Wedding Soul & Motown Bands for hire in Reading
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 Reading
"great girls will definitely book them again"
Julia hired The Estrellas for a Hotel / Restaurant event (available in Reading)
"We just wanted to send over our massive thanks to Andrae and the whole band - without them the day wouldn't have been as special and fun as it was! They exceeded everyone's expectations of what would be possible in a rainy garden and we will be forever grateful to them for showing everyone such an amazing time. It was really important to us that the music lead the evening, and Andrae's voice and the musicians sounded incredible and had everyone up and letting loose! We cannot recommend them enough "
Tilly hired Dusty Funk's Floorshakers for a Wedding (available in Reading)
"Incredible! Everyone enjoyed every second! Really nice people and amazing entertainers!! Thank you x"
Emily hired The New Foundations for a Private event (available in Reading)
FAQs about hiring Wedding Soul & Motown bands in Reading
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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 Reading
Useful information
Wedding Soul & Motown bands in Reading 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 Wedding Soul & Motown Band in Reading?
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 3572 bookings and 1669 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 18 May 2026
