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πŸ”₯ SouthWestBand – Yorkshire’s Premium Wedding & Event Band for Couples Who Actually Want a Party

South West Band (SWB) are Yorkshire’s award-winning millennial party-starters — the kind of wedding band that doesn’t just “play a set”… we set the tone, light the fuse, and turn your night into the sing-your-lungs-out, hands-in-the-air celebration you always imagined.

With over a thousand weddings and events performed across the UK — plus the odd trip into Europe for couples who insist on taking us with them — SWB have built a reputation as one of the most in-demand live bands in Yorkshire and the North.

And yes…
We were voted BEST BAND for Yorkshire & the North East at The Wedding Industry Awards.
(Your dad will definitely mention this to guests.)


🎀 The SWB Sound: Big Harmonies. Huge Energy. Zero Backing Tracks.

We’re most known for our massive three-part vocal harmony sound. When we add a new song to the set, we don’t just learn the chords and call it a day — we strip it back to just voices, build the harmonies from scratch, and give every cover our signature SWB flavour.

All three of us sing lead, which means:

  • Every song gets its own vibe

  • The set never feels samey

  • Your guests stay engaged and on the dancefloor longer

Our job is simple:
keep your dancefloor full all night.
Not “some of the night.”
Not “for the last half-hour.”
The whole night.


⚑ What Makes SWB a Next-Level Party Band

We’re not your standard pub band in the corner playing Mustang Sally (unless your nan really insists). We’re a fully live, high-energy, professionally rehearsed wedding band built for couples who want a party with personality.

1. 100% Live – Always

No backing tracks. No trickery. Just the three of us, our instruments, and harmonies tighter than your groomsmen’s trousers after the wedding breakfast.

2. A Setlist Designed for Maximum “OMG I LOVE THIS SONG!” Moments

We know what fills a dancefloor — from indie bangers to emo favourites to 2000s nostalgia to modern crowd-pleasers.
If it makes your mates scream the first note… it’s probably in our set.

3. Big Vocals & Musical Chemistry

All members sing lead. All members harmonise.
It’s our secret weapon and it hits the crowd every single time.

4. Crowd Interaction & Real Showmanship

You’re not booking background music — you’re booking a show.
We move, we hype, we get your guests involved.
And by the end of the night, your mum will be shouting for one more song like she's back at Leeds Festival.


πŸŽ‰ In Short…

If you want a wedding band that feels modern, sounds huge, and brings millennial nostalgia with pro-level musicianship, South West Band are your people.

We show up ready to make your celebration unforgettable — every single time.

Reviews (165)

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AVERAGE RATING

10 / 101

Location

Based in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Will travel up to 500 miles
green circle = areas covered (up to 500 miles)
pink circle = free travel (up to 50 miles)
Please note that the circles shown on the map are calculated "as the crow flies". By road distances may vary, so please get in touch for an accurate quote.

πŸ”₯ Dancefloor Favourites – Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers

Mr Brightside – The Killers

I Want it That Way - Backstreet Boys

I'm a Believer - Smash Mouth

Man! I Feel Like a Woman - Shania Twain

Valerie – Amy Winehouse

A Little Respect - Erasure

Proud Mary - Tina Turner

I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston

Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan

🎸 Indie / Pop-Rock Anthems & Millennial Nostalgia

I Bet You Look Good on The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys

Take Me Out – Franz Ferdinand

Dakota – The Stereophonics

Not Nineteen Forever – Courteeners

Little Lion Man – Mumford and Sons

Last Night – The Strokes

Sex on Fire – Kings of Leon

Chelsea Dagger - The Fratellis

🀘 Pop-Punk & Alternative Energy (Elder-Emo / Rock-Loving Brides & Grooms)

All the Small Things – Blink-182

Basket Case – Green Day

Fat Lip – Sum 41

Teenage Dirtbag – Wheatus

In The End - Linkin Park

Break Stuff - Limp Bizkit

Sugar, We're Goin Down - Fall Out Boy

Stacy's Mom - Fountains of Wayne

πŸ•Ί 2000s & 2010s Pop Hits (For a Mixed Crowd, DJs & Nostalgia)

Complicated - Avril Lavigne

Crazy in Love – BeyoncΓ©

Believe – Cher

Shut Up and Dance – Walk the Moon

Love Story - Taylor Swift

πŸŽ‰ Classics & Sing-Along Anthems (For All Ages)

Country Roads – John Denver

Angels - Robbie Williams

Don't Look Back in Anger - Oasis

Livin' on a Prayer - Bon Jovi

Sky Full of Stars - Coldplay

❀️ First Dance & Romantic Picks (Acoustic or Full Band)

As well as high-energy bangers, we can deliver emotional or chilled moments. Popular first dance choices we handle beautifully:

Baby I'm Yours – Arctic Monkeys

Perfect – Ed Sheeran

Still into You – Paramore

Better Together – Jack Johnson

Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

Iris - Goo Goo Dolls

Technical Info

What are your basic technical requirements?

Performance space roughly 6 by 4 metres. 2 x 13 amp power sockets.


Do you provide sound and lighting equipment?

We supply fantastic sound equipment and stage lighting.


What information do you require about a venue?

Where abouts in the venue will the band be performing? Are there any volume limitations or time restrictions?


