Our Mission
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 service, we aim to restore the UK's passion for quality live music"
Our History
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 2002 and the UK entertainment directory is now used every day of the year to arrange weddings, corporate events, parties & functions.
Our Key Services
The Entertainment Directory
Our UK Entertainment Directory is the place to find bands, musicians, entertainers and other entertainment services for hire in the UK. You can search the extensive entertainment directory which covers all areas of the UK to find the perfect entertainment for your event. Visit the Entertainment Directory.
The Agency
Our Entertainment Agency features bands that we represent ourselves. These bands are all based in the London area. You can book these bands online using our secure online booking system or via telephone or e-mail. Visit our Entertainment Agency.
Support
If you're not sure what you need, don't despair. We have compiled a useful list of Frequently Asked Questions that contains the answers to most common questions, or you can contact us and we'll be happy to help in any way we can.
Services Explained
Musicians Booking Agency - Music Agents
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.
Promote Band
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 entertainment directory.
Bands and Entertainment
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! Band for hire are available across the UK, whilst bands wedding can be booked instantly online. Bands in the UK can sign up for free to the 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 years eve 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! Book your Christmas party band now.
Corporate Entertainment in London
Corporate entertainers 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 Bands
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!
Jazz Bands
Jazz Bands London - Hire a wide selection of jazz musicians from our directory and agency.
London Wedding Entertainment
You can browse a selection of top live bands for hire in London, listen to live bands available 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. Band Listen.
Musicians Needed - Musicians Wanted
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. Classical Musicians for Hire - all of our best classical musicians.
PA System Hire 
LastMinuteMusicians.com offers PA hire 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! Visit our Cover Bands had also our Party Bands pages for more info.
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! Wedding Singers - Hire a wedding singers with our useful lists. More Wedding Bands can be found on this page.
Wedding Reception Music is available for civil wedding ceremonies as well as religious wedding ceremonies 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 entertainment packages.
Event planning services
Need some original royalty-free music for your advertising campaign, TV show, corporate video, or other multimedia production? Need help planning the multimedia or entertainment at your next big event? LastMinuteMusicians.com provide the highest-quality services in these and many other areas - please see our tips on event planning and event hire.
View a list of our bands who have videos - Band Videos.
Music Seo and Online Music Marketing
Music SEO - Online marketing for your music or entertainment site with SEO help and advice.
Press Releases
Docklands News Article Reviewing LastMinuteMusicians.com
Discussion Forum
Are you looking for a band? Want to sell something musical? Just want to moan about something? Join in the discussion in our entertainment forum
Articles
You can find useful articles about most areas of entertainment under the following headings:
Overview of our Music Services
Here is a list of some of our most popular music services for hire in London and the UK:
Bands for Hire | Dinner Jazz | DJ Hire London | Event Planning | Fun Casino Hire London | Function Band | Hire PA System | Jazz Bands | Karaoke System Hire London | PA System Hire | Soloists & Accompanists | Wedding Music | Wedding Reception Music | Wedding Harpist | Wedding Organist
