problems and just loved them. They were so good, so easy to deal with and so reassuring. My stress levels were high but they turned it all around. Brilliant band.”

(5)

“Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Hireaband. They listened to what we were looking for and gave us a great selection of acts. Everything was transparent- including pricing - and we were delighted with the option we chose, Kasbah. We’ve never had a busier dance floor and that’s all down to the band. The boys had a great multi generational set list and were fantastic musicians. We’re already trying to find an excuse to book the band again. Absolutely first class.”

Local Venues in Derbyshire

The West Mill

The West Mill

A Grade I listed mill on the Derwent at Darley Abbey, restored into one of Derby's most characterful places to marry, dine and dance till late.

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Callow Hall

Callow Hall

An ivy-clad Victorian house above the Bentley Brook near Ashbourne, with 35 acres of woodland, treehouses and a glass-walled Garden Room to dine in.

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Donington Park Farmhouse

Donington Park Farmhouse

A 17th-century farmhouse and beautifully restored barns at Isley Walton, hosting weddings since 1984, with beef and lamb raised on the estate itself.

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Makeney Hall Hotel

Makeney Hall Hotel

A Victorian mansion looking out over the Amber Valley near Belper, with woodland gardens, a covered outdoor ceremony spot and 46 bedrooms upstairs.

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Osmaston Park

Osmaston Park

A summer marquee on the footprint of a lost Victorian manor, set in 3,000 acres of parkland, woodland and lake views a mile or two south of Ashbourne.

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Tissington Hall

Tissington Hall

A Jacobean hall at the heart of one of the prettiest estate villages in the Peak District, and how a wedding band fits into the day at Tissington.

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Shottle Hall

Shottle Hall

Country-house views over the Ecclesbourne Valley, a warm new barn built for dancing, and what live music is like at Shottle Hall near Belper.

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Thornbridge Hall

Thornbridge Hall

A Jacobean-style hall near Bakewell with RHS gardens, a cellar bar and a carriage house made for dancing.

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The Roundhouse, Derby

The Roundhouse, Derby

The world's oldest surviving railway roundhouse, restored in the heart of Derby into a vast and genuinely unusual place to hold a celebration.

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