Wedding Swing & Jive Bands for hire in Luton
What our expert says...Swing and jive bring a sense of fun and nostalgia that few other styles can match. The horns, rhythm, and vintage charm create a dancefloor that feels straight out of a 1950s celebration.
â Perrine Gouarne, Managing Director at Encore Musicians
Latest reviews of our Wedding Swing & Jive Bands in Luton
"Exceptional! Superb! Highly recommend this band to anyone! "
Ian hired Natty Congeroo & The Flames of Rhythm for a Wedding (available in Luton)
"We had The Flames perform as a trio for the first half of the party. People loved them. They commented that the music could be heard as they approached the party from the village and sounded amazing. It created a warm fun atmosphere whilst people had drinks and enjoyed their street food dinner. Natty and the remaining musicians joined for the second half of the set and steadily ramped up the pace to get people moving. The weather was so good and we were outside in a marquee it took a little while for people to get dancing but when they did they all remarked how fantastic it was to have something different to the standard DJ! As people the band were easy and very nice to deal with, Especially Evan who was our point of contact. Weâd really recommend them all! "
Lydia hired Natty Congeroo & The Flames of Rhythm for a Private event (available in Luton)
"Absolutely amazing would hire them again."
Charlotte hired Sherri and the Speakeasies for a Birthday party (available in Luton)
FAQs about hiring Wedding Swing & jive bands in Luton
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Can any swing & jive band play my favourite song?
Professional swing & jive bands will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that swing & jive bands may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the swing & jive band's song list on their Encore profile.
How much time do swing & jive bands take to set up?
Your swing & jive 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 swing & jive band prior to their arrival.
My venue has asked for the performerâs 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 swing & jive bands are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to ÂŁ10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our swing & jive 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 Swing & Jive Band in Luton
Useful information
Wedding Swing & jive bands in Luton typically play Jazz, Pop, Rock, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in May, June, 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 Swing & Jive Band in Luton?
Prices for Wedding Swing & jive bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Wedding Swing & jive bands typically charge around ÂŁ220 per performer, mid-range acts around ÂŁ330, and high-end Wedding Swing & jive bands from ÂŁ400 per performer upwards.
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This page was created by the Encore team using data from 1502 bookings and 765 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 18 May 2026
