Wedding Entertainment in Durham
Bands, DJs and wedding acts in Durham
This page brings together every kind of wedding act, from live bands and DJs to singers, string quartets and magicians. Couples in Durham use it to plan the whole day, starting with the ceremony and finishing with the last dance.
Popular wedding venues in Durham include Ramside Hall Hotel, Lumley Castle and Bradbury Glade, and our acts play weddings across Sedgefield, Darlington and Barnard Castle. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we can usually say what has worked there before.
Not every act does the same job. Some are best for a quiet, elegant ceremony, others for a lively reception or a packed dance floor. Knowing which parts of the day you want to cover makes the choice much easier.
Hireaband has been booking live wedding entertainment since 1999. Every act listed here travels to Durham as standard, and PA, lighting (where relevant) and travel costs are always included in the quote you receive.
The essentials:
- Typical cost: from around £300 for a solo act to £1,200 to £4,000 and over for a live band
- Always included: PA, lighting where relevant and travel costs, in every quote
- From solo singers and acoustic duos through to full live bands, with line-ups sized to suit your venue
- Most couples book 12 to 18 months ahead for a summer Saturday, though solo acts and duos can often be booked closer to the date
- Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund
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.
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 to £4,000 and over, depending on the line-up and the date. PA, lighting where relevant and travel are included in the quote, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.
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 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.
