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16 Years
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Your Trusted Source for Live Wedding & Event Bands in the UK
Bands For Hire has been a trusted name in the entertainment industry for over two decades, specialising in connecting clients with exceptional live musicians for weddings, corporate events, and private parties. Founded by Adam Mezzatesta, a former musician and web designer, the company combines deep industry expertise with a commitment to quality, offering a curated selection of the UK's most talented performers. Our team prioritises client satisfaction, providing tailored advice and seamless booking processes to ensure every event's entertainment is unforgettable. With hundreds of five-star reviews and partnerships with leading brands like Google and John Lewis, we pride ourselves on reliability, professionalism, and musical excellence. From intimate acoustic duos to high-energy showbands, our handpicked roster caters to diverse tastes and occasions, making us a one-stop solution for event organisers nationwide.
Services
Wedding Bands
Corporate Entertainment
DJs
String Quartets
Sax DJs
Served areas
- UK
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Rated 5 Stars on Google and Facebook
- Friendly and Efficient Customer Service
- Huge Selection of Live Wedding Bands
Payment methods
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- Checks
What people say
5 Star reviews
Professional contracts
Amazing service
Highly recommended
Excellent communication
Services
Wedding Bands
Bands For Hire offers a comprehensive selection of wedding bands covering all genres from indie and rock to Motown and soul. Our performers cater to ceremonies, receptions, and evening celebrations with tailored setlists. With nationwide availability and expert booking support, we ensure musical excellence for every couple's special day.
Corporate Entertainment
Our corporate entertainment portfolio features award-winning acts for conferences, award ceremonies, and business events. From sophisticated jazz ensembles to high-energy showbands, we provide performers with extensive industry experience. Clients benefit from dedicated event management and seamless integration with corporate branding requirements across the UK.
String Quartets
Professional string quartets enhance weddings and formal events with classical and contemporary repertoire. Our musicians perform at ceremonies, drinks receptions, and corporate functions with elegant arrangements. Each ensemble undergoes rigorous selection to ensure technical proficiency and adaptability to different event atmospheres nationwide.
DJs
Bands For Hire provides professional DJs for weddings and events with diverse music libraries spanning decades and genres. Our DJs use premium equipment for flawless sound quality at receptions and parties. The service includes pre-event consultations to match musical preferences with crowd demographics across the UK.
Sax DJs
Sax DJs combine pre-recorded tracks with live saxophone performances for unique event entertainment. This hybrid act maintains dance floors while offering interactive musical elements. Available nationwide, the service blends traditional DJing with live instrumentation to create memorable atmospheres for weddings and corporate events.
People
Adam Mezzatesta
Founder
Musician and web designer with over 20 years' experience in the events industry. Founded Bands For Hire to bridge music and technology, specialising in modern function bands.
Sam Berry
Entertainment Consultant
Experienced music industry professional with expertise in event curation. Manages client communications and ensures seamless entertainment delivery for weddings and corporate events.
Joe Hoten
Content Manager
Music enthusiast responsible for creating informative booking guides and entertainment resources. Combines industry knowledge with content strategy to enhance client experiences.
James Burkitt
Entertainment Consultant
Music industry expert with performance experience supporting major artists. Specialises in matching clients with appropriate live acts while managing event logistics.
Questions
How do I book a wedding band through Bands For Hire?
Browse our website's wedding band selection, add your preferred act to the enquiry list, and complete the booking form. Our team will contact you within one business day to finalise arrangements.
What genres of music do your bands cover?
Our roster includes indie, rock, pop, Motown, soul, jazz, classical, and 90s dance music. We offer everything from acoustic duos to full showbands with nationwide availability.
Are travel costs included in your band prices?
Travel costs vary by location and act. Our team provides transparent pricing during booking, including any additional charges for venues outside standard service areas.
Can bands accommodate special song requests?
Most acts learn first-dance songs or special requests. Discuss requirements with our consultants during booking to ensure musical preferences are incorporated into performances.
What happens if a band member becomes unavailable?
All acts have professional substitutes arranged in advance. We guarantee performance continuity through rigorous contingency planning and access to replacement musicians nationwide.
Do you provide equipment and insurance documentation?
Acts bring their own professional equipment. We supply public liability insurance certificates and contracts outlining technical requirements and performance parameters for every booking.
Reviews (14)
Angela Filocco-Clark
Jul 15, 2020
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I hired Starbound for my 50th Birthday and was very impressed with their performance. Equally, dealing with Bands For Hire was also outstanding. Would definitely recommend both Starbound and Bands For Hire to anyone looking to make their event a success.
Juliet Redden
Jul 15, 2020
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Cannot thank Sam at Bands for Hire, and the band we booked - Soho Soul - enough! Sams communication leading up to our wedding was brilliant, and Leah and the band on the night were perfect. Everyone loved them, and they had us all dancing and singing along for 3 hours! highly recommend!!
Laura Caruana
Jul 26, 2018
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We booked our wedding band through Sam at Bands for Hire and it was so easy and effortless. Admittedly it was nerve wracking as you only get to see clips of the performances and you have to take a leep of faith! We were lucky enough to book The Beat Roots and they were incredible! They gave a fantastic performance! The dancefloor was always full and everyone commented on how good they were and what a great night they had. Thank you for adding some more magic to our wedding day!
