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Most popular wedding bands in Greece

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The Groovers
The Groovers
Wedding & Party Band
€2,436 (avg. price)
Thessaloniki, Greece
17 reviews
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The Athens Acoustic Band
The Athens Acoustic Band
Wedding Band & Party Band
€3,422 (avg. price)
Athens, Greece
11 reviews
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Party Animals
Party Animals
Wedding & Party Band
€2,500 - €4,000
Rhodes, Greece
11 reviews
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The Athens Party Band
The Athens Party Band
Wedding Band & Party Band
€3,397 (avg. price)
Athens, Greece
5 reviews
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Panache Band
Panache Band
Wedding & Party Band
€5,500 (avg. price)
Athens, Greece
9 reviews
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The Santorini Acoustic Singer
The Santorini Acoustic Singer
Wedding Singer
€1,000 - €1,500
Santorini, Greece
10 reviews
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Mykonos Sax & DJ
Mykonos Sax & DJ
Wedding Saxophonist & DJ
€750 - €950
Mykonos, Greece
16 reviews
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Greece Sax & DJ
Greece Sax & DJ
Wedding Saxophonist & DJ
€1,000 - €3,000
Katerini, Thessaloniki, Greece
19 reviews
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Beats of Mykonos
Beats of Mykonos
Saxophonist, DJ & Live Entertainment
€1,500 - €2,000
Mykonos, Greece
3 reviews
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Duo Elegance
Duo Elegance
Wedding & Party Duo
€1,300 - €3,000
Athens, Greece
5 reviews
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Five Rules
Five Rules
Wedding & Party Band
€2,457 (avg. price)
Thessaloniki, Greece
5 reviews
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Illy Alex
Illy Alex
Wedding Singer
€541 (avg. price)
Santorini, Greece
12 reviews
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Jon Sings
Jon Sings
Wedding Singer & Guitarist
€800 - €1,200
Athens, Greece
1 review
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Men in Blue
Men in Blue
Wedding & Party Band
€4,000 - €6,000
Athens, Greece
7 reviews
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Chania Rhythms
Chania Rhythms
Wedding Band & Party Band
€1,500 - €2,750
Chania, Crete
3 reviews
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Louis Joun
Louis Joun
Wedding Singer & Guitarist
Greece & Santorini
28 reviews
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Salonika Swing
Salonika Swing
Jazz & Swing Band
€1,200 - €3,500
Thessaloniki, Greece
6 reviews
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Iddy Michael
Iddy Michael
Wedding Singer
£2,850 (avg. price)
Santorini, Greece
14 reviews
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Melos
Melos
Duo, Solo Guitarist & Bouzoki
€1,500 (avg. price)
Athens, Greece
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Santorini Sax
Santorini Sax
Wedding Saxophonist
€690 (avg. price)
Santorini, Greece
5 reviews
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About Our Carefully Curated Selection of Wedding Bands for Hire in Greece

You've probably got to this page because you're looking to hire a wedding band or wedding DJ in Greece.

Our wedding bands are available to perform at notable wedding venues and luxury private villas in Greece, including AVA Hotel Athens, O&B Athens Boutique Hotel, Palladium Boutique Hotel, The Excelsior, Avli Lounge Apartments, Saint Vlassis Hotel, Casa Delfino Hotel & Spa and Kontokali Bay Resort and Spa.

Submit an enquiry to receive offers directly from professional wedding bands who are available and able to travel to perform at your wedding in the Mediterranean.

Outstanding professional musicians

As they are in such high demand, many of our wedding bands already have bookings up to two years in advance at some of the Greece venues above.

Wedding bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.

Our bands can be booked for corporate events, weddings, private parties, charity events and any other occasion where live music or entertainment is required!

FixTheMusic's cover bands perform in a variety of styles, from funk, blues, soul & Motown, acoustic, vintage and rock 'n' roll to R&B, Britpop, electro-swing and indie rock and pop covers.

We also have a range of outstanding acoustic roaming or strolling bands, a particularly popular genre to add another dimension to your event.

Greece is home to some of the world's greatest musicians, singers and DJs, many of whom have trained in prestigious music colleges and universities across Europe.

And yet it isn't always easy to find cover bands in Greece available for hire. FixTheMusic has spent years curating Greece's very best musicians – and made it easy for you to book them for your wedding or corporate event.

