7 Best Wedding Bands in South Wales (2025)
In this blog post, we’re unveiling the 7 most sought-after wedding bands in South Wales, ranked based on their confirmed bookings for 2025 and 2026, along with outstanding reviews from real couples.
South Wales is home to some of the UK’s finest wedding bands, featuring talented musicians who regularly perform at exclusive corporate events and celebrity celebrations.
Whether you're after a high-energy party band or a stylish acoustic ensemble, you'll find a fantastic variety of styles to suit any wedding atmosphere.
These bands don’t just deliver incredible dance sets to keep the wedding party going; they can also provide smooth background music, perfect for a relaxed afternoon cocktail reception. Many offer something unique, ensuring your big day feels personal and unforgettable.
Our South Wales wedding bands cover an exciting mix of genres, from soul, funk, and Motown to upbeat indie rock, folk-pop, jazz, and even modern electro-swing. Roaming bands, which create an immersive experience for your wedding guests, are also in high demand.
Some groups can add extra depth to their sound with a brass section featuring saxophone, trumpet or trombone, or modern string arrangements that bring a rich, cinematic feel to your celebration.
With so much talent to choose from, there’s a perfect wedding band for every couple in South Wales, whether you want timeless classics, festival-style folk or contemporary chart hits.
The 7 best wedding bands in South Wales for 2025
1. The Vibe
2. Pop Republic
3. The Sidekicks
4. The Bourbon Boys
5. The Golden Boys
6. The Atoms
7. Radio Flare
How we choose the best wedding bands in South Wales
At FixTheMusic, we connect couples with the most exceptional wedding bands, and this list features the most in-demand choices in South Wales - selected based on their high number of bookings and glowing reviews.
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Let's take a closer look at the most in-demand wedding bands in South Wales this year
1. The Vibe
Average booking price: £1,500 - £1,750 (as of April 2025)
Location: South Wales
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The Vibe are an electrifying wedding band based in Cardiff, South Wales, bringing high-energy performances to weddings, parties and corporate events across the UK and beyond. With a reputation for keeping dance floors packed, they’ve entertained at exclusive private events, luxury venues and even for celebrity clients.
What sets them apart is their fresh, diverse repertoire. Drawing inspiration from iconic artists like Michael Jackson, Daft Punk, Bruno Mars, and Soft Cell, they craft setlists that keep every crowd engaged, blending classic anthems with modern hits.
Their experience speaks for itself. Having performed together for over five years, The Vibe have taken their talents worldwide, performing on stages in incredible locations - including some of the world’s most luxurious cruise lines, such as Celebrity Cruises International.
From intimate wedding receptions to large-scale corporate events, they know how to create the perfect atmosphere.
Based in Cardiff, South Wales, The Vibe are available for weddings across the UK. They also offer custom song requests and an included DJ package, ensuring non-stop entertainment from start to finish.
Here are just a few of the stunning locations where clients have booked the band for weddings:
- Hensol Castle, Pontyclun, Wales
- Wethele Manor
- Sant Ffraed House, Abergavenny
- Toto’s Wine Bar, Bristol
- Llanerch Vineyard Hotel, Hensol
- Folly Farm Centre, Bristol, UK
- Aldwick Estate, Redhill, Bristol
- Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama
- Tall Johns Weddings, Brecon
- The Shack Revolution, Hereford
- Revolution Southampton
- Peterstone Court Country House
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2. Pop Republic
Average booking price: £1,500 - £1,750 (as of April 2025)
Location: South Wales
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Pop Republic are masters of live musical entertainment, with over 20 years of performance to their name. As one of the UK’s most in-demand wedding bands, they know exactly how to create an unforgettable atmosphere at any event.
Their impressive career includes working alongside major label artists from Virgin, Sony and Universal, having their music featured on national and international radio, and even seeing their music videos broadcast on SKY TV. In June 2019, they had the incredible opportunity to support UK chart-topping artist Lewis Capaldi.
Beyond their own success, Pop Republic have collaborated with world-renowned producers who have worked with legendary acts like Oasis, The Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, Taylor Swift, Stereophonics, London Grammar, Paul Weller, 50 Cent and Mariah Carey. They've also taken the stage at major festivals, delivering breathtaking performances to huge crowds.
From the moment you book them, Pop Republic ensure a seamless experience, bringing their expertise and energy to make your event perfect. Whether it’s a wedding, corporate event or private party, they’ll have your guests dancing all night long.
With their reputation as one of the hottest wedding bands in South Wales, availability is limited.
3. The Sidekicks
Average booking price: £1,250 - £1,675 (as of April 2025)
Location: South Wales & Somerset
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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...
- St Audries Park, Somerset
- Goldney Hall, Bristol
- Pittville Pump Room
- Newton Abbot, Devon
- Haselbury Mill, Crewkerne, UK
- Bleadon Hill, Weston-super-Mare
- Dartington Hall, Totnes, UK
- Newton Ferrers, Devon, UK
- The Pear Tree, Swindon, UK
- Storyteller Bar, Cheltenham,
- Paintworks Event Space, Bristol
- Musbury, Axminster
- Allerford, Minehead, UK
- Cossington, Bridgwater, UK
- Lydford, Okehampton, UK
- South Petherton, Somerset, UK
- Puckrup, Tewkesbury
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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 available in South Wales, 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.
4. The Bourbon Boys
Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,000 (as of April 2025)
Location: South Wales
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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).
So, if you’re looking to hire one of Wales’ best country & folk bands, look no further than The Bourbon Boys and get in touch today!
5. The Golden Boys
Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,500 (as of April 2025)
Location: South Wales
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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.
6. The Atoms
Average booking price: £2,275 (as of April 2025)
Location: South Wales
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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.
7. Radio Flare
Average booking price: £1,500 - £2,000 (as of April 2025)
Location: Swansea & Cardiff
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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.
We hope you've enjoyed reading this list of the best wedding bands South Wales has to offer in 2025.
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