There’s so much that goes into planning a wedding. But one decision that needs special attention is choosing your live band. 

Pop and rock wedding bands are the perfect live entertainment for you and your guests. Playing a wide range of hits throughout our favourite decades, your guests will be guaranteed to head to the dance floor – where they’ll boogie on down until the early hours.

Here we share the UK’s best pop and rock bands for hire for your special day.

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The best pop and rock wedding bands in the UK

Check out our top wedding bands for hire across the nation. All acts come with a full professional sound system and stage lighting included as well as public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.

Amped

This indie 3 piece is the ultimate rock n roll wedding band. Amped brings high energy and tons of experience to every performance – their backgrounds in originally signed bands mean they know exactly how to entertain a crowd.

Rock out to a generous repertoire of the best rock wedding songs, including hits from Arctic Monkeys, The Killers and Red Hot Chili Peppers. This rock n roll band can also play your first dance song or any modern-day bangers including James Bay, The 1975 and George Ezra. 

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The Hounds

How do you fancy a NME breakthrough act performing on your special day? 

The Hounds are one of our most experienced wedding rock bands, with over 20 years in the music industry between them. After being originally signed to a record label, this 4 piece act went on to work with top producers in the business AND support UK Number 1 artist, Lewis Capaldi, at major festivals.

Now The Hounds are one the UK’s best rock and pop wedding bands – and are understandably in demand. Their super varied setlist put a rocking twist on everything from 90s house music to Ed Sheeran – guaranteed to keep your guests dancing to their favourite tunes until the early hours.

“These guys are literally something else, absolutely incredible and by far the best band we’ve ever seen!! We want to thank you so much for bringing our whole wedding evening to life, there wasn’t any more room on the dance floor!! Thank you so much once again and we hope to see you again soon!”

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Weekend Lions

For one of the hottest pop rock bands on the scene, book Weekend Lions. This 4 piece act is young, energetic and ready to rock your event!

With exceptional male vocals and a true indie band dress code, the Weekend Lions can rock any tune from The Weeknd to 5 Seconds of Summer. Their high energy act comes with a free DJ playlist between each set so your guests will never want to leave the dance floor.

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Fonz and The Poet

Whether you want an upbeat party or an acoustic set, Fonz and The Poet are your guys.

The energetic pop wedding band has been entertaining crowds for almost a decade, with a customisable lineup of singers and musicians. Pick from a traditional 4 piece or upgrade with a saxophonist, violin or bespoke request.

From 70s funk to the latest chart toppers, Fonz and The Poet have a ginormous repertoire of hits and know almost every tune in the book.

“We had the best night of our lives on Friday! You guys were absolutely amazing and kept us on the dance floor all night! It wouldn’t have been the same without you. Thank you so much for helping us to have the most fantastic wedding day ever!”

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Funhaus

Funhaus are a super slick group of the UK’s best live musicians. This 5 piece party band put on an exceptional performance led by a powerhouse female vocalist.

Their stellar setlist includes everything from 80s classic rock songs to modern dance tracks. Book Funhaus for your wedding entertainment and you’ll be guaranteed a show that is anything but ordinary.

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Need help picking your perfect wedding band? 

Got more questions about hiring the best wedding bands in the UK? Check out our guide to what to consider when booking a band, from average costs to venue restrictions.

Or get in touch with one of our lovely team who will pair you with the perfect live act for your wedding day.