Aside from British & American pop, rock, soul and funk, many of our Greek bands can perform Greek songs, from traditional folk songs to Greek pop covers. For example, you could request that the band performs a small section of Greek songs in between their standard cover sets.

Our bands are available to travel to all of the amazing Greek islands, including Santorini, Hydra, Ios, Mykonos and Skiathos.

View Some of Our Greece & Santorini Bands and Musicians Performing Live...

The Groovers - Live Showreel 2026
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The Groovers
The Groovers - Live Showreel 2026
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The Athens Acoustic Band - Live Showreel 2026
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The Athens Acoustic Band
The Athens Acoustic Band - Live Showreel 2026
The Athens Acoustic Band
Party Animals - Live Showreel 2026
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Party Animals
Party Animals - Live Showreel 2026
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The Athens Party Band - Bonus Showreel 2026
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The Athens Party Band
The Athens Party Band - Bonus Showreel 2026
The Athens Party Band
The Santorini Acoustic Singer - Live Promo 2026
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The Santorini Acoustic Singer
The Santorini Acoustic Singer - Live Promo 2026
The Santorini Acoustic Singer
Mykonos Sax & DJ - Live Showreel 2026
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Mykonos Sax & DJ
Mykonos Sax & DJ - Live Showreel 2026
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Greece Sax & DJ - Bonus Showreel 2025
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Greece Sax & DJ
Greece Sax & DJ - Bonus Showreel 2025
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Illy Alex - Promo Video 2026
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Illy Alex
Illy Alex - Promo Video 2026
Illy Alex
Jon Sings - Live Showreel 2026
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Jon Sings
Jon Sings - Live Showreel 2026
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Louis Joun - Live Promo 2026
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Louis Joun
Louis Joun - Live Promo 2026
Louis Joun
Iddy Michael - Promo Video 2026
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Iddy Michael
Iddy Michael - Promo Video 2026
Iddy Michael
Santorini Sax - Live Promo 2025
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Santorini Sax
Santorini Sax - Live Promo 2025
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Reviews from local events in Greece

The Groovers was the best choice for our birthday party!!! The whole team is very professional, fulfilled our needs and created a magical atmosphere which took us back to the 80’s. We couldn’t stop dancing and enjoying the amazing performance. Our guests were thrilled and encouraged to dance all night. They are all very talented musicians and passionate performers who filled us with unforgettable moments. Thank you!!!

Panagiota Papadimitri · 14 Sep 2026
Booked The Groovers for a birthday party in Aegina, Greece
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We recently had Beats of Mykonos perform at our wedding in Saint Johns Mykonos. From the first time we spoke with him and his team they were nothing but incredibly kind and incredibly professional. We were hoping for great music for the day/evening, but they went way above and beyond that. The day before the wedding they walked us through everything to the smallest detail and made sure we were 100% happy with everything. They completely put our minds at ease and we had 100% confidence in what they were going to deliver. However when the day came they not only delivered, but they performed to a standard way beyond we could have ever hoped for. To the point after the wedding multiple of our guests asked for their details as they were so blown away by the performance they put on. I could not speak more highly of him not only as a performer but as a person. He and his team made our wedding into something we couldn’t have ever imagined. We couldn’t be more grateful for them to have performed at our wedding and from someone who has been to 30+ weddings in my lifetime, I can whole heartedly say they were the best music performance I have seen by far. Thank you again and your team for making our day the wedding day of our dreams, you and your team will always have a special place in our hearts.

Oliver Glynn · 14 Sep 2026
Booked Beats of Mykonos for a wedding at Saint John Hotel Villas & Spa, Mykonos, Greece
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We cannot thank Jon enough for their insane performance at our wedding at the Island venue in Athens!! They brought SO much energy, the dancefloor was constantly full and we had countless friends and family tell us that they were the best wedding band they've ever experienced! They were so kind and communicative throughout, even learning our first dance song and playing it for us live! They were happy to learn more songs for our taste, including Oasis and Arctic Monkeys which we loved and brought so many vibes! We aren't the usual 'wedding music' types so we appreciated the variability and the dynamic attitude from the band. They were also very quick to help us keep costs down when it came to setting up the equipment, which we massively appreciated!! WE would recommend them to EVERYONE getting married in Greece, you won't be disappointed and they were the best decision we made!!! THANKS AGAIN <3 xxxx

Lexi Holt · 8 Sep 2026
Booked The Athens Party Band for a wedding at Island Resort Athens Riviera, Vari, Greece
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We had Jon join us In Skiathos for our wedding, and he was absolutely amazing! Highly recommend Jon, he was so professional and talented. He got all of the wedding party up dancing and singing! We had a great time!

