9 Best Wedding Bands in Gloucestershire (2025)
In this blog post, we've rounded up the 9 most popular wedding bands in Gloucestershire, based on confirmed bookings for 2025 and 2026, plus verified reviews from happy couples.
Gloucestershire is home to some of the country's top wedding bands: performers who regularly light up high-end corporate events and high-profile weddings.
Whether it's laid-back afternoon sets or high-energy performances that pack the dance floor, these wedding bands know how to make a celebration unforgettable.
From classic rock and funky soul to indie pop, electro-swing, R&B and vintage vibes, our bands cover a wide spectrum of styles. Many offer unique features to take your celebration to the next level. Think brass sections with trumpet and sax, or amplified strings for a richer sound. Whatever your vibe, there's a band that can bring it to life and make your wedding stand out.
And if you're after a more laidback vibe, many bands also offer relaxed sets - perfect for background music during cocktails or an alfresco reception. Roaming bands are also in high demand, adding an interactive element to any celebration.
The 9 best wedding bands in Gloucestershire for 2025...
1. The Sidekicks
2. The Cardinals
3. The Dynamos
4. Mashup Kings
5. Brooklyn Funk
6. Soul Central
7. The Bastions
8. Pop Republic
9. The Endgame
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1. The Sidekicks
Average booking price: From £1,250 (as of April 2025)
Location: Gloucestershire
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The Sidekicks bring a fresh, quirky twist that's becoming a hit at weddings and parties.
With a versatile setlist spanning pop, rock, and indie classics, this wedding band knows how to read the room - from laid-back cocktail vibes to energetic dance floor anthems.
They enjoy taking well-known party tunes and giving them their own unique spin, while also delivering smooth, live lounge-style performances.
This 3-piece wedding band draws inspiration from bands like Mumford and Sons and artists like Hozier, influences that shine through in every performance.
Neil, Ed, and Mike have been full-time musicians for over ten years. They provide a complete setup, including a full PA system, stage set, smoke machines, and lighting, ensuring your event not only sounds incredible but looks the part too!
With a carefully curated song selection tailored to suit a wide range of events, they feature tracks from George Ezra and The Chainsmokers to Queen and The Killers.
What our couples say...
"The Sidekicks were amazing at our wedding. They performed a great acoustic set during the drinks reception which really set the tone for the rest of the day. They were able to adapt to a last second change of mind for our first dance. They then rocked the rest of the night. The DJ set also meant that the evening was completely smooth and my wife and I didn’t have to do anything. All our guest had an amazing time and the sidekicks were one of the reasons for this."
— Andy Kent, wedding at Ellenborough Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, UK
2. The Cardinals
Average booking price: £1,869 (as of April 2025)
Location: Gloucestershire
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The Cardinals are a polished five-piece band of highly experienced musicians who bring energy and expertise to every performance.
With a repertoire packed with floor-filling hits, they specialise in soul, funk, and pop genres from the last 50 years, guaranteed to get your guests on the dance floor!
Having played at countless weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events across the UK - including Debenhams' Christmas party - The Cardinals know exactly how to work a crowd and create truly memorable moments.
All band members have honed their craft at prestigious music colleges, including the Bristol Institute of Modern Music, ensuring a slick and professional performance every time.
What our couples say...
"We had The Cardinals play at our wedding in March and they were ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! I am not sure our guests were quite ready for them to end! They were THE PERFECT addition to our wedding & I would definitely hire them again in the future! Thank you for helping make our day truly epic!"
— Louise Castelli, wedding at Kempsford, Fairford, Gloucestershire
3. The Dynamos
Average booking price: £1,628 (as of April 2025)
Location: Gloucestershire
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The Dynamos are an experienced, fun and lively four piece party band based in Gloucestershire with an impressive repertoire guaranteed to get your guests up and dancing.
With a highly energetic performance, the band request guests get up and dance whilst performing hits from across the decades with songs from The Kinks, The Beatles, Kings of Leon, The Killers, Rolling Stones, Status Quo, Pharrell Williams, Daft Punk, Arctic Monkeys and more.
The Dynamos are a professional outfit performing internationally at well over 70 weddings and events each year across the UK as well as Europe.
The Dynamos are happy to learn any new songs you may want for your event (as long as musically possible for the line up) and would be more than happy to play a first dance for a wedding.
What our couples say...
