21 OCTOBER 2020 (Updated 21 APRIL 2023)
Blog post by Adam Southall
Estimated read time: 4 minutes
In this blog post, we'll list out the 13 most popular cover bands for weddings and events in Rome on FixTheMusic, based on the number of their confirmed bookings for 2023 and 2024.
Rome (Italy) is home to some of the finest wedding bands for hire in Europe...bands that perform regularly at high-end corporate events and celebrity weddings.
You'll see that there is a good range of styles (from pop, jazz and swing to hip hop, garage and soul) and that many of the bands offer something a bit different to make your wedding truly memorable.
Rome is one of the most popular locations for destination weddings, and for good reason.
The ancient ruins such as the Forum and the Colosseum, the world-class cuisine and art scene, and many luxury wedding venues are just some of the factors that make Rome such a hotspot for tying the knot.
When it comes to hiring a live wedding band in Rome, it can be difficult to find exactly what you want for your special day.
In general, couples who head to Rome for a destination wedding want a band that plays covers of British and American pop, rock and indie music (as well as some funk and soul thrown in for good measure).
On FixTheMusic, bands always provide quotes directly to you with a clear breakdown of costs so you can make an informed decision – no other costs are added, and once you’re happy to book, you can pay securely online via card.
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Here's the list of the 13 best wedding bands in Rome for 2023...
1. The Sonics
2. Cosmic
3. Soul Drive
4. The Italy Party Band
5. The Big Waves
6. Andiamo Duo
7. Sax 'n' Pulse
8. Glam Funk Band
9. The Italian Dixie Band
10. Italian Jazz Orchestra
11. The Italian Jazz Trio
12. The Italian Swing Band
13. The Rome Party Band
So let's take a closer look at the most in-demand wedding cover bands for hire in Rome this year...
1. The Sonics
Average booking price: €3,673 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
The Sonics are a popular wedding band for hire in Rome and throughout Italy.
Performing high-energy electric party sets, they are professional musicians who can adapt their sets to suit a number of events.
Ideal for weddings, private functions or corporate events, The Sonics pride themselves on their vast repertoire and ability to get crowds of all ages going!
So if you're looking to hire the finest wedding band Rome (Italy) has to offer, get in touch with us.
Able to adapt their set list for your specific event, this party band covers everything from acoustic songs, party rock anthems, pop, soul and obviously your favourite party songs!
They include top name artists such as Rihanna, Ed Sheeran, Elvis, Lady Gaga, ABBA and Nirvana the band also ensures they have the most up-to-date music ready to play for your special event.
The band is fronted by a fantastic female vocalist and the band can perform alongside additional musicians and can even provide a live DJ to ensure the sound quality is perfect to get the crowd up and dancing!
Available with a number of line-up options from a duo right up to a full band, or extended line up, with up to six members, the band will cater to your event requirements.
Planning a company party, convention, business event, wedding, birthday, surprise party, private party, promotion or gala? This versatile party band could be just the ticket!
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Sheraton Parco De' Medici Hotel, Rome, Italy
- Masseria Torre Coccaro, Savelletri di Fasano, Italy
- Belmond Grand Hotel Timeo, Taormina, Italy
- Via Onorato Occioni, Fiumicino, Italy
- Naples, Italy
- Martina Franca, Italy
- Sansepolcro, Italy
- Borgo Lucignanello Bandini, Siena, Italy
- Ravello, Salerno, Italy
- Rome, Italy
- Florence, Italy
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Sonics ➡️
2. Cosmic
Average booking price: €8,500 - €17,500 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
Cosmic is an energetic band that represents the perfect combination of style, groove and energy.
A truly modern group, Cosmic are experts at providing bespoke entertainment for any and every occasion.
The group is flexible and adaptable and the band's formation can be altered to best suit your event, with a choice of instruments with both female and male vocalists.
With a broad and varied repertoire, consisting of some of your absolute favourite hits, Cosmic will be sure to provide you with the ideal soundtrack for your special day!
The band consists of five main instrumental elements; guitar, bass, drums, keyboards and sax, with which the acclaimed voices of the singers are combined.
Cosmic draws musical inspiration from many eras and genres, from soul and funk to disco and pop, the band will have something for everyone!
Based in Rome, the group are happy to travel and perform regularly across Italy and Europe at weddings and private parties, as well as at corporate and public events.
View more videos and read verified reviews of Cosmic ➡️
3. Soul Drive
Average booking price: €2,342 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
Soul Drive have been performing at weddings and events for several years in Italy and throughout Europe.
With our repertoire of soul, funk, blues, Motown and modern pop covers, we can entertain your guests with background music or an upbeat set for dancing!
Soul Drive are a charismatic soul, funk & pop covers band based in Rome, Italy.
