Wedding Bands Derbyshire

The price of hiring a wedding band in Derbyshire ranges from around £1700 to £2400 dependent on a number of factors:

1. The distance the band have to travel - Your quote includes all travel and accommodation costs for your band so to keep costs manageable, try to find a band who are based close to your wedding venue. For a Derbyshire wedding, book a Derbyshire wedding band!
2. The date of your wedding - Fridays and Saturdays in summer are peak wedding dates and often incur premium prices due to their high demand.
3. The number of band members - The more band members you hire, the more it is likely to cost.
4. The band's popularity and experience - Many bands have decades of experience and have performed with A-list celebs internationally, at top-tier festivals and literally hundreds of weddings. This is all reflected in their price.

There's nothing more disappointing than finding your dream wedding band, only to discover someone has beaten you to booking them on your wedding date! The most popular Derbyshire wedding bands often get booked around 2 years in advance so as soon as you've booked your wedding venue, it's time to book your wedding entertainment.

Most will! Our wedding bands are usually more than happy to learn and perform a unique and magical version of your first dance song. They'll also do it for free! This is such a wonderful and personalised part of your special day and is the perfect way to start a night of stellar entertainment.

Most bands like you to let them know your favourite songs from their repertoire so they can build a fabulous setlist based around your choices. Choose just a few songs you'd really like to hear then leave the rest of the song choices to the band, no matter how tempting it is to choose every one! The band's experience means they'll read the room and see what your crowd respond to best to ensure everyone keeps dancing all night and there's no down time on the dance floor.

Whatever your musical preferences, you'll find a band who plays music in the style you love. The most popular Derbyshire wedding bands are pop and rock bands and acoustic folk bands, who play music from every decade and genre to appeal to guests in every age group.

Whether you prefer club music, rock n roll, swing or country, you'll find a wedding band you'll love, so have a browse using our genre filter to find the perfect act for you.

We definitely can! Our team of expert advisers will help you narrow down your choices when you let them know the date of your wedding, your budget and your musical tastes. With so many wedding bands in Derbyshire to choose from, finding your dream band can seem a little daunting, but we're here to help - don't worry!

Your band will usually arrive between 5pm and 6pm to start their sound check, which for the average wedding band takes around 75 minutes. Larger bands and those with more complex sound systems can take up to three hours to make sure they sound perfect for your big night!

If you need an earlier set-up, many bands are able to do this for a small additional fee so ask your adviser to recommend those who can.

In general, wedding bands in Derbyshire will perform for a total of two hours split into either 2x 60-minute or 3x 40-minute sets. The former is by far the most popular choice as it provides the perfect amount of time to build momentum and keep your guests demonstrating their best dance moves.

Lots of bands offer additional sets or late finishes. Ask your adviser to suggest bands who can do this for you if you're lucky enough to have booked a venue with a later curfew.

There's no need to hire any technical equipment at all when you book one of our Derbyshire wedding bands, as they'll arrive with their own professional PA system and lighting unless otherwise stated. Some even offer sound engineers and specialist lighting!

No! There's no need to hire a DJ for when the band are taking a well-deserved breather as they'll play music through a laptop or tablet so you and your guests can continue to party. Many bands even allow you to choose which songs you'd like to hear during this time. This is known as a 'playlist DJ service'. If you'd like to be able to make requests, look for a band who offer a 'manned DJ service' either as standard or for a small additional fee.

We have a great choice of bands who are able to provide relaxed acoustic sessions for your drinks reception. This is actually a great money-saving option, as hiring a band member or two to perform during the day will always work out cheaper than hiring a separate act to do this for you!