Emily Chiffers · 7 Sep 2026
Booked Jon Sings for a wedding in Skiathos, Greece
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One of the highlights of our wedding ! These guys were a lot of fun, bring a lot of energy and were great to work with - play lots of the bangers !! 10/10 highly recommend.

Melina Giakas · 6 Sep 2026
Booked Party Animals for a wedding at Toxotis Villas, Ikaria, Greece
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Yiannis and his band are absolutely incredible! If you’re looking for a band that will have you dancing all night long – literally until your feet can’t take it anymore – look no further: Athens Acoustic Band is the one! We wanted a live band to keep the energy high and the dance floor packed – and they absolutely delivered, from the first song to the last! Working with them was also incredibly easy. Communication was smooth, Yiannis were helpful, reliable, professional, and made everything feel effortless for us. Thank you, Athens Acoustic Band, for absolutely rocking the place with us and making our wedding unforgettable. You guys were legendary! 🔥🎶💃🕺

Kira · 30 Aug 2026
Booked The Athens Acoustic Band for a wedding at Epavlis Resort, Porto Cheli, Greece
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I cannot recommend Athens Acoustic band enough! Music was such a focus for our wedding and we spent quite a bit of time researching wedding bands. Athens Acoustic Band stood out to us from the beginning and dealing with Yiannis in the lead up to the wedding was so easy and helpful. I am so happy we chose them and I couldn't imagine a better band to have played at our wedding. They were incredible from start to finish, bringing so much energy to the dancefloor and making sure our guests were entertained and dancing all night long. So many of our guests commented on how amazing the band were and they really were the highlight of the night. When considering a band for your wedding or event, I recommend choosing Athens Acoustic Band 100%. You won't regret it! Thank you so much to Yiannis and the band, you're incredible!

Ann-Marie McDaid · 19 Aug 2026
Booked The Athens Acoustic Band for a wedding in Sifnos, Greece
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The Party Animals played at my wife’s and my wedding in June 2026, and while we had very high expectations going in, they absolutely blew them out of the water. They were simply incredible. From the terrific communication leading up to the wedding - we had multiple calls to discuss preferred genres, set lists, timing, and the overall flow of the night - to their phenomenal performance, every part of the experience was truly top-notch. They were incredibly professional, responsive, and committed to making our wedding unforgettable. That commitment was especially clear given that several members traveled more than 17 hours from Rhodes to Andros just to be there and perform for us. On top of all that, Jonny, the lead singer and guitarist, was absolutely incredible to work with. When our cocktail-hour performer unexpectedly canceled just five days before the wedding, Jonny immediately offered to step in with a solo acoustic performance. He not only came through for us in a very stressful situation, but absolutely crushed it. Most importantly, the Party Animals played a huge role in making our wedding such an incredible and memorable night. The dance floor was packed, the energy was unbelievable, and our guests could not stop talking about how great the band was. We couldn't have been happier with them or with how everything turned out. I would recommend the Party Animals without hesitation for any event. They are phenomenal musicians, incredibly professional, and, perhaps most importantly, genuinely great people. We feel incredibly lucky to have had them be such an important part of our wedding and can't wait to (hopefully) see them play again in the near future. T&D

Devon · 16 Aug 2026
Booked Party Animals for a wedding at Ktima Lemonies, Andros, Greece
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We had the absolute pleasure of having this amazing saxophone player perform at a private hen do event and WOW – he completely blew us away! From the moment he arrived, he passed the vibe check. Super chilled, friendly and incredibly talented, he was so easy to work with and made the whole experience feel effortless. What made him truly stand out was how well he read the room – he could literally play anything and adapt to the energy instantly. Whether we wanted something upbeat to dance to or something smooth and soulful to wind down, he matched the mood perfectly every single time. Our group couldn’t stop raving about him – it was like having a live DJ with a sax, adding the perfect touch of class and fun. Honestly, he was one of the highlights of the whole night. I couldn't recommend him highly enough. If you're thinking about live music for your event – book him now! You won't regret it.

