About us

Although most people enjoy live music far more than pre-recorded music, we think many venues are using pre-recorded music instead of quality live musicians simply because they think it is more practical...

By providing a quick, hassle-free online service, we aim to restore the UK's passion for quality live music!

LastMinuteMusicians.com provides a unique service that allows instant online booking of selected bands for hire based in London. You can search the extensive entertainment directory which covers all areas of the UK.

The site was first devised by two musicians who met whilst studying at music college in London. Popularity and visitor numbers have grown steadily since its launch in 2003 and the UK entertainment directory is now constantly used to arrange weddings, corporate events and functions.

Musicians & Bands

Whether you're wondering how to provide music for your corporate function, wedding reception, black tie dinner, or indeed any other event, LastMinuteMusicians.com can provide you with the perfect act for your musical needs. And if you're not based in London, we have a comprehensive directory of musicians and other acts from the rest of the UK that could be just what you're looking for.

Music Education

LastMinuteMusicians.com offers an instrumental teacher search, workshops (in such diverse musical areas as Jazz, Latin percussion, and Music Production), and unparalleled music technology sessions that will show you state-of-the-art production techniques.

Advertising

LastMinuteMusicians.com is one of the fastest-growing UK-based music sites. Take the opportunity to advertise your business, or if you're a musician, entertainer, musical service provider or venue, list your services for free in our comprehensive UK directory.

Live Bands

If you're looking for a band for hire, band hire or band to hire then you've come to the right place! Bands for hire are available across the UK, whilst bands in London can be booked instantly online. Bands in the UK can sign up for free to the UK entertainment directory. Event planners can arrange booking musicians directly from the entertainment directory.

Christmas Party Entertainment

Music for an office christmas party is often rushed and organised at the last minute. That's where the online christmas and new year event entertainment form can help you! Fill it out and receive suggestions straight to your in box so you can check out the options. Xmas party music and musicians get booked up fast so try and book early if possible!

Corporate Entertainment in London

Corporate entertainment can be booked online in London and the South East. When you are organising your corporate event entertainment it is likely that you will want to book live music bands as well as a corporate entertainer or two to keep your guests entertained. Search the UK entertainment directory to find musicians and corporate party entertainment, as well as lots of useful event planning resources.

Function Band Hire

The majority of the function bands we manage in the music agency are based in London. If you search 'function band london' on google, lastminutemusicians.com show up second in the natural results and position eight for 'function band'. If you are looking to hire a band in London, or you are in a function band based in London, you're bound to end up here!

London & Kent Wedding Entertainment

You can browse a selection of top live bands for hire in London, listen to live bands from London and read band biographies etc. Also, check out the live entertainment directory which is packed full of London band listings, London band hire pages and recommended London bands.

Musicians Needed

If you are a musician available for hire and want to be listed in a musician search, please list yourself in the UK entertainment directory. Lots musician websites, websites for bands and musicians directory sites are out there, but few offer the exposure that LastMinuteMusicians.com can offer you. Musicians for hire can add a link to their current web site, or create their own "enhanced listing". Anyone can post for free in the musicians forum where you can meet musicians UK-wide and from London.

PA Hire in London

LastMinuteMusicians.com offers PA hire in London for corporate events and weddings etc. Two basic systems are available and can be booked online.

Parties

If you are after party entertainers in London or any kind of Party entertainment anywhere in the UK, try the UK entertainment directory first. You can go look at a pianist for hire, read about a uk band or uk bands that you like the look of... Even search by post code!

Wedding Band Hire

Find a live wedding band and browse hundreds of wedding bands in London and the UK. Wedding ceremony music is also essential to the success of any wedding, so hiring a quality wedding musicians is paramount!

Live music for wedding receptions and ceremonies is available for civil wedding ceremonies as well as religious wedding ceremonies. Wedding entertainment and choice of wedding music can vary a lot from person to person, but most wedding reception music includes jazz or classical of some sort, followed by a more 'dancy' wedding band for the evening entertainment. Check out the directory for a wide selection of wedding services.

Music services

Need some original royalty-free music for your advertising campaign, TV show, corporate video, or other multimedia production? Need a studio to lay down your band's demo? Need help planning your big event? LastMinuteMusicians.com provide the highest-quality services in these and many other areas.

Need help?

If you're not sure what you need, don't despair. Read our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact us and we'll be happy to suggest the perfect solution.