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The Beat Chiefs
The Beat Chiefs
Wedding & Party Band
£2,500 - £5,000
Nice & London
38 reviews
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Hyperfunk
Hyperfunk
Wedding Band & Party Band
€5,487 (avg. price)
Lyon, France & Geneva, Switzerland
21 reviews
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Riviera Roaming Band
Riviera Roaming Band
Wedding Band & Party Band
€2,500 - €12,000
Nice, France
42 reviews
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Mixology Sax & DJ
Mixology Sax & DJ
DJ & Live Musicians
€2,722 (avg. price)
Bordeaux, France
134 reviews
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The Mad Socks
The Mad Socks
Acoustic Roaming Band
€3,000 - €10,000
French Riviera, France
20 reviews
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Funk Mode
Funk Mode
Soul, Funk & Pop Covers Band
€3,000 - €7,000
Toulouse, France
27 reviews
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The Dallas Class
The Dallas Class
Wedding & Party Band
€3,474 (avg. price)
Bordeaux, France
21 reviews
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The Rovers
The Rovers
Wedding & Party Band
€2,500 - €3,000
French Riviera, France
25 reviews
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Sunset Roamers
Sunset Roamers
Wedding Band
€1,500 - €4,500
21 reviews
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Funky Fresh
Funky Fresh
Wedding & Party Band
€2,500 - €4,000
Bordeaux, France
37 reviews
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High Jinx
High Jinx
Wedding Band & Party Band
€3,805 (avg. price)
Cannes, Côte d'Azur, Provence, France
34 reviews
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The Riviera Rock Band
The Riviera Rock Band
Rock & Pop Covers Band
€2,877 (avg. price)
French Riviera, France
10 reviews
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Keep Grooving
Keep Grooving
Wedding & Party Band
€3,949 (avg. price)
Bordeaux, France
1 review
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The Impresarios
The Impresarios
Luxury Wedding Band
€10,000 - €15,000
Nice, France & Geneva, Switzerland
10 reviews
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Detroit Rumour
Detroit Rumour
Wedding Band & Party Band
€1,500 - €2,500
Bordeaux, France
13 reviews
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Wandering Wonders
Wandering Wonders
Luxury Roaming Band
€4,000 - €10,000
Paris, France
3 reviews
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The Travellers
The Travellers
Acoustic Roaming Band
€5,000 - €10,000
French Riviera, France
5 reviews
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The Artists
The Artists
Wedding Band & Party Band
€1,500 - €2,500
Nice, Cote D’Azur, France
12 reviews
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The Whiskey Boys
The Whiskey Boys
Wedding Band & Party Band
€1,420 (avg. price)
Toulouse, France
27 reviews
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The Journeymen
The Journeymen
Acoustic Roaming Band
€2,500 - €5,000
French Riviera, France
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About Our Carefully Curated Selection of Wedding Bands for Hire in France

Our cover bands have performed at notable venues, clubs, bars and hotels in France, including Cap d'Antibes Beach Hotel, Les Jardins de Loïs, Le Chardon Mountain Lodges, Terre Blanche, Chateau de Berne, Domaine Les Crayeres, La Bastide de Gordes, Villa Maïa and Château de la Chèvre d’Or.

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

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

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As they are in such high demand, many of our live bands already have bookings for two or three years in avance at some of the France 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, 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 roaming bands, a particularly popular genre to add another dimension to your event. We know how hard it can be to find musicians in France for weddings and events, as well as France wedding music generally, which is why we've made it easy to do so with FixTheMusic.

France is one of the most popular countries for destination weddings worldwide...from rustic chateaux in the Dordogne to glamorous hotels on the French Riviera, France draws couples every summer to tie the knot.

FixTheMusic is widely considered to be the best way to find wedding musicians in France for weddings, private events and corporate functions – and we've curated over a hundred of the best wedding bands in this beautiful country, whose music we're proud to showcase!

FixTheMusic is the ultimate French wedding directory for wedding bands, musicians, DJs and live music.

Where Have the Bands Played Before?

Our English wedding bands are in frequent demand performing at weddings throughout Europe and have recently been booked at events across France, Italy, Cyprus, Portugal and Greece.

They are available to hire at venues throughout France, including Alsace, Aquitaine, Auvergne, Brittany, Burgundy, Champagne-Ardenne, Franche-Comte, Ile-de-France, Languedoc-Roussillon, Limousin, Lorraine, Lower Normandy, Midi-Pyrenees, Nord-Pas-de-Calais, Pays de la Loire, Picardie, Poitou-Charentes, Provence-Alpes-Cote d'Azur, Rhone-Alpes and Upper Normandy.

