Other Wedding Entertainment in Birmingham

Ceremony musicians and reception acts in Birmingham

Most weddings have long gaps between the big moments, while photos are taken and the room is turned around. Live music or a roaming act fills those gaps and keeps guests entertained. Across Birmingham, couples book ceremony musicians and reception acts to shape the whole day, not just the evening.

Whether your wedding is near the Jewellery Quarter, Sutton Coldfield and the city centre or elsewhere in Birmingham, the acts listed here cover the whole area. Local venues include Aston Hall, The Bond and New Hall Hotel & Spa. For an outdoor ceremony or drinks reception, it's worth agreeing a covered back-up spot with the venue.

Within this category you'll find solo singers, acoustic duos, harpists, pianists, classical guitarists, string quartets and ensembles, close-up magicians and roaming bands. Their pages list exactly what they play, and most will add a requested piece or two.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment for weddings since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Birmingham as standard, brings the equipment it needs, and sets up around the timings of your day. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

The essentials:

• Typical cost: £300 to £1,500, depending on the act, how long they play and the date
• Always included: travel costs and any amplification the act needs, in every quote
• From solo musicians for the ceremony to quartets, ensembles and roaming acts for the drinks reception
• Most couples book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
• Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Check with your registrar or officiant before choosing ceremony music, as some venues and churches have rules on what can be played. Most ceremony musicians will send a list of popular entrance and signing pieces, and many will learn a special request.

A solo singer, guitarist or harpist for the ceremony typically starts from around £300, while a quartet or a magician for the whole daytime can reach £1,500 or more. 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.

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.