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Wedding bands Portsmouth

The cobbled streets of Portsmouth are overflowing with musical talent that spans the spectrum of genres and styles for your wedding day!

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Klezmer Kapelye

  • London
  • 3-5
  • (16)

With a splash of merry wedding tunes and a dash of melancholy lullabies, Klezmer Kapelye whip up a hearty brew of soul-stirring melodies that are sure to get your feet tapping.

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from£1,300

Daylight Duo

  • London
  • 2
  • (15)

Whether you need upbeat entertainment for a lively celebration or a relaxed atmosphere for a drinks reception, Daylight Duo can cater to your needs.

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from£2,655

Tropicalia DJ Band

  • London
  • 4-5
  • (20)

Tropicalia DJ Band is a DJ act with live musicians, bringing an exotic, vibrant performance to your event. The act performs floor-filling mash-ups and remixes of classics from the 70s to the present day.

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from£3,445

Emily and The Jazz Cats

  • Surrey
  • 6
  • (27)

Sensational jazz and swing band, blending timeless jazz classics, energetic swing tunes, and modern twists on pop favourites.

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from£1,905

Crystalline DJ Band

  • London
  • 2-8
  • (23)

World class DJs and musicians team up to create an epic atmosphere for your special occasion.

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The Coisir Ceilidh Band

  • Kent
  • 3-4
  • (11)

Acclaimed ceilidh and barn dance band playing a mix of traditional Irish, Scottish, English and Americana for dancing or listening. Available with caller and extra musicians.


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Guide to booking wedding & function bands in Portsmouth

Why book a wedding band in Portsmouth?

From its quaint, cobbled streets to its imposing, historic ships and sprawling port, Portsmouth offers a perfectly picturesque backdrop for wedding day celebrations.

Portsmouth also has a rich, artistic culture, vibrant music scene and a wealth of talent to draw on for the soundtrack to your special day.

We hope that there'll be something in our Portsmouth wedding band roster for everyone, no matter your favourite genres or artists.

Where in Portsmouth do your wedding bands perform?

There are so many fantastic places to get married in Portsmouth - in private spaces or some of the city's stunning wedding venues.

From Goodwood House, Spinnaker Tower, The Farmhouse Inn Lodge, Cams Hall Estate Golf Club and Lysses House Hotel and Tournerbury to The Langstone Quays, Skylark Golf and Country Club, Wickham Park Golf Club, Osborne House, Holywell Estate, Three Choirs Vineyard, Macdonald Botley Park Hotel and Southend Barns, you really are spoiled for choice in Portsmouth!

What styles of music do your Portsmouth wedding bands play?

Portsmouth is a hot-bed of high quality musical talent and we're delighted that our roster reflects that.

Whether you're looking for pop, rock, indie and soul dancefloor classics, smooth background jazz, Latin and World music or something more classical, our local bands have been carefully selected to cover every genre and style.

You can take a trip back to the Motown era, twist and shout to some rock 'n' roll, be swept away by a celebrity tribute act or enjoy the exquisite sounds of our classical and jazz groups and instrumentalists.

Let us know your vision and we'll let you know how our performers can bring it to life.

Do all your wedding bands bring their own sound and lighting equipment?

All our bands for weddings are fully self-contained with their own PA sound system, microphones, backline amplifiers and instruments. This works really well for most marquee or indoor weddings.

Let us know if you're expecting more than 250 guests, so we can check whether the act’s system is large enough.

Most bands will also bring lighting for both the stage and dancefloor.

Check the act's individual profile for more details and optional add-ons to enhance the show!

Can your wedding bands learn a special song for our first dance?

Most bands will be happy to learn and perform your first dance request – provided they think they can arrange it for their line-up and do it justice!

Check the act’s profile to see what they can offer and if they can’t do it live, they could just play it through their PA system using Spotify or an mp3 player.

Can you also provide background wedding musicians in Portsmouth?

Definitely! We've scoured Portsmouth wedding musicians for the best classical performers and jazz groups available to play at your special day.

From string quartets, harpists and pianists to acoustic duos and trios, jazz groups and solo wedding singers, we like to think we have every preference covered when it comes to tasteful background wedding music.

Can you provide other genres of function bands in Portsmouth, such as jazz bands or ceilidh bands?

Definitely - we love receiving the wide range of enquiries that we get from couples looking to put on a bespoke celebration.

Our roster of Portsmouth function bands includes ceilidhs with callers, string quartets and classical instrumentalists, Latin and World Music, jazz groups and soul collectives that are all able to bring a unique personality to your event.

With a range of quirkier, alternative musical options at your fingertips too, we're confident we can deal with any of your requests!

How can we save money on our band?

There's a few things to keep in mind if you're looking at the entertainment budget for your wedding.

Instead of booking different performers, you might be able to use musicians from the same Portsmouth band to play at your ceremony, your drinks reception and your evening party!

That will save you costs on travel - and by sticking with a local band you'll also save on any accommodation costs that might come with having a band come from further away.

If you haven't already booked a specific date for your special day, you might want to think about a winter or weekday celebration as many of our bands offer competitive rates during these times - again, check the act's profile and we can help you keep tabs on your budget while still having a great time!


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