View Some of Our France Bands Performing Live

Hyperfunk - Live Promo 2026
4:09
Hyperfunk
Hyperfunk - Live Promo 2026
Hyperfunk
Riviera Roaming Band - Live Showreel 2026
4:14
Riviera Roaming Band
Riviera Roaming Band - Live Showreel 2026
Riviera Roaming Band
Mixology Sax & DJ - Promo Video 2026
1:45
Mixology Sax & DJ
Mixology Sax & DJ - Promo Video 2026
Mixology Sax & DJ
The Mad Socks - Live Showreel 2026
2:52
The Mad Socks
The Mad Socks - Live Showreel 2026
The Mad Socks
Funk Mode - Promo Video 2026
6:22
Funk Mode
Funk Mode - Promo Video 2026
Funk Mode
The Dallas Class - Promo Video 2026
2:06
The Dallas Class
The Dallas Class - Promo Video 2026
The Dallas Class
The Rovers - Bonus Showreel 2026
0:44
The Rovers
The Rovers - Bonus Showreel 2026
The Rovers
Funky Fresh - Live Showreel 2026
4:53
Funky Fresh
Funky Fresh - Live Showreel 2026
Funky Fresh
High Jinx - Live Showreel 2026
8:30
High Jinx
High Jinx - Live Showreel 2026
High Jinx
The Impresarios - Promo Video 2026
2:11
The Impresarios
The Impresarios - Promo Video 2026
The Impresarios
The Travellers - Live Promo 2026
1:45
The Travellers
The Travellers - Live Promo 2026
The Travellers
The Artists - Live Showreel 2026
3:04
The Artists
The Artists - Live Showreel 2026
The Artists
The Journeymen - Promo Video 2026
2:13
The Journeymen
The Journeymen - Promo Video 2026
The Journeymen
Rock Empire - Live Showreel 2026
19:51
Rock Empire
Rock Empire - Live Showreel 2026
Rock Empire
The Sabres - Live Showreel 2026
3:35
The Sabres
The Sabres - Live Showreel 2026
The Sabres
Vital Signs - Live Promo 2026
3:48
Vital Signs
Vital Signs - Live Promo 2026
Vital Signs
True Troubadour - Live Promo 2026
3:53
True Troubadour
True Troubadour - Live Promo 2026
True Troubadour
Vitality - Live Promo 2026
3:27
Vitality
Vitality - Live Promo 2026
Vitality
Jennifer & Jérémy - Live Promo 2026
2:38
Jennifer & Jérémy
Jennifer & Jérémy - Live Promo 2026
Jennifer & Jérémy
The Nice Soul Band - Live Promo 2026
2:42
The Nice Soul Band
The Nice Soul Band - Live Promo 2026
The Nice Soul Band
The Earthshakers - Live Showreel 2026
8:10
The Earthshakers
The Earthshakers - Live Showreel 2026
The Earthshakers

View Some of Our Most Popular Wedding Bands Performing Live...

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 🌎

Here are some of our most in-demand function bands performing live...

