London is home to some of the finest wandering bands in Europe...bands that perform regularly at high-end corporate events and celebrity weddings.
You'll see that there is a huge range of styles and that many of the cover bands offer something a bit different to make your event truly memorable.
A wandering band is a type of musical group that usually performs acoustically and can wander or roam, usually between guests. This is unlike most traditional bands that are static and connected by wires to a PA system or other kind of amplification.
Wandering bands first became popular in France. The tradition started in the French Riviera, where they are still very popular at corporate events, on luxury yachts and at destination weddings. Their popularity quickly spread and the UK is now home to some incredibly talented wandering bands.
FixTheMusic's co-founder Ed Southall summarised the definition of wandering bands as "those bands that are free to roam and weave freely amongst guests, usually acoustic and made up of guitars, cajon, singer, and a bass guitar".
Not necessarily. There are a handful of wandering bands that are also electric, meaning that they are amplified. They use state-of-the-art wireless technology to amplify the band. This means the band can be louder than a purely acoustic wandering band and is more suited to parties where the number of guests exceeds around 80 people.
Check out NOMAD and The London Roaming Band if you're interested in seeing incredible amplified wandering bands.
Most wandering bands charge between £1,500 - £2,000 for weddings and events in the UK. Some charge a lot more based on their level of experience and the demand for their music.
Cover bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
1. ROAMEO
2. Wandering Three
3. The London Roaming Band
4. Roaming Beats
5. The London Brass Roamers
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So let's take a closer look at the most in-demand wandering bands in London this year...
1. ROAMEO
Average booking price: £2,500 - £4,500 (as of November 2024)
Location: London, UK
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ROAMEO, previously known as NOMAD, is a carefully sculpted, slick and totally innovative music entertainment trio and quartet.
The outfit was formed to create something unique for the entertainment world, which brought to life a vision of a small, dapper roaming band, able to deliver a big dance floor sound, while weaving through rooms, interacting with guests.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah Hotel in Egypt, Borgo Sant'Ambrogio in Italy, Sky Garden in London and La Baronía in Barcelona, Spain.
ROAMEO are one of the UK's only electric / amplified roaming wedding bands. This is made possible by the unique addition of a musically involved sound engineer, who works wizardry with wireless technology. Wow.
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ROAMEO's band members are all seasoned entertainers from established backgrounds - sharp presentation and honed audience-sensitive charm set this outfit well apart from the rest. Their set is full of cool hits, often put together in a clever mashup.
Previous clients include Facebook, Google, Manchester United Football Club, Ted Baker, Coca Cola and Hampton Court Palace, amongst many other prestigious organisations and venues.
The band is highly experienced at performing outside the UK. They have recently travelled to and have upcoming events in Malta, France, Italy, Spain, Egypt, Greece and Portugal. The band also recently performed at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Their performance at a destination wedding in Barcelona was recently featured as a real wedding in Whimsical Wonderland Weddings.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
So if you're looking for the finest pop covers roaming band London has to offer, get in touch with ROAMEO.
Duo Option
If you like the look of ROAMEO, but 4 musicians stretches the budget, we have just released a condensed duo version: Players Lite. Led by a singer or singer/guitarist and supported by the drummer who has all the other instruments stored in his live drum machine, triggered on the fly. All the sound, sass, mobility and interaction of the full complement - just smaller. Sax or an extra singer can be added.
We are forever gauging dance floors around the world and keeping an ear to the ground for the freshest party tunes. The sample set list provided here shows examples of places we like to go.
Please note that ROAMEO operates as a family of no-compromise musicians, who are the best in London for this show and at the very top of their game. This means that the band may not have all members from promotional footage. The set list is indicative only and will vary according to the singer.
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2. Wandering Three
Average booking price: £1,989 (as of November 2024)
Location: London
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Wandering Three are London’s fresh, high-energy acoustic roaming band.
With no need for a PA, Wandering Three take no time to set up and can perform anywhere you need. They can roam around the guests at your event, entertaining them in small groups and playing their requests.
Or show them a stage and they'll fiddle the house down!