"You won't regret booking these guys for your wedding, or any other event! I had a fairly small wedding (around 40 people) recently at Lapstone Barn and one of my worries was that the evening might be a bit 'dead' with a lot of the guests being a bit older, and the younger ones not really into 'dancing' and I love dancing! So it was a priority that the evening entertainment was going to be good and keep the atmosphere going - and that they did!! My guests absolutely loved this band, their sound was excellent and the songs were great. They were such a lovely bunch of guys and it was a real pleasure having them play at my wedding! I actually danced until the very end of the night, and it was still buzzing right before the venue was closing for the night! Thanks so much guys. You made the process so easy and smooth and was a stress off my shoulders! Booking a band is a big cost to the wedding, but god it was worth it!"
— Natasha Stubbs, wedding at Lapstone Barn, Chipping Campden, UK
4. Mashup Kings
Average booking price: From £5,000 (as of April 2025)
Location: Gloucestershire
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Mashup Kings are the ultimate all-rounders, crafting custom setlists to suit any event - weddings, parties, corporate events, or award shows - anywhere in the world! They’re not just a wedding band; they’re an experience.
Whether they’re setting the tone with acoustic melodies during an afternoon drinks reception, creating an interactive and immersive atmosphere during dinner, or bringing the house down with a high-energy evening party, they guarantee an unforgettable experience.
They specialise in taking the very best songs from an era or artist and mashing them together, constantly surprising guests with fresh, innovative takes on classic hits. Their covers are anything but predictable: they’re reimagined, revitalised and always original. They don’t do cheese!
The band members have been best friends for over 10 years, united by a shared love for music - both listening and performing. That bond shines through in every performance, creating a connection with guests that is as genuine as it is electric.
From the UK to Europe and beyond, they’ve performed at stunning venues like Abbazia di San Galgano in Italy, Château de Lerse in France, Kempinski Hotel San Lawrenz in Malta, Finca Comassema in Mallorca, and Hampton Court Palace in Surrey.
They love funk, soul, jazz, R&B, and anything that grooves. This passion allows them to curate setlists spanning the 1960s to today’s Top 40, featuring tracks from legends like Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, and Bob Marley, to modern icons like Jess Glynne and Ed Sheeran.
They offer standard sets of 2 x 1-hour performances or 3 x 40-minute sets, with the option to use their PA system to play MP3s or chosen tracks between sets. They also provide a free DJ service with every booking to keep the party going into the night.
They pride themselves on going the extra mile to make every event everything the client wants it to be. Whether it’s learning a special song for a wedding, creating a bespoke setlist, or offering advice on planning, they’re there to ensure everything runs smoothly.
With years of experience performing at prestigious stages like Glastonbury Festival and The Royal Albert Hall, as well as countless weddings and events across the UK and Europe, they bring professionalism and passion to every performance. But at the heart of it all, they’re a group of friends who love making music and having fun - and that joy is contagious.
Here are just some of the venues where they have been booked by clients for weddings...
- Elmore Court, Weir Lane, Gloucester, UK
- Bruisyard Hall, Woodbridge, UK
- Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey
- Old Gore by Yard Space, Cirencester, UK
- Offley Place Country House Hotel, Hitchin, UK
- Syon Park, Brent Lea, Brentford, UK
- The Kingscote Barn, Tetbury, UK
- Elmbridge Farm, Droitwich, Worcestershire
- Burrow Farm Gardens, Axminster, UK
- Holbrook Manor, Castle Cary, Wincanton, UK
- Port Lympne Reserve, Aldington Road, Hythe, Kent
- Fairyhill, Reynoldston, Swansea
Mashup Kings acoustic duo
Mashup Kings is also the moniker of an acoustic duo with a difference. Playing a set list of classic funk, soul, jazz, reggae, R&B, and Motown, the acoustic duo is perfect for any occasion.
Mashup Kings acoustic duo can perform at your party, corporate event, wedding ceremony, wedding reception, as background music, or as upbeat evening entertainment. As an acoustic duo, Mashup Kings are the perfect musical backdrop for any event.
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What our couples say...
"Mashup Kings were a class act. They were an absolute joy to work with and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Our guests absolutely loved the live music and have not stopped talking about the set since our wedding! The blend of music on offer from Mashup Kings will suit every guest and get them on their feet. Highly recommend for a packed dance floor throughout the evening! Special thank you to Benji too for supporting with all other elements of our wedding - including sound, DJ and sourcing Dhol drummers. 100% recommend! Thank you team!"
— Kalila Bolton, wedding at Elmore Court, Gloucester, UK
5. Brooklyn Funk
Average booking price: £1,953 (as of April 2025)
Location: Gloucestershire
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Formed in 2011, Brooklyn Funk was created as a way for seven talented musicians to play the music they love...funk, soul and Motown.
