Vintage Bands for hire in Manchester

73 reviews

The Retrosettes

Vintage bandManchester

Amazing vintage themed band from Manchester Appeared in a film with Michael Caine and Harvey Keitel, and have toured Europe with Simply Red

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The Alchemists

Vintage bandSale

The vintage band that delivers the perfect mixology of popular sounds to bring life to any occasion

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2 reviews

From£800

Fee Fee & The Sentiments

Vintage bandManchester

We are an energetic female fronted vintage band. We play Rock & Roll, Classic Hits & Modern songs in a Vintage style.

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40 reviews

£900 - £1750

The Nat O'Brien Band

Vintage 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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22 reviews

£800 - £2400

THE ROAMING BAND UK

Vintage bandWigan

We take great songs and give them a makeover. We can perform indoors or outdoors to wherever your guests may be !

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20 reviews

£875 - £1000

The Good Night Club

Vintage 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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41 reviews

£400 - £1100

The Lads

Vintage bandManchester

Over 600+ successful events played. Past Clients: Amazon UK, World Snooker, World PDC Darts, NHS Awards and played hundreds of weddings.

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12 reviews

£1100 - £1800

That 80s Thing

Vintage bandBolton

80s music played the only way we know how. With full passion and an ear for detail, believe us, you won't be disappointed!

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31 reviews

£675 - £1375

LeFunk! Wedding and Party Band

Vintage 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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2 reviews

£1625 - £2500

Universe

Vintage bandHuddersfield

Head-banging 80s rock hits, from Van Halen to Steel Panther!

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£450 - £825

The Vintage Starlets

Vintage bandStockport

A sophisticated vocal harmony duo celebrating musical classics throughout the years with our unique Starlets’ charm!

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Monroe

Vintage bandManchester

UK’s leading Vocal Pop Trio! With their exquisite harmonies and electric energy they most definitely have the wow factor!

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£350 - £750

Chicago Dukes

Vintage bandHigh Peak

Rock n’ roll, jazzy covers & classic hits! A fun trio of pro musicians; Rolling Stones, Sinatra, Beatles, Ray Charles, Jools Holland & more!

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The Inner Light

Vintage bandManchester

We are a 5 piece band that play lively, energetic songs. Perfect for weddings, parties and corporate events.

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£1000 - £1125

Sister Big Stuff

Vintage 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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3 reviews

Ivory Rose Duo

Vintage bandBlackburn

A voice and piano duo that can perform many genres of music to suit your needs!

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1 review

£1875 - £2250

77 Live

Vintage bandSheffield

The ultimate sax fronted party band! Playing hits from across the decades, guaranteed to get the party started!

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2 reviews

£500 - £750

AJ Jazz

A Guide to Choosing the Right Wedding Band for Your Big Day

Vintage bandLiverpool

The #1 Jazz Duo in the UK, add that touch of class to your event

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Latest reviews of our Vintage Bands in Manchester

"A fantastic night and everyone was so impressed by the band. Great music. "

Michael hired The Retrosettes for a Hotel / Restaurant event (available in Manchester)

Verified Review, 26 September 2023

"The second year in a row we have booked the Starlight Sisters for our Battle of Britain event. Super professional and friendly, I would not hesitate to book them again. Absolutely deserve 5 stars "

Lucy hired The Starlight Sisters for a Private event (available in Manchester)

Verified Review, 19 September 2024

"Absolutely fabulous. Would highly recommend."

Deana hired The Polka Dots for a Birthday party (available in Manchester)

Verified Review, 31 August 2024

FAQs about hiring Vintage Bands in Manchester

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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 Manchester

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Vintage, Jazz, Tribute

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1 hour

Busiest times:

June, August, December

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

The typical price per group member for Vintage Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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