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Our highly experienced globetrotting band members have performed in 6 continents. We’ve played everywhere from the French Alps to the Yasawa Islands in Fiji… and from Blackpool to Bournemouth, gracing the stages of the Royal Albert Hall, Shakespeare’s Globe, Walt Disney Hall (LA) and Carnegie Hall (NYC).
We’ve shared stages with Sting, McFly, Bill Bailey, Elbow, Bjork, Dizzee Rascal, James Morrison and Calvin Harris. We’ve performed in West End shows including Mamma Mia!, Dirty Dancing, Jersey Boys, Motown and School of Rock.
We’ve won prime time TV competitions in UK and France (Stars in Their Eyes and Le Cover), as well as appeared on the BBC Proms and Classical Brit Awards.
We’ve entertained corporate clients at Microsoft, Merrill Lynch Bank Of America and Amstel. We’re ready to make your event amazing… any time, any place.
Wandering Three were recently booked on FixTheMusic to entertain guests at a Facebook event at BOZAR in Brussels, Belgium.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
So if you're looking to hire the finest acoustic roaming band London has to offer, get in touch with Wandering Three.
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3. The London Roaming Band
Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,500 (as of November 2024)
Location: London
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The London Roaming Band are the ultimate roaming band for weddings and events!
Unlike most acts of this nature, they come with a fully wireless, portable PA (as you can see in our videos) which we can easily roll around a venue, or plug into a larger system.
4. Roaming Beats
Average booking price: £2,500 - £3,500 (as of November 2024)
Location: London
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Roaming Beats are an acoustic roaming band, perfect for any wedding, corporate event or party where you want the guests singing at the top of their voices, shaking their bums or simply tapping their feet.
We will roam around the guests breaking the ice, warming the voices and tickling the funny bone.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Château Rigaud in Mouliets-et-Villemartin, France.
We're taking bookings right now for any occasion. Whether you want an acoustic set up in your front room or in a big banquet hall, we are at your service.
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Delivering four-part harmonies and fun-filled funky performances, we will transform your occasion into a party atmosphere that only high-quality musicianship can provide.
We pride ourselves on our interesting arrangements, fun mash-ups and medleys but also enjoy playing songs in their original forms too. We have a number of sets to choose from or can mix them up according to your preference.
We can provide an acoustic or an amplified performance with our PA system, and we guarantee an entertaining party atmosphere. They regularly perform at weddings, parties, corporate events and festivals.
So if you're looking for the finest acoustic roaming band London has to offer, make an enquiry!
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
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5. The London Brass Roamers
Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,500 (as of November 2024)
Location: London
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The London Brass Roamers are an entirely new concept to the London wedding and party scene...a mobile brass band performing high-energy pop covers for dancing.
They always bring the party to any event, as they mingle between guests providing bold and brassy renditions of your favourite feel-good songs.
Having created a significant buzz on the London function scene, The London Brass Roamers are now in demand to perform throughout Europe and the Middle East.
So if you're looking to hire the finest brass roaming band London has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with us!
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Micklefield Hall in Rickmansworth and Thames Rowing Club in London, UK.
The London Brass Roamers are an international roaming band based in London, UK.
Made up of five fun and loveable gentlemen, who also happen to be some of London’s top session musicians, they are sure to turn any occasion into one hell of a party!
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Combining their fun and energetic performances with their world-class musicianship has led to The London Brass Roamers performing for numerous high profile clients and luxury parties all around the world.
You are in safe hands with these guys - between jet setting around the world as a band you can find the musicians touring and performing with the likes of Stormzy, Joss Stone, The BBC Big Band, West End Musicals and The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra to name a few.
There is no need for a stage, sound system or any wires...they will roam completely acoustically around your guests creating an electrifying atmosphere that will be sure to have everyone singing their hearts out, dancing until they drop and creating memories like no others.
With an ever-expanding set list, The London Brass Roamers will be sure to entertain guests of all ages with their own personalised arrangements of pop classics from the 50’s right up to today's chart-toppers. Their shows can be tailored specifically to your needs. Whether it's a themed costume or a bespoke arrangement of your favourite song, the boys will have you covered no matter what!
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
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If you're looking for a DJ to get the party going later in the evening after the brass band's performance, check out the group's DJ & Trumpet Duo.
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We hope you've enjoyed reading this list of the best wandering bands London has to offer in 2024.
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