Exceptional Wedding Bands Stroud Couples Love
After the ceremony, the real celebration begins! And choosing the right entertainment is key. The best wedding bands in Stroud bring your reception to life, offering an energy and presence that playlists and recorded music just can’t match.
Unlike a DJ, a professional live wedding band in Stroud delivers a unique blend of musicianship, spontaneity and personality. They know how to read the room and raise the energy when it’s time to dance.
Whether you're planning an intimate countryside gathering or a grand celebration, our Stroud wedding bands set the perfect tone for your big day.
Most popular wedding bands in Stroud
About Our Wedding Bands for Hire in Stroud
Stroud is a beautiful wedding destination known for its rolling countryside, artistic community and charming venues. With a strong local music scene and a variety of talented performers, it's easy to find an amazing wedding band in Stroud to suit your celebration.
Whether you’re dreaming of a lively pop and rock band, a laid-back acoustic duo, a soulful Motown group or a high-energy party band to keep the dance floor full, you’ll find top-tier Stroud wedding entertainment at FixTheMusic. From jazz ensembles to indie rockers and even hip hop acts, there’s something for every couple’s taste.
When should we book a wedding band for our Stroud wedding?
Wedding bands in Stroud are in high demand, especially during peak seasons, so we recommend booking as early as you can, ideally 9 to 12 months in advance.
Some local acts may have more availability but popular wedding musicians in the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire tend to get snapped up quickly. Planning a last-minute wedding? Get in touch and we’ll help you find great live entertainment options fast.
How long do wedding bands in Stroud usually play for?
Most wedding bands perform for a total of around two hours, typically split into two or three sets. There’s plenty of flexibility in how this time is used. Some couples request background music for a drinks reception followed by a full party set in the evening.
Discuss your timeline with the band in advance and they’ll help tailor the performance to suit your celebration.
Can a Stroud wedding band play our first dance song?
Absolutely. Your first dance is a personal moment and most wedding bands in Stroud are happy to learn and perform your chosen song, often adding their own unique spin depending on their style.
Whether you want an acoustic rendition, a jazzy interpretation or a full-band ballad, just let the band know in advance so they have time to rehearse.
Do wedding bands provide their own sound and lighting equipment?
Yes, professional wedding bands in Stroud typically bring their own PA systems, lighting rigs and all necessary gear. However, it's important to check with your venue about any sound limitations or special requirements so the band can prepare accordingly.
If your venue has strict decibel limits or space restrictions, let the band know early on to avoid any hiccups on the day.
Can we see the wedding band live before booking?
While you can’t usually attend a wedding performance in person, most Stroud-based wedding bands have videos, recordings or live clips available on their FixTheMusic profiles.
These showcase their performance style, repertoire and energy, giving you a great sense of what to expect.
Will there be music during the band’s breaks at our wedding?
Yes, most bands offer a laptop DJ service to keep the music going between sets. If you want a full evening of dancing, you could also hire a wedding DJ in Stroud to take over once the band has finished.
Whether you’re aiming for an all-night party or a more relaxed vibe, the right combination of live music and DJ sets can help create the perfect atmosphere.
What’s the average cost to hire a wedding band in Stroud?
On average, the cost of hiring live wedding bands in Stroud ranges from £900 to £1,600, though prices vary depending on the band’s experience, size and travel requirements.
At FixTheMusic, you can compare bands, view transparent pricing and even filter results by budget. If you’re working within a specific price range, our team can help you find great options that won’t compromise on quality.
Do wedding bands charge extra for travel or setup?
Most wedding bands include travel and equipment setup costs in their standard rates, especially if they’re local. If the band is coming from further afield or performing multiple sets, there may be an additional fee but this will be clearly stated upfront.
Can we make song requests for our wedding?
Yes, many wedding musicians in Stroud welcome advance song requests and some will even take requests during the performance if it suits their setlist and style.
For the best results, provide a list of must-play songs ahead of time so the band has a chance to prepare, especially if they need to learn a few new tracks.
How it works
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On their profiles, you can watch their videos, read their verified reviews from clients on FixTheMusic, view recent event photos and enquire with them directly.
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Reviews from local events in Stroud
“Thank you so much, we had the best day and night! The band were fab and we've had loads of people say how much they enjoyed the music, so thank you and thanks to the band!! Hope your charity event went well and hopefully see you and the rest of the band at another event soon.”
“Supersoul were incredible!! Such a highlight of our wedding day with so many compliments from our guests. They really drive interaction with the dance floor and ensure that everyone is having the best time. 1,000 thank yous Kat and the band, we would recommend you to anyone! Big love x”
“We can’t thank Benji & the band enough! They brought all the energy, good vibes to our wedding! We especially loved the roaming set between mains & desserts! Such a vibe! Benji jumped on board with all the requests we asked for! Great communication throughout the booking process and he really helped me with sorting the logistics with surprise dhol drummers I booked! Can’t recommend Mashup Kings enough! If you want a high energy, good time these are the band for you! Thank you! Holly & Ash xx”
“All I can say is wow! The Upshots exceeded all our expectations! When we booked our wedding, one of the biggest things for us was the music as we both love live music and a party! The Upshots got the party started from the get go with the roaming band during dinner, from that moment on the party didn’t stop all through to the evening! Our wedding was one of the hottest days of the year and the guys still brought so much energy and fun to our wedding! All our friends and family have not stopped talking about the band! Also not forgetting the amazing DJ, we unfortunately didn’t get his name but he made sure that the party vibes remained high between the band's set and read the crowd so well to keep everyone on the dance floor right till the last minute of the night! Thank you all so much!”
