Professional wedding bands in Essex, Chelmsford and the surrounding area, playing upbeat, dance-a-long rock pop, & soul covers from all eras.
Our Essex wedding bands have been handpicked from among the very best on the live music circuit and chosen for their reliability, professionalism and crowd-pleasing performances.
Our Essex bands for hire range from compact 3-piece guitar bands to 10-piece showbands with brass section and backing vocalists. Typically they perform upbeat, mainstream rock, pop and soul music, from fifties rock’n’roll through to the latest chart-toppers, via Merseybeat and 80s synth-pop! All bands are fronted by a male or female lead vocalist and are experts in filling the dancefloor and bringing guests of all ages together in an atmosphere of joyous celebration!
You can hire an Essex wedding band to perform anywhere in the county, including: Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Rayleigh, Harlow, Grays, Brentwood, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, Canvey Island, Billericay, Wickford, Loughton, Stanford-le-Hope, Witham, Maldon, Harwich, South Ockendon, Waltham Abbey, Rochford, South Woodham Ferrers and Saffron Walden.
If pop music isn’t your thing, we have dedicated Essex wedding soul bands, ceilidh bands or jazz bands to get your party started! We can also provide Essex wedding musicians for your ceremony, drinks reception and wedding feast. Why not walk down the aisle to a string quartet then hire a wedding singer as a warm-up to the main act later on? Pianists and guitarists are useful for breaking the ice during your wedding banquet. Whatever Essex wedding music and entertainment you’re after, we've probably got it!
For a larger selection of acts, we'd also recommend browsing our wedding bands in London page.
Sensational all-male rock and pop trio who never fail to get their audiences jumping and singing along to the biggest tunes of the last 60 years. Elvis, The Stones, Bowie, Oasis, The Killers: they’re all there! Offering DJ service, afternoon acoustic sets as well as keyboards and second guitarist.
Seasoned wedding and corporate function band formed of in-demand session players. Expect a barrage of rock and pop anthems from Queen to Pharrell and dancing all night! DJ and acoustic sets available.
Top-flight party band delivering exceptional value for money, with male and female lead vocals and the best pop, rock and soul hits. Extra musicians available, including brass section, rapper and strings, as well as acoustic sets and DJ service.
Charismatic new band taking the London party circuit by storm. The Wandering Lights perform upbeat, folksy acoustic covers by Avicci, Blackstreet and R Kelly. Available as an unplugged roaming band (free to wander around your venue), or as an electric party band for evening events.
Slick and super-professional party band with superb female and male vocals that cover everything from current chart hits to classic floor fillers. Book with additional keys and DJ options.
Super-slick new function band featuring some of the best performers in London – bound to get your guests dancing at corporate events and high-end weddings! Additional musicians and afternoon acoustic jazz sets also available.
Seasoned male-fronted rock and pop wedding and party band covering a varied mix of songs, from 1960s Merseybeat to the latest chart-toppers. Book the band’s DJ service and acoustic sets for music throughout the day.
High-end 7-piece party band featuring male vocals, female vocals and sax playing accurate renditions of modern and classic hits. Additional musicians, DJ service and afternoon sets available.
High-energy wedding and corporate function band in the South East, playing crowd-rousing pop, rock, dance, funk and soul music from the 1960s to the present day. The band have played Glastonbury and the Roundhouse and count Audi and Nintendo amongst their regular clients. DJ service and acoustic sets available.
Refreshingly original acoustic duo covering modern material with male and female vocals, guitar, cajon, keys and more! The duo’s set list includes tracks from Jason Mraz and Coldplay.
All our Essex wedding bands are self-contained and will arrive fully equipped to perform at your event. Get in touch if you are expecting to host more than 200 guests, as there may be extra equipment requirements.
Generally, our bands provide evening entertainment. Standard working hours are 9:30 until midnight: two hour-long sets with a 30-minute break. Please note that late fees might apply if the band is required later than midnight.
Bands will require a soundcheck ahead of the show. Between 5pm and 6pm is an advisable window for arrival and 60-90 minutes is usually sufficient soundcheck time. It is best if the venue is free of guests at this point, both for the band’s convenience and your guests’ comfort. If the space cannot be free of guests, some of our wedding bands can arrange a ‘noiseless’ line-check in order to set up the equipment without disturbing proceedings.
If you want your wedding band to play your first dance, this can usually be arranged. Check the band’s profile to see if they offer this option and try to give plenty of notice for them to learn your request. Alternatively, all of our bands can play your first dance on an mp3/iPod through their PA system.
During the interval, our bands will all play music via mp3 or iPod. Some Essex bands are able to provide their own DJ service (before and/or after the performance) – see the individual profiles for details.
On the day of the performance, you will need to supply the band with a power source and a flat, sheltered space to perform in. The performance area should be 3 x 3 metres for a three-piece band, adding a metre in width per band member, as appropriate.
All our bands and wedding singers in Essex who are booked for an evening performance request a basic meal at the event – the travelling, setting up and performing is a long working day! The specific requirements will be detailed on your booking contract.
Get the most out of your chosen band by checking their extra services. Many of our acts can provide acoustic sets, DJs or even background jazz on top of their main performance.