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Wedding Soul & Motown Bands for hire in Scotland

Hire a Soul & Motown band for your wedding. Playing everything from 70s classics like Aretha Franklin and James Brown, to the music of Soul-inspired pop giants Bruno Mars and Pharrell Williams, these bands are guaranteed to bring the infectious music of the famous Motown label to your party. Whether you’re looking for a small covers duo, or a full 12-piece funk band, choose from 11 of the best bands for your wedding right here.

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Hire The Divas Soul Band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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Soul & Motown bandGlasgow

Classic Motown and Soul from a first class, highly experienced live band. Fronted by the powerful soul vocals of Claire.

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Soul & Motown bandStrathaven

Scotland's Top Motown and Soul Covers Band - Top class musicians playing all the best Soul music from across the decades.

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Hire Marianne McGregor duo / trio / full band Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£437.50 - £875
Soul & Motown bandGlasgow

'Best Vocalist' - Scottish Jazz Awards 2021 & 2023 - with superb accompanist / trio or full band.

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Hire The Brass Rats Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1250 - £3125
Soul & Motown bandEdinburgh

A brass band with a twist, consisting of 5 brass players and a drummer. Suitable for private events, weddings, birthdays and Oktoberfest!

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Hire Mira K Duo Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£875 - £2000
Soul & Motown bandGlasgow

Rock, soul & country roots ✨ 🎙️ Crafted live music for weddings & events

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Hire Seton Shoals  Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1000 - £2500
Soul & Motown bandLongniddry

Timeless grooves, soaring vocals, and a dancefloor‑ready sound that keeps every crowd moving. Funky soul and disco for a night to remember!

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Hire Tessera Quartet Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£750 - £2000
Soul & Motown bandGlasgow

Four Voices, One Story

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Hire Foxstep Soul & Motown band with Encore
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Soul & Motown bandGlasgow

A new band with old soul, Foxstep brings together some of Scotland's finest musicians, performing Jazz, Swing, Rhythm & Blues, and Motown.

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Hire The Keepers Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£1000 - £1250
Soul & Motown bandGlasgow

The Keepers are a professional wedding band playing across Glasgow, Central Scotland and beyond. Fun/Dancing/Top Entertainment Guaranteed!

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Hire Better Days Coming Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£750 - £1750
Soul & Motown bandAlloa

Welcome to Better Days Coming. Scotland's #1 go-to band for your special occasion.

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Hire Likewise Soul & Motown band with Encore
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£375 - £3125
Soul & Motown bandEdinburgh

Edinburgh's freshest funk collective. 5-piece grooves straight from the heart. We breathe new life into old soul. Music to make you move.

Perrine GouarneWhat 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 Scotland

Soul Funk Secret
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"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 Scotland)

Verified Review, 26 September 2026
Lickin' Stick - Funk & Soul
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"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 Scotland)

Verified Review, 22 September 2026
The KMB
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"Amazing band, they really did make the wedding extra special. "

Mark hired The KMB for a Wedding (available in Scotland)

Verified Review, 18 September 2026

FAQs about hiring Wedding Soul & Motown bands in Scotland

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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 Scotland

Useful information

Wedding Soul & Motown bands in Scotland 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 Scotland?

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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Last updated: 5 October 2026