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    The Oversound Listing
    The Oversound
    Dorset £1330
    • Fantastic 4-piece pop & rock band
    • Based in London
    • Energetic male frontman
    • Vocals, guitar, bass and drums as standard
    • Rock hits, modern pop and indie anthems
    • Experienced and passionate performers
    • Available nationwide
    The Ridgeways Listing
    The Ridgeways
    Dorset £2169
    • Pop and rock band
    • Based in Surrey
    • 4 piece line-up
    • Female lead vocals
    • Pop, rock, disco and soul floor-fillers
    • Acoustic duo & roaming set add ons
    • Available UK wide
    The Jacks Listing
    The Jacks
    Dorset £1881
    • High-octane 4-piece pop & rock band
    • Based in Gloucestershire
    • Epic male lead vocals
    • Vocals with guitar, bass & drums
    • Chart-topping pop, rock & indie floor-fillers
    • Afternoon acoustic sets available
    • Available UK wide
    Banquet Listing
    Banquet
    Dorset £1950
    • Fantastic 5-piece pop & rock band
    • Based in Surrey
    • Charming male & female lead vocals
    • Vocals, guitar, keys. bass and drums
    • Soul, funk, pop, rock and party classics
    • Option to add sax & trumpet
    • Available Mids, East & South
    Island Sound Collective Listing
    Island Sound Collective
    Dorset £3458
    • Ibiza-style DJ live trio
    • Wedding band based in Greater London
    • Pro DJ, sax & percussion
    • House, disco and drum & bass hits
    • Highly experienced session musicians
    • Options to add trumpet & drum kit
    • Available nationwide
    5th Street Listing
    5th Street
    Dorset £2580
    • Rock and pop band
    • Based in Warwickshire
    • 4 piece band
    • Male lead vocalist
    • Vocals, guitar, bass, drums and backing vocals
    • Rock, pop and indie hits
    • Available UK wide
    This Ain't A Scene Listing
    This Ain't A Scene
    Dorset £1929
    • Electrifying pop punk & indie trio
    • Based in Suffolk
    • Charismatic male lead vocals
    • Vocals with guitar, bass & drums
    • Pop punk, indie, rock, emo & 00's hits
    • Over 8 years performing together
    • Available UK wide
    The Broadsmen Listing
    The Broadsmen
    Dorset £2067
    • Exceptional acoustic-folk trio
    • Based in London
    • Outstanding male lead vocals & backing vocals
    • Vocals with guitar, bass & drums
    • Folk-infused pop and rock hits
    • Solo acoustic afternoon set available
    • Available UK wide
    Shelby Street Listing
    Shelby Street
    Dorset £2310
    • Folk-pop roaming band
    • Based in London
    • Male vocals and guitars, sax and percussion
    • Versatile repertoire of pop, funk, soul, folk and Motown
    • Talented and passionate performers
    • Interactive and charming performance
    • Available UK wide
    When In Roam Listing
    When In Roam
    Dorset £2363
    • Feel-good 5-piece acoustic roaming band
    • Based in Surrey
    • Fantastic male lead vocals
    • Vocals, two guitars, sax, euphonium & drums
    • Pop, rock, soul, funk, folk, RnB & more
    • Available for static evening party sets or daytime acoustic roaming
    • Available nationwide
    Midsummer Knights Listing
    Midsummer Knights
    Dorset £3145
    • Outstanding 4-piece pop & rock band
    • Based in Lincolnshire
    • Remarkable male lead vocals
    • Vocals, two guitars, bass & drums
    • Contemporary & classic pop & rock chart-toppers
    • Afternoon acoustic set available
    • Available UK wide
    Babylights Listing
    Babylights
    Dorset £1729
    • Upbeat & contemporary 3-piece pop & rock band
    • Based in Somerset
    • Versatile female lead vocals
    • Vocals, guitar & drums
    • Pop, rock, funk & soul from 60s-present
    • Option to add sax & bass
    • Available UK wide
    Folk Fables Listing
    Folk Fables
    Dorset £2060
    • Feel-good 4-piece folk band
    • Based in London
    • Charming male lead vocals
    • Vocals & guitar, sax, bass and drums
    • Folk-infused pop and classic hits
    • Afternoon acoustic set available
    • Available UK wide
    Radio Avenue Listing
    Radio Avenue
    Dorset £1625
    • Cutting-edge 4-piece pop punk band
    • Based in West Midlands
    • High-energy male frontman
    • Vocals, guitar, bass and drums as standard
    • Pop punk, emo & indie-rock anthems
    • Acoustic duo set available
    • Available UK wide
    Levitate Listing
    Levitate
    Dorset £2062
    • Remarkable 5-piece pop & rock party band
    • Based in West Midlands
    • Incredible male & female lead vocalists
    • Vocals, guitar, keys, bass and drums
    • Pop, rock, soul and funk hits
    • Acoustic duo set available
    • Available UK wide
    Instant Vibe Listing
    Instant Vibe
    Dorset £1937
    • Exciting contemporary 4-piece pop & rock band
    • Based in Suffolk
    • Charismatic female & male lead vocals
    • Vocals, guitar, bass and drums
    • Pop, rock, indie and dance anthems
    • 3-piece line up available
    • Available nationwide
    The Penny Kings Listing
    The Penny Kings
    Dorset £2447
    • Acoustic Folk, Pop, Rock & Indie band
    • Based in Surrey
    • Feel-good 3-4 piece male-fronted band
    • Male vocals with guitar, double bass, and drums
    • Optional sax player
    • Experienced and talented musicians
    • Available UK wide
    Groove Station Wedding Band
    Groove Station
    Dorset £3924
    • Funk, soul, disco and Motown
    • Based in London
    • 5-10 piece band
    • Female or male lead vocals
    • Vast funk and soul repertoire
    • Option to add horns & percussion
    • Available Mids, East & South
    Groove Habit Listing
    Groove Habit
    Dorset £1705
    • Stylish 4-piece pop & soul band
    • Based in Greater London
    • Stunning female lead vocals
    • Vocals, guitar, bass and drums
    • Pop, soul, Motown, rock & more
    • Experienced musicians and performers
    • Available Mids, South & East
    The Kickstarts Listing
    The Kickstarts
    Dorset £2926
    • High-energy 3-piece pop & rock band
    • Based in Greater Manchester
    • Impressive male lead vocals
    • Vocals with guitar, bass & drums
    • Pop, rock and indie anthems
    • Option to add sax
    • Available nationwide
    Jumpstart Listing
    Jumpstart
    Dorset £2261
    • Pop, RnB, & dance band
    • Based in Cheshire
    • 5-7 piece band
    • Two charismatic frontmen
    • Sax offered within standard line-up
    • Option to add female vocalist & roaming sets
    • Available nationwide
    Dawn Chasers Listing
    Dawn Chasers
    Dorset £2195
    • Outstanding 4-piece rock & pop band
    • Based in Hertfordshire
    • Impressive male lead vocals
    • Vocals, guitar, bass and drums as standard
    • Rock, indie and pop hits
    • Option to upgrade to manned DJ service
    • Available nationwide
    The Cortados Listing
    The Cortados
    Dorset £1397
    • Pop and rock band
    • Based in Somerset
    • 3 piece band
    • Male lead vocals and guitar, bass and drums
    • Pop, rock, chart hits and acoustic pop
    • Option to add female vocalist and acoustic duo sets
    • Available nationwide
    Plugged In! Listing
    Plugged In!
    Dorset £2328
    • Exhilarating 3-piece pop punk & indie band
    • Based in Northamptonshire
    • Incredible male lead vocals
    • Vocals with guitar, bass & drums
    • Pop punk, indie, pop & party classics
    • First dance, PA & lighting included
    • Available nationwide
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    FAQs

