Wedding Bands for Hire in Ely

Based on confirmed quotes for Ely weddings, 5-piece party bands typically charge £2,000–£3,500 for The Old Hall Ely. A couple booking Rhythm Riot for their Old Hall Ely wedding were quoted £1,999 for a DJ/sax and percussion package, or £2,598 with trumpet and violin added. A brass roaming band booked for Ely Cathedral cost £3,654. Premium showbands like Scintillate and MOJO range from £5,000–£10,000+. All prices on FixTheMusic are displayed upfront for easy comparison.

The Old Hall Ely, our most popular local venue, books 12–18 months in advance. We recommend enquiring as soon as your venue is confirmed, especially for peak months from May to September. One couple secured Rhythm Riot for their June Old Hall Ely wedding after a video call and deposit in March — three months ahead, and only because the band had a cancellation.

Yes. The Old Hall Ely is a Jacobean manor house with exclusive use and cathedral views; our most-booked Ely venue, with couples enquiring for weddings from 2022 through to 2027. Poets House is a Georgian townhouse for intimate weddings of 10–100 guests, 100 yards from Ely Cathedral. The Maltings is a riverside venue on the Great Ouse, licensed for ceremonies. Ely Cathedral itself is also available for ceremony bookings. A brass roaming band performed there last year.

No, The Old Hall Ely does not have a noise limiter, confirmed by the venue to a couple booking through FixTheMusic. The venue does allow smoke machines. The main performance area has a stage with power sockets, and a curtain that reveals the dancefloor for the first dance.

Most Ely couples book 5-piece party bands or DJ/sax packages. The Cambridge Wedding Band is a local act based nearby, while Cosmic Carnival travels from Peterborough. For roaming sets during drinks reception, Wandering Three and ROAMEO are popular choices. Some couples also enquire about RnB and hip-hop: one recent Ely enquiry specified RnB and house for the evening, with a budget of £3,000–£7,000.

Yes. Many bands offer flexible packages, for example, an acoustic duo during the ceremony or drinks reception, followed by a full party band for the evening celebration. Beats & Beyond offer this whole-day format with an acoustic duo and full five-piece band.

Absolutely. A couple at The Old Hall Ely in June chose "We Have All the Time in the World" by Louis Armstrong as their first dance, and the band performed it live as the curtain opened to reveal the dancefloor. Most bands are happy to learn your song. Let them know in advance so they have time to prepare.

Yes. Every professional band brings their own instruments, PA system and lighting. One Old Hall Ely couple noted the venue has only ceiling starlights and pink spotlights built in, so the band's additional lighting made a big difference to the evening atmosphere. If your venue has specific sound restrictions, the band will adapt their setup accordingly.

DJ and sax packages are popular for Ely evening receptions. For The Old Hall Ely last year, quotes ranged from £1,342 for a basic setup to £1,647 with full moving-head lighting. Fusion Girls offer an all-female DJ, sax and percussion trio, and DJ+Sax+Drums provide a similar format. Check availability to get quotes for your date.

Yes, provided there's a flat surface, weather protection and access to power. Many Ely venues offer beautiful outdoor spaces. One couple at The Old Hall Ely noted that the weather and views were so good that guests stayed outside until sunset, when the dancefloor really came alive.

Cancellations are very rare, but all FixTheMusic bookings are protected by secure contracts. If a band becomes unavailable, we'll help you find a suitable replacement as quickly as possible.

Yes. Most bands offer a free playlist service between sets. For evening-only bookings, the DJ keeps music going between live sets. One Old Hall Ely couple requested 90s and 2000s club classics with house music throughout the night, and the band tailored their DJ sets accordingly.

Yes. Willow Grange Farm on Ely Road in Chittering is a popular barn venue for Ely weddings, and couples have also booked bands for marquee weddings at family homes in the surrounding villages. Barn and farm venues tend to have open acoustics and exposed beams, which suit acoustic roaming sets during drinks receptions as well as full bands for the evening. One couple at Willow Grange Farm specifically requested male and female vocals with a horn section for a budget of £2,000. Let us know your venue when you enquire and we will recommend bands who can work with the space, power supply and any marquee setup.

Yes. RnB and hip-hop is one of the most requested genres for Ely weddings, with couples budgeting from £1,500 up to £7,000 for premium acts. Groove Addiction and Bring The Club are popular choices for couples wanting soul, RnB and club classics. For a more compact setup, Rhythm Riot offer a DJ, sax and percussion package that works well for couples wanting 90s and 2000s club sets with a house music vibe.

Ely Cathedral has spectacular natural acoustics that suit acoustic and brass instruments particularly well. A brass roaming band was booked for a wedding there at £3,654, performing as guests arrived and during the ceremony. The London Brass Roamers and ROAMEO are well suited to cathedral settings because they perform acoustically without amplification, filling the space naturally. If you are planning a cathedral ceremony, mention it when you enquire so we can match you with bands experienced in that environment.

Most wedding bands on FixTheMusic can provide DJ coverage as part of their package, either through a dedicated DJ in the lineup or by playing playlists through their PA between live sets. This is a popular option at Ely venues like The Old Hall Ely, where music typically runs until midnight but bands usually perform two sets of around an hour. Having the band also DJ fills those gaps and keeps the dance floor going right through to close. When you receive quotes, each band will confirm whether DJ coverage is included or available as an add-on.