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Wedding Bands in Birmingham

Live wedding bands for receptions in Birmingham

Live music changes the feel of a wedding evening. Guests who would sit and chat through a playlist tend to get up for a band, and the energy builds from the first song to the last. Couples in Birmingham book wedding bands for receptions of every size, from 60 guests to well over 200.

Whether your wedding is near the Jewellery Quarter, Sutton Coldfield and the city centre or elsewhere in Birmingham, the bands listed here cover the whole area. Local venues include Moxhull Hall, Fazeley Studios and The Grand Hotel Birmingham. It's worth asking your venue early about its finish time and any sound limiter, as both affect the band's set times.

Not every wedding band does the same job. Some are known for a big, polished show with brass and several singers, others for a relaxed, feel-good party set. Knowing the kind of evening you want makes the choice much easier.

We've been booking wedding bands since 1999, and every band on this page covers Birmingham. PA, lighting and travel are built into the quote, the band sets up and clears away around your venue's timings, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £1,400 to £2,600, depending on line-up, date and season
  • Always included: PA system, stage lighting and travel costs, in every quote
  • Line-ups from three-piece to eight-piece, with playlist music between sets
  • Most couples book 12 to 18 months ahead for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Most wedding bands play two sets of around an hour, usually starting after the first dance, with playlist music in between. If you'd like live music earlier, many bands can add an acoustic set for the drinks reception or the wedding breakfast. Mention it when you enquire and we'll include it in the quote.

A three or four-piece typically starts from around £1,400, while a six-piece or a band with brass can reach £2,600 or more. An off-peak date is often good value if your budget is tight. The price in your quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Rather than a generic demo, every band's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio and a song list. Underneath are reviews from clients who have already booked them, often at venues you'll recognise. Between them you'll have a clear picture of the wedding well before the day.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

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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 blend of Mashups, Medleys and Remix’s

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From £1,480

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

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

Funking Brilliant

Female Vocals | Male Vocals | Sax - This Band Has It All!

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From £2050

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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Juno

Four Piece Band | Male Vocals | Learn First Dance | Pop & Rock Favourites

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From £1,395

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

Amplifier

Popular 3-Piece Band | Highly Experienced | Full of Energy

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From £1,715

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Voltaires

Male Vocals | 3 Piece Line-up | Pop & Rock From All Generations

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From £1,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Cubs

Three Piece Band | Male Vocals | Mumford Meets Party

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From £1,240

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Hot Piece Of Brass

8 Piece Band | Full Horn Section & Female Vocals | Internationally Renowned

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From £3500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Midnight Drive

An exceptional energetic professional covers band fronted by one of the best voices in the business

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From £1,320

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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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

Brooklyn

5 Piece Band | Male Vocals | Horn Section

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From £2,165

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Rivals

Four or Three Piece Band | Male Vocals | Golden Oldies To Modern Classics

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From £1,450

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Chosen Few

4 Piece | Male Vocals | A supremely talented band seamlessly covering all genres

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From £1,555

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Rattlers

Three Piece Band | The Most Enormous Sound | 5 Star Reviews | 300+ Song Choices

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From £1,240

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Most Birmingham weddings book a four- or five-piece for somewhere between £1,400 and £2,600, all in including PA, lighting and travel. What moves the figure is the line-up size, the day of the week and the season.
All of it — Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Edgbaston and everywhere between, plus the surrounding towns and villages just over the city boundary.
Some of the grandest venues run their own noise conditions or curfews, so it's worth confirming the licence when you book — we can usually tell you what to expect if we've played there before.
Yes, in almost every case — tell us the song when you book and we'll confirm it.
Twelve to eighteen months for a Saturday in peak season; off-peak dates and weekdays hold later.
Often, yes — we run private showcases, and every act has video and real reviews.

Reviews

(5)

“Dear The Honey,
I'm not sure you realise what you did for us.
We had postponed our wedding twice, changed venues, lost suppliers and spent nearly three years trying to get to the day. By the time the evening came around, we were exhausted.
Then you started playing and suddenly everyone we loved was in one room, dancing.
Yellow was the moment I completely lost it. I looked across the dance floor and saw my mum, my best friend, my brother and my husband all singing together. It was one of the most beautiful moments of the entire day.
And then, naturally, you followed it with absolute chaos.
Kyanna was incredible - effortlessly good at singing - and the boys were completely locked in. Owen in particular seemed physically incapable of stopping.
We booked a wedding band. What we got was a proper live show, and it was so cool to make friends with you all after.
Thank you for giving us the ending our wedding deserved. We will genuinely never forget it.”

