Soul & Motown Bands for hire in Portsmouth

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 Madison Heights Soul & Motown band with Encore
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Soul & Motown bandEastleigh

Madison Heights Soul Band is a ten-piece soul band, who deliver an energetic and exciting performance of classic Soul & Motown.

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Hire The Estelles Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£750 - £1125
Soul & Motown bandPortsmouth

The best Souls and Motown in town. Either as a duo or full six-piece band, This band capture the spirit of soul with their act

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Hire Suite Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£875 - £2250
Soul & Motown bandHampshire

A fast paced exciting sound, professional pa and lighting, backing tracks creating the sound of a much much bigger band!

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Hire Extra-Curricular  Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£420 - £2175
Soul & Motown bandAlton

With a repertoire full of iconic party anthems and incredible vocal harmonies, this showstopper of a band is guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire Indigo Sky - Pop , Rock, Jazz  & Soul Band ( Duo , Trio )  Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£625 - £1000
Soul & Motown bandFareham

Top Hampshire Band who have played 1000+ events . Guaranteed to wow your guests !

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Hire The Dance Moves Soul & Motown band with Encore
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Soul & Motown bandSouthampton

Party band fronted by power house singer - dancefloor masters!

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Hire Once Upon A Vow Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£750 - £3906.25
Soul & Motown bandHampshire

Wedding band in Hampshire & Surrey. Let's make your day unforgettable!

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Hire The Midnight Sun Duo Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£375 - £675
Soul & Motown bandWaterlooville

The Midnight Sun Duo – a captivating blend of modern elegance and timeless charm for Weddings, Corporate & more!

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Hire Sophie Edge Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£320 - £2400
Soul & Motown 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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Hire Rocks The Room Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1700 - £3800
Soul & Motown bandLondon

Looking for an interactive, high energy, choreographed, powerhouse vocals, soulful band? Rocks The Room have got you covered!

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Hire Funk With Us Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£3500 - £5500
Soul & Motown bandLondon

The only band offering 3-4 roaming instruments on the dance floor. Your guests become part of the show, on a night they will never forget!

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Hire Soul in the Belfry Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1365 - £1785
Soul & Motown bandLondon

Soul in the Belfry is a 5 piece pop, soul & funk wedding & event band of the highest quality based in London.

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Hire Soul75 Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£625 - £4375
Soul & Motown bandLondon

The UK's hottest soul and Motown band! We have top session singers and musicians who will keep you dancing all night.

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Hire The Alleycatz Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1000 - £8250
Soul & Motown bandLondon

The Alleycatz are one of the UK's Premier function bands! A brilliant 5-12 piece pop/Motown & funk band that'll bring class to any occasion!

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Hire MK & the Misters Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£2162.50 - £6562.50
Soul & Motown bandLondon

MK & the Misters is the UK’s finest party band! Comprised of London’s top musicians, we performed at 300+ events since 2016!

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Hire Central Avenue Band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£795 - £4750
Soul & Motown bandGuildford

Live Wedding & Corporate Band. Disco, Funk & Soul Music. High-Energy, Award Winning at over 275 Events, 100+ Five Star Reviews, DJ Services

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Hire The Vibrations Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£5620 - £9356.25
Soul & Motown bandLondon

Established in 2016, we've played countless high-end weddings, plus corporate parties for the likes of Spotify, Fujifilm and Diageo +more!

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Hire Vivid Soul Soul & Motown band with Encore
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Soul & Motown bandBirmingham

An exceptional 7-10 piece party band featuring a rock-solid rhythm section, punchy horns and stellar vocals - fully equipped for your event!

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Latest reviews of our Soul & Motown Bands in Portsmouth

The Mirrors
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"Great performance, guests feedback The Musicians were Brilliant Thank you"

Holly hired The Mirrors for a Birthday party (available in Portsmouth)

Verified Review, 8 November 2025
Soul75
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"UNBELIEVABLE!!! The band were absolutely INCREDIBLE! Words can’t do them justice. Debz’ vocals were out of this world. So professional, friendly and a pleasure to have at our wedding. We have not stopped having compliments about Soul75. Thank yo so so so much for making our day so special and memorable! "

Rose hired Soul75 for a Wedding (available in Portsmouth)

Verified Review, 16 October 2025
Rocks The Room
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"I am SO thrilled I booked this band for my wedding this September. I watched a lot of videos and deliberated a lot about which band to go for. And I found these reviews super helpful in doing that, so sharing my experience for others. Katanya was an absolute dream to work with on the run-up. She made all the planning so smooth and easy for us. Everyone was raving about Rocks the Room on the night and so many people asked me how I found the band. Some guests told us they were the best band they've ever seen at a wedding. It meant so much to us to have our dance floor packed :) Our wedding was approx 100 people, of very different ages and tastes. Getting nearly everyone dancing was not an easy job! Great musicians, great song choices. But above all, these guys really brought the vibes, the joy and the audience participation. We loved it! "

Evangeline hired Rocks The Room for a Wedding (available in Portsmouth)

Verified Review, 27 September 2025

FAQs about hiring Soul & Motown bands in Portsmouth

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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 Portsmouth

Set on the south coast, Portsmouth combines naval history with a buzzing arts scene. From waterfront venues in Gunwharf Quays to intimate city-centre spaces, there’s no shortage of locations where a talented Soul & Motown band can shine. Portsmouth’s seaside character and cultural energy make it a fantastic place to enjoy live music.

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Pop, Rock, Jazz
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Busiest times:
June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a Soul & Motown Band in Portsmouth?

The typical price per group member for Soul & Motown Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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