Initially playing in pubs and clubs around Bristol & The South West, the authentic sound of Brooklyn Funk has led to more and more wedding and corporate performances throughout the UK.
Brooklyn Funk's musicians can really play. Their busy schedule includes performing and recording with artists such as Kenny Thomas, Bizarre Inc & This Picture.
They are also seasoned wedding band players, having only the best equipment and will speak directly with your venue to ensure that everything runs smoothly!
Brooklyn Funk band are all you need to make for a memorable evening – they can’t fail to impress!
So if you're looking for the finest funk covers band Bristol has to offer for your wedding or event, get in touch with Brooklyn Funk.
6. Soul Central
Average booking price: From £2,500 (as of April 2025)
Location: Gloucestershire
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Relive the authentic sounds of soul and Motown with Soul Central. This high energy show band of up to 11 musicians are dedicated to recreating the sound that changed America and the World.
Happy to travel, Soul Central perform regularly across the UK and beyond at weddings, private parties and corporate events.
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This fantastic band’s flexible line-up makes them the ideal choice for events big and small, and their eclectic sound will win over any audience.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Sudeley Castle in Winchcombe, The Old Milking Parlour at Cavokay House in Somerset and Stanway House in Cheltenham, UK.
Soul Central can perform a selection of classics chosen from the magic of the Motorcity, the funk of Fame Studios and the Southern Soul of Stax.
If you want the big sound of America’s original dance music then Soul Central are a perfect choice. If the event requires they also do authentic ‘Motown only’ sets.
Songs you know and love, played by the band you can’t help but love!
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Sudeley Castle, Cheltenham
- Cavokay House, Somerset
- Quantock Lakes Wedding Venue
- Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham
- Fforest Farm, Cardigan
- Colehayes Park, Newton Abbot
- Stanway House, Cheltenham
- Ashley Wood Farm, Tisbury
- Tickhill, Doncaster
So, if you’re looking to hire one of Bristol’s finest soul & Motown bands, look no further than Soul Central and get in touch today.
7. The Bastions
Average booking price: £1,444 (as of April 2025)
Location: Gloucestershire
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Featuring stunning lead & background vocals and including guitar and keyboards, The Bastions are a pop & rock 4-piece band from London and now based also in Gloucestershire who love nothing more than to see a full dance floor!
Collectively we have played for a number of high-profile clients such as Orange, O2, Lloyds TSB, JP Morgan and Metro Bank.
We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at Holford Village Hall in Somerset.
Although we regularly perform for corporate clients we also love to perform at weddings, fundraisers and birthday parties – anywhere that people love to dance.
Our huge range of songs contains a mixture of rock, pop, soul, dance and funk, from 60s classics all the way up to current contemporary chart hits.
We are a band designed to suit any occasion and will customise our line up according to your event. We can perform all-out, floor-filling entertainment, add in low key dinner music, or even extend the band lineup to include brass section or female vocals – ask and you shall receive.
We aim to make your event as stress-free as possible. We set up quickly, are always well-presented and correspond with clients in a professional manner to answer any and all queries regarding the set-up and performance.
8. Pop Republic
Average booking price: From £1,500 (as of April 2025)
Location: Gloucestershire
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Pop Republic have over 20 years first hand industry and performance experience and are experts in live musical entertainment.
Having been signed to record labels themselves, worked with Major Label acts from Virgin, Sony, Universal and had their music featured on national and international radio along with music videos featured on SKY TV.
In June 2019, Pop Republic supported UK Chart Number 1 artist Lewis Capaldi.
Working with producers who have recording some of the most iconic artists in the world such as Oasis, Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, Taylor Swift, Stereophonics, London Grammar, Paul Weller, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey, to playing major festivals, they will help you throughout the whole experience to make sure your event is the special night you will remember.
With them becoming the UK's most in-demand party band Pop Republic, book now to make sure it's a night to remember!
9. The Endgame
Average booking price: From £1,350 (as of April 2025)
Location: Gloucestershire
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The Endgame is a world-class showband, brimming with charisma, charm, and effortless talent.
They have mastered their craft, performing for discerning audiences at prestigious venues and luxury events worldwide.
Specialising in rock and pop classics from across the decades, The Endgame offers versatile live entertainment options, including a 9-piece showband with a brass section, a 4-piece party band, a roaming band, solo singing guitarist, or a guitar duo with vocalists.
We hope you've enjoyed reading this list of the best wedding bands Gloucestershire has to offer in 2025.
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