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Soul & Motown Bands for hire in Swindon

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 The Retros Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£500 - £1625
Soul & Motown bandCirencester

One of the best party bands in the world ! We have played 1000+ events including corporate events at Liverpool Arena and The Magna Centre .

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Hire The Groovemores Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£375 - £1506.25
Soul & Motown bandSwindon

An incredible energetic, interactive UK & International band offering flexible line ups giving you choice & creating the best party vibe

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Hire Will Blake Band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1687.50 - £4375
Soul & Motown bandChippenham

A versatile and experienced band providing nothing but the highest quality experience, making sure guests will never leave the dance floor!

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Hire Steven Reid Williams Blues Band  Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£900 - £1700
Soul & Motown bandStroud

A party band with a difference...made up of some of the UK's top session musicians...

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Hire The Tricks (Luxe) Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1975 - £7518.75
Soul & Motown bandDevizes

4-12 piece superband, ready to transform your event into something truly mind-blowing. Expect a night of explosive medleys and mashups.

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Hire Weekend Retro Team Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£987.50 - £1125
Soul & Motown bandOxford

We are a classic rock, punk and indie covers band based in Oxford. We can provide a variety of sets to suit your needs.

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Hire Groove Star Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1500 - £3000
Soul & Motown bandSwindon

Groove Star - Classic Soul, Motown, R&B and contemporary dance floor fillers!

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Hire The Denotones 60s Experience and tribute band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£840 - £1575
Soul & Motown bandOxford

One of the best 60s bands around. Theatres, hotels, Great night every time with hits from Elvis, Frankie Valli, Drifters, and many more.

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Hire Funk City Band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£998.75 - £3000
Soul & Motown bandCorsham

Funk City are a full-time professional party band. We've played 8000+ events including over 600+ weddings. Guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire Cheek to Cheek Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£562.50 - £1087.50
Soul & Motown bandOxford

A husband-wife duo performing the best of classic Jazz. Award-winning guitar work and captivating vocals to add sophistication to any event!

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Hire The Funkdamentals Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£940 - £1600
Soul & Motown bandSwindon

One of the very best Funk and Soul cover bands in the South of England.

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Hire The X & Y Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£625 - £1500
Soul & Motown bandGloucester

If you're looking for a standard party band... Keep scrolling. These two do things differently.

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Hire Roughcut Ruby Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£937.50 - £2250
Soul & Motown bandWitney

We are Roughcut Ruby. The best party starter in Oxfordshire!

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Hire MARY FRANZ and The Band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1250 - £5625
Soul & Motown bandGloucestershire

MARY FRANZ is a singer with a band performing multi-lingual songs in genres such as Pop, Soul and R&B classics with a modern twist.

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Hire Gia Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£500 - £750
Soul & Motown bandTrowbridge

Soul-pop duo fronted by vocalist Gia & guitarist Dan, playing Adele, Amy Winehouse and Duffy classics

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Hire Cuginis Soul & Motown band with Encore
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Soul & Motown bandCheltenham

One of the top UK Ska bands, who have performed all over the country specialising in high energy classic Ska!

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Hire Mayura Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£375 - £750
Soul & Motown bandOxford

Oxford’s finest acoustic duo! Classy, professional and fun performances every single time; guaranteed to elevate your event.

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Hire The ReBoots Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£468.75 - £1406.25
Soul & Motown bandSwindon

Party & Event band playing a Mix of Soul / Dance, Pop & Ska - Get up and dance!

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Latest reviews of our Soul & Motown Bands in Swindon

Funk With Us
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"We couldn’t have been happier with our wedding band. From the moment they set up, everything looked incredibly professional and polished. The lighting and overall setup looked fantastic and really added to the atmosphere. The booking process and organisation were seamless from start to finish, making everything incredibly easy and stress-free. The musicians themselves were exceptional. The vocals were amazing, the talent across the whole band was brilliant, and they were fantastic at reading the room and knowing exactly what to play and when. The roaming microphone and saxophone were such a great touch and went down incredibly well with our guests. Most importantly, they absolutely nailed the atmosphere. The dance floor was never empty once, everyone was up dancing from the moment they started until the end of the night. We had so many guests comment afterwards on how brilliant the band were. We honestly couldn’t recommend them highly enough. They were incredibly talented, professional and such a huge part of what made our wedding reception so much fun."

Harriet hired Funk With Us for a Wedding (available in Swindon)

Verified Review, 12 September 2026
Soul Funk Secret
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"Soul Funk Secret played at our wedding and they were absolutely fantastic! They had everyone up dancing and it was such a great atmosphere. All my friends and family were complimenting the band - we really couldn’t have asked for better. Thank you!"

Amy hired Soul Funk Secret for a Wedding (available in Swindon)

Verified Review, 12 September 2026
The Mirrors
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"The Mirrors were brilliant at our wedding. They are very talented and brought exactly the right vibe. We had lots of compliments from guests. Great communication and professionalism in the run up to the day also. Thank you! "

Nicholas hired The Mirrors for a Wedding (available in Swindon)

Verified Review, 29 August 2026

FAQs about hiring Soul & Motown bands in Swindon

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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 Swindon

Useful information

Soul & Motown bands in Swindon typically play Pop, Rock, Soul, and most respond to enquiries within 2 hours. 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 a Soul & Motown Band in Swindon?

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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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 3741 bookings and 1793 verified reviews across the UK.

Last updated: 19 September 2026