Wedding Soul & Motown Bands for hire in Dorset
What our expert says...Soul and Motown are guaranteed floor-fillers at weddings. Those timeless grooves appeal across generations - grandparents, parents, and guests all know the words and can’t help but move.
— Perrine Gouarne, Managing Director at Encore Musicians
Latest reviews of our Wedding Soul & Motown Bands in Dorset
"I honestly cant speak highly enough of Kane and The KMB, and Encore in general. From the first moment I reached out to the band, Kane was impressively quick and detailed with his responses, which was reassuring. Then came the performance... Music plays a massive part in mine and my friends lives so finding a band that fit the bill for our wedding was very important. The KMB were simply amazing and every time I speak to anyone about the wedding, they bring up the band. Kane's voice is as good as it comes across on the videos, which is very rarely the case. He also worked the crowd incredibly well and managed to keep the dancefloor full all night. I cannot recommend them highly enough and am aware that ive used a lot of superlatives in this review...none of which come close to doing g them justice! Book them and I promise you wont be disappointed"
Nic hired The KMB for a Wedding (available in Dorset)
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Julia hired Motown Magic Experience for a Charity event (available in Dorset)
"Truly exceptional experience from start to finish when he catered for our ball. Early communication from Kane allowed us to establish what songs we wanted and he was able to cater to everything. Arrived with all the kit and equipment required for a great quality performance taking a lot of stress from me who had to organise all the entertainment. When it came to perform on the night it was excellent. Musicians were top of their craft and Kane's voice is spectacular. Crown engagement from the first set got everyone onto the dance floor. The final set was best of them all, involving on the fly remixing and integration of songs we wanted as well as Kane dancing whilst singing on the dance floor with the crowd. The videos don't do full justice to what the band can do when they get going. Every bit of feedback we received after the ball was praising Kane and his band. Thanks again for performing at our ball."
Adam hired The KMB for a Corporate event (available in Dorset)
FAQs about hiring Wedding Soul & Motown bands in Dorset
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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 Wedding Soul & Motown Band in Dorset
Useful information
Wedding Soul & Motown bands in Dorset typically play Pop, Rock, Jazz, and most respond to enquiries within 2 hours. 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 Wedding Soul & Motown Band in Dorset?
Prices for Wedding Soul & Motown bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Wedding Soul & Motown bands typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Wedding Soul & Motown bands from £400 per performer upwards.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 3660 bookings and 1730 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 20 July 2026
