Swing Bands for hire

Hire a swing band for a wedding, party or event. Choose from 236 of the best live acts based right across the UK. Whether it's a live swing group for a wedding reception or a jive / boogie woogie band for a dance we've got you covered!
International Frank Sinatra Tribute

11 reviews

Chertsey, Surrey

Book from £620* - get a quote

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Stylish, vintage arrangements of your favourite tipples!

0 reviews

Walton On Thames, Surrey

Book from £885* - get a quote

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Best of jazz & swing!

1 review

Cobham, Surrey

Book from £1070* - get a quote

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Jazz Trio available for parties, pubs, restaurants and weddings

8 reviews

Teddington, Middlesex

Book from £240* - get a quote

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From swinging jazz standards to well-know pop songs with a jazz flavour!

7 reviews

Surbiton, Surrey

Book from £780* - get a quote

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Performs at weddings,events and corporate functions throughout the UK and Europe

2 reviews

Surbiton, Surrey

Book from £558* - get a quote

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Experienced and professional piano trio!

7 reviews

Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey

Book from £420* - get a quote

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Swinging, classic jazz quintet!

4 reviews

Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey

Book from £995* - get a quote

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Experienced and professional organ trio!

4 reviews

Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey

Book from £545* - get a quote

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Experienced and professional sax trio!

5 reviews

Kingston Upon Thames, Surrey

Book from £545* - get a quote

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Swing ensemble, that guarantees to get your feet tapping!

10 reviews

Brentford, Middlesex

Sophisticated female led jazz band

4 reviews

Richmond (Surrey), Surrey

Book from £485* - get a quote

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A trip down memory lane, back to the 1940’s

5 reviews

Woking, Surrey

Book from £490* - get a quote

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Jazz and Swing Band, also playing Postmodern Jukebox

9 reviews

Woking, Surrey

Book from £1200* - get a quote

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Piano and Vocal Duo

3 reviews

Woking, Surrey

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Frequently asked questions


Most swing bands are self-contained and provide their own sound equipment which is suitable for typical situations. If your event is to be held in a large venue, or you have more than 300 guests, we recommend that additional sound equipment should be used. Always ask your act about their sound system requirements. Some swing bands have lighting systems, but most usually will charge extra for this or recommend a third party supplier for you to use.

You should always check whether or not your act is prepared to play outdoors. It’s sometimes not possible for acts that use a lot of electronic equipment to perform anywhere where it might rain.If the act is happy to perform outdoors you should plan to have electrical outlets close to the performance area and provide a flat surface as well as a cover in case of rain.

Each event is different but the typical performance time for swing bands is 2 x 45 minutes sets within a 2 hours period. Some acts are happy to play longer sets or additional sets. Often, breaks can be negotiated but you should be aware that the price may increase if the musicians need to be onsite for a longer period of time.

Booking swing bands as early as possible increases the chance of securing their availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many acts also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged performances for clients with just a few hours' notice.

The cost of hiring musicians can vary significantly depending on the type of act. The average price is currently £862. Budget-level acts may be available for as low as £100, while top-tier acts can command prices as high as £5900.

Frequently asked questions about Swing Bands, how to register and how results are ordered are in the help & FAQs.

About these Swing Bands

If you're looking for something a little different for your event, then a swing band will be just the thing! Smaller than jazz big bands, swing bands will focus more on up-beat jazz material and pop hits done in a vintage style... and ensure your guests are up and dancing all night long!

Swing bands come in all sorts of line ups, and their instrumentation can vary wildly. Some of them will have extended line ups, with brass sections and backing singers, others will focus on a core group of jazz musicians, with vocals, guitar, double bass and percussion.

"Brilliant. We had a great New Year's Day house party and Dinner Jazz were perfect. Great repertoire, played lots of requests, which our guests loved, fabulous musicians. It was a pleasure to have them to play and we'll look forward to doing it again. Highly recommend."

Elaine's review of Dinner Jazz Duo

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Ideal for:

Unlike other jazz acts, swing bands are great for less formal events, as well as black-tie. They are brilliant for any kind of function with a vintage feel - corporate events, product launches and birthdays. The key is to go all out with your planning and decorate your venue accordingly. Encourage your guests to dress in a 1930s style!

When booking Swing Bands:

Swing bands come in all manner of different line ups, so it's important to pay close attention to an act's promotional material. Some bands will play strictly traditional jazz material, others will recite more popular hits, so reading the repertoire section of the band's Last Minute Musicians directory is also important.

Prices for Swing Bands:

The variety of line ups for swing bands is truly astonishing and many bands will offer multiple line ups within the same act. A swing duo will usually start at £300 a minimum, so if you're looking to cut down on travel costs, use the "advanced search" feature to find a swing band near you.

About Swing Bands repertoire:

Swing bands will usually quote initially for two sets of 45 minutes, although some bands will offer quotes for longer sets. The make up of these will probably vary, depending on the sort of atmosphere you are trying to achieve. If you want your band to be more in the background of your event, then they will probably focus on jazz standards and slower ballads.

If you are looking for more of a party atmosphere, then the swing band will probably focus on more up-beat material. This can literally be comprised of almost anything - classic jazz numbers, jazz arrangements of popular or chart hits and maybe even some New Orleans style blues or southern rockabilly.

If you want your band to play a certain number, make sure you request it in advance. Be prepared for the band to do their own version of the tune, in a swing style!

The Swing Bands featured on this page are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find a local swing band close to you. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual Swing / Jive / Boogie Woogie Bands. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.

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