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Wedding Entertainment in East Sussex

Bands, DJs and wedding acts in East Sussex

This page brings together every kind of wedding act, from live bands and DJs to singers, string quartets and magicians. Couples in East Sussex use it to plan the whole day, starting with the ceremony and finishing with the last dance.

East Sussex has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Buckhurst Park and Hendall Manor Barns to Buxted Park Hotel. The acts on this page travel right across the area, including Lewes, Uckfield and Brighton, and are used to working with venue coordinators and sound limiters.

Not every act does the same job. Some are best for a quiet, elegant ceremony, others for a lively reception or a packed dance floor. Knowing which parts of the day you want to cover makes the choice much easier.

Since 1999, Hireaband has supplied wedding entertainment for couples right across the country. The acts listed here all travel to East Sussex, bring the equipment they need and include travel in the price. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

At a glance:

  • Solo acts start from around £300; live bands range from £1,200 to £4,000 and over
  • PA, lighting where relevant and travel are included in the price you're quoted
  • Mix formats across the day, from ceremony music to an evening band
  • Summer Saturdays book up 12 to 18 months ahead
  • A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

A live band gives you a show and an atmosphere a playlist can't match, while a DJ can play any song you like and takes up less space. Many couples book a band for two sets and have the DJ or the band's playlist carry the rest of the night.

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.

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 and the atmosphere before you commit.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

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Boss Acoustic

Solo, Duo or Trio Acoustic Act. Perfect For Receptions or Daytime Entertainment

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From £900

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Vintage Jukebox

Swing Band Playing The Biggest Hits Of The Last 40 Years

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From £2,295

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

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

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

Blue Note Jazz

Duo or Trio | Sax, Guitar, Drums | Standards & Modern Covers

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From £595

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Velvet Jazz

2 - 5 Piece Jazz Band | Ideal Daytime Entertainment | Female Vocals

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From £525

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

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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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 East Sussex 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)

“Eccentric Pony were absolutely incredible! I don’t think we could have found a better band to play at our wedding reception. They transformed the evening into a night to remember. All of our guests have been telling us how amazing the band was and how much they enjoyed them. I would recommend them to anyone wanting a high energy, professional band. All I can say is a huge thankyou to Jimmy and the rest of the band members for making our wedding reception perfect!”

(5)

“The band, The Nicholas McDonald band, played at my daughter's wedding and I must say we were all very impressed. The music was fantastic and the volume was just right too which was very important to me as we had some older guests who normally don't enjoy live music. Nicholas as so nice to everyone and the band were real gentlemen. They sounded great and really added to Claire and Phillip's big day.”

(5)

“We had a fantastic night and everyone, and I mean everyone, was raving about Crawford and the boys! I am sure you will have seen his rendition of "Caruso" (in memory of my late husband) ....just something else!! ...as I said on my fb post, I believe there is NO other band on the circuit who could have been presented with a famous Italian song a few weeks before the wedding, learn it, deliver it and move all the Italians to tears and everyone else there.. Outstanding !!”

(5)

“Andy played during our wedding ceremony and drinks reception and he was absolutely incredible. Walking down the aisle to Andy playing a soft version of my favourite song is something il never forget and it was absolutely no bother for him to learn the song for us. During the drinks reception he played such a wide range of different songs and his voice is just amazing! Such a talent and really made our wedding extra special. Thanks so much Andy, we could listen to you play all day!”

(5)

“Karl and the band were excellent. I was apprehensive about having a Céilidh for the wedding as a number of our guests had never done one before but Karl was really good at explaining the moves and the guests absolutely loved it. It was a real feature of our wedding that everyone will remember for years to come. Thank you Hickory Smoke, I would recommend you to anyone.”

(5)

“The band were incredible for our wedding reception, they were able to read the room well and the dance floor always had someone on it throwing their moves. Thank you so much for making our day that little bit more special.”

Local Venues in East Sussex

Hendall Manor Barns

Hendall Manor Barns

A cluster of ancient barns in the Weald near Uckfield, given over to one wedding at a time, with a split-level stone barn made for dancing in.

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Buxted Park Hotel

Buxted Park Hotel

A Palladian house in 312 acres of Sussex parkland near Uckfield, with a glass orangery, a ballroom and a lake the photographers head straight for.

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Flimwell Park

Flimwell Park

A timber cathedral standing in 54 acres of ancient woodland near Ticehurst, built for celebrations that want trees, light and a great deal of space.

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The Grand Hotel

The Grand Hotel

Eastbourne's White Palace, all pillars, chandeliers and sea air, where a ballroom with its own stage and dancefloor waits for the evening to start.

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Pelham House

Pelham House

A listed town house in the middle of Lewes with a walled garden looking out to the South Downs.

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Michelham Priory

Michelham Priory

Cross the longest medieval moat in England to a 7-acre island near Hailsham, an Elizabethan barn, and gardens that have been tended here since 1229.

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Buckhurst Park

Buckhurst Park

A Sackville family estate at Withyham with gardens laid out by Lutyens, lakes, terraces and two lawns made for a marquee and a long evening.

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Chalk Farm

Chalk Farm

A 17th-century oak-beamed farmhouse under the South Downs at Willingdon, small enough that the whole place genuinely becomes yours for the day.

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Brighton College

Brighton College

Gilbert Scott's gothic quad a few streets back from the Brighton seafront, with a chapel, a great hall, and the whole site yours for the day.

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