    First things first, you need to find the perfect band! That might sound like a big task but don't worry - we've streamlined the process to make your search simple and stress-free (and fun!).

    You're already on the right page for wedding bands available in Dorset, which is a great start. To find a wedding band that matches exactly what you're looking for, you can get even more specific:

    • Set your wedding date to only show available acts
    • View all the different genres of wedding band and entertainment available (on the right on desktop or in the "Refine Your Search" section on mobile)
    • Sort by price and popularity
    • Filter by budget and number of performers

    Then it's simply a case of browsing through our carefully-selected wedding bands until you find one you're interested in - once you do simply click "Enquire" while in the listings or "Enquire Now" on the band's profile and fill in your details and we'll get back to you ASASP with availability and your free quote. Feel free to do this for as many bands as you like (your details will be saved after your first enquiry) so until you find that perfect match... enquire away!

    Once you've found 'The One', the only thing we need from you is a deposit to secure the act for your date. From there we can get the ball rolling, starting with providing a secure contract between you and your band so you can be sure you're covered for any eventuality.

    Just like that, another thing ticked off of your to-do list!

    If you're a little overwhelmed by choice, we don't blame you! With so many amazing acts to choose from, we know it can sometimes be tricky to find the perfect one for you. That's where our advisers come in - our friendly team are always happy to help narrow down your options and help you find the right band. All they need is a few details from you about what you're looking for, and they'll shortlist the best-suited available acts for you.

    To get in touch, start a live chat in the bottom right corner, give us a ring on 0800 53 000 35 or fill out the simple form on our contact page and we'll get some hand-picked recommendations over to you right away!

    Our advice is to book your wedding band as early as possible - some of our most popular acts can get snapped up quickly - we're talking two years or more in advance! If you can, we'd suggest getting your wedding entertainment sorted as soon as you have your venue booked to make sure you don't miss out on your dream wedding band.

    Our Dorset wedding bands come in all shapes, sizes and styles! The bands we represent encompass all popular styles for wedding entertainment including acoustic, folk, jazz, pop, rock, soul, Motown, indie, disco, swing, vocal groups, contemporary, vintage, rat pack, rock 'n' roll, Britpop, world music, and bandeoke.

    Whatever your tastes, you can find the act that suits your vision for the big day here, and if you're struggling to find them, don't worry! Give our team a shout over Live Chat, email or phone, let us know what you're looking for and we'll match you with the best wedding band for you.

