Wedding Bands Somerset

When you hire a wedding band, your quote includes the band's transportation and accommodation costs so if you're getting married in Somerset - hire a Somerset- based wedding band to save some money! The price of hiring a wedding band is usually between £1700 and £2400 depending on how far they have to travel, the number of members, whether the date of your wedding is in peak summer season and the band's popularity and experience.

Most wedding bands are on stage for a total of 2 hours, split into either 2x 60-minute or 3x 40-minute sets. Some are able to offer extra sets or a late finish if your venue has a later curfew or you just need more live music in your life. Our experience has taught us that 2 hours split into two 60-minute sets is the ideal set-up, as it allows excitement to build and enough time to have a right old boogie!

The average sound check usually lasts just over an hour, but some bands will need longer if they have lots of members or a more complex sound system. The sound check is surprisingly unobtrusive and shouldn't interfere with your day at all. Your venue should have lots of tricks up their sleeve to keep your guests elsewhere while it happens.

You can, but we strongly recommend against it! Our Somerset wedding bands are extremely experienced and know how to read the room and respond to your guests by playing songs they know will excite them and keep your dance floor full. Most bands like you to tell them which songs are your favourites from their repertoire so they can work with you to build a setlist around them that will be loved by both you and your guests. Remember, your guests are likely to be from all age groups and have differing musical tastes. In our experience, allowing the band to take control of the music is the key to an epic night of non-stop dancing.

They will! We have so many couples tell us that their favourite part of their special day was having their first dance song played live. Nearly all bands will happily learn and perform a unique rendition of your special song for free.

When the band are offstage they'll play music through a laptop or tablet to ensure the party doesn't stop when they take a break. Most bands will even let you choose which songs you'd like played during this time. This is called a 'playlist DJ service' and is provided by pretty much every band as standard. Some bands offer an upgrade to a 'manned DJ service' either as standard or for a small fee, where a band member is made available to take requests. The good news is, there's absolutely no need to hire an additional DJ!

When you hire one of our Somerset wedding bands, the band will arrive with their own professional PA system and lighting unless otherwise stated, so there's no need to source any technical equipment at all. Some bands even offer the services of a sound engineer or specialist lighting!

Many bands offer a range of daytime entertainment options. Usually this is one or two of the band members playing a Live Lounge-style acoustic session - perfect for your laid-back drinks reception. Sometimes you'll find that bands offer whole band sets, roaming sets or even jazz sets! Ask your adviser to recommend bands who offer this service or check the highlights section of each band's profile to see if they do!

The most popular wedding bands in Somerset get booked around 2 years in advance! For this reason we always recommend choosing and booking your wedding band as soon as you've set the date for your wedding. When you find your dream wedding band, book them quickly, before someone else does!

No matter what type of music you're into, you'll find a wedding band you love. The most popular Somerset wedding bands play music in a variety of genres from throughout the decades to appeal to guests of all ages. These are our pop and rock and acoustic folk bands. But you'll find bands who play in pretty much every style you can think of. From country bands to pop-punk and swing bands to indie groups, there's something for everyone in our huge roster of stunning live entertainment.

That's what we're here for! With the incredible range of wedding bands Somerset has to offer, finding your dream band can feel like a mission! Just tell us the date of your wedding, the kind of music you're into and your budget and we'll help you find a shortlist of superb bands you'll love.

Yep! Most bands these days are able to adapt their performance using electric drum kits to play well within the restrictions set by sound limiters. Find out what level your limiter is set at and let your adviser know. They'll be able to recommend bands who can perform for you without the worry of setting it off.