22 DECEMBER 2020 (Updated 15 DECEMBER 2022)
Blog post by Adam Southall
Estimated read time: 3 minutes
In this blog post, we'll list out the 10 most popular wedding bands on the French Riviera on FixTheMusic, based on the number of their confirmed bookings in 2023 and 2024.
The French Riviera (Côte d'Azur) is home to some of the finest cover 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 wedding truly memorable.
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The French Riviera (Côte d'Azur) is one of the most popular regions in France for destination weddings, and for good reason. The beautiful Mediterranean coastline, pleasant climate and excellent cuisine are just some of the factors that make the French Riviera such a hotspot for tying the knot, especially with British and American couples.
Whether it be at a private villa in Saint Tropez, a luxury hotel in Cannes or at a rustic church wedding in Nice, there are so many beautiful and unique wedding venues to choose from.
But when it comes to hiring a live wedding band on the French Riviera, it can be difficult to find exactly what you want for your special day.
Wedding bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
Here's the list of 10 best wedding bands on the French Riviera for 2023...
1. Riviera Roaming Band
2. The Impresarios
3. High Jinx
4. The Rascals
5. The Navigators
6. The Marseille Acoustic Band
7. The Rovers
8. The Travellers
9. The Mad Socks
10. The Sparks
So let's take a closer look at the most in-demand bands on the French Riviera this year...
1. Riviera Roaming Band
Average booking price: €4,500 - €6,950 (as of December 2022)
Location: Nice, France
Originally created as a duo, Riviera Roaming Band has specialized in roaming and now offers several options for weddings and events.
The band can also perform amplified/electric with acoustic drums and a sound system (for an additional fee).
We recently performed at a corporate event for a famous luxury fashion brand at Château Volterra in Ramatuelle, France.
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We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Villa Pellegrini in Italy, Hotel Vitznauerhof in Switzerland and Villa Mandala in Saint-Tropez, France.
All the musicians of the band studied at the best music universities in France. They worked a lot on each song and their vocal harmonies will take your breath away!
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Riviera Roaming Band is able to play more than 200 songs covering all periods and almost every style.
Based on the Côte d'Azur, Riviera Roaming Band can be booked for special events throughout France and Europe.
If Elton John said that these guys are awesome, we guess you can trust him!
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 pop covers wedding band South of France has to offer, get in touch with Riviera Roaming Band.
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Note: if you book one of our alternative line-ups, the set list will vary from the one listed here. Please ask us for more details.
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2. The Impresarios
Average booking price: €7,000 - €11,000 (as of December 2022)
Location: Nice, France & Geneva, Switzerland
The Impresarios are a five-piece acoustic band that discard the formalities of the stage and are free to roam, interacting with the audience in fun and engaging ways.
From classic songs of the golden era of swing to modern day hits, they spontaneously curate the perfect musical setlist for each event, along with taking requests from the guests.
This alliance of experienced international performers are based in both Geneva and Nice, and are fluent in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese.
Between them they have given shows in 43 countries, performing for heads of state, royals and celebrities at many of the world’s most prestigious events.
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3. High Jinx
Average booking price: €3,800 - €4,500 (as of December 2022)
Location: Cannes, Côte d'Azur, Provence, France
High Jinx are a professional wedding band on the French Riviera, who are in great demand to perform at events throughout the south of France and across Europe, especially in northern Italy.
Comprising four outstanding musicians, High Jinx offer pop and rock covers with a high-energy delivery to get your guests onto the dance floor!
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4. The Rascals
Average booking price: €4,925 (as of December 2022)
Location: Monaco
Monaco’s leading party band, The Rascals are an energetic live band known for delivering an ambitious performance and a unique and entertaining set list.
The band is made up of five professional musicians, each bringing their unique skills to every song, be it a modern hit, a classic ballad or an electronic mix.
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5. The Navigators
Average booking price: €3,000 - €5,000 (as of December 2022)
Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
The Navigators are currently one of the most in-demand private event bands in Europe.
Originating from the UK, but now based in Monaco, the band perform popular songs from the 60’s to contemporary chart hits that are perfect for any event.
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6. The Marseille Acoustic Band
Average booking price: €3,267 (as of December 2022)
Location: Marseille, France
The Marseille Acoustic Band are the most highly regarded acoustic band in the South of France, performing at hundreds of weddings, corporate events and parties every year.
They specialise as an acoustic wedding band but they can also perform with amplification.
