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Liverpool wedding bands

Whether you’re having a party in Penny Lane or nuptials in a Norwegian Wood, we'll help you find the perfect Liverpool wedding band, at the right price.

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The Gleneagles Ceilidh Band

  • 3-4
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Nationally cherished Scottish ceilidh band who have featured on BBC's Monarch of the Glen and STV's Heartless! Additional ceilidh horn section, caller and DJ services are all available.

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NOLA Funeral Band

  • 4-8
  • (14)

Give your loved one a beautiful, New Orleans style send off. The NOLA Funeral Band are able to march in a funeral procession, perform outdoors in a churchyard or indoors in a crematorium or at a wake.

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The Caledonians

  • 2-4
  • (11)

Fun and lively ceilidh duo, whose unique line-up includes a mix of instruments, dances, and folk songs. A caller is included and a four piece line-up upgrade is also available.


Guide to Booking Wedding & Function Bands in Liverpool

Famous for its rich musical heritage and vibrant nightlife, Liverpool is a fantastic place to celebrate your wedding. From iconic waterfront venues to chic city spaces, hiring a live band is the perfect way to honour the city’s musical roots and keep your guests dancing.

What styles of music do your Liverpool wedding bands play?

Our Liverpool wedding bands perform a wide range of music styles to suit all types of weddings and guests.

The city that gave the world the Beatles is home to a wide variety of live musicians and bands, as well as the inevitable Beatles tribute bands!

Scouse wedding singers range from Rat Pack tributes to pop bands, rock bands and soul bands, providing wedding music for every taste in all corners of Merseyside.

As well as Liverpool wedding bands for evening receptions, we can also provide reception and ceremony music – our classical musicians, solo pianists, solo harpists and string quartets are second to none.

 

Where in Liverpool and the surrounding areas do your wedding bands perform?

Our Liverpool wedding bands are available to perform across the city and throughout the surrounding areas of Merseyside and the North West.

 

Our bands have played at most of the best-known venues in the area including Hard Days Night Hotel, The Waterfront, Thornton Manor, The Richmond Hotel and The Liner Hotel and can adapt to fit any requirement and budget. For example, many rock bands can strip down to three members, and most wedding singers are able to sing to a backing track.

 

The birthplace of The Beatles, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, The Zutons, The Lightning Seeds, Atomic Kitten and Circa Waves requires both an eclectic and electric party to celebrate any wedding.

Our bands have played throughout Liverpool and Merseyside, including: Birkenhead, St Helens, Southport, Wallasey, Bebington, Bootle, Crosby, Kirkby, Prescot, Heswall, Maghull, Formby, Newton-le-Willows, Halewood, Litherland, Haydock, West Kirby, Hoylake and Garswood.

They're also well-used to playing parties and celebrations across the Wirral, in Birkenhead, Wallasey, Bebington, Heswall, Hoylake and West Kirby.

Can you also provide Liverpool wedding musicians for our ceremony or drinks reception?

Yes, we offer a variety of Liverpool wedding musicians for every part of your day, not just the evening reception.

If you're looking for background music to accompany your drinks reception or meal, try our jazz bands, acoustic musicians or singers.

If you're after Liverpool wedding musicians for the bridal entrance, exit or the signing of the register, our harpists or string quartets are a popular choice to make those moments extra special.

Can your Liverpool wedding bands learn a special first dance song?

Most of our Liverpool wedding bands are happy to learn and perform your chosen first dance song.

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.

Do your Liverpool wedding bands provide their own sound and lighting equipment?

Yes, our Liverpool wedding bands typically provide all the sound and lighting equipment needed for your performance.

 

All our bands 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!

Are your Liverpool wedding bands fully insured and is their equipment PAT tested?

All of our Liverpool wedding bands are fully insured and use PAT-tested equipment as standard. 

What happens if a wedding band cancels or a band member is ill?

In the unlikely event that a band member is ill or your wedding band has to cancel, we have reliable backup options in place. As an agency, we’re here to provide round the clock support and have a trusted network of Liverpool-based musicians at our fingertips, should we need to offer alternatives and replacements at the last minute. 

How much does it cost to hire a wedding band in Liverpool?

The cost of hiring a wedding band in Liverpool can vary depending on several key factors such as band size, set times and travel distances. The typical cost of a wedding band last year was £1375. 

How can we save money on our wedding band?

There are several ways to reduce the cost of hiring a Liverpool wedding band without compromising on quality.

Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your evening band can provide this – it'll save you additional costs, such as travel.

If you haven't yet set your date, consider booking a midweek or winter occasion to take advantage of the most competitive rates.

Always consider hiring a band from your local area, to save on travel and accommodation costs.

We have acts based in most major towns and cities across the UK.

Can you provide other types of wedding entertainment in Liverpool, such as ceilidh, steel pan or jazz bands?

Yes, we offer a wide range of wedding entertainment in Liverpool, including specialist and themed bands.

We love it when people get creative with their themes and music.

Check out our brass and drums bands for an increasingly popular and refreshing alternative to the classic Liverpool function band.

It's also worth browsing our soul bands, ceilidh bands and Latin & world music bands.

For even more offbeat ideas, see our alternative bands section.


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