Vintage Bands for hire in Berkshire

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Santa Babies

Vintage bandHigh Wycombe

Three beautifully festive voices, a collection of the BEST Christmas classics, laced with sharp dance routines, and voila! The Santa Babies!

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9 reviews

£1250 - £2000

HAIRFORCE 5

Vintage bandBasingstoke

Hairforce-5 bring the 80's rock scene direct to your function! All the 80's hits from Van Halen, Guns n' Roses, Motley Crue!

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18 reviews

£1575 - £1975

Open Road

Vintage bandBracknell

Festival band performing Folk, Indie, Country, and Pop hits. Suitable for weddings and parties. They excel in boho and rustic themes.

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10 reviews

£987.50 - £1125

Weekend Retro Team

Vintage 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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10 reviews

£10 - £1584

The Estrellas

Vintage bandHigh Wycombe

Stars on the scene - sizzling hot vocals of the 60’s together with sparkling dance routines and diamond personalities, ready to entertain!

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8 reviews

£1375 - £4375

Andrew Bourn Swing and Party Band

Vintage bandHigh Wycombe

A highly versatile Jazz, Swing and Party band led by Frontman Andrew Bourn. Great musicianship and so much fun for any event!

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7 reviews

£937.50 - £2375

The Manor House

Vintage bandGuildford

Top Class Vocals, Sexy Guitar Licks and Perfect For Every Occasion - What More Can You Ask For?

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22 reviews

From£640

Hollie De Villier Band

Vintage bandGuildford

Your favourite vintage jazz/swing hits with a vintage twist!

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£1750 - £2937.50

The Post Modern Jazz Collective

Vintage bandBracknell

TPMJC are the ultimate 7-9 piece band. Playing popular classics with a Jazz / Funk twist.

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Yesterday's Jam

Vintage bandSurrey

Young and enthusiastic function/ wedding band, with a huge repertoire of classic and modern sing-along covers.

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4 reviews

£380 - £2260

Anthony'sAllStars Cool Jazz

Vintage bandGodalming

Swing & Latin Jazz, always melodic & at a sensible volume for events. Variable size from duo to sextet according to budget/space available

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10 reviews

£625 - £875

Nagi Quintet

Vintage bandOxford

A seasoned ensemble together for years, providing smooth jazz, pop & rock backdrops for your occasion!

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5 reviews

£650 - £1400

Vic Cracknell Swing Band

Vintage bandFarnham

Rock'n'Roll, Swing, Pop & Latin tunes in the South-East of England. Guaranteed to get your guests dancing, swing jive, lindy hop etc..

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£625 - £1875

Seth Jackson

Vintage bandFeltham

An all round charismatic entertainer. From small intimate blues bars to full on festival events. "Feel good" entertainment.

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£750

Amesbury, Lambert & Gee

Vintage bandOxford

Anglo Irish Indie Folk Band.

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5 reviews

£312.50 - £562.50

Quest Band

Vintage bandFarnborough

Quest band are a seasoned semi pro trio playing covers that were hits from the 60s/70s/80s/90s Great sound with quality harmonies.

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22 reviews

£1500

The Daisy Chains

Vintage bandCaterham

The Award Winning all girl, all singing, all playing rock 'n' roll band!

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29 reviews

£6.25 - £1480

The Polka Dots

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

Vintage bandBuckinghamshire

Take three sassy voices, arrange a collection of classic and modern swing songs, add sharp dance routines and you have The Polka Dots!

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Latest reviews of our Vintage Bands in Berkshire

"Great to see The Candy Girls again and made our Battle of Britain Dinner very memorable."

Scott hired The Candy Girls for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Berkshire)

Verified Review, 18 September 2025

"Unbelievably, incredibly, superbly fantastic!! The highlight of our wedding! Guests were talking about ‘The Band for days afterwards! We would have paid more to have them play for us, they were so good. Additionally, they were super responsive to emails/ calls and went out of their way to fit in with our timings for the day. We hope to have an occasion where we can have them play for us again! Sophie & Chris Winchelsea "

Sophie hired Miss Holiday and the Swingtones for a Wedding (available in Berkshire)

Verified Review, 6 September 2025

"Absolutely awesome group, everyone who attended our event commented on the brilliant music and atmosphere. For me, as the organiser, they were more than just a great band. They were also some of the most genuine and lovely folk you could meet. Huge thanks to you all. "

Hannah hired The Hurdy Gurdies for a Funeral / Memorial service (available in Berkshire)

Verified Review, 27 July 2025

FAQs about hiring Vintage bands in Berkshire

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Can any vintage band play my favourite song?

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

How much time do vintage bands take to set up?

Your vintage 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 vintage 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 vintage 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 vintage 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 Vintage Band in Berkshire

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Vintage, Jazz, 1940s era music

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12 hours

Busiest times:

May, August, November

How much does it cost to hire a Vintage Band in Berkshire?

The typical price per group member for Vintage Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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