We are in demand to perform at weddings, corporate events, parties, public events and any type of event where a packed dance floor is required!
We take pride in providing the best private event entertainment!
This includes weddings, birthdays, anniversaries & family gatherings. Enjoy the magic of live soul, Motown & pop at your celebration.
So sit back, relax, and feel confident leaving the music to us. You provide the guests, we guarantee the party!
Here are just some of the venues and locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Carovigno, Puglia, Italy
- Borgo San Lorenzo, Italy
- Via S. Francesco D'Assisi, Santa Margherita, Liguria, Italy
- Tuscany, Italy
- Palazzo Mannocchi, Province of Fermo, Italy
- Bologna, Italy
- Officina del Sole, Montegiorgio, Italy
- San Casciano In Val di Pesa, Florence, Italy
- Masseria Potenti, Taranto, Italy
- Il Casale Del Marchese, Sinalunga, Siena, Italy
- Abruzzo, Italy
View more videos and read verified reviews of Soul Drive ➡️
4. The Italy Party Band
Average booking price: €3,000 - €6,000 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
The Italy Party Band is composed of six professional musicians offering a dynamic show suitable for weddings and private parties.
We offer music of various kinds with an elegant repertoire ranging from jazz, 70s & 80s pop covers, swing and rock 'n' roll to Italian and international music.
Our performance is suitable for evenings of different kinds and our wide repertoire covers up to 6 hours of live music.
The Italy Party Band is the band suitable for all your needs, ready to accompany you during any type of ceremony requested.
With us, you can choose your favourite songs. The Italy Party Band is the music that will make your special day truly unforgettable.
Their performance can be adapted to different musical genres depending on your tastes and desires.
The wide repertoire covers up to 6 hours of live music and ranges from jazz, pop, dance, Italian music, international music, swing and rock 'n' roll.
They have a professional audio and light system suitable for any situation.
The space they need is at least 6 square meters. They offer a serenade service, ceremony, reception and DJ set.
Moreover, thanks to many years of live music experience and entertainment for weddings private parties, clubs and bars, they can also perform acoustically.
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Italy Party Band ➡️
5. The Big Waves
Average booking price: €4,642 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
The Big Waves are an explosion of sound energy, an irresistible band designed to make any event unforgettable.
Hailing from Rome, the group are happy to travel and regularly perform across Italy at weddings, private parties, business events and public functions.
Drawing from a vast and varied repertoire of some of the biggest hits in history, The Big Waves will have something to get everyone moving!
The Big Waves are a new band that has a fun and fresh take on performance and will fill your occasion with their endless talent and irresistible tunes.
The group plays an eclectic mix of genres, styles and eras, always ensuring a unique and individual rendition of every song.
The band are efficient, professional and adaptable and will do everything in their power to ensure that your event runs smoothly and without a hitch!
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Rome, Italy
- Masseria Grieco, Contrada Grieco, Ostuni, Italy
- Albergo del Senato, Rome, Italy
So, if you’re looking to hire one of Rome’s best wedding & party bands, look no further than The Big Waves and get in touch with us.
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Big Waves ➡️
6. Andiamo Duo
Average booking price: €1,574 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
Andiamo Duo are a young and charismatic pop covers duo who perform at weddings and events throughout Italy.
With a huge repertoire from soul & funk to modern chart covers and Italian songs, we know how to coax your guests onto the dance floor!
So if you're looking to hire the finest acoustic duo Rome (Italy) has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with Andiamo Duo.
Andiamo Duo’s project was born in the late summer of 2011 from an idea of Luca (Voice, Ukulele, Percussion and Guitar) together with Davide (Voice and Guitars).
From the first notes shared by the duo, one could immediately perceive the enormous artistic potential; a great musical understanding of genre and language, a more unique and rare vocal combination, two very different but totally compatible talents, perfect to be merged together.
Very quickly, in fact, this magic began to intrigue small and large audiences.
The two voices recall the best Simon & Garfunkel with substantial differences in genre though (Pop / Soul with some Folk) and sophisticated acoustic sounds that also draw on the World scene (Ukulele, Udu Drum etc ...) but which are supported by electronic nuances when required.
In the meantime, they broaden their circuit in live clubs and theatres, with an average of 200 evenings a year.
They participate in well-known festivals such as the Ferentino Acustica and the Gavazzana Blues Festival; furthermore, they collaborate with big names of the Italian scene as Amedeo Minghi in the rearrangement of "Per Noi".
Given their English pronunciation almost as a mother tongue and their passion for those sounds, they also manage to export the project abroad. Mainly in Germany and England, where they collect sold out during the duration of the tours.
In March 2018, they were guests of the Italian embassy in Peru for a concert on the roots of Italian music.
