Soul Bands for hire

Hire a soul band for a wedding, party or event. Choose from 263 of the best live bands based right across the UK. Book a band to play your favourite soul hits!
Big Soulful Voices, Funky Grooves, Ecstatic Audiences!

4 reviews

East London

Book from £3000* - get a quote

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Funk and Soul to make your party dance, dance, dance!

13 reviews

East London

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Motown and Soul with Glitz n Glamour - all of the magical Motown Hits!

4 reviews

Croydon, Surrey

Book from £1095* - get a quote

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Pop, Motown, Disco, Soul & RnB Singer, Duo, Trio or Live Band

24 reviews

Croydon, Surrey

Book from £693* - get a quote

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Combining phenomenal vocals with impeccable musicianship

22 reviews

Croydon, Surrey

Book from £1690* - get a quote

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London based upbeat & versatile acoustic duo

0 reviews

South East London

Smokin’ soul/jazz/pop for hire in London + beyond 💃🏻💃🏼💃🏽

18 reviews

South East London

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The big man with the big voice and big band!

2 reviews

South East London

Book from £2440* - get a quote

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Playing the sexiest film and TV themes from the 60s to the present day!

3 reviews

South East London

Book from £3186* - get a quote

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The Ultimate Party Band

7 reviews

South East London

Book from £4425* - get a quote

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High-energy foot-stomping show

3 reviews

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Book from £1185* - get a quote

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3 charming, house-trained jazz/swing singers beautiully fit for any occasion

7 reviews

East London

Book from £1685* - get a quote

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Soul classics to current pop tunes with an original & unique twist

3 reviews

East London

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Reigniting Stages with Soulful Melodies and Timeless Classics!

4 reviews

East London

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Smooth and refreshing act with a soulful twist and a funky thrill!

0 reviews

East London

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Frequently asked questions


Most soul 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 soul 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 soul 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 soul 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 £1301. Budget-level acts may be available for as low as £150, while top-tier acts can command prices as high as £5850.

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

About these Soul Bands

Head back to the era of soul greats such as Stevie Wonder, Otis Redding, Al Green and Aretha Franklin by booking a soul band for your wedding reception or birthday party. Ideal for guests that remember the 70s, a live soul band is the perfect way to get your guests up dancing and having a great time.

For those who live and breathe soul music, a soul party band is the perfect addition to your event. Suitable for all kinds of audiences, you can guarantee that your guests will be talking of your event and how great the entertainment was for years to come!

"Incredible. We wanted a fun funky band for our wedding. And being in the theatre industry ourselves we wanted something amazing to wow our guests. The Funk Soul Collective did not disappoint and surpassed our expectations. Their showmanship is outstanding and as musicians they are simply outstanding. 3 months on from our big day and our guests are still talking about how good the band were. We just need an excuse to book them again. Thank you so much Gareth and all the band."

James's review of The Funk Collctive

Hire Soul Bands

Ideal for:

Soul bands are absolutely perfect for larger, more elaborate events, as their act will usually include choreographed dance moves and lots of musicians being on stage at any one time. Many soon-to-be married couples ask for a live soul band to play during their first dance and to learn a special song for their big day. Most professional bands are more than happy to do this if you give them enough notice (usually over a week, at the least).

When booking Soul Bands:

The line up to a soul band often varies and most come complete with backing vocalists and a brass or horn section. This could potentially be problematic as it’s important you have a suitable space big enough for the band (potentially 7 or 8 members) to play in. The space will also need to have a suitable number of power sources.

When booking a live band, it’s important that you’re always aware of the band’s terms and conditions and never assume that something is correct. All professional bands will operate through a contract, which will state the bands schedule for the day, how they are to be paid and all other important details regarding the event. It’s vital that you read through this contract and query anything you don’t understand. Every live band will have a technical rider, which you will need to supply and it’s customary for a live band to receive a hot meal, suitable parking and somewhere to change clothes or leave valuable belongings.

Prices for Soul Bands:

Due to their extended line up, soul bands will usually be priced at a minimum of £950, and may offer additional "bolt-on" packages of brass sections, backing singers or even dancers, for an additional charge.

About Soul music:

Beginning in the late fifties and early sixties, soul music was a blend of two seemingly incompatible things - rhythm and blues, and church gospel music. Though many people have been referred to as it's creator, it was "the genius" himself, Ray Charles, who arguably pioneered the genre towards the end of the 1950s. With hits like "I Got A Woman" and "What'd I Say", he combined many elements of gospel, blues and jazz, including latin rhythms and call and response vocals.

Equally important in the music's creation, it was James Brown who was to be given the title of "The Godfather of Soul". Eventually going on to have tremendous impact in the evolution of Funk music, James Brown's earlier hits were firmly in the soul category.

In the 1960s, Soul was to become even more popular. In 1961, the label known as "Satellite Records" would officially change it's name to Stax. Stax records would prove almost as influential to the genre as Atlantic, recording and putting out the likes of Otis Redding and Wilson picket. However, perhaps the most famous record label to be associated with the genre was Berry Gordy's Motown, based out of Detroit. Throughout the 60's, they managed to put a huge amount of records into the billboard top 100, especially as a small label. The soul genre had now begun to receive crossover appeal with new audiences.

It was towards the end of the sixties that one of the most influential female soul voices of all time was to emerge. Aretha Louise Franklin would release the future-classics "Respect", "I Never Loved A Man" and "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man", cementing her position as "The queen of soul".

Many Motown artists like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder continued to enjoy success throughout the 1970s and 1980s, and the soul genre has proved influential to many forms of popular music that came afterwards. It continues to enjoy success to this day, performed by the likes of St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Aloe Blacc and Leon Bridges.

The Soul 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 book a live soul 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 local soul groups for hire. 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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