(5)

“We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better band than Tommy and the Big Guns for our wedding. From start to finish they were professional, self-sufficient, and so easy to work with. Setup was completely straightforward, timings were flexible on the day, and the whole process felt seamless. The sound was absolutely incredible, with the brass section and double bass adding something really special that our guests are still talking about. The atmosphere they created was pure party energy – the dancefloor was full all night, and both of us (bride and groom) didn’t stop dancing once! Their crowd interaction was fantastic, and they even gave me a big moment by letting me jump on the mic with Ian, which was unforgettable. They also learnt and performed Seventeen Going Under by Sam Fender just for us – such a personal touch that made the night even more special. We’ve had countless guests tell us it was the best evening band they have ever heard at a wedding, and we couldn’t agree more. If you want a band that delivers incredible sound, non-stop energy, and a packed dancefloor, we’d recommend them 100 times over
”

(5)

“Tommy & Sons performed at our wedding on the hottest day of the year (38 degrees!). They were professional throughout and so friendly. Due to the heat, most people were outside so were missing all the music, but the band happily set up outside instead and it turned the atmosphere into a much more relaxed, live music vibe rather than a wedding party, which was just what we were aiming for! The music was fantastic and we would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting live music at their event!”

(5)

“The Tommy Guns were phenomenal! We were blown away by their performance and so many guests commented on how good the band was! We spoke with Jono (lead singer) a couple of times to go through song choices etc and he was really helpful and easy to talk with. We would highly recommend The Tommy Guns!”

(5)

“I would say The Tommy Guns band were an absolute highlight of our wedding day! The team were very easy to liaise with pre the day and were seamless in terms of set up on the day itself. The song choices were excellent and they managed our playlist in-between sets without any intervention.

Really nice bunch, such a positive energy and dealt with guests trying to steal the mic! I will be recommending them to anyone who is looking for a band for their wedding!”

(5)

“Tommy & Sons were absolutely brilliant. We hired them for our wedding as we wanted the folk style music and they delivered and then some. Our first dance was amazing, and hats off to them for learning it as it was a very niche song that we've only found available on Youtube, they absolutely nailed it. Not only did they deliver exceptional performances, which were commented on over and over by the guests, they were also a really nice bunch of lads. At one point after set up, our 2 1/2 year old daughter decided she wanted to have a go on the drums and they were so accommodating of her. If you're in 2 minds as to whether to book them, just do it, you will not be disappointed”

Local Venues in Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

The Grand Hotel Birmingham

A grand 1879 hotel in the heart of the city, its Louis XIV-style ballroom dressed in ornate plasterwork and Art Deco chandeliers.

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New Hall Hotel & Spa

New Hall Hotel & Spa

A moated manor house set in 26 acres at Sutton Coldfield, with ceremonies held in the historic Great Chamber.

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Moxhull Hall

Moxhull Hall

A privately owned country house taken for exclusive use, with an oak hall for ceremonies and a Starlit Pavilion for the evening.

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Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Castle Bromwich Historic Gardens

Ten acres of restored 18th-century walled gardens, a genuine blank canvas for a marquee or tipi wedding.

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The Bond

The Bond

A canalside industrial space in Digbeth, with exposed brick and steel, a Gatehouse ceremony area and a glass-lined Canopy over the water.

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Fazeley Studios

Fazeley Studios

A converted Victorian chapel in Digbeth, its skylit ceiling and whitewashed walls left as a genuine blank canvas.

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Aston Hall

Aston Hall

A Grade I listed Jacobean mansion with royal connections, ceremonies held in the Great Hall among original period details.

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Victorian glasshouses and Grade II listed suites at Edgbaston, set among the botanical collections.

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Selly Manor

Selly Manor

A 14th-century timber-framed manor at Bournville, with characterful rooms and a cottage garden for an intimate day.

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