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7. The Rovers
Average booking price: €2,369 (as of December 2022)
Location: French Riviera, France
The Rovers are an exceptional collective of musicians who share a passion for music and performance.
The group are fully roaming and can weave in and around your event, ensuring that your event is the best it can be.
These skilled musicians are experts at mixing genres, seamlessly gliding through jazz and soul to reggae, rock and country.
With astonishing ease, The Rovers will provide you with a performance like no other and will have you entertained from start to finish.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Château Cazenac in Coux-et-Bigaroque-Mouzens and Château de Cassis in Bouches-du-Rhône, France.
The group can play both amplified and unplugged. In the ‘plugged-in’ set, the group will give you a full on stage show with all the energy and skill you would expect. Unplugged, the band is fully roaming and will weave in and around your event with ease.
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These two formats make the group ideal for any and every occasion, with their strolling format perfect for outdoor and more intimate gigs. If you want the full party, opt for their amplified show!
The Rovers are also able to offer a DJ service for your event, with live musicians available too for that extra splash of magic.
The group have a vast and varied repertoire that spans many eras and genres and will ensure that they have a song for every guest.
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 one of the French Riviera’s best wedding & party bands, look no further than The Rovers and get in touch today!
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8. The Travellers
Average booking price: €3,500 - €5,000 (as of December 2022)
Location: French Riviera, France
The Travellers are an acoustic roaming band available for weddings, corporate events and private parties on the French Riviera and throughout Europe.
All four members provide vocals resulting in a full sound and rich harmonies.
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9. The Mad Socks
Average booking price: €5,586 (as of December 2022)
Location: French Riviera, France
The Mad Socks have performed around the world and are proud to boast royalty, world-famous recording artists and sports stars amongst some of their previous clients.
From yacht parties to corporate shows and weddings, they specialise in bespoke luxury events on the French Riviera and internationally.
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10. The Sparks
Average booking price: €5,093 (as of December 2022)
Location: Nice, France & Geneva, Switzerland
The Sparks have been performing on the Côte d’Azur since 2010 – they started on the streets busking in the old towns of Nice, Antibes and Villefranche.
Now they perform across Europe at weddings and high-end corporate events and parties.
They are four British musicians comprising double bass, saxophone, guitar and a new custom drum kit, not to mention 4-part vocal harmony!
View more videos and read verified reviews of The Sparks ➡️
Browse French Riviera Wedding Bands
We hope you've enjoyed reading this list of the best wedding bands French Riviera has to offer in 2023.
FixTheMusic provides bands for thousands of weddings and private events each year across Europe and worldwide. We've put together some Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about hiring a wedding band, a few of which are listed below:
What style of music do the French Riviera bands perform?
At FixTheMusic, we have curated the French Riviera's best bands available for hire. We have rock, pop and indie covers bands, jazz bands, soul and funk groups, as well as acoustic, roaming / strolling bands. We can also provide classical musicians, solo singers and guitarists, as well as other forms of musical entertainment for your wedding or event.
Several of FixTheMusic’s UK-based wedding bands are proving popular for destination weddings in the Côte d'Azur. Of course, travel expenses mean that it can cost roughly double the price of hiring these bands to perform in the UK, but it often ends up costing a similar amount to the local French bands.
What part of the wedding day will the bands perform at?
Our French Riviera musicians are booked most frequently to provide music for the wedding reception in the evening, where they provide music for the dancing. They usually play 2 x 45 / 60 minute sets with a short break in between, and can provide DJ music in their breaks and afterwards.
Our bands are also hired to provide music for earlier in the day – often at the wedding ceremony itself, or for afternoon cocktails. When the weather is warm and dry, it is common for the bands to be asked to perform outside, often as an acoustic band. As the musicians will be unplugged, it means they can roam amongst your guests, interacting with them and taking requests as they wander in between them.
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.
FixTheMusic is free for event planners to use – the price you agree with musicians is the price you pay. There are no costs added on top and 0% booking fees!
FixTheMusic is a one-stop shop for booking outstanding professional musicians – and it's completely free for you to use.
Fill in the enquiry form to receive offers directly from hand-picked musicians. Once you've confirmed details with your preferred act, book and pay securely through our secure online checkout.
If you'd like to receive free quotes from our bands that are available to hire for weddings in the French Riviera, click here to submit your enquiry.
We’ve tried to make it as easy as possible to hire English wedding bands in France, and we hope to help many more couples find their perfect wedding band in the years to come.
So if you're looking for a French Riviera band, get in touch with us and you'll soon be receiving offers from local musicians.
— 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.