Annie Dunraven · 29 Jul 2026
Booked Beats of Mykonos for a party at Amallani Suites, Mykonos, Greece
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We couldn't have asked for a better wedding band! They were incredibly talented, full of energy, and truly passionate about what they do. They kept the atmosphere alive throughout the entire evening, engaged with our guests, and made everyone feel part of the celebration. Their performance was outstanding, and you could genuinely feel the passion in every song they sang. They played a huge role in making our wedding unforgettable. We wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing live band!

Orlando Szasz · 6 Aug 2026
Booked The Groovers for a wedding in Santorini, Greece
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The Athens Party Band blew us away. We could not have asked for a better band at our wedding. They have an incredible stage presence, are great musicians, were full of energy and played non stop for over 2 hours. It's rare at a wedding to have the whole crowd involved for the entire show, and this was exactly the case for our wedding and it's thanks to this band!! The set list was a brilliant mix of genres that had the crowd dancing, many comments after the show for example - "best wedding band I've ever heard", "felt like I was at a festival", "what an insane show they've put on". The singer Yiannis is also a very friendly guy and always has great communication and excitement towards our wedding which was really cool. Really highly recommend to anyone looking for a band that will bring a tonne of energy, entertainment and top class music to your event!

Paul Tansey · 1 Aug 2026
Booked The Athens Party Band for a wedding in Evia, Greece
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Iddy, OH MY GOD. How is it 2 weeks since our wedding day and I've actually NOT EVEN MESSAGED YOU!! I really have been in a bubble, and it’s absolutely burst back into reality! Firstly, words can not explain how absolutely amazed I am at your ability to just rock up to a wedding gig as chilled as you do, and smash the entire day like you did. On your own. You had the entire villa captivated (and obsessed) and you really did live up to every expectation, actually you exceeded it. Apologies for all my friends for drooling over you and making you the subject of most conversations 🤣 You are an exceptional talent and when we renew our vows, you're booked. Got some pics and clips I'll share with you and will tag you in bits too as I start to crawl out of this post-wedding hole. You are a beautiful soul & an absolute legend, thank you!! Linzi (& Marcus) xx 💋

Linzi Dunn · 24 Jul 2026
Booked Iddy Michael for a wedding at Cavo Ventus Luxury Villa, Santorini, Greece
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If you're looking to hire a brilliantly fun and charismatic band for your wedding, you've come to the right place.

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.

Wedding bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.

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!

FixTheMusic is free to use – we're a secure platform for connecting with and booking outstanding musicians worldwide 🌎

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How Much Does It Cost to Hire an English Wedding Band in Greece?

UK-based pop covers duos generally charge €2,500 for weddings in Greece. This price offers incredible value which includes travel, accommodation and PA equipment.

UK-based pop and rock bands with 4 or 5 members tend to charge around €4,000 to €5,000 including travel and accommodation. A typical lineup features vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard and drums.

The only other cost is PA hire, which is often provided by the venue or can be sourced locally from a number of recommended suppliers.

For a wedding or party where you really want to pull out all the stops, our top showbands charge anything from €10,000 to €15,000 for performance and travel.

These mind-blowing lineups feature London's finest session musicians and singers, as well as professional horn sections with trumpet, sax and other instruments that can cater to all your favourite songs.

Occasionally FixTheMusic can source local European musicians, including English-speaking bands in Greece, which are more affordable than UK lineups.

We also have a handful of acoustic duos who are slightly less expensive than pop duos and well suited to garden parties and drinks receptions.

Weekdays and off-peak dates are the most likely times for availability as these acts get snapped up during the peak wedding season.

All our bands are extremely popular, with multiple bookings confirmed for several years in advance.

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.

Have a read of our highly curated list of 31 Best Wedding Bands in the UK ➡️

We're regularly mentioned in forums and wedding industry blogs and were recently featured in Vogue. Take a look at FixTheMusic in the press.

Check out our Instagram, YouTube and TikTok ♪ for videos and photos of our bands performing at real weddings, parties and events.

FixTheMusic is trusted by the world's most prestigious brands, universities, charities, wedding planners and events companies

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.

Local professional musicians and function bands throughout the world

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.

