Soul & Motown Bands for hire in Sunderland

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 Belle Voix - Magic with Motown & Northern Soul Soul & Motown band with Encore
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From£640
Soul & Motown bandNorth East, Teesside

A stunning female trio bringing the timeless sounds of Motown & Northern Soul, Guaranteed to get you dancing

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Hire Chameleon Wedding & Function Band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1500 - £2500
Soul & Motown bandRedcar

Great party band featuring male & female lead vocalists with bass, guitar, drums, keyboards, sax & percussion. Up to 3 hours of live music

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Hire Lily Brooke Duo Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£500 - £600
Soul & Motown bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Energetic acoustic duo with 10+ years of experience performing live at weddings, corporate events & celebrations across the UK!

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Hire Funk Conspiracy Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1575 - £2175
Soul & Motown bandNewcastle upon Tyne

The Northeast's funkiest and most soulful wedding and corporate function band bringing all the fun to every event!

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Hire A Hot Minute Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£625 - £3750
Soul & Motown bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Hottest 7-Piece Function Band in the North East. The Band behind "The DIVA SHOW" - sell out shows around the North East.

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Hire Hamian Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1875 - £3825
Soul & Motown bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Whatever the occasion, make it unforgettable with Hamian!

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Hire Lady DJ SAX n SINGER Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£500 - £625
Soul & Motown bandNewcastle upon Tyne

3 SKILLS IN 1 ... LADY DJ SAX N SINGER Stunning live SAX and VOCALS all genres, plus full DJ show. Prices from £450.

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Hire The Hornzmen Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£850 - £1750
Soul & Motown bandNorth Shields

The Hornzmen are an instrumental soulful, funky, bluesy brass/horn based inband that perform ripping versions of hit music as only they can!

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Hire Le SAPE Nocturne Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£2500 - £3500
Soul & Motown bandNorth Shields

Well-known music re-envisioned in exciting and surprising new ways, rock becomes swing, pop becomes jazz, hiphop becomes soul and vice versa

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Hire The Jays Soul & Motown band with Encore
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Soul & Motown bandNewcastle upon Tyne

We are The Jays, a North East-based Function Band bringing you live music and tailored setlists, made for memories!!

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Hire Rocks The Room Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£3375 - £6000
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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£2025 - £5793.75
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 Jupiter Ray Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£895 - £3795
Soul & Motown bandColchester

Jupiter Ray are an exceptional and experienced professional party band based in Essex and Hertfordshire. Motown/Pop/Party Music.

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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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Latest reviews of our Soul & Motown Bands in Sunderland

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 Sunderland)

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 Sunderland)

Verified Review, 3 May 2026
Motown Magic Experience
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"The entire group of musicians really made the evening celebrations go with a BANG ! From the background tunes during the meal, their support with the speeches, guidance with the set change and then the fabulous rendition of the first dance, right to the very last floor banging end of the night they created the perfect party atmosphere. I cannot fault their professionalism, kindness and the fun Alessandro added to both the planning process and to the Wedding Day itself. Jonathan's voice was true to the videos we had seen and all of the guests couldn't stop talking about them the following day. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking for a great Mowtown Band with an excellent DJ to fill the gaps!"

Tarnia hired Motown Magic Experience for a Wedding (available in Sunderland)

Verified Review, 25 April 2026

FAQs about hiring Soul & Motown bands in Sunderland

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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 Sunderland

Useful information

Soul & Motown bands in Sunderland 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 Sunderland?

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