In the summer of 2018, they participated in the twelfth edition of the talent show XFactor arriving at the Bootcamp stage.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Borgo Castelvecchi, Chianti, Siena, Italy
- Florence, Italy
View more videos and read verified reviews of Andiamo Duo ➡️
7. Sax 'n' Pulse
Average booking price: €2,113 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
Sax 'n' Pulse are a young and dynamic sax & DJ duo based in Rome, Italy who regularly perform at weddings and events throughout Italy and Europe.
So if you're looking to hire the finest DJ & saxophone group Italy has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with Sax 'n' Pulse.
We can also add drums to form a trio of DJ, sax and drums for the extra wow factor!
Sax 'n' Pulse is a musical Italian duo who will entertain you and your guests with class and elegance.
We create a wonderful and unique atmosphere starting from the welcome aperitif and continuing throughout the evening, which is sure to keep the party dancing.
The duo offers a great selection of the best live saxophone hits blended together by a professional DJ creating an amazing show.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Castello di Vicarello, Grosseto, Italy
- Conti di San Bonifacio, Grosseto, Italy
- Via Camollia, Siena, Italy
- Castello di Meleto, Tuscany, Italy
- Borgo San Martino, Italy
- Borgo Castello Panicaglia, Italy
View more videos and read verified reviews of Sax 'n' Pulse ➡️
8. Glam Funk Band
Average booking price: €3,167 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
Glam Funk Band is an excellent function band that performs history’s greatest dance hits in a funky and fresh style.
For many years now, Glam Funk Band has been one of the most popular wedding and party bands in Rome and with their wealth of experience, this group is the perfect choice for any occasion.
The band is composed of 4 elements and can be expanded to 9 musicians by adding sax, percussion, trumpet and other vocalists.
In addition to a repertoire of Smooth Hits, perfect to accompany an elegant evening or an aperitif, the band offers a repertoire of danceable music in Funky and Dance style.
Bruno Mars, Maroon 5, Jamiroquai, Robin Thicke, Jason Derulo, are some of the band's current faves, but the band also draw from a setlist of older hits from Michael Jackson, Donna Summer and Cheryl Lynn to name a few.
These guys are incredibly talented and flexible and will do everything in their power to cater their musical entertainment to fit you and your needs.
So, if you’re looking to hire one of Rome’s finest wedding & party bands, don’t hesitate to get in touch with Glam Rock Band today - these guys are too good to miss!
View more videos and read verified reviews of Glam Funk Band ➡️
9. The Italian Dixie Band
Average booking price: €1,821 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
The Italian Dixie Band offer the classics of 20s jazz to the swing of the 50s, providing upbeat and expressive Dixieland music for any occasion.
They are regular performers at weddings and parties throughout Italy and Europe.
So if you're looking to hire the finest traditional jazz and Dixieland swing band Italy has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with us.
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Italian Dixie Band ➡️
10. Italian Jazz Orchestra
Average booking price: €1,538 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
Italian Jazz Orchestra was formed in 2016 out of the desire to create and perform jazz music for audiences all over Italy and beyond.
The orchestra is an ensemble of numerous musicians who hail from all over the world and play an immense variety of instruments.
The group is inherently flexible and adaptable and can be altered to best suit the needs of you and your event.
Italian Jazz Orchestra can perform as anything from a 5-piece band for smaller occasions to the full 15+ piece orchestra for larger events.
With their cumulative years of experience, each member of the Italian Jazz Orchestra brings their own fresh and dynamic perspective, meaning no two performances are the same!
This large group is united by a love and passion for jazz music, with both their cover renditions and original songs reflecting this perfectly.
Performing predominantly in Italian, the group will be happy to cater their setlist to you and will, upon request, strive to learn any new songs you may want.
Happy to travel, the group regularly play all across Italy, from Florence and Rome to Milan and Catania.
So, if you’re looking to hire one of Italy’s most exciting jazz bands, do not hesitate to get in touch with Italian Jazz Orchestra today!
View more videos and read verified reviews of Italian Jazz Orchestra ➡️
11. The Italian Jazz Trio
Average booking price: €1,350 - €1,750 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
The Italian Jazz Trio is a group of experienced musicians who specialise in providing top quality musical entertainment.
Performing classic Jazz standards and Bossa nova tunes in instrumental versions, the trio create the perfect soundtrack to any occasion.
These jazz musicians are known for their elegance, class, foot-tapping swing and for the magic they bring to a party.
The group are very versatile and can perform anything from subtle background tunes and romantic music to high energy classic swing to get the party started!
Incredibly experienced, The Italian Jazz Trio has performed at over 350 weddings and corporate events, and regularly performs across Italy and Europe.
The Italian Jazz Trio is an old fashioned jazz band with a repertoire of timeless songs made famous by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holiday and Ray Charles, just to name a few.