“Hello! Soul Destiny played 2 x 1 hour sets in the evening at our wedding. Honestly, they were wonderful, I cannot recommend them enough. Not only were they incredibly talented, but so professional and also just really friendly and brought a great vibe to the day. The set list was perfect and had everyone up and dancing - perfect mix of classics, family party tunes and absolute millennial bangers. Couldn't have asked for more - 10/10.”
Booked Soul Destiny for a wedding at Breakheart Community Project, Dursley, UK
“We booked The Score for our wedding at Elmore Court. From the beginning, we had excellent communication from the band regarding timings, playlist etc. On the day everything was seamless and we had rave reviews from our guests! They really know how to read the room and kept the dance floor full. Thanks guys :)”
“Absolutely brilliant. Our guests said they were great vocalists as well as getting the whole dance floor going. Danced all night. Easy to work with as well.”
“We booked our wedding band The Legends Collective via FixTheMusic. They were outstanding! We got so many compliments on the band. Everyone was up dancing and they really made sure we all had a great time while being very professional. Awesome musicians and people!”
Booked The Legends Collective for a wedding at Elmore Court, Gloucestershire
“The Moonlighters recently played at our wedding and what can we say?! These guys were absolutely AMAZING!! We really wanted an upbeat playlist for the evening which they delivered on, everyone was on the dancefloor all night and we had so many compliments from our guests. You made our wedding guys, it was so much fun and there was such a great atmosphere, thank you so so much!”
“Mashup Kings were a class act. They were an absolute joy to work with and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Our guests absolutely loved the live music and have not stopped talking about the set since our wedding! The blend of music on offer from Mashup Kings will suit every guest and get them on their feet. Highly recommend for a packed dance floor throughout the evening! Special thank you to Benji too for supporting with all other elements of our wedding - including sound, DJ and sourcing Dhol drummers. 100% recommend! Thank you team!”
“Now things have calmed down a bit after a whirlwind week and a bit, I just wanted to say a massive THANK YOU for playing at our wedding and helping to make it such an amazing event. We had so many people telling us how awesome you were and we totally concur! Such a great repertoire, really well thought out starting off with the oldies but goodies to ending our night in the most spectacular way (mini mosh pit to Rage Against the Machine), which was right up our street. Thank you so much.”
Booked The Tourists for a wedding at Milton End Farm, Arlingham, Gloucestershire
“They are an amazing acoustic band who performed at our wedding during our drinks reception. These guys created a great atmosphere and all of our guests commented on how talented and engaging they were. From the initial communications all the way through to the big day, they were excellent and I couldn't recommend them highly enough! Thanks again, Daniel and Jonathan.”
About FixTheMusic
FixTheMusic is a secure platform for hiring amazing professional wedding bands and musicians anywhere in the world. And it's completely free to use.
Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.
FixTheMusic is free to use – the price you agree with musicians is the price you pay.
We really hope you enjoy using FixTheMusic. If you have any feedback for us, please get in touch. Otherwise, read more about FixTheMusic, browse our FAQs or read our blog to find helpful articles, research, insights, definitive guides and much more!
As professional musicians, we realised how difficult it can be for event planners to find and book musicians for their event. So we decided to make it easy.
With FixTheMusic, all you need to do is tell us what you’re looking for and our system does the heavy lifting to get you offers from our carefully curated selection of amazing musicians.
We make it simple and secure for you to connect directly with the best musicians across the globe so you can book live music for any event within minutes.
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FixTheMusic's corporate and government clients include Google, Facebook, Amazon, Lamborghini, Samsung, U.S. Department of State, Formula One, The Premier League, The Crown Estate, UNESCO, Playstation, Huawei, Hewlett-Packard, Pepsi, CHANEL, Dior, Bacardi, Unilever, Red Bull, Sky Arts, L'Oréal, House of Fraser, The Ritz, The Savoy, Johnson & Johnson, Aldi, the British Army, Ministry of Defence, Virgin Sport, WPP, W Series, KPMG, Deloitte, The Economist, G4S, Lavazza, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, English Heritage, The Courtauld Institute of Art, The King's Fund and numerous luxury hotels and wedding planners around the world 🌍
FixTheMusic is proud to have provided live music for numerous charity fundraising events, including for London's Air Ambulance, WWF UK, The Zoological Society of London, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, The Royal British Legion, Shelter, The Genesis Research Trust and The Pituitary Foundation.
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Beyond the UK, FixTheMusic has helped clients find amazing local musicians and book UK-based bands for destination weddings and events as far afield as Cyprus, France, Malta, Monaco, Ibiza, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Guinea, India, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and China.
We are the world's leading specialists in providing outstanding bands for weddings in France, Italy, Greece (and the Greek islands, especially Santorini), Spain, Portugal and Croatia.
We have ambitious plans to grow internationally over the coming years — we want FixTheMusic to be the first port of call for discovering and booking outstanding local musicians throughout the world.
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As well as offering only a carefully curated selection of hand-picked bands and musicians, we strive to provide world-class customer service so you can book with complete confidence. See what our clients say in our verified reviews.
FixTheMusic was a finalist in the Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurs at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
We have been an official supplier with Rock My Wedding. They choose only the very best wedding suppliers and we're proud that they invited us to join their hand-picked selection of outstanding suppliers.
We have become the first port-of-call for British couples looking to hire the finest wedding bands UK has to offer.
Having provided the live music entertainment for thousands of weddings and events worldwide, we were often asked by clients if we provided other entertainers aside from bands.
We now offer a full range of entertainment options for weddings and corporate events, from fire dancers and magicians to acrobats and stilt walkers, including other professionals such as wedding photographers.
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