Wedding Bands Sunderland
Sunderland couples book closer to the date than most, with a median lead time of around five months. The venues range from the converted stables at Sheepfolds in Monkwearmouth to home wedding parties and elopement after-parties. Musical tastes span indie and pop covers, soul-funk classics and classical musicians for wedding breakfasts.
Browse our hand-picked wedding bands available for Sunderland weddings and get free quotes directly from the musicians.
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Our most recent confirmed Sunderland booking was Powerhouse Duo at Sheepfolds Stables in Monkwearmouth. The bride described them as "an absolute vibe" who "completely understood the vision for our wedding party and brought it to life perfectly."
The Funk Wedding Band, with 32 bookings, and Northern Star Showband, with 30 bookings and 9 reviews, are among the other most-booked bands travelling to Sunderland. Powerhouse, with 20 bookings, is a strong choice for couples wanting a traditional party band.
Joe Sax has also been booked for a Sunderland wedding, with the couple calling the performance "absolutely amazing from beginning to end."
All bands on FixTheMusic are selected by invitation only and carry public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
Sunderland Wedding Venues
Based on our enquiry data, here's where Sunderland couples have celebrated:
Sheepfolds Stables, Monkwearmouth — a converted stable block hosting weddings and parties.
Grand Hotel Sunderland — a seafront hotel where one couple enquired about classical background music for their wedding breakfast, requesting violin, harp and classical guitar.
Port of Call, Park Lane — a couple planning an elopement after-party enquired about live music for the duration.
Websters Ropery, Ropery Road — enquiries for sax players on the dance floor.
Whitburn (just outside the city) — a couple looking for soul and funk, specifically requesting Chic, Stevie Wonder and Prince (and not Bruno Mars).
For couples considering venues in the wider North East, we also have pages for wedding bands in Newcastle, wedding bands in Hartlepool and wedding bands in Northumberland.
How Much Do Wedding Bands in Sunderland Cost?
Our most recent confirmed Sunderland booking was £1,195 for Powerhouse Duo at Sheepfolds Stables. Based on the enquiries we've received, couples typically budget between £700 and £2,000, with a median of around £1,000.
July is the most popular month for Sunderland weddings. The median lead time is around five months, shorter than the regional average.
For reference, The Funk Wedding Band (£1,500 to £3,000) and Northern Star Showband (£2,500 to £4,500) are among the bands regularly travelling to the area.
If your venue has a PA system, bands may be able to provide a cheaper quote if they are not required to transport their own PA system. The same applies to a lighting rig.
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They were amazing and had the party going from the first song!
Hi Joe, Please do pass on my thanks to the band last night. They were amazing and had the party going from the first song! Thanks for all of your help in arranging. I’ll definitely be recommending them and will have them in mind for any future events we do. Best regards, Lucy.
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We booked Mashup Kings for our wedding at Kingscote Barn and we are so glad we did! We spent ages looking through different bands online to find something more in line with our music tastes and we're so glad we found these guys. We have had so many compliments on how good the band was and we both absolutely loved it too. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone thinking about booking them for their wedding - it will really make the evening. Thanks Benji & team 🙌
You really took it to the next level and it was better than we could have ever dreamt!
Hi James, We wanted to write to thank you SO much for making our wedding so amazing!! You really took it to the next level and it was better than we could have ever dreamt! I’m sorry we didn’t get much time to actually chat on the night. But I am quite sure you will be requested back in Malta soon, we have had SO many people asking for your details and saying how great you all were :) Hope you enjoyed your little stay in Malta too! Thank you again, Lisa & Jonas.
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Hi James, I just wanted to pop a note over to say how amazing the band and DJ were. Everyone absolutely loved them and the band really made the night! So much fun. Please pass on my thanks and feedback to the band... we’d have them back in a heartbeat! Thank you for all your help in the arrangements - it went seamlessly. Literally in the office all day, all I’ve heard is how amazing the band were - the guys smashed it! Hannah.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunderland Wedding Bands
What venues do Sunderland couples choose?
Based on our enquiry data, couples have celebrated at Sheepfolds Stables in Monkwearmouth, the Grand Hotel Sunderland, Port of Call on Park Lane, Websters Ropery and Whitburn on the coast. The venue mix ranges from converted stable blocks to seafront hotels and home wedding parties.
How much do wedding bands cost in Sunderland?
Our most recent confirmed booking was for £1,195. Couples typically budget between £700 and £2,000, with a median of around £1,000. Larger bands and showbands will cost more. See the pricing section above for band price examples.
How far in advance should I book?
The median lead time for Sunderland weddings on FixTheMusic is around five months, shorter than the regional average. For a Saturday in July (the most popular month), aim to book at least six months ahead.
Do bands travel to Sunderland from other areas?
Yes. Bands from across County Durham, Tyneside and the wider North East regularly travel to Sunderland weddings. Travel is typically included in the quote.
What music styles do Sunderland couples request?
Our enquiries cover indie and pop covers, soul-funk classics (one couple at Whitburn specifically requested Chic, Stevie Wonder and Prince, and said they didn't want Bruno Mars), reggae, classical background music for wedding breakfasts, and DJ/sax combinations for evening parties.
Can bands perform at home wedding parties?
Yes. Several Sunderland couples have planned home wedding parties and elopement after-parties. Smaller lineups like duos work well for home celebrations as they require less space. Mention your venue setup when enquiring, as bands will need to confirm power supply and performance space.
Can we book classical musicians for the wedding breakfast?
Yes. One Sunderland couple enquired about classical background music for their wedding breakfast at the Grand Hotel Sunderland, requesting violin, harp and classical guitar. We offer classical musicians, acoustic duos and jazz groups for daytime reception music.