Wedding Soul & Motown Bands for hire in Greater Manchester
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 Greater Manchester
"Soul Funk Secret were fantastic!! Great communication and a huge playlist to choose from. The band were great and the lead singer brought energy to the songs especially when she came out to sing on the dance floor!! Very happy and lots of lovely comments from friends who attended our party. "
Helen hired Soul Funk Secret for a Birthday party (available in Greater Manchester)
"The Lickin' Stick quote i received was more than acceptable for the amount of people that were to play, (8) which initially made me slightly cautious but Maria at Encore and John the band leader assured me they would deliver a good show, and they certainly did. Punctual, courteous and great musicianship, and as a bonus we got a 2nd singer on the night so there were actually 9 of them on stage.(luckily our venue was 7 metres wide so could house them just fine) If you're looking for a varied repertoire of Jazz, Funk & Soul with a full sound they won't disappoint. I think the line up can vary to suit, but we had Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, Trombone, Trumpet, Saxophone and voice M & F. Great, would happily book again!"
Matt hired Lickin' Stick - Funk & Soul for a Corporate event (available in Greater Manchester)
"Amazing band, they really did make the wedding extra special. "
Mark hired The KMB for a Wedding (available in Greater Manchester)
FAQs about hiring Wedding Soul & Motown bands in Greater Manchester
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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 Greater Manchester
Useful information
Wedding Soul & Motown bands in Greater Manchester typically play Pop, Rock, Soul, and most respond to enquiries within 2 hours. Demand peaks in May, 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 Greater Manchester?
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 3751 bookings and 1809 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 5 October 2026