The Beat Chiefs - Live Showreel 2026
1:52
The Beat Chiefs
The Beat Chiefs - Live Showreel 2026
The Beat Chiefs
ROAMEO - Promo Video 2026
1:07
ROAMEO
ROAMEO - Promo Video 2026
ROAMEO
Kid Chameleon - Live Showreel 2026
2:08
Kid Chameleon
Kid Chameleon - Live Showreel 2026
Kid Chameleon
Scintillate - Bonus Promo 2026
2:32
Scintillate
Scintillate - Bonus Promo 2026
Scintillate
Mashup Kings - Live Showreel 2026
10:59
Mashup Kings
Mashup Kings - Live Showreel 2026
Mashup Kings
The Tourists - Bonus Showreel 2026
4:53
The Tourists
The Tourists - Bonus Showreel 2026
The Tourists
Aptitude - Live Showreel 2026
1:42
Aptitude
Aptitude - Live Showreel 2026
Aptitude
Fusion Girls - Promo Video 2026
5:10
Fusion Girls
Fusion Girls - Promo Video 2026
Fusion Girls
MOJO - Bonus Showreel 2026
8:39
MOJO
MOJO - Bonus Showreel 2026
MOJO
Wandering Three - Live Promo 2026
1:25
Wandering Three
Wandering Three - Live Promo 2026
Wandering Three
The Upshots - Live Showreel 2026
2:29
The Upshots
The Upshots - Live Showreel 2026
The Upshots
Groove Addiction - Live Showreel 2026
8:57
Groove Addiction
Groove Addiction - Live Showreel 2026
Groove Addiction
Soul Destiny - Live Showreel 2026
3:36
Soul Destiny
Soul Destiny - Live Showreel 2026
Soul Destiny
The Manhattans - Live Showreel 2026
1:44
The Manhattans
The Manhattans - Live Showreel 2026
The Manhattans
PYT - Live Showreel 2026
2:59
PYT
PYT - Live Showreel 2026
PYT
Party Society - Promo Video 2026
2:09
Party Society
Party Society - Promo Video 2026
Party Society
Forever Diamonds - Live Showreel 2026
2:11
Forever Diamonds Showband
Forever Diamonds - Live Showreel 2026
Forever Diamonds Showband
Roaming Beats - Promo Video 2026
2:41
Roaming Beats
Roaming Beats - Promo Video 2026
Roaming Beats
Trapstars - Live Showreel 2026
2:08
Trapstars
Trapstars - Live Showreel 2026
Trapstars
The Legends Collective - Live Showreel 2026
3:01
The Legends Collective
The Legends Collective - Live Showreel 2026
The Legends Collective
City Lights Showband - Live Showreel 2026
6:33
City Lights Showband
City Lights Showband - Live Showreel 2026
City Lights Showband
The Millionaire Showband - Bonus Showreel 2026
2:24
The Millionaire Showband
The Millionaire Showband - Bonus Showreel 2026
The Millionaire Showband
Jupiter Funk - Live Showreel 2026
7:30
Jupiter Funk
Jupiter Funk - Live Showreel 2026
Jupiter Funk
Luna Showband - Live Showreel 2026
6:39
Luna Showband
Luna Showband - Live Showreel 2026
Luna Showband

Reviews from local events in France

“Jules performed at our wedding welcome party in September. His entire set was absolutely wonderful, he has such a fantastic voice and all of our guests were delighted with him. His rendition of Shallows and Angels were absolutely perfect for our sunset cocktail party in the Dordogne Valley, his voice matched the scenery and complimented the vibe of the evening perfectly. Jules even finished his set with an acoustic section, where our guests gathered around and sang along with him. It was absolutely beautiful and genuinely one of my favourite moments of our entire wedding weekend. The process of booking, communication and choosing the songs we’d like for our set and how we’d like the music to work with our evening was seamless. We would absolutely recommend Jules to anyone and would certainly have him perform again for any party of ours. Thank you so so much. The Hillery’s x”

Lara · 23 Oct 2026
Booked True Troubadour for a wedding at Chateau du Doux, Altillac, France
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“The Sabres were absolutely terrific at our wedding, on all fronts. Damien, Stéphan and Hervé are the real deal. We had them to do both the band and DJ parts, and we are incredibly glad we chose them. The quality of their playing in person is super, super high. Many of our guests commented "Where did we find these guys?!" and with good reason - their musicianship was top class. We absolutely lost it when they did Uprising by Muse. They really know how to work a crowd. They struck a great balance between playing songs that we had asked for, and those that were in their repertoire. I can imagine that if you left it up to them, they'd do a fine job in constructing a set list that really flows. When they were taking a break, they set the DJ equipment to play songs we had requested, so there was no break on the dancefloor - which has happened at other weddings we have been to. They kept the energy alive throughout! They were really easy to work with. We were running late by 45 minutes, but they did not mind at all. It was low-fuss, low-stress working with them. Their equipment is top notch. We were having trouble with our speech audio, but Damien came to the rescue with the band's equipment - and it was like night and day. Really recommend using their microphone to do the speeches at dinner. In sum - choosing The Sabres is an utter no-brainer - it will elevate the wedding for all of your guests and turn it into an absolutely banging party.”

Charles Fox · 22 Oct 2026
Booked The Sabres for a wedding in Pennautier, France
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“We had The Beat Chiefs perform on our wedding day during our cocktail hour and wedding breakfast and they got the vibe spot on for both. We had a 4 piece (including sax). Acoustic sets for the cocktail hours and then as we requested they picked it up a bit during the wedding breakfast and everyone was up dancing before dinner had even ended which set the tone for the evening party. They were such a pleasure and so easy to work with in the planning process. They honestly couldn’t have made it any easier. Had lots of guest comment on how great they were. Would highly recommend them!!”

Amelia Thrift · 1 Oct 2026
Booked The Beat Chiefs for a wedding at Chateau de Beauregard, Jonquières, France
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“Where to begin? Gautier and Leo were so helpful from start to finish. So easy to work with. They learnt both our aisle song and first dance. They were fun, interactive and friendly. The music was amazing and we didn’t stop dancing. They provided the DJ and saxophonist who were equally epic. All of our guest loved the band. Thank you guys. You made our wedding! Xx”

Helena Taylor · 15 Oct 2026
Booked High Jinx for a wedding at Yacht de Paris, France
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“Fabien and the team were great - they were helpful, willing to be flexible and very nice. Would definitely book them again!”

