Essex's Best Retro Bands

Retro Bands For Hire In Essex

Essex's Best Retro Bands

Welcome to our exclusive roster of the best Retro bands for hire in Essex. At Tailored Entertainment, we are passionate about delivering lifetime highlight entertainment experiences and our professional Retro bands guarantee just that, with show-stopping performances at luxury weddings, high-end parties and prestigious corporate events.

Use this page to watch videos, build your shortlist and contact us to start your booking - we're here and ready to help you plan the best party ever!

We booked One Big Reunion for our wedding day and they were amazing! They really read the crowd well and both sets had people dancing all the way through.
  • Star Icon
  • Star Icon
  • Star Icon
  • Star Icon
  • Star Icon
“The 505's have done such an amazing job, we really enjoyed the evening and it was great to see how full our dancefloor was during the evening!”
Ramona Feldmann & Jack Swadling - Wedding, Old Idsworth Garden, Waterlooville (The 505's)

Need a little help hiring a Retro band in Essex?

If you’re not quite sure where to start with finding the perfect entertainment for your event, then we’re here to help. Here’s answers to some of our most frequently asked questions...

Contact Us

Where can I hire a Retro band in Essex?

Retro bands in Essex can be hired from the UK's leading live music agency, Tailored Entertainment. Tailored Entertainment exclusively represents the UK's best Retro bands and on this website you'll find videos, photos, repertoire and links to band websites so you can find all the information you need to hire the perfect live music for you. When hiring Retro bands in Essex with Tailored Entertainment your booking will be secured by a booking contract between you and the act. Standard payment terms are a deposit to secure the booking (usually around 20% of the total fee) with the balance payable 7 days in advance of the event.

How much do Retro bands cost to hire in Essex?

For a professional Retro band in Essex, a base-level starting price is around £1,500. At this price, you’re ensuring that your Retro band is made up of professional musicians with the requisite skill set, equipment, and production to perform at your event. Keep in mind that this is a starting price, and many of the best Retro bands in Essex are going to cost more than this.

How long do Retro bands perform for at a wedding or party?

Most Retro bands will perform 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets as standard. The Tailored Entertainment roster of live bands all provide a bespoke DJ service before and after live sets, so your whole evening of entertainment is covered.

How long do Retro bands take to set up and sound check?

Most of our Essex Retro bands take up to 90 minutes to be fully set up and sound checked. Small line-ups may be a bit quicker whereas large showbands with a lot of production will take longer. Our expert team will ensure a viable plan is in place ahead of your event so you have nothing to worry about on the day.

Where can I find Retro party bands in Essex that will also perform a set at my drinks reception?

Most Retro bands on the Tailored Entertainment roster offer afternoon drinks reception add-ons to their standard booking. You’ll find these listed under ‘optional extras’ on the band’s profile. Alternatively, you could book one of our dedicated drinks reception entertainment options in Essex, we represent saxophonists, pianists, string quartets and singers.

Will your Retro bands perform a special request or first dance?

Yes, all of our Retro bands in Essex are happy to perform a special request - which is often the first dance or song of the evening. We'll prompt you for this information well in advance of your event to give the act plenty of time to plan and rehearse the performance.

Do your Retro bands provide all their own equipment?

Yes, all of our Retro bands performing in Essex come fully self-contained with premium audio and lighting equipment. Our bands also provide a DJ service as standard so everything for your event is taken care of in just one booking.

Can I see a Retro band live in Essex before I book?

This is a fairly common question and unfortunately the answer is often no. Our Retro bands are professional event bands and bookings tend to be high-end weddings, parties and corporate functions in Essex that we are unable to invite guests to. Our bands have excellent video footage on their profiles which provide an accurate insight to their live show and you'll also find live video clips on social media. We'd recommend reading through testimonials too to see what previous clients say about their experience.

Related Articles
Blog
DJ with Live Music Add-Ons: The Hottest Trend In Live Music Booking

Originally pioneered by UK record label, Hed Kandi, the trend to hire a DJ with Live add-on’s, is more popular than ever before. Blending the smooth style of instrumental Jazz with popular party beats and songs, has been a popular addition to DJ sets for all occasions.

Blog
'20s Themed Bands For Your Wedding or Party

Happy new year, wedding and party planners! The roaring 20’s are back! From the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, Glastonbury’s 50th birthday, Euro 2020, NASA launching their Mars missions and lots more, there’s going to be a lot to look forward to in 2020.

Blog
Welcome in the new year with our New Year’s Eve party ideas

Just the other day, we at Tailored Entertainment were discussing how often you hear one thing around the festive season. ‘Oh, I’m not that big a fan of New Years..’. It’s crazy how often people tell us this in the run up to Christmas when chatting about their seasonal plans.

Blog
'How long does band sound check take?' All your set-up questions answered

Summer sees us in full swing here at Tailored, providing amazing wedding entertainment to happy couples in gorgeous rural estates, city hotels and stunning countryside barns right across the country.

My Shortlist My Shortlist

Tap on the heart icon on an artist’s profile to add them to your shortlist and they will appear here. Browse our hand-picked selection of UK wedding bands, DJs and musicians for parties and events.

Send Us Your Shortlist

Please fill out the form below and one of our team will be in touch to confirm availability and pricing.