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Whether your party needs singing waiters or your guests want the mic, get inspiration from our unusual band and entertainment ideas

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from£2,760

Drum n Brass

  • Manchester
  • 5-10
  • (56)

Young and animated brass band with an extensive song list of rock and pop floor-fillers and an incredible frontman/vocalist. This groundbreaking group have performed for royalty and offer the perfect alternative entertainment for your wedding or event!

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from£615

Vive la France!

  • London
  • 2-4
  • (4)

Charming and sophisticated duo-quartet performing classic French songs and folk music for listening and dancing. The duo can perform unplugged, allowing them to wander between tables or groups of guests.

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from£305

The Medieval Stroller

  • Leeds
  • 1-2
  • (3)

Take a trip back in time with this solo medieval musician, a regular performer at Hampton Court Palace and The Tower of London, playing a variety of authentic period instruments.

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from£1,230

Sax & Decks

  • Kent
  • 2-4
  • (10)

Exciting sax and DJ duo playing up to date chart hits for a wide range of events and occasions. Percussion and female vocals also available.

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from£1,995

Carnival Karaoke

  • Brighton
  • 13
  • (4)

Belt your heart out with a carnival-style live karaoke band! Carnival Karaoke are a 13-piece live samba band ready to perform all your favourite songs with you, from Whitney Houston to David Bowie. The liveliest bandeoke in town!

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from£440

The Tudor Minstrel

  • Lincoln
  • 1
  • (4)

Fantastic lute player with extensive repertoire perfect for all occasions. He has played all over the UK for may prestigious venues and has even performed for Her Majesty The Queen!

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from£1,225

Covert Chorus

  • Hertfordshire
  • 3-6
  • (1)

Incredible singing waiters specialising in musical theatre, opera and classic pop. West End performers to wake up your wedding breakfast!

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from£370

Duelling Banjos

  • Bath
  • 2
  • (2)

Duelling Banjos are a duo act playing a large mix of country and bluegrass. If you're looking for a more relaxed vibe and something a little different, these are the guys for you!

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from£1,250

The Inglorious Brassterds

  • London
  • 5-8
  • (27)

Incredible new brass band bringing the rhythm and soul of New Orleans alive to your party, with a few pop covers thrown in. Also available with vocalist.

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from£490

Swar Mahal

  • Devon
  • 2
  • (6)

Classical Indian sitar/tabla duo with incredible skill, playing ragas that captivate their audiences.

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from£2,950

Paul Cattermole & The Stuff

  • London
  • 6
  • (4)

Hire a genuine pop star for the night! Paul from S Club 7 heads an all-star professional band playing your favourite music, from classic rock and soul through to contemporary pop covers and a few S Club hits thrown in for good measure.

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from£925

Singers in Disguise

  • Warwickshire
  • 2-4
  • (5)

Award-winning singing waiters who have performed for Coca Cola and Chelsea FC. Singers in Disguise will have your guests on their feet within minutes, starting your party with their boundless energy and enthusiasm.

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from£740

The Swashbucklers

  • Brighton
  • 4-5
  • (3)

Thrilling performances of rum-soaked traditional maritime folk music, classic Irish folk and the occasional cheeky contemporary cover plus fun pirate troubadour costumes!

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from£1,640

Brass Fusion

  • Bristol
  • 5-6
  • (15)

A dynamic brass and drums party band with a modern and exciting repertoire of pop and funk hits, performed in a New Orleans style. Various line-up options available.

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from£1,415

Ska City

  • Worcestershire
  • 5-8
  • (4)

Ska City is a vibrant 8–piece ska band that bring the irrepressible sounds of trojan ska and 2 tone to your event. Expect to hear classics from Toots & the Maytals and Desmond Dekker all the way through to more contemporary favourites from The Specials, Madness and The Selecter!

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from£4,920

The Manchester Dance Orchestra

  • Manchester
  • 11
  • (2)

Incredible vocals backed by some of the best orchestral musicians in the UK. Bringing dance classics such as You've Got the Love by Candie Staton and Groove is in the Heart by Delite to life! This act is like no other and guaranteed to impress!

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from£1,350

Bloco Brass

  • London
  • 4-7
  • (24)

Exciting new brass and drums band playing danceable pop songs as well as some Latin music. With Brazilian musicians in their ranks, the band will bring the spirit of Rio and Carnival to your event!

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from£490

Familia Flamenca

  • Brighton
  • 2-3
  • (5)

With explosive footwork, dazzling costumes, dynamic rhythms and a sensuality hard to resist this show is a true expression of flamenco at it’s best!

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from£615

Hats & Cockney Duo

  • London
  • 2
  • (4)

Fantastic sing-a-long comedy duo performing high energy pub sing-a-long Cockney classics from the last 150 years and original comedy songs!

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from£980

Hava Tequila

  • London
  • 4-8
  • (8)

Award-winning klezmer band performing Eastern European Jewish, Israeli and Balkan music, ideal for listening and dancing.


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Booking an unusual or alternative band?

Looking for something completely different? We have a whole range of quirky, unorthodox entertainers to inject your event with real imagination and flair.

We have bands and musicians specialising in music that’s harder to come by, whether you want to dance or sit back and watch. Our specialist wedding bands can perform klezmer or dhol for your Jewish or Asian wedding, or try some ska and bluegrass for a birthday knees-up. For themed events our medieval musicians will take you back in time, while our singing waiters serve up an unexpected treat.

Want to get on stage? Our ‘bandeoke’ acts let guests seize the mic and become rockstars for a night.

Alternative wedding bands are an increasingly popular choice if you want to surprise your guests or partner on your big day. Browse our list of unconventional entertainers and unusual acts to find something perfectly different.

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