View thousands of verified reviews of our wedding bands and book with confidence

We're proud that we have received consistent 5-star reviews on Facebook, Google and Trustpilot.

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.

To minimise our carbon footprint, for every 10 bookings on FixTheMusic, we provide funds to Trees for Cities for one tree to be planted. Trees for Cities is a UK charity which aims to plant urban trees and create greener cities 🏙️ 🌳

You can read more about FixTheMusic and their team of Ed, Adam, Zazie & Paul.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Hiring a Party Band or Wedding Band...

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:

How early should I book a wedding band?

You should aim to book your band as soon as possible. Most of our best wedding bands have bookings at least two years in advance. If your wedding is on a Saturday in May, June, July, August or September, you should really be looking to book at least a year in advance of your date. This is because most weddings fall on a Saturday during summer so our bands receive the most enquiries for these days. That said, there are more and more weddings taking place on Sundays and mid-week (especially on Thursdays and Fridays) so it’s best not to wait too long before locking down your band.

Can I see wedding bands perform live before I book?

Usually it’s not possible to see the band live. Most professional bands perform at private events only, such as weddings and corporate events. It’s not usually possible for the bands to allow potential clients into these venues to watch them perform. It is occasionally possible so there’s no harm in asking. And sometimes wedding bands will do the odd gig at a pub or festival that’s open to the public.

How long do most wedding bands perform for?

Most bands play 2 x 45 minute or 2 x 1 hour live sets at weddings. Some bands will play for longer than this. The bands will usually tell you how long their sets are when they provide you with their quote.

What happens between and after the wedding band's live sets?

Most bands provide a “laptop DJ” service. This isn’t the same as providing the service of a professional DJ who reads the room and adapts to the feel on the night. Instead, they will have a playlist (usually on something like Spotify or iTunes) that they play out of their PA system. It's worth checking the details of this with the band, as some wedding bands only provide the live music and prefer to leave the rest of the evening's music to the couple or a professional DJ.

Can I choose the music that the wedding band plays in between and after their live sets?

Yes, usually you can send the band a list of requests before the wedding and the band will download them onto their laptop or device, ready to play on the night. Alternatively, you can compile a playlist and bring your own device to plug into the band’s PA system. You should check this with the band first, as not all bands are comfortable with others using their own equipment.

What songs will wedding bands play?

Most bands have a repertoire of songs that they perform regularly at weddings. This will be a tried-and-tested playlist that they know works well at weddings: it appeals to guests of all ages and keeps people on the dance floor. The set list will change throughout the year, as the band adds and removes songs.

Will the wedding band learn my first dance song?

Yes! Most bands will be delighted to learn your first dance song and perform it live for you on your wedding night. If it doesn’t fit the band’s style, then they might suggest you use the recorded version of the song and the band will play this out of their PA system.

Can I give a list of songs to the band to play at my wedding?

Most bands will usually learn one song for your wedding that isn’t already in their setlist. Some bands will offer to learn 2 or 3 new songs, but in our experience they are rarely able to learn more than this. It can be very time consuming for the band to learn and rehearse new songs, and especially so for singers to learn all the new lyrics.

Can I indicate my song preferences to the wedding band?

Yes. Most bands will be happy for you to indicate which songs from their set list you dislike and don’t want them to play, and songs that you like and absolutely want them to play on the night. The band will usually then build their setlist around these preferences.

What time will the wedding band arrive?

Most bands aim to arrive at around 5pm to be ready to play by 7pm. During this time they will set up their equipment and carry out a sound check, essential to making sure the volume of the band is appropriate to your venue and that any sound / noise limiters are taken into account.

Can the wedding band turn up earlier than that?

Yes, most bands will be happy to turn up earlier than 5pm, but you should expect to pay them for the extra time. A lot of wedding couples worry about the band setting up while guests are at the venue. Bands with lots of experience of weddings should be able to set up discreetly and without making too much noise and mess. The noisiest part is when they have to carry out the sound check, but this should only last about 15 - 30 minutes.

What time will the wedding band finish?

Most bands expect to finish by midnight. This suits most weddings as the majority of venues require live music to stop by this time.

Can the wedding band stay later than midnight?

Usually, yes, the band can finish after midnight. But bands will normally charge a slightly higher fee for this later finish, and this should be arranged with the band in advance.

Can I use the wedding band’s PA system after midnight?

