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Wedding Entertainment in Hertfordshire

Live wedding entertainment across Hertfordshire

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 Hertfordshire, couples browse here first, see which acts they keep coming back to and let the rest take shape around them.

Hertfordshire has a wide choice of wedding venues, from Knebworth House & Barns and Micklefield Hall to Dyrham Park Country Club. The acts on this page travel right across the area, including Harpenden, Stevenage and Watford, 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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has supplied wedding entertainment for couples right across the country. The acts listed here all travel to Hertfordshire, 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

Room size and the moment in the day both matter. A solo singer or acoustic duo suits a ceremony or drinks reception without overwhelming the space, while a larger band is the right call for filling a dance floor in a ballroom or marquee later in the evening.

Expect to pay from around £300 for a solo ceremony musician up to £4,000 or more for a large band with brass. The format matters most, then the date and how long the act plays. Every quote includes travel and any PA or lighting needed, so nothing is added later.

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.

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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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

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

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

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
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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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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

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
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Working with a budget?

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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

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 Motivators

Five Piece Band | Rock & Pop | Male Vocals

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From £1,600

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 Hertfordshire 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 Hertfordshire

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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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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Fanhams Hall Hotel

Fanhams Hall Hotel

Jacobean gables, Morris glass and one of England's finest Japanese gardens, all on the edge of Ware. A closer look at Fanhams Hall for a wedding.

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Pendley Manor Hotel

Pendley Manor Hotel

Peacocks in the rose garden, 35 acres of parkland and a neo-Jacobean manor on the Chilterns edge. What a wedding at Pendley Manor in Tring is like.

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Tewinbury

Tewinbury

A 700-acre riverside farm near Welwyn with a restored Tythe Barn, shepherd’s huts to sleep in and a kitchen that grows much of its own food.

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Chenies Manor House

Chenies Manor House

Tudor brick, award-winning gardens and a marquee on the main lawn, minutes from Rickmansworth. Chenies Manor House as a setting for a wedding day.

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Dyrham Park Country Club

Dyrham Park Country Club

A white Palladian mansion in 200 acres of Hertfordshire parkland, ten minutes from the M25. A guide to celebrating at Dyrham Park Country Club.

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North Hill Farm

North Hill Farm

Open fields above the Chess Valley, a farmhouse to sleep in and a marquee you shape yourself. North Hill Farm at Chorleywood, 20 miles from London.

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The Old Palace at Hatfield House

The Old Palace at Hatfield House

Elizabeth I grew up in this medieval brick hall, and you can still dine and dance beneath its original roof timbers.

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