Business Details
21 Years
experience
Premium Live Music for Weddings & Events
Established in 2005, Bands For Hire has built a reputation as a trusted entertainment agency with two decades of industry expertise. Our team specialises in curating exceptional live music experiences for weddings, corporate events, and private functions across the UK. We maintain rigorous quality standards by representing only the most accomplished musicians, ensuring every booking delivers professional reliability and artistic excellence. Our founder's background as both a performer and web design expert informs our streamlined booking process, combining technical efficiency with deep sector knowledge.With thousands of successful event bookings and hundreds of verified five-star reviews, we prioritise transparent communication and contractual clarity. Our dedicated consultants provide personalised support from initial enquiry through to event execution, reflecting our commitment to client satisfaction and industry leadership.
Services
Wedding Bands
Corporate Entertainment
Luxury Showbands
Acoustic Music
String Quartets
Singers For Hire
Roaming Bands
Harpists
Pianists
DJs
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- 20 years' experience in event entertainment curation
- Dedicated consultant assigned to each booking
- Professional contracts with clear terms
- Hundreds of five-star reviews from verified clients
- Extensive UK-wide network of vetted musicians
What people say
Friendly and professional
Excellent communication
Highly recommend
Stress-free process
Amazing performers
Services
Wedding Bands
Our curated wedding bands deliver unforgettable performances tailored to your special day. From daytime acoustic sets to high-energy evening entertainment, our musicians adapt to ceremonies, receptions, and corporate events. With extensive experience across genres including pop, rock, jazz, and Motown, we ensure perfect musical accompaniment that matches your vision and venue requirements.
Corporate Entertainment
Specialist corporate event entertainment featuring award-winning performers for conferences, product launches, and company celebrations. Our portfolio includes luxury showbands, roaming musicians, and interactive acts designed to engage professional audiences. With proven experience serving major corporations like Google and John Lewis, we guarantee entertainment that aligns with your brand identity and event objectives.
Acoustic Music
Versatile acoustic performers available as duos, trios, or solo artists for intimate settings and background ambiance. Ideal for wedding breakfasts, garden parties, and corporate functions requiring adaptable volume levels. Our acoustic musicians offer extensive repertoire options while maintaining the flexibility to perform in diverse venue types without technical requirements.
String Quartets
Professional string quartets providing elegant musical accompaniment for ceremonies, formal events, and cultural functions. Our classically trained musicians deliver refined performances ranging from traditional wedding marches to contemporary arrangements. With experience at prestigious venues including Hampton Court Palace, we ensure sophisticated entertainment that enhances any upscale occasion.
DJs
Professional disc jockeys offering tailored music solutions for weddings, parties, and corporate events. Our DJs combine extensive music libraries with modern equipment to create perfect atmospheres across generations. Available with optional lighting packages and compatible with acoustic band performances for seamless day-to-night transitions at special events.
People
Adam Mezzatesta
Founder
Music industry veteran with 20 years' experience combining performance expertise and digital innovation to create the UK's leading entertainment agency.
Sam Berry
Entertainment Consultant
Experienced music specialist managing client relationships with personalised service and deep knowledge of current performance trends.
Joe Hoten
Content Manager
Music content expert ensuring accurate artist representation and maintaining the agency's comprehensive online resources.
James Burkitt
Entertainment Consultant
Live music advisor with extensive artist network and expertise in matching performers to specific event requirements.
Questions
How do I select the right band for my wedding?
Our website features detailed artist profiles with videos, sample tracks, and repertoire lists. Our consultants also provide personalised recommendations based on your musical preferences and event requirements.
Can bands accommodate special song requests?
Most performers offer custom song learning for key moments like first dances, with specific arrangements discussed during pre-event consultations.
What equipment do you provide for events?
All necessary sound and lighting equipment is included in bookings, with technical specifications available for venue compliance checks.
How does the booking process work?
Select your preferred act online, then receive a tailored quote. Our team handles contracts, insurance documentation, and logistical coordination with venues.
Are there options for smaller events?
We offer intimate performers including solo artists, duos, and acoustic sets suitable for smaller gatherings and cocktail receptions.
What safety certifications do your performers have?
All acts maintain public liability insurance and adhere to industry safety standards, with documentation available upon request.
Reviews (7)
Mark Braithwaite
Jan 04, 2022
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We used Bands for hire to get a band to play at our wedding in 2021. We can't thank them enough as they made this really easy and stress free. The band we hired 'The Audiotones' were absolutely fantastic and kept the dance floor full all night. I would not hesitate to use Bands for hire again. Great service!
Joe Lajszczuk
Jan 02, 2022
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We used Bands for Hire to find a band to play our wedding. The whole process was incredibly smooth, without fuss and they passed on all our requests to the band, including playing our first dance. The band themselves - Tailor & Co - were brilliant. All of our guests commented on how good they were and the dance floor was always full. We'd highly recommend using these guys for any events you have planned and we'd definitely use them again.
Francesca McAvoy
Dec 29, 2021
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Honestly all 10s! They made the evening so memorable and hyped everyone up and had everyone dancing all night. Tailor & co were so lovely and friendly too which was really reassuring and relaxing and were happy to announce sparklers and bouquet throwing too. Tailor & co learnt our first dance song especially for it despite it not being in their repertoire and it was perfect. We couldnt have asked for a better band to sing at our wedding! They arrived when we expected and set up with no issues. Communication was wonderful and they put us at ease all night. We couldnt have asked for anything
Francesca Buckland
Dec 24, 2021
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The Beats Roots put on an incredible performance - it made our day. They were not only talented musicians, but had a warm and welcoming nature which made everyone feel at ease and thoroughly enjoy their evening. We loved the handful of songs which encouraged everyone to the floor too! They adapted to our requests regarding first dance/father daughter dance with such professionalism. Our heartfelt thanks to the whole band - you made our evening so special and completely perfect.
Ant Murray
Dec 06, 2021
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We hired Jukebox Nation from Bands for Hire for our wedding in December. Bands For Hire were easy to deal with and provided good communication up to the big day. Jukebox Nation were fantastic on the day, they arrived in good time and set up their equipment promptly and without fuss. They put on a fantastic show and had everybody up on the dancefloor all night. They also played our first dance which was excellent. We had a great night and couldn't have asked for anything more. Would definitely recommend to anybody looking for a band for a special occasion.
Neil Bailes
Dec 06, 2021
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We've just had our wedding day and used Bands For Hire to book our pianist. They were excellent from start to finish and I'd highly recommend using them for your wedding. It's a bit of a minefield trying to know who to use and who to trust but rest assured these guys will look after you and you won't be disappointed. Thanks again for your help.
Chloe D.
Nov 23, 2021
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The Matchsticks were absolutely incredible and weve been inundated with messages from everyone saying how much they loved the music and asking for the bands details to be passed on. The vocals were exceptional, every song sounded like the original! We feel very lucky to have had them play for us while we still could because they are surely destined for the big stage very soon. It was the best night and they kept everyone partying and dancing until the very last moment. Thanks so much! Chloe & Andy 04/12/21