Usually, yes. Though this will also attract a slightly higher fee, as it means that at least one band member has to wait until the end of the party to pack up the PA system and head home. Some band members might be a couple of hours’ drive away from your venue, so finishing at 1am means they won’t arrive home until 3am or 4am.

Will the wedding band bring their own equipment?

Yes. Professional wedding bands will bring their own equipment. This includes a PA system, mixing desk, some basic lighting for the dance floor and their own instruments. If you are planning a particularly large wedding with hundreds of guests, you might consider hiring in a larger PA system and more lighting. Not all bands in Europe provide their own equipment (e.g. they might not bring lighting), so you may wish to check this before booking.

Do wedding bands need a stage?

No. Most bands are happy to perform without a stage, though it can look special if you can offer them a stage to perform on.

If I do provide a stage, how much space will the wedding band need?

This will depend on the size of the band of course, but to give you a rough idea, a 4-piece band would usually need at least 5m x 4m. This is to provide room for not only the band members themselves, but also their instruments (keyboards and drum kits take up quite a bit of space) and other things like speakers and a mixing desk.

Can I or my guests perform or sing with the wedding band?

If you ask the band in advance, most will be happy to allow you or one of your guests to sing or play along with them for one or two songs. We always advise checking this with your band first.

Do I need to hire a DJ as well as a wedding band?

Most bands will provide pre-recorded playlists between and after their live sets, so your entire evening will be covered. However, if you want a professional DJ who will adapt his music choices on the night and interact with guests, then it’s better to hire a DJ as well.

If I do hire a separate DJ, can the wedding band and DJ share equipment?

Bands and DJs will often share the same PA system, as it can look cluttered to have two sets of speakers around the dance floor. However, you’ll need to discuss this with both the DJ and band before the event to check the equipment suits everyone’s requirements and that everyone is happy to share. One problem can arise when the DJ is booked to provide music into the small hours, but the band is to finish at 11pm. In this case, it would make more sense for the band to use the DJ’s equipment to save the band having to wait until the DJ had finished his set.

Do I need to provide anything for the wedding band?

Professional wedding bands will normally bring all their own technical equipment and instruments. However, most will expect to be provided with a hot meal each and soft drinks. The musicians will probably have left their homes around lunchtime to arrive at your venue in good time to set up and soundcheck. It can be a long day for them and they will be much more energetic on stage if they’ve had a good meal and refreshments before performing for you. The bands won’t expect to be given the same meal as you provide for your guests. Most wedding venues have an option you can purchase in advance for your suppliers or you can give the musicians access to your buffet if you’re having one.

Will the wedding band members be the same as the ones I’ve seen in their videos?

Not always. Most professional bands will have a core group that plays at the majority of weddings they are booked for. However, they will also have a group of deputies (or “deps” as they are known in the industry) that they call upon frequently to cover for band members. This is a standard and essential practice in the music industry. Most musicians work as freelancers, meaning they might work for different function bands or tour with famous pop groups for example. Being able to draw upon a deputy musician to cover a band member who is unavailable (or ill) means the rest of the band can still work.

What do wedding bands wear?

You should get a good idea of what the band wears from their videos online. Most will opt for a smart shirt, but if you have a particular theme or any requests, let them know well in advance. For example, if you’re having an 80s style wedding, you might want to check if the band could wear appropriate clothing to match!

Will the wedding band need parking spaces?

Most bands will arrive by car as it’s the easiest way for them to bring their equipment and instruments. Having 1 or 2 parking spaces available for them to use that are close to the venue will be appreciated by the musicians. In certain cities such as London, you might also need to cover the costs of parking.

Can wedding bands play outside?

If you’re getting married in Europe, it’s a good idea to make the most of the summer months and have as much of your wedding outside if possible. That said, the weather isn’t always the most reliable – so whilst many bands will be happy to play outside in principle, they will always require access to a shelter from the elements, whether that’s strong sunlight or rain. Musicians’ instruments can be worth thousands of pounds and a small amount of water damage or sun can have a devastating impact on the instrument.

Do I need a contract with my wedding band?

The most secure way to book a band is to do so via FixTheMusic. All bookings are governed by the agreement on our website, which is based on the Musicians Union standard contract and amended by the particular details that you agree with your band by email (date, venue etc.). The contract provides protection to both parties.