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Wedding Entertainment in Hampshire

Bands, DJs and wedding acts in Hampshire

The right entertainment can carry a wedding from the aisle to the dance floor. Couples in Hampshire book everything from a harpist for the ceremony to a full band with brass for the evening, and many combine two or three acts across the day.

Across Hampshire, our wedding acts play country houses, barns, hotels and marquees in and around the New Forest, Basingstoke and Winchester. Venues in the area include Clock Barn, Kimbridge Barn and Tithe Barn, each with its own space and finish time, which we'll check with the act for you.

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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has supplied wedding entertainment for couples right across the country. The acts listed here all travel to Hampshire, 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 common pattern is a harpist or quartet for the ceremony, an acoustic act for the drinks, and a band or DJ for the evening. Share your running order when you enquire and we'll suggest acts for each part of the day.

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 to £4,000 and over, depending on the line-up and the date. PA, lighting where relevant and travel are included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Each act'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.

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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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

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

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
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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

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

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
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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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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

The 365s

Four Piece Band | Male Vocals | Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums | Smooth As Silk And Know How To Work A Dancefloor

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From £1,685

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 Hampshire 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)

“The band was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding reception & every guest had nothing but great things to say about them! We didn't need to do anything on our side apart from choose the first dance in which the band executed perfectly! The band's professionalism, performance and energy were out of this world and Jamie was easily contactable throughout! I can't thank the band enough for such a memorable night and thank you for the Ibiza hour & sax- was incredible!!!”

(5)

“From communication in booking with hire a band, to the band themselves, was excellent. The band were easy to deal with, very accommodating and it was lovely to have our very own version of our wedding song created. They interacted well with all the guests and the other suppliers. Everyone has commented how fantastic they were and they helped to complete a brilliant day with their excellent performance.”

(5)

“Excellent communication from Del and the team. Declan was brilliant. Very professional musician with a lovely voice. Played a great variation of songs to suit all age groups of the party. Excellent value for money. Stairway to Heaven was incredible! Will book again in the future and highly recommend Declan and the company to everyone.”

(5)

“Soul Sugar Band were phenomenal!! They provided us with the fantastic entertainment that we had wished for our wedding evening. We found the band to be extremely professional in organising and setting up for our night. The night was perfect with a lot of great songs performed, the band were all fantastic quality musicians, both singers were amazing and kept the crowd grooving and dancing. We all had a lot of fun! Thank you Soul Sugar for a wonderful night.”

(5)

“Both Simon and Konrad the saxophonist were brilliant and it was everything we wanted and more. We had so many people say they’ve never experienced anything like that at a wedding and everyone had such a great time. Thank you!”

(5)

“Marcus was one of the highlights of a fantastic day. We can't thank him enough for his wonderful performance at our wedding. He was just lovely with the little ones too, playing tunes just for them. We all had a great time. Thanks Marcus.”

Local Venues in Hampshire

Kimbridge Barn

Kimbridge Barn

A restored barn on the River Test near Romsey, with a firelit courtyard, a kitchen worth talking about and dancing beneath old oak beams at night.

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Clock Barn

Clock Barn

An exclusive-use barn at Tufton Warren near Whitchurch, with a thatched clock tower, 20-odd bedrooms and a dancefloor that stays full to the end.

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Hayling Island Sailing Club

Hayling Island Sailing Club

A sandy peninsula at the mouth of Chichester Harbour near Hayling, with balconies over the water, a private beach and evenings that run late.

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Tithe Barn

Tithe Barn

A medieval stone-arched barn in the South Downs near Petersfield, taken on exclusive use, with a meadow for drinks and a floor built for dancing.

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The Elvetham

The Elvetham

A listed Victorian country house in 35 acres at Hartley Wintney, with 90 bedrooms, a conservatory for dancing and Tudor history in the grounds.

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Lainston House

Lainston House

A 17th-century country house in 63 acres outside Winchester, with a mile-long avenue of lime trees, a chapel ruin and a barn that dances late.

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Stansted Park

Stansted Park

An Edwardian mansion and 1,000-acre estate at Rowlands Castle, with a Regency chapel, South Downs parkland and long views down to the Solent.

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The Old Dairy at Hatherden Farm

The Old Dairy at Hatherden Farm

A converted dairy on a working farm near Andover, with three days on site, meadow views, a milk-churn welcome and a resident bull called Henry.

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Royal Southern Yacht Club

Royal Southern Yacht Club

A waterfront clubhouse at Hamble with wide Solent views, nearly two centuries of sailing history and exclusive use of the club for the whole day.

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