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Wedding Entertainment in the South East

Book wedding acts anywhere in the South East

From Guildford, Henley-on-Thames, Horsham, Reading, Winchester and Kensington, the South East has a huge choice of venues and a busy calendar of ceremonies, drinks receptions and evening parties. The wedding acts on this page cover the whole region, and many play several dates a month within it.

Across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex, the wedding acts listed here play ceremonies, drinks receptions and evening parties. Use the area links lower down if you'd like a list narrowed to one part of the South East.

Popular venues across the region include The Barn at Botley Hill, Blenheim Palace, Farbridge, Ufton Court, Clock Barn and The Lensbury. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we can usually say which acts have played there before.

The category covers wedding bands, DJs, solo singers, acoustic duos, string quartets, harpists, magicians and roaming acts. Their pages show exactly what each one plays, so you can match the act to your guests and your venue.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched acts with clients right across the country. The wedding acts here all cover the South East and include travel, plus PA and lighting where relevant in the price. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

What to know:

  • Budget £300 to £4,000 for most bookings
  • Every quote includes travel, plus PA and lighting where relevant
  • Travel within the South East is never added on later
  • Many acts offer longer or extra sets if you need them
  • Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Most acts perform two or three sets, with playlist music or a break in between. Share your running order when you enquire, including any special moments, and we'll build the quote around it.

Most bookings fall between £300 and £4,000. The size of the line-up is the biggest factor, followed by the date and how long the act plays. Travel, plus PA and lighting where relevant are included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay, wherever you are in the South East.

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, often at venues you'll recognise.

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

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

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

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
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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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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

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

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

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

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
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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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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

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

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 the South East 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)

“Thank you SO much for an absolutely outstanding performance at our wedding on Saturday night! You guys were incredible, from first dance to last it was just spectacular!! The musicality and professionalism of the entire band was second to none throughout the entire evening. We can’t thank you enough for making our wedding night so special. Our guests couldn’t praise you enough! Thanks again, we’ll be sure to recommend you guys to anyone looking for a top quality function band!”

(5)

“My husband talked me into getting a band for our wedding rather than a DJ and I am so glad he did, these guys were amazing! He was never off the dancefloor (and he never dances!) They have songs to suit any type of guest and they really get the crowd involved. My husband has been in several bands himself in the past, so he loved having the opportunity to play drums along with the band for a song, it made the night that little more special, so thank you guys!”

(5)

“We hired Simply Groove for our xmas party and they went down a storm. Really lovely bunch of lads, good communication prior to the gig and also on the day. Staff had an amazing evening - thank you for making our night!!!”

(5)

“Sunny Side Up played a fantastic selection of songs - merging old with new and even putting an unexpected but well received rap! They played our first dance song as a special request and really helped make a great evening atmosphere. 100% would recommend!”

(5)

“Mirror were fantastic!!! They literally made the night and got everyone on the dance floor all evening. They are all so talented and we were so impressed!! Would 100% recommend!”

(5)

“Thank you for being brilliant and getting everybody on the dancefloor all evening! Your mixture of genres to suit our families and friends tastes were spot on and we couldn’t recommend you enough to everyone! You are fantastic and worth every penny (and more)! Thank you for your part in making our evening a great success and a really good party.. which is what we wanted for our wedding reception! We have had lots of compliments from our guests on you sets and really appreciate your hard work.”

Local Venues in South East

The Barn at Botley Hill

The Barn at Botley Hill

A glass-walled barn at the very top of the North Downs near Warlingham, with huge Surrey views, shepherd huts and a sunset behind the dancing.

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Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace

A UNESCO World Heritage palace in 2,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland at Woodstock, and how a wedding evening actually works inside it.

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Farbridge

Farbridge

An old Sussex dairy turned barn wedding venue just north of Chichester, with a secret garden, seven bedrooms and the South Downs all around.

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Ufton Court

Ufton Court

A 16th-century tithe barn and a Grade I listed manor at Ufton Nervet near Reading, run entirely for charity, and a wonderful old room for a band.

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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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The Lensbury

The Lensbury

There are 25 riverside acres at Teddington, a hotel, a spa and a private deck over the Thames. The Lensbury is a country estate that never left London.

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Cooling Castle Barn

Cooling Castle Barn

Three linked timber barns in the grounds of a 14th-century castle on the Hoo Peninsula near Rochester, with a mezzanine built for the music.

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Northwood House

Northwood House

A grand listed house in its own park in the middle of Cowes, with a ballroom built for parties and lawns made for summer drinks and photographs.

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Stoke Place

Stoke Place

A Queen Anne house in 26 acres of Capability Brown parkland at Stoke Poges, an hour from London. What Stoke Place is like, and how a band fits 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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Royal Grammar School Guildford

Royal Grammar School Guildford

An event inside a Tudor school on Guildford High Street, founded in 1509, with a Great Hall, a proper stage and an evening that begins early.

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Merriscourt

Merriscourt

Three linked Cotswold stone barns, a flower-filled courtyard and a lawn with 500 acres of Oxfordshire countryside, all yours near Chipping Norton.

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