Soul & Motown Bands for hire in Bury

Hire a Soul & Motown band for your wedding, party, or event. Playing everything from 70s classics from Aretha Franklin and James Brown, to the music of soul-inspired pop giants Bruno Mars and Pharrell Williams, these bands are guaranteed to bring the infectious music of the famous Motown label to your party. Whether you’re looking for a small covers duo, or a full 12-piece funk band, choose from 360 of the best soul bands here.

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Hire Soul Train Experience Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1500 - £1800
Soul & Motown bandKeighley

UK's #1 authentic Soul & Motown specialised tribute Band performing classic Soul of the '60s and '70s!

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Hire Sister Big Stuff Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1000 - £1125
Soul & Motown bandManchester

Sister Big Stuff is a Manchester based fully live band who play a range of Funk, Disco, Soul & Motown classics.

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Hire The Good Night Club Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£875 - £1000
Soul & Motown bandColne

“Top 10 Most Booked Wedding Band” on Encore in 2023! Personalised entertainment. Suitable for the entire family. Free DJ service included!

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Hire Relative Cool Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£995 - £1500
Soul & Motown bandPreston

Bringing the ultimate party vibes with an electrifying mix of Pop, Funk, Disco & Motown hits - get ready to dance all night long!

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Hire The Nat O'Brien Band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£900 - £1750
Soul & Motown bandGreater Manchester

The #1 collective of pro musicians from Greater Manchester who deliver Funk, Soul, Motown and much more. We are your band!

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Hire Craig Elliot Band  Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1250 - £4000
Soul & Motown bandManchester

After many years of touring, I have now assembled some of the finest UK musicians and vocalists into an usntoppable band !

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Hire Mustard Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1250 - £1875
Soul & Motown bandManchester

The Ultimate Party Band For Any Occasion

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Hire The Rock 'n' Soulers Soul & Motown band with Encore
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Soul & Motown bandManchester

The Covers Band For Music Fans. All Weddings & Events! Rock/Indie/Britpop/Soul/60s,70s,80s. Manchester/Cheshire/Worldwide!

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Hire You Say We Play Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£600 - £850
Soul & Motown bandWigan

We are a very experienced duo experienced in performing at weddings, corporate events, parties, pubs and clubs. Check us out!

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Hire Smooth Connection Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1250 - £2000
Soul & Motown bandManchester

Smooth Connection supply the atmosphere and feelgood vibe for the perfect occasion - the versatile and classy choice for all functions.

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Hire The Major Minors Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£750 - £3750
Soul & Motown bandManchester

Live jazz. DanceFloor filling pop. Total vibes. We bring the party. From weddings to corporate. 4-6 piece band with serious style (and sax)!

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Hire The Cacti Collective Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£200 - £750
Soul & Motown bandManchester

Weddings, partys, cocktail bars, hotels. You name it The Cacti Collective have got the music to make your function memorable.

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Hire The Live Notes Soul & Motown band with Encore
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Soul & Motown bandManchester

5* Rated party band in the North-West. Extendable lineup from 4-10 Piece band. Weddings an Events are our expertise. Good-time guaranteed.

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Hire LeFunk! Wedding and Party Band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£675 - £1175
Soul & Motown bandManchester

LeFunk! is a funk, disco, soul, motown and pop covers band with Acoustic duo and DJ Service options formed in 2010 in the North West UK

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Hire Four To The Floor Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1250 - £1875
Soul & Motown bandManchester

The four-piece party band with it all! Dance floor melting hits from all eras, with electrifying indie anthems to smooth saxophone classics!

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Hire Feel Good Inc Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£500 - £1500
Soul & Motown bandManchester

THE BAND – Feel Good Inc is a professional live band based covering a diverse range of popular music.

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Hire Brassienda Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£7500 - £10500
Soul & Motown bandLytham Saint Annes

The Ultimate Party Anthem Supergroup. Give your guests greatness. International dance floor-fillers. Good times guaranteed.

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Hire Mojo Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£660 - £2625
Soul & Motown bandManchester

The #1 party band in the northwest! Cream of the crop musicians guaranteed to keep all your guests on the dance floor!

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Latest reviews of our Soul & Motown Bands in Bury

Miss Francis Lady of Motown
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"Absolutely fantastic. Nothing but positive comments from my customers"

Natalie hired Miss Francis Lady of Motown for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Bury)

Verified Review, 16 December 2017
The Detours
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"Great music, everyone was dancing for the whole set, lovely people. I would definately recommend."

Diane hired The Detours for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Bury)

Verified Review, 9 May 2026
Duo Soul
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"Where do I start!!! Duo soul honestly made our wedding evening!!! They were beyond amazing and everyone commented on how great they were!!! I wouldn’t have wanted anyone else to perform at my wedding and because of them they started our party off with a bang!!!! Thank you so so much myself and my husband loved every moment!!! You guys are truly the best "

Debra hired Duo Soul for a Wedding (available in Bury)

Verified Review, 3 May 2026

FAQs about hiring Soul & Motown bands in Bury

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Can any soul & motown band play my favourite song?

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

How much time do soul & motown bands take to set up?

Your soul & motown 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 soul & motown 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 soul & motown 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 soul & motown 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 Soul & Motown Band in Bury

Useful information

Soul & Motown bands in Bury typically play Pop, Rock, Jazz, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in June, July, August, 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 a Soul & Motown Band in Bury?

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

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Last updated: 16 May 2026