10 Best Wedding Bands in Cardiff For 2025
In this blog post, we'll reveal the 10 most sought-after wedding bands for hire in Cardiff on FixTheMusic, ranked by confirmed bookings for 2025 and 2026 and glowing verified reviews.
Cardiff is home to some of the country's top wedding bands - talented groups that regularly entertain at exclusive corporate events and luxury weddings.
From funk, soul, and Motown to Britpop, indie rock, and even electro-swing, our wedding bands offer an exciting variety of styles to suit every vibe. Looking for something unique? Many bands bring a fresh flair to their performances, guaranteed to get the party started and keep it going all night long.
For an extra touch of sophistication, some wedding bands can incorporate a horn section (trumpet, saxophone or trombone) or electric string instruments, adding depth and glamour to any event.
Whether you’re after high-energy sets for dancing or laid-back music for a relaxed afternoon cocktail reception, these bands have you covered.
Every band on FixTheMusic has public liability insurance and PAT-tested equipment, giving you complete peace of mind.
We also feature a selection of outstanding roaming bands - perfect for adding an interactive element to your celebration.
The 10 best wedding bands in Cardiff for 2025
1. Pop Republic
2. The Vibe
3. The Bourbon Boys
4. The Sidekicks
5. Funkytown Express
6. Radio Flare
7. The Golden Boys
8. The Atoms
9. Sound Surge
10. Soul Paradise
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How we choose the best wedding bands in Cardiff
At FixTheMusic, we invite only standout musicians to join our platform; so the wedding bands featured here are truly the cream of the crop. Each band earns its place through exceptional talent, stellar reviews from happy couples, impressive videos and a commitment to delivering incredible experiences for our couples.
This list showcases the bands with the highest number of bookings, and we regularly update it as new stars emerge and established bands grow and refine their craft.
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Let's take a closer look at this year's most popular Cardiff wedding bands
1. Pop Republic
Average booking price: From £1,500 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff
Best for high-energy pop and rock anthems
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With over 20 years of hands-on industry and performance experience, Pop Republic has mastered the art of live musical entertainment. Their journey includes being signed to record labels, collaborating with major acts from Virgin, Sony and Universal, and having their music played on national and international radio stations. Their music videos have even graced the screens of Sky TV, showcasing their widespread appeal.
In June 2019, Pop Republic had the honour of supporting UK Chart Number 1 artist Lewis Capaldi, further cementing their reputation in the music industry. They’ve worked with producers who have recorded some of the most iconic artists in the world, including Oasis, Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, Taylor Swift, Stereophonics, London Grammar, Paul Weller, 50 Cent, and Mariah Carey. From major festivals to intimate events, Pop Republic ensures every celebration is unforgettable.
As one of the UK's most in-demand wedding bands, Pop Republic has performed at numerous prestigious locations for weddings and events, all booked through FixTheMusic, including:
- Fairyhill, Swansea
- Searcys at The Gherkin
- Elmhay Park, Frome, UK
- Peterstone Court Country House
- The Eastside Rooms
- Hedsor House, Buckinghamshire
- Lutterworth, UK
- Offham, Kent
One of the verified reviews of this wedding band
"On behalf of my husband and I, our family and friends, we just wanted to share with all of you how truly amazing you are. Such talent. We cannot stop talking about the great selection of music and we were so happy to see people of all ages dance to the end. Wow!!! Thank you thank you!!"
— Hannah James, wedding in Cardiff
So if you're looking to hire the finest wedding band Cardiff (Wales) has to offer, get in touch with Pop Republic.
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2. The Vibe
Average booking price: From £1,500 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Best for rock and pop covers with female vocals
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The Vibe is a vibrant professional covers band based in Cardiff, known for delivering high-energy entertainment at parties, corporate events and weddings across the UK and internationally. With a modern rock and pop sound, they keep their performances fresh and exciting, drawing inspiration from a wide range of artists like Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Bruno Mars and Soft Cell.
Over the past five years, The Vibe has taken their passion for music to global stages, performing on some of the world's most luxurious cruise lines, including Celebrity Cruises International, as well as exclusive private events for celebrity clients. Their experience has shaped an extensive and versatile song list, perfect for any occasion.
Based in Cardiff, South Wales, The Vibe is ready to travel across the UK for weddings and events. They also offer special song requests and an included DJ package, ensuring your celebration is tailored to your vibe.
One of the verified reviews of this wedding band
"The Vibe were absolutely brilliant!! They played our wedding at Hensol Castle and they got everyone on the dance floor! They were really friendly and their performance was amazing. Everyone was singing and dancing (one of the guests said there was no room left on the dance floor!). We really enjoyed having them play at our wedding and would recommend them to anyone. They did a great selection of songs and just had great energy! Thank you to Christina, Gareth, Phil and Josh!"
