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Original Artists for hire in East Sussex

Hire an original artist in East Sussex for your event today. 304 of the most professional acts to choose from.

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Hire The Swing Ninjas Original artist with Encore
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£1125 - £1750
Original artistBrighton

High energy, 4-part harmony, singing swing band combing the best of New Orleans and UK swing - playing well known and original swing.

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Hire Smokestack Original artist with Encore
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£300 - £900
Original artistBrighton and Hove

Top Class Rhythm & Blues Jazz grooves Duo and Trio . For all occasions- as Featured on BBC Radio 2 (Paul Jones Blues Show) .

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Hire The Tom Cole Duo/Band Original artist with Encore
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£500 - £975
Original artistSaint Leonards-on-sea

American Folk, Country, Gospel and Blues, originals and covers, with guitar, vocals, percussion and violin.

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£775 - £2856.25
Original artistEast Grinstead

Show-stopping vocalist, a natural entertainer! Jazz/Soul/Motown band w warmth vintage & humour | Amy Winehouse specialty w Amy's guitarist!

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Hire Sloth In The City Original artist with Encore
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£300 - £500
Original artistBrighton

Jazz/folk duo with singing soprano saxophone and percussive acoustic guitar, playing novel interpretations and breathtaking originals.

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Hire Alice Black Jazz & Swing Duo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet  Original artist with Encore
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£400 - £750
Original artistRedhill

Alice Black Jazz, Swing and Soul Duo /Trio /Quartet /Quintet. Perform all your favourite jazz, swing, 60s&70s pop and Motown classics.

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£625 - £2000
Original artistBrighton

Terrace Jazz: 3 piece with occasional guests. Modern improvisations on classic jazz standards. Great for terraces, bbq, lounges, ambience

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Hire Made Up Original artist with Encore
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£2750 - £3750
Original artistBrighton

Award winning freestyle and songs from your suggestions. Experienced in live interactive events, weddings and corporates.

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Hire Marcelo Cucco Jazz Band Original artist with Encore
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Original artistBrighton and Hove

An unforgettable fusion of jazz, rock, funk, and world music—all instrumental. Marcelo Cucco’s band captivates every crowd!

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Original artistEdenbridge

A 5-piece band delivering an eclectic mix of hits from the 60s to today. Perfect for pubs, parties, functions, and weddings.

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Hire The Cracklin' Griffins Original artist with Encore
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£1400 - £2500
Original artistBrighton

Brighton based epic folk/rock band, with classic versions of Irish folk music, Pogues and Dubliners covers, jigs and reels, rocked right up!

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Hire Blue Cafe Duo Original artist with Encore
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£425 - £937.50
Original artistBrighton

Singer /harpist Magdalena Reising joins forces with jazz guitarist Shane Hill for a unique sound uplifting audiences wherever they travel

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Hire Thunder Bunny Original artist with Encore
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£1000 - £3500
Original artistSaint Leonards-on-sea

Thumping tunes that make you BOUNCE!

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Hire Blue Cafe Jazz Trio Original artist with Encore
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£750 - £1125
Original artistBrighton

Singer /harpist Magdalena Reising , guitarist Shane Hill and pianist Terry Seabrook join forces to create their unique brand of music

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Hire Clea & The Dragon Original artist with Encore
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£400 - £1000
Original artistKent

Funky duo - guitar/vocals and cajon playing soulful pop, reggae and dance tunes from all decades - getting everyone having a good time!

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Original artistBrighton

High energy electronic duo blending nu-disco, funk & dance classics (from the 80s to current day) with live vocals, keys, guitar.

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Original artistBrighton

An energetic 14-piece pop orchestra playing all your favourite pop classics from Backstreet Boys to Britney Spears and everything in between

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Hire Drumscapes Original artist with Encore
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£750 - £2500
Original artistStroud

In his solo Drumscapes performances, Jon Sterckx creates multi layered, highly energised rhythmic soundscapes.

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Latest reviews of our Original Artists in East Sussex

Analog Functions
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"I could not speak highly enough of Analog Functions/Society. Each individual musician is very talented and as a band they sound superb. The lead (female) vocalist and other main singer (who also plays the drums at the same time!) both have incredible, pitch perfect voices and the whole band, from the horn section to the keys, lead guitar, bass and drums are incredibly tight. They played at my wedding and immediately had everyone there up and dancing all night, age 3 to 93! The trumpet, sax and trombone occasionally came out and played among in amongst the crowd on the dance floor which was great fun, and they even learned a surprise song (after the best man secretly liaised with them) for us that the whole wedding party sang along to; they generally had great chemistry with the crowd. Their cover version of ‘At Last’ which they played for our first dance was also so good, and the couple of their famous mash ups that they played went down very well with the crowd. The communication with Xoel from the band was excellent and they set everything up seamlessly and efficiently on the day. Overall they are the dream band for a wedding, I could not recommend them more, and wish them all the best for the future (I have a feeling they might be going places). "

James hired Analog Functions for a Wedding (available in East Sussex)

Verified Review, 12 September 2026
Alex Robertson Trio
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"Booked Alex Robertson Trio for our wedding and they were amazing. Their music choice and talent was a perfect fit. Alex Robertson Trio accommodated our song requests and performed them perfectly. Would definitely recommend. "

Charlie hired Alex Robertson Trio for a Wedding (available in East Sussex)

Verified Review, 15 October 2025
Alex Robertson Trio
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"WOW. We couldn't have asked for a better soundtrack to our wedding afternoon. The guys had all the guests dancing and feeling merry so much so that they were all talking about how good they were well after they'd gone! Alex has the most sublime voice and Morgan and Tibs provide all the style you could ever wish for. Together they create the perfect band ! Would recommend 1000 times over. "

Rosie hired Alex Robertson Trio for a Wedding (available in East Sussex)

Verified Review, 24 May 2025

FAQs about hiring Original artists in East Sussex

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Can any original artist play my favourite song?

Professional original artists will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that original artists may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the original artist's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do original artists take to set up?

Your original artist will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the original artist prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our original artists are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our original artists will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring an Original Artist in East Sussex

Useful information

Original artists in East Sussex typically play Pop, Electronic, Jazz, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in July, August, September, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.

How much does it cost to hire an Original Artist in East Sussex?

Prices for Original artists vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Original artists typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Original artists from £400 per performer upwards.

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Last updated: 19 September 2026