    You'll find wedding bands who cover pretty much any genre of music you can think of, including rock, pop, folk, funk, soul, Motown, disco, jazz, swing and many more! Our advice is to find the style you like best first, then have a look through the acts to find ones whose repertoires match your tastes. Our bands love reimagining songs in their own style too, so just because you book a folky acoustic band, it doesn't mean you won't be able to dance away to all your party favourites - even better, you'll get to hear your favourite songs in a cool new style!

    If you're struggling for ideas, then you can always get in touch, let our team know the sort of music and songs you like, and we'll offer you some tailored suggestions.

    We offer wedding music bands throughout Dorset, including recommended wedding bands in Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Weymouth, Ferndown, Dorchester, Wimborne Minster, Bridport, Verwood, Swanage, Sherborne and Shaftesbury. Our Dorset bands for weddings have appeared at some beautiful local wedding venues, including Highcliffe Castle, Tythe Barn, Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Deans Court, Holway Farm, Kingston Country Courtyard and The Orangery Suite. You can also hire wedding bands in neighbouring areas, including Devon, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire.

    Feel free to have a browse through our specific local pages to see bands available in your area - if the band is showing up on this page, then they're happy to travel to Dorset. If you've fallen in love with a specific band, please do enquire and we will find out if the band can come to you.

    Our bands are all highly skilled professionals, hand-selected by our team, who perform at hundreds of weddings every year - you can rely on them to get your dance floor packed with guests! Drawing upon their vast on-stage experience, our bands hone their set-lists to help your evening flow and ensure everyone has the best time possible.

    With professionally recorded songs and music videos, as well as full repertoire lists available on every profile, we make it easy to pick the band that best lines up with your taste in music. If there are any songs on your band's repertoire you have to hear on the big night, let them know. The same goes for any songs you don't want to hear.

    Many bands will also offer to learn a first dance song of your choice included in their fee, and some will even learn additional requests, sometimes for free, sometimes for an added fee to cover rehearsal costs and their time - check out individual act profiles to find out more.

    Many bands are happy to learn and perform your First Dance of choice included within their price. If you wish them to learn other requests not contained within their repertoire, however, there may be an added fee (usually per track). This covers the band's time and any rehearsal costs involved.

    The cost of hiring a wedding band depends on factors such as the size of the band, the band's availability, and how far they have to travel to get to the Dorset area, but there's an act for every price point. For example, for a smaller budget you might consider a solo artist or a duo rather than a larger band.

    We recommend taking a look through the different band types and using our filter options to sort according to your budget. If you already have a style and a budget in mind and would like recommendations, give us a shout and our team will be happy to offer some suggestions.

    Something else to think about: many bands offer reduced line-ups on request, so if you fall in love with a larger act who are out of budget get in touch with us to discuss your options. You never know!

    Almost all of our wedding bands provide high-quality sound and lighting equipment as standard, so there's no need for you to worry about logistics. Unless otherwise specified, your band comes with everything they need to perform - and they'll set it all up too. The type of equipment each band provides will vary (for example, an unplugged acoustic duo don't need a massive sound system), so be sure to check individual act profiles for specifics. All equipment is fully PAT-tested with certificates available upon request.

    Most of our wedding bands include a complimentary DJ service to keep the party going between sets. A "playlist DJ service" of party music played through the band's audio setup is typically offered as standard. Some bands offer a "manned DJ service" where a member of the band will be on hand to take requests on the night (usually for an additional fee) - this is definitely an option worth considering as allowing your guests to make requests is great for keeping them engaged and the energy high! Check individual act profiles to find out what DJ services they offer.

    Of course, if you want the full DJ experience, be sure to check out our selection of top-class Pro DJs!

    For evening wedding reception performances, your band will arrive at approximately 5-6pm, and once they've set up they'll be ready to get your guests up on the dance floor and keep them entertained all night long! The band will typically be with you all the way up to midnight.

    Some bands are happy to accommodate early arrivals or late finishes, usually with an added fee to cover their time. If this is something you need, be sure to let us know and we'll discuss the arrangements with your favoured acts prior to booking.

    Prices are, unless otherwise specified, for evening reception performances and are based upon a 5-6pm arrival and midnight finish, but many bands offer optional daytime sets to provide music throughout the day. Options include chilled afternoon acoustic duo sets, laid-back lounge sets and even full roaming band sets, where the band will perform as they wander amongst your guests.

    You may also want to check out our range of daytime performers, which includes, singers, acoustic soloists and duos, pianists, string quartets, sax players, jazz bands, brass bands and more.

    How long your wedding band takes to set up their equipment will depend on the intricacy of their set-up and ease of access to the venue (a parking space near to the performance area helps massively!). As standard, we'd advise to allow for at least 90 minutes to set up and sound check, giving your band enough time to be fully ready to get the party started!

    Standard wedding band performance times are usually two 60-minute sets or three 40-minute sets of live music. This can vary depending upon the band - some bands even offer optional additional sets - so check out each band's profile to find out what their package includes.

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