Colin Brodie
Jul 25, 2018
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Soul Brother were fantastic from start to finish. There was great communication with them and Bandsforhire in the lead-up to our wedding, they went out of their way to learn the song we'd chosen for our first dance and they then put in an absolutely fantastic performance that had literally all our guests, from ages 2 to 82, dancing the night away. My wife is adamant that their rendition of All of Me was better than John Legend's himself. Everyone was raving about them after the wedding too. I can't recommend Soul Brother enough.
Steph Madar
Jul 25, 2018
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Audiohype were great. Their performance was brilliant. They were flexible when we needed to delay the time of cake cutting/first dance (and therefore their first set) due to problems with another supplier. They also allowed my friend to sing a song with them, which was nice of them! Overall was a really great service and brilliant performance, loads of our guests commented on how good they were.
Nicola Lee Jessop
Jul 25, 2018
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We hired the 80's Club for our wedding reception on 23 December at Cliveden House via Bands for Hire. They made our night! Every one of our guests knew every lyric to every song, and we all danced non stop. They gave us a celebration like no other! The band did an amazing rendition of our first dance for us too. I would choose them over and over again!
Marie Pidsley
Jul 25, 2018
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Soul That Swings were amazing on our wedding day in every way. Their setup / arrival / departure could not have been more seamless; they looked fantastic as a band; and above everything - they sounded amazing! The lead singer's voice is just SENSATIONAL! The choice of music was great and they were so engaging as a band that our guests barely left the dance floor all night. A huge, huge thank you to the band for being one of the reasons our wedding day was as perfect as it was.
Karen Jane Bull
Jul 25, 2018
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We used Bands for Hire to book "Before Sunrise" for our evening wedding celebration and the whole booking process was really simple and efficient. The band were fantastic - even better than we expected and they helped make it a truly memorable evening. The dance floor was always full and we would have no hesitation in booking them again or recommending them to anyone else. Thank You!
Kimberley Hannaford
Jul 25, 2018
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We would just like to thank The Squires for performing at our wedding on Thursday. They were amazing! Ourselves and most of our guests were on the dance floor the whole time as they kept everyone entertained with their choice of songs and fantastic vocals. They are two very talented people who are also genuine and friendly and made our wedding day more memorable! Our daughter couldn't wait for them to arrive and start performing as she hasn't stopped watching their medley of songs on your company website since we booked them😊 Well done guys!
Brigid Sundaram
Jul 25, 2018
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Great service, really happy to recommend Bands for Hire. We booked The Young Vinyls for our party and were very pleased. They were very professional, full of energy with a wide musical repertoire. It was a fun evening and our guests commented on how good the band was. We would definitely recommend them. Thank you!
Kat Payne
Jul 25, 2018
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Spencer Pianist/Singer - We used bands for hire to source a pianist/vocalist for our wedding ceremony and dinner. They are so reasonably priced for what youre getting and its nice to have the back up of using a company rather than just straight through a singer themselves. sam who we worked closely with from bands for hire was professional and got back to all my requests promptly. I had no communication issues, nor did I feel at any point my questions were going unanswered - a blessing for such a stressful time like a wedding. Spencer was INCREDIBLE.
He didnt take the limelight but everyone couldnt stop commenting on how they thought it was a CD playing until they saw him, his voice is unbelievable and so perfect for any kind of event. Thanks again!
He didnt take the limelight but everyone couldnt stop commenting on how they thought it was a CD playing until they saw him, his voice is unbelievable and so perfect for any kind of event. Thanks again!
Emma Ann Ransom
Jul 25, 2018
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We used bands for hire to find our perfect band for our recent wedding at Owen House Wedding Barn in Mobberley, Cheshire. The whole process from first contacting them to the actual event was so easy and straightforward. And the band....Brothers in Arms were absolutely fantastic and we couldnt have asked for anything more. Loads of people commented that they were the best wedding band theyd ever heard and the dance floor was full all night! Great fun and incredible musicality.
Laura Biddle
Jul 25, 2018
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Bands for Hire helped us book The Beat Roots for our wedding - the booking process was so easy and Sam from BfH was incredibly helpful, especially when we had to change the date of our wedding. The Beat Roots were incredible with a lot of guests saying they were the best band they had seen. They learned our first dance to perfection, they were flexible around our food times and they kept people on the dance floor all night with a varied setlist that was performed amazingly. They were efficient, helpful and great to work with, and we cannot recommend them highly enough!
Alice Hulley
Jul 25, 2018
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Bands for Hire helped us book The Matchsticks for our wedding, the booking process was easy, informative, professional and James did everything he could to help us choose the right band for our big day, I cannot recommend this company enough. A huge thank you to The Matchsticks for making our wedding entertainment everything we had hoped for. The three members of the band were absolutely incredible and nothing was too much trouble.
They worked with us to organise the playlist and played an amazing version of our first dance which they learnt especially for the evening. The quality on the night was just amazing with all our friends and family commented on how good they were. They kept the atmosphere going all night, provided a range of songs to suit everyone and were highly professional from start to finish. Three genuinely lovely guys that completely smashed it.
They worked with us to organise the playlist and played an amazing version of our first dance which they learnt especially for the evening. The quality on the night was just amazing with all our friends and family commented on how good they were. They kept the atmosphere going all night, provided a range of songs to suit everyone and were highly professional from start to finish. Three genuinely lovely guys that completely smashed it.