Columban Young-Smith · 23 Oct 2026
Booked The Paris Irish Band for a wedding in Montgeron, France
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“Peter was incredible and we were so happy that he added to the magic of our big day! I have had loads of compliments from the guests on how amazing he was. Would very highly recommend!”

Johannes Swanepoel · 23 Oct 2026
Booked Peter Beck for a wedding in Cannes, France
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“Denis and the boys were absolutely fantastic! Luckily for our wedding the temperature was up in mid 30s but in mid day sun when they played dancing would have broken out! But it simply wasn’t the weather in full wedding attire! That being said these guys are true masters of the genre they play! And I lost count of how many of our guests commented on their playing. Django, swing, jazz and I think some of their own fine compositions, if you like this type of music BOOK them - you will not be disappointed!!! Thank you gentleman a special band for a special day!”

Paul Edgson · 21 Oct 2026
Booked Let The Good Times Swing for a wedding in Castelnau-Montratier, France
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“Absolutely thrilled to have The Provence Jazz Band play at our wedding. From the beginning, they were a pleasure to work with, displaying professionalism and passion for their craft. Their repertoire was diverse and catered to our preferences flawlessly! Thank you FixTheMusic for helping us find them. They truly made it a celebration to remember!”

Will Shaw · 19 Oct 2026
Booked The Provence Jazz Band for a wedding at Le Moulin de Gémenos
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“We honestly cannot recommend Tom and the band enough! They were absolutely incredible from start to finish and were one of the highlights of our wedding. The talent, energy and atmosphere they created were second to none. Both we and our guests were completely blown away, and they had everyone on the dance floor all night long! So many of our guests commented on how amazing they were, and they really helped make our wedding evening everything we could have hoped for and more. They were not only incredibly talented musicians but also fantastic to deal with throughout. If you’re looking for a band that will get everyone up dancing and create an unforgettable atmosphere, look no further! Thank you, Tom and the rest of the band, for being such a huge part of our special day. We genuinely couldn’t have asked for anything better! Ianto & Alex x”

Ianto Griffiths · 18 Oct 2026
Booked The Beat Chiefs for a wedding at Château et Domaine de Cazenac, Dordogne, France
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“We booked Peter for our wedding of 22 close family and friends at a manoir house in Carcassonne, and he was incredible. He played background acoustic guitar for about an hour and a half, delivering recognizable songs played to absolute perfection. It was the ideal setting for a beautiful occasion. Fantastic talent. would highly recommend him to anyone!”

Charlie Penny · 28 Sep 2026
Booked Peter David for a wedding at Le Manoir d'Amiel, Carcassonne, France
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“Coming from Ireland, we wanted to ensure that our guests and ourselves especially would enjoy the music being an integral part of any wedding. We could not be more happy with our band choice The Rovers. Not only did they communicate incredibly well on the lead up to the wedding but they gave us a night to remember. The balance of music between the cocktail reception to post dinner to DJ was amazing. So many guests complimented them and they really did make our night. Thanks again, Tom & Gemma.”

Thomas Vaughan · 15 Oct 2026
Booked The Rovers for a wedding at Chateau Gassies
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“We hired the string duo for our wedding ceremony in a church near Bordeaux and can't recommend them enough! Raphael's communication was great when choosing what songs we would like and they were very accommodating and flexible to requests. The music itself on the day was absolutely beautiful and we had many of our guests commenting on how moving the ceremony was with the strings music. Highly recommend!”

Rory Greig · 13 Oct 2026
Booked The Bordeaux String Quartet for a wedding at Église de Saint-Michel-de-Rivière, La Roche-Chalais, France
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About Our France-Based Bands

France is home to some of Europe's best musicians – from acoustic strolling bands in Cannes and Nice, to pop, soul and funk bands in the south-western corner of France who perform at luxury destination weddings and high-profile corporate events each year.

Despite the wealth of musical talent in France, it isn't always easy for couples and event planners based outside of France to find wedding musicians, bands, and DJs for events there.

We at FixTheMusic have used our local contacts, musical expertise and hours of research and visits, to find the very best bands France has to offer.

So now the days of trawling the internet for available bands for your wedding or party are over – just get in touch with FixTheMusic or browse the bands above, and leave the rest to us!

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.

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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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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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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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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.