Soul & Motown Wedding Bands For Hire

You can hire premium Soul & Motown wedding bands through a trusted live music agency like Tailored Entertainment. We exclusively represent some of the UK’s finest acts, with videos, photos, set lists, and booking details available right here on our website. Every booking is secured by a formal contract for your peace of mind, with a deposit (usually 20%) to confirm and the balance payable seven days before your event. Our professional soul bands perform at venues all over the UK and are available in cities like Manchester, Bristol and London.

For a professional Soul & Motown wedding band, prices typically start at around £2,000. This ensures your band features the UK’s best musicians, along with high-quality equipment and production suited to any wedding venue. Many of our most in-demand bands may be priced higher, reflecting their exceptional talent and reputation.

We recommend booking your soul wedding band as early as possible – ideally 12 to 18 months before your wedding date, especially for peak summer Saturdays. The most sought-after Soul & Motown acts are often booked well in advance, so early booking gives you the widest choice of exceptional performers.

Most Soul & Motown wedding bands perform either 2 x 60-minute sets or 3 x 40-minute sets as standard. All Tailored Entertainment bands also provide a bespoke DJ service before and after their live sets, so your evening’s entertainment is fully covered.

On average, soul wedding bands require up to 90 minutes for a full set-up and sound check. Smaller line-ups may be ready sooner, while large showbands with more production will need extra time. Our team will work with you in advance to ensure a smooth schedule on the day.

Absolutely. Many of our Soul & Motown wedding bands offer an optional drinks reception set as part of their booking. Alternatively, you could choose one of our dedicated drinks reception entertainment options, such as a roaming band or an elegant string quartet.

Yes - all of our Soul & Motown wedding bands provide a carefully curated set list designed to keep your dance floor full, but they’re also happy to discuss your preferences. You can highlight must-play favourites and let us know if there are any songs you’d prefer to avoid. This ensures a truly personalised soundtrack for your celebration.

Yes - all of our Soul & Motown wedding bands are happy to learn and perform a special request, often the first dance. We’ll ask for your choice well in advance so the band has plenty of time to prepare. Need inspiration? Take a look at our First Dance Song Ideas blog post.

Yes. All Tailored Entertainment Soul & Motown bands come fully self-contained with premium sound and lighting equipment. A DJ service is also included as standard, so everything you need for your weddig party is handled in a single booking.