— Holly Thomas, wedding at Hensol Castle, Pontyclun, South Wales
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3. The Bourbon Boys
Average booking price: From £1,500 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff
Best for energetic country-folk performances
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The Bourbon Boys are an energetic country-folk band hailing from South Wales, who specialise in providing top quality musical entertainment to all kinds of events.
Based in Wales, these talented musicians are happy to travel and regularly perform across the UK at weddings, private parties and public events.
Bringing a mix of your favourite country/folk classics and modern hits, The Bourbon Boys will have the perfect song for every occasion.
The band have a vast and varied repertoire that covers all of your country and folk hits, which, combined with their skilled reinterpretations of contemporary hits will have every single guest up and dancing!
This talented group have a number of line-ups available and can perform as:
- Solo Vocalist w/ Acoustic Guitar
- Duo - Vocalist w/ Acoustic Guitar & Violin
- Full band - Vocalist w/ Acoustic Guitar, Bass, Full Drum Kit & Violin
The band is described as the best Mumford-style wedding band in Wales, and they're available to perform throughout the country, including in Cardiff and Swansea, as well as in the south-west of England (Devon, Cornwall).
One of the verified reviews of this wedding band
"We couldn’t have been happier with The Bourbon Boys delivering an absolute belter of a set at our recent wedding. They were such a huge part of the success of our day. Great comms, good fun. They just nailed it with the playlist executed to perfection."
— Daniel Webber, wedding at The Old House 1147, Maesteg
So, if you’re looking to hire Cardiff's best country & folk wedding band, look no further than The Bourbon Boys and get in touch today!
4. The Sidekicks
Average booking price: From £1,250 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff & Somerset
Best for pop, rock and indie hits
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The Sidekicks are a little different, a little quirky and something which is proving to be very popular at weddings and parties.
Performing a large repertoire from pop and rock covers to indie classics, we know exactly how to judge the mood of your event...from a laid-back cocktail set to high-energy music for the dance floor!
So if you're looking to hire the finest wedding band Somerset has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with us.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Chateau de La Ligne in France, Bridwell Park in Devon and De Vere Tortworth Court in Wotton-under-Edge, UK.
We love playing the usual party tunes and changing them up in our own style. We also love playing live lounge style tunes.
The trio have been inspired by bands such as Mumford and Sons and artists including Hozier and we believe that these influences strongly show in our performances.
Since 2012 we have been playing at weddings and events all over the Country including Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Gloucester, London, Liverpool and Newcastle.
We have thought long and hard about the songs we play and we believe they are perfect for all sorts of events including tracks from George Ezra and The Chainsmokers to Queen and The Killers
Neil, Ed and Mike have worked as full-time musicians for over 7 years and have a dedication to make every event as perfect as can be!
We provide a full PA, and stage set with smoke machines and lighting. We want your event to not only sound spectacular but look it!
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- New House Hotel, Cardiff
- Cefn Tilla Court, Llandenny, Usk
- Bridwell Park, Cullompton, UK
- Huntsham Court Stables, Tiverton, UK
- Pennard House, Shepton Mallet, UK
- De Vere Tortworth Court
- Sidmouth Harbour Hotel, Devon
- The Manor House Hotel, Moreton-in-Marsh
- Aldwick Estate, Bristol, UK
- Bickham Barn & Farm, Exeter
- Mapperton House & Gardens
- The Grand Hotel, Torquay
- Ash Barton Estate, Braunton, UK
- Berwick Lodge, Bristol, UK
- Crowcombe Court, Taunton, UK
- Downside School, Radstock
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Weddings
Your wedding is your special day and we offer a package catered around you and your needs. With every booking we provide a fully personal service including an event coordinator who will be your point of contact from booking until the day of the event.
The event coordinator will liaise with the venue and any other suppliers to ensure your wedding goes without a hitch.
We have an extensive back catalogue of songs for all ages and with enough notice we can also include any specific songs that you may require, e.g. for a first dance.
Options
Most of our clients book us as a 3-piece band, with lighting and state of the art sound system for 2 x 45-minute sets, with background music from a laptop in between sets.
We also have an upgrade package available which includes a DJ – this gives you a host for the evening and someone who is available to take requests between and after the band's sets. Both packages come with a stunning light show and top-of-the-range sound system.
So if you're looking for one of the best wedding bands in the South West, look no further!
Clients
Our regular clients include Costa Coffee, Brittany Ferries, Bristol Zoo Garden, Butlin's, Hilton Hotels, The Co-operative, Holiday Inn, Parkwood Leisure.
Although based in the UK, the band can travel across Europe for weddings and events. They have recently been booked on FixTheMusic for weddings in Bordeaux, France.
