R&amp;b &amp; Gospel Soul Bands for hire in Southend-on-Sea

5 reviews

£1675 - £2865

Soul Searchers

R&b & gospel soul bandLondon

Smooth and classy Soul & R&B covers, expertly performed by our top-class musicians. Perfect to ensure an unforgettable event.

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24 reviews

£1000 - £2000

Project F

R&b & gospel soul bandCanterbury

Motown and soulful funk driven covers from a super six piece function and party band

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7 reviews

£1000 - £2000

The Swiftbeats

R&b & gospel soul bandEssex

The Swiftbeats are the Authentic Tribute To The 60s! Whatever your event The Swiftbeats are the choice for you!

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£500 - £1250

Owen Hopwood Trio

R&b & gospel soul bandLondon

Soulful trio serving up funky covers of your favourite pop tunes alongside classic soul, blues and jazz.

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£12500 - £18750

PINNACLE

R&b & gospel soul bandColchester

In a world where the extraordinary has become expected, Pinnacle delivers the truly exceptional.

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5 reviews

£937.50 - £2250

Freak90

R&b & gospel soul bandFaversham

Party/Function/Wedding band with a focus on 90s R&B, soul & funkmusic. You can find us gigging in East Kent restaurant/pub venues.

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£1250 - £1875

Electric Hearts

R&b & gospel soul bandWitham

Female led popular covers band specialising from 60s-00s! Coming to an event near you!

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£875 - £1250

James

R&b & gospel soul bandDagenham

Live music, gospel, jazz, neo soul and rnb. Any kind of events, weddings, functions, birthday parties.

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1 review

£312.50 - £1000

Eboni

R&b & gospel soul bandLondon

Bringing great music & chill vibes!

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16 reviews

£550 - £750

The Experience

R&b & gospel soul bandMaidstone

Doug and Jasmine perform timeless hits, taking you on a party nostalgia trip, right up to the modern day. Come celebrate with us!

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13 reviews

£1899 - £3233

Committed To Kisstory

R&b & gospel soul bandLondon

Dedicated to bringing the best of the 90s and 00s hip hop and RnB to your event with outrageous fire 🔥🔥🔥

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12 reviews

£1479 - £3302

RnB Knights

R&b & gospel soul bandLondon

RnB tones straight out of London, suited and booted, always ready to put on a show 🎤🎸🎷🎺

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£1500 - £6050

Jazzflavourz Band

R&b & gospel soul bandLondon

A soulful wedding band with a unique blend of pop rock, Motown, soul, R&B, and neo-soul hits. Let's get the party started!

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4 reviews

£5437.50 - £8062.50

The RnB Singer UK Band

R&b & gospel soul bandSouthall

The #1 RnB band in London! We've played over 300+ events in the UK and Internationally including Weddings/Corporate Events & Private Parties

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£320 - £2400

Sophie Edge

R&b & gospel soul bandSouthampton

From acoustic easy going classics on my guitar, to powerful Soul hits with my band. I have played countless venues, guaranteed to impress!

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25 reviews

£650 - £1750

The Mirrors

R&b & gospel soul bandLondon

The Mirrors is a Motown, Soul and Pop duo available to spread good vibes and create unforgettable memories at your special event!

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10 reviews

£3750 - £5300

The KMB

R&b & gospel soul bandLondon

The KMB is a Soul and Motown portable pleasure! Featuring the silky vocals of Kane Matthews (Tina, Motown,Dreamgirls)

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14 reviews

£2615 - £2969

Soul Allegiance

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Expect top-notch performances Soul Allegiance's super-tight musicians, with RnB vocals that regularly grace the West End!

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Latest reviews of our R&b & Gospel Soul Bands in Southend-on-Sea

"Our experience with Committed to Kisstory was perfect 10/10. First of all the band was so understanding with our timings and were so friendly. The talent with this band is UNMATCHED. the lead singer was absolutely incredible - such an amazing voice - people are still talking about her. The band nailed the brief - bought all the energy into the room and we loved every second. Thank you so much for making our wedding day P E R F E C T. "

Nisha hired Committed To Kisstory for a Wedding (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 19 July 2025

"10/10! I loved this band - everyone was so talented, they read the room so well and it was a fantastic night celebrating my 30th thanks to them. "

Laurel hired Committed To Kisstory for a Birthday party (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 12 July 2025

"Brilliant band! Got everyone one up in the dance floor! Set the vibe for our wedding reception perfectly and all our guests loved them! Highly recommend!!"

Koren hired Committed To Kisstory for a Wedding (available in Southend-on-Sea)

Verified Review, 20 April 2024

FAQs about hiring R&b & gospel soul bands in Southend-On-Sea

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Can any r&b & gospel soul band play my favourite song?

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

How much time do r&b & gospel soul bands take to set up?

Your r&b & gospel soul band 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 r&b & gospel soul band 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 r&b & gospel soul bands 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 r&b & gospel soul bands 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 a R&b & Gospel Soul Band in Southend-On-Sea

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Popular genres:

Soul, R&B, Gospel

Average response time:

5 hours

Busiest times:

June, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a R&b & Gospel Soul Band in Southend-on-Sea?

The typical price per group member for R&b & Gospel Soul Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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