Soul and Motown Bands Dorset

It goes without saying that our Soul and Motown bands for hire will play big party tunes by the likes of Marvin Gaye, The Supremes and Ray Charles. To keep things fresh and up to date, they'll also play party-starting hits by the likes of Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars and Beyoncé. Guests of all ages love the repertoires of these bands, making them suitable for every event.

Soul and Motown bands generally have larger line-ups than other types of band and for this reason tend to cost a little more. Bands start around the £2500 mark with the average band costing just over £3000. The more band members you add, the more it costs. Bear in mind that when you hire a Soul and Motown band, your quote also covers the cost of their transportation, so try to find a band based close to your venue to save yourself some money!

Soul and Motown bands are in high demand and their schedules get booked up over two years in advance sometimes! For this reason it's always best to book your band as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If you're hiring a band for a corporate event, Christmas and New Year are incredibly popular times for bookings so get in early!

Bands will usually perform for a full two hours, spread over either 2x 60-minute or 3x 40-minute sets to suit the schedule of your event. Some offer extra sets and late finishes so ask your adviser if this is something you're interested in and we can find you a band to keep your dancing into the early hours!

Nope! Nearly all our Soul and Motown bands for hire will offer what is known as a 'playlist DJ service' as standard for while the band are taking a well-earned breather. This means that music will be played through a laptop or tablet for your guests to dance to. Some bands offer a 'manned DJ service' if you'd like one of the band members to be able to take requests.

Hiring a Soul and Motown band couldn't be easier! Simply find your favourite bands by browsing the band's profiles. Watch videos, check out their repertoires and listen to live recordings. Then make a quick enquiry and one of our expert advisers will contact you about band availability and give you a fully-comprehensive quote. After that, our booking process is quick, easy and hassle-free!