Check out our recent feature on Firehorse Photography's website following our performance at Marie & Danny's wedding at Chateau La Gauterie, Bordeaux, France.
5. Funkytown Express
Average booking price: £1,620 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff & Bristol
★ 4 verified reviews
Best for groovy funk and soul hits
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A dynamic band with a distinctive touch on the party and function band experience is Funkytown Express.
Comprising seasoned professionals from Cardiff's music scene, Funkytown Express's wide repertoire combines timeless dance floor hits with undiscovered treasures from all eras.
Whether it's more relaxed lounge/acoustic sets or a high-energy, all-out full band sound with a trio or four-piece band style.
Funkytown Express can customise the set list to fit any event size and keep the good times flowing, regardless of the age range or musical preference you have in mind!
The band makes sure your event is one to remember by bringing enthusiasm, assurance, and a high degree of professionalism to every performance!
The band was formed in 2016 and has since performed at festivals, weddings all across the UK, and events for companies like IKEA, The Territorial Army, Za Za Bazaar, and the Cardiff Half Marathon.
Line-up Options:
- 3 Piece band (Bass, Drums, Guitar) (2 x male vocals).
- 4 Piece band (Keys, Drums, Bass, Guitar) (3 x male vocals).
6. Radio Flare
Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,000 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Best for indie rock throwbacks
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With over a decade of collective experience, Radio Flare aren't just another events band; they're a tight-knit trio of musicians whose camaraderie shines through every performance.
Since their inception in 2018, they've set the stage ablaze at over 500 weddings and events, captivating audiences not just with their musical prowess but with the genuine connection they share.
Individually, they boast impressive credentials: one has been igniting dance floors since 2010, while the dynamic duo has been crafting musical magic since 2003.
Together, as Radio Flare, they've elevated the art of event entertainment to new heights.
Their accolades speak volumes. Radio Flare are no strangers to the spotlight, having graced the stages of celebrity weddings, including those of notable football and rugby stars, as well as reality TV personalities.
Their electrifying performances have even captivated royal audiences at prestigious events like the Hampton Court Flower Show, solidifying their reputation as headline-worthy entertainment.
Flexibility is their forte. From Bronze to Platinum packages, Radio Flare offer a range of options to cater to diverse entertainment needs and budgets.
Whether it's an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, they know exactly how to orchestrate an unforgettable experience that keeps every guest on their feet and every moment unforgettable.
7. The Golden Boys
Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,500 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Best for soulful Motown and pop tunes
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Boasting incredible soul-tinged vocals, this popular quartet sets itself apart in its stylistic versatility.
Let them take you on a 24-karat magic journey through the decades as they deliver the biggest hits from the golden era right up to today’s contemporary chart.
Performing the gold records of singers such as Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Tina Turner, Ed Sheeran, James Brown and Justin Timberlake, to name just a few, your guests are guaranteed to be on their feet all night!
Immaculately dressed, golden looks with golden hooks, it's hard to find a better band for your wedding, party or corporate event.
The band are also able to offer an acoustic set for the wedding drinks receptions. Please get in touch for more details.
8. The Atoms
Average booking price: £2,275 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Best for indie rock and pop covers
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The Atoms..the best young indie-rock cover band in the UK!
Since forming in 2011 they have fast become one of the most in-demand wedding bands in the country and play at over 100 weddings and events every year.
Their cool contemporary sets cater for all and include music from Mumford & Sons, Bastille, Ed Sheeran, The Killers, Kings Of Leon, The Kinks and many more....none of the same old wedding songs.
When you book this highly experienced 4 piece band your whole evening's entertainment is taken care of.
They provide free state of the art DJ software to keep your party kicking between sets. These super-talented boys are sure to make your night one to remember!
They live and breathe music and this is reflected in their refreshing performances and highly professional attitude.
9. Sound Surge
Average booking price: From £1,500 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff & Newport
Best for a wide range of hits from 50s to today
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Sound Surge will entertain you and your guests during any event; with powerful, yet smooth vocals, a broad and satisfying repertoire, but a special taste for the retro and classics.
Sound Surge are a quintet of consummate professionals with a performance energy so infectious that you just can't help but catch a little of their groove!
10. Soul Paradise
Average booking price: From £1,500 (as of April 2025)
Location: Cardiff, South Wales
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Soul Paradise bring velvety, soulful sounds to weddings and events across South West England and South Wales.
This fresh, funky 6-piece Soul, Motown, Disco & Funk band deliver classic dance-floor fillers to your event to keep your guests entertained all night.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Ash Barton Estate in Braunton, Priston Mill in Bath and Elmhay Park in Frome.
We hope you've enjoyed reading this list of the best wedding bands Cardiff has to offer in 2025.
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