Can you provide a Spotify/DJ service before and between your sets?

We have the very popular PRO DJ package on our brochure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best gig you've ever done and the best venue you've ever played at?

The 'best gig' is very hard to pick as we've played so many amazing shows over the last 14 years.
Venue highlights included the Albert Hall in Manchester, the main stage at Tour De Yorkshire/France, Hull Bonus Arena. Our favourite venue has to be the Wardrobe in Leeds where we perform our annual ticketed show.


Which artists have you been most influenced by, who is your favourite artist and what is the greatest song of all time?

We were raised on a steady diet of Kerrang!TV so all the alternative guitar based bands of the late 90s and early 00s would be our main influence.

Our favourite bands growing up were bands like Linkin Park, blink-182, Rage Against the Machine, System of a Down, Green Day and Fall Out Boy.

More recently though we're big fans of Vulfpeck, John Mayer, Jacob Collier and The 1975

The best song ever is a big call. You can't go far wrong with something like Bohemian Rhapsody though. We're not massive Queen fans but that song is pretty close to perfect


What's your previous experience and how did you start gigging?

We started out life as an acoustic busking trio on the streets of Leeds, Harrogate and Doncaster. Once we had finished our music performance course at Wakefield College we bought a van and headed off to the French Riviera to busk on the famous promenades and cut our teeth in a different country. The busking took us all over Europe with Barcelona, Rome and Monaco being some of the highlights.

Once we got back to the UK we added drums and electric guitars to the lineup and created South West Band. Creating our sound which it has evolved into today.


What's your favourite type of event to play at?

Festivals, parties and Weddings! Anything where the vibe is fun and the energy is peak!

Performance Info

What are your typical setup and performance times?

We typically arrive arpund6pm to set up and soundcheck
Up to 2 hours of live music, usually split into a shorter 40 min 'taster set' and a longer set after evening food.


Are you happy to perform outside?

Yes, absolutely love performing outside. It is the best atmosphere and amazing sound.


Do the clients have a say in what you play or is it a set repertoire list only?

The band knows what to play to create a electric atmosphere! However it is always nice if the client sends over a list of their favourite bands.


How do previous clients most commonly describe your performances?

"You MADE the day"
"People are STILL talking about the night"

Recent Clients

South West Band has performed for these clients:

Amazon

BBC

Clinique

Leeds Digital Ball

Cloud Nine Hair

Specsavers

Maggie's

Schofield Sweeney

Deloitte

Be Sure Events

Buro Four

Daylesford

Bone Cancer Research trust

Gleeson Homes

Three Bears Foundation

Transitional Partners

John Planck LTD

James Heal

MKM

Accenture

Wakefield Trinity

Leeds Digital Ball

Heat Exchange Group Services LTD

Big Bamboo Agency

Yes Events

Newmedica

Angel Events

Joe Browns LTD

Grasby's of Hull

Pocklington School

Venues

South West Band has performed at these venues:

Connexin Live, Hull

Albert Hall, Manchester

One Mayfair, London

The Wardrobe, Leeds

New Dock Hall, Leeds

Royal Armouries, Leeds

Queens Hotel, Leeds

Casa Hotel, Chesterfield

York Racecourse

Doncaster Racecourse

Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey

Wharfedale Grange - Leeds

Woodlands Hotel, Leeds

Oakwood at Ryther, Tadcaster

Alexander Weddings, Northallerton

Thief Hall, Northallerton

Northern Monk Brewery, Leeds

Tileyard North, Wakefield

Counting House, Wakefield

The Normans, Bilbrough

Thirsk Lodge Barns

Woolas Barn, Appleton Roebuck

Shortflatt Tower

Wylam Brewery, Newcastle

Hidden River Barn, Carlisle

The Venue, Barkisland

As You Like It, Newcastle

Ponden Mill, Haworth

East Riddlesden Hall,

Runa Farm, Barnard Castle

Goldsborough Hall, Goldsborough

Birdsall House, Malton

Thicket Priory, Thorganby

Thornton Hall, Skipton

Wood Hall Hotel & Spa, Wetherby

The Arches, Halifax

The Highfield House, Driffield

Rise Hall, Hull

Bunny Hill Weddings, North Cliffe

The Manor Rooms, South Cave

Barmbyfield Barns, Barmby Moor

Rossington Hall, Rossingotn

Whitley Hall Hotel, Sheffield

Carlton Towers, Goole

Burtonfields Hall,Y ork

The Grand, York

Eden Barn, North Yorkshire

Danby Castle Barn, Whitby

The Coniston Hotel, Skipton

Solberge Hall, Northallerton

Rushpool Hall, Saltburn-by-the-sea

Woodstock, York

and countless more over 15 years in the wedding industry

More Info

Events types:

Wedding

Birthday Party

Private Event

Corporate Event

Concert

Christmas Party

New Year's Eve

Genres:

1980s Music

1990s Music

2000s+ Music

Christmas

Pop

Funk

R&B

Soul

Rock

Britpop

Classic Rock

Heavy Metal

Indie

Alternative Rock

Features:

PAT tested

Lighting system included

Can provide battery amplifier

Public liability insurance

DJ / background music options

Will travel internationally

PA / sound system included

Male vocalist

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