Their song list ranges from the 30s to the great American Songbook classics from the 40s and 50s. This band is composed of talented musicians who have played in some of Europe’s top venues, and they can play the perfect music for your wedding reception.
The Italian Jazz Trio can also add an outstanding female singer to make the music even more melodious. The trio can also perform as a jazz quartet, with a saxophone.
For a more upbeat/dancing performance during the after dinner set, we are also available as a four-piece band with a fantastic female singer, offering everything from Jazz, Swing and Soul/Motown to Disco, Pop and Dance.
So, if you’re looking to hire one of Italy’s best jazz & swing bands, look no further than The Italian Jazz Trio and get in touch today!
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Italian Jazz Trio ➡️
12. The Italian Swing Band
Average booking price: €2,295 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
The Italian Swing Band was born in 2009 by the union of six professional musicians in love with Swing and Rock 'n' Roll music.
They perform at hundreds of weddings and parties every year throughout Italy and Europe.
The appreciation of the likes of Frank Sinatra, Louis Prima, Renato Carosone, Fred Buscaglione, Elvis Presley and Chuck Berry is the backbone of the repertoire that The Italian Swing Band has built in years of concerts in the most diverse swings and jazz clubs in the Capital of the centre of Italy, creating an extremely effective show that blends in perfectly with the entertainment and the highest quality music.
The Italian Swing Band show is a mix of elegance, class, lust, freshness and rhythm, in other words: pure style and fun!
The Italian Swing Band repertoire counts a huge number of songs all of them expertly arranged for their organics: voice, guitar, double bass, alto saxophone, tenor and drum saxophone.
Choosing The Italian Swing Band to animate your event means, as one well-known commercial reads: "VOLER VOICE EASY" because it is one of the most well-prepared bands, formed by solo professional musicians with years of artistic experience behind them.
Some titles? Buonasera Signorina, Tu vuò fa l’americano, Nel blu dipinto di blu, Parlami d’amore Mariù, That’s Amore, Eri piccola così, Baciami Piccina, Il tuo bacio è come un rock, Hound Dog, Rock around the Clock, Johnny Be Good, In the Mood, Georgia on my mind, Just a Gigolo and many, many others.
So if you're looking to hire the finest jazz and swing band Italy has to offer, get in touch!
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Italian Swing Band ➡️
13. The Rome Party Band
Average booking price: €1,302 (as of May 2023)
Location: Rome, Italy
The Rome Party Band perform the best Italian songs from the past, including all the iconic tunes that are famous worldwide and the songs that all the Italian people love.
Italian classics as “Volare”, "O' sole mio" or “Quando quando quando”, "O'surdato innamorato", "Buonasera Signorina", "Guarda che luna" and the best of (50's 60's 70's) are the core of the set.
The band is formed by four, all Italian members, so they play songs that are sung by a true, powerful, warm Italian voice with over 15 years of experience in the music scene.
We offer a trip to the best typical Italian music...from the Stornelli "Romani" to the beautiful melodies of Naples and the Italian classic rock.
The passion of each member for Italian music led them to create this band with a purpose: spread the beauty of Italian classic songs, revisiting the songs in a more modern and new key with the attention to detail and to the sound of the instruments.
The members of the band are musicians who have played music all over Italy, participating at several festivals, weddings and parties.
In 2018 and 2019 The Rome Party Band performed during the “Italian Day Festival” in Vancouver, with big success.
This festival is an important cultural event in Vancouver that gathers about 300,000 people every year.
The Rome Party Band can perform different types of shows: solo set with backing tracks, acoustic set with a trio line-up, full band set with drums, bass, guitar.
So they can offer a set for any kind of situation: more intimate with the acoustic and solo set, or more energic with the full band.
They are Italian, so fashion is also important: suit and tie are a must! A good show comes with good music and elegance.
The Rome Party Band are David on vocals, Simone on bass, Francesco on guitar and Michael on drums.
If you are looking a band with charisma, elegance, passion, energy and enjoyament...we are your best solution for each type of events: wedding, party, private event, corporate event, pub, festival and more. Four words...The Rome Party Band.
Previous clients
- El Paso, Latina
- Irish Pub Doolin, Latina
- Feast of Pisterzo (Pisterzo, FR)
- Margot & Davide (Wedding Party)
- Italian Day Festival (Vancouver, Canada)
- Tu vuò fa l’americano pub (Anzio, LT)
- Feast of Sant’Antonio (Latina, LT)
- Giacomo & Valentina (Wedding Party)
- Feast of Beer (Latina Scalo Staff)
- Dream Pub (Sonnino city)
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Rome Party Band ➡️
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— Adam is a co-founder of FixTheMusic and works on everything from copywriting and marketing to design and user experience. He studied Music at Cambridge University. Adam is a keen pianist, and also learned cello and trumpet from an early age.
