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Wedding Entertainment in Newcastle upon Tyne

Find your wedding entertainment in Newcastle upon Tyne

Every couple wants something different from their wedding entertainment: a full live band to fill the dance floor, a solo singer for the ceremony, or an acoustic duo for the drinks reception. Whatever the format, weddings in Newcastle upon Tyne are covered on this page, in one place.

Across Newcastle upon Tyne, our wedding acts play country houses, barns, hotels and marquees in and around Gosforth, Tynemouth and the Quayside. Venues in the area include The Biscuit Factory, Matfen Hall and Northside Farm, each with its own space and finish time, which we'll check with the act for you.

The formats differ a lot. A live band brings energy and a show, a DJ gives you any song you like, and a solo singer or duo suits a ceremony or drinks reception without overwhelming the room. Many couples book one act for the day and another for the evening.

Hireaband has been booking live wedding entertainment since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Newcastle upon Tyne as standard, and PA, lighting (where relevant) and travel costs are always included in the quote you receive.

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.

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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The MacDonald Brothers

X Factor Live Show Finalists, The MacDonald Brothers Offer a Stunning Show. Add the WOW Factor to your event.

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Borrowed Blues

The Ultimate Live Band Experience - The One Everyone's Talking About

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Rollin Drones

Ever wondered what Robbie Williams sounds like on bagpipes? Wonder no more!

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The Kuil

A Party Band Like No Other!

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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
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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

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

The Arrival

The Arrival: High Energy, Non-Stop Party!

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From £1,050

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

Carlyle

A simply stunning band featuring Scotland's premier vocalist.

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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
Working with a budget?

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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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

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

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 Newcastle upon Tyne 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)

“We just wanted to drop a quick email to say a massive thank you to you all for making our wedding day so special. It was absolutely perfect for us, and we received so many compliments from our guests on everything. We will share photos of the day in due course with you all, but in the meantime, please accept our heartfelt thanks for everything you have worked so hard on. Love from Mr and Mrs Coutts ❤”

(5)

“The Shakers were phenomenal! They had great energy all night and curated the best setlist for our mostly American audience. We were able to pick a short list of songs we especially wanted to hear, and a short list of do-not-play, which made us feel like we had the right amount of input to the big day. We had countless guests shaking their hands and applauding them by the end of the night - the whole group was so talented, we especially loved the saxophone solo in the middle of the dancefloor!”

(5)

“The website was easy to navigate with follow up contact from first view til the event. The band were absolutely fabulous! There were people from age seven to into their seventies and they all commented on a great band and a real mix of music to keep everyone on their feet. It was banging! I'd highly recommend them and have already started letting people know where to find them. Thanks so much for making our anniversary party so memorable..”

(5)

“The Hartbeats played at our wedding in the evening. They set up quickly and without fuss. They confessed later on that they’d never heard the song we requested for our first dance (by a band called Blind Pilot), however, they played it perfectly and we couldn’t have been happier with it! Guests were dancing and singing all night long to the band, and then to the DJ set afterwards. They played a big part in entertaining our guests in the evening, and we would recommend.”

(5)

“Declan was amazing! Reached out before the wedding and discussed the songs and everything was perfect during the ceremony and danced at the drinks reception. Can’t thank him enough for making our day go so effortlessly well!”

(5)

“Brightside were amazing! Great communication from beginning to week of our wedding! They arrived before our agreed time and they worked with our catering company in where to set up etc. We asked for live music and DJ in between sets and they did amazing! We have had so many compliments and how good the band were and also passed on the information for recommendations! So glad we picked these guys! Thank you!!!”

Local Venues in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Jesmond Dene House

Jesmond Dene House

An Arts and Crafts mansion in a wooded valley of waterfalls and rustic bridges, only minutes from the middle of Newcastle. A rare city address.

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Northside Farm

Northside Farm

A converted barn and round Gin Gang on 70 acres near Hadrian's Wall, with glamping pods, lakes and the whole farm to yourselves for three days.

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The Biscuit Factory

The Biscuit Factory

A Victorian warehouse in Ouseburn turned contemporary art gallery, where you can marry surrounded by original work that is genuinely for sale.

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The Parlour at Blagdon

The Parlour at Blagdon

A listed smithy and stable yard on the Blagdon Estate, ten minutes north of Newcastle, with festoon-lit beams and a courtyard full of flowers.

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Wylam Brewery

Wylam Brewery

The last building standing from Newcastle's 1929 exhibition, reborn as a brewery and wedding venue with a daylit dome in the middle of Exhibition Park.

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The Vermont Hotel

The Vermont Hotel

A five-star hotel on the Quayside, once Northumberland's council chambers, with rooftop views over the Tyne Bridge and Castle Keep.

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Newcastle Civic Centre

Newcastle Civic Centre

A landmark civic building in the middle of Newcastle whose Banqueting Hall seats 500 for dinner and has a fully sprung dancefloor already in place.

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Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall

A Gothic mansion in 300 acres of Northumberland parkland, with a Great Hall whose vaulted ceiling is painted sky blue and scattered with gold stars.

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Close House

Close House

A 250-year-old estate on the north bank of the Tyne near Hadrian's Wall, with 400 acres of Northumberland countryside and long valley views.

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