1920s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Basildon

Discover 171 professional 1920s era musicians and bands available for hire in Basildon, England, United Kingdom, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 from 565 reviews from real clients. These vintage jazz ensembles focus on authentic 1920s entertainment and Great Gatsby-style performances.

Of the 171 suppliers listed here, 30 are based within 30 miles of Basildon. The other 141 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in London, City of London, Colchester and Southend-on-Sea.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 565 reviews of 1920s Era Musicians & Bands

Based near Basildon

Modern Jazz band with a vintage look and feel - Jazz, Pop, Dance and Rock hits

Southend-on-Sea

England · 11 miles away

(8)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Hot Club Gypsy Jazz Quartet: Violin, Accordion, Guitar, Double Bass

City of London

England · 24 miles away

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The authentic Parisian sound

London

England · 25 miles away

(14) Replies in ~3 hrs

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Traditional Neapolitan and Italian American duo

London

England · 25 miles away

(6)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Accordion and clarinet / tenor saxophone strolling duo.

London

England · 25 miles away

(8) Replies in ~4 hrs

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Vintage Entertainment 1920s, 40s & 50s

London

England · 25 miles away

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Book from £750 (GBP)

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Italian and Italo-American Jazz, Swing, Latin Jazz, and Rock 'n' roll

London

England · 25 miles away

(3)

Book from £400 (GBP)

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A jazz ensemble of varying sizes perfect for weddings and drinks receptions

London

England · 25 miles away

(1) Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £450 (GBP)

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Five Piece Roaring 20s, Latin Jazz and Post Modern Jukebox Band

London

England · 25 miles away

(7)

Book from £400 (GBP)

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Experienced pianist performing hits from the 1920's to the current day

London

England · 25 miles away

(1)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Hot Swing Heaven from these wonderful Gypsy Swing musicians

London

England · 25 miles away

(19)

Book from £875 (GBP)

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Vintage Jazz & Swing Band

London

England · 25 miles away

(6)

Book from £390 (GBP)

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Gatsby/Postmodern Juboxe style classy jazz trio

London

England · 25 miles away

(6)

Book from £750 (GBP)

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Background Jazz for events - based in London, available anywhere.

London

England · 25 miles away

(6) Replies in ~1 hr

Book from £430 (GBP)

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Professional Jazz Duo Available for Weddings, Functions and More

London

England · 25 miles away

(5) Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £350 (GBP)

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Internationally Acclaimed 20s, 30s and 40s Jazz, Swing and Electro Swing Singer

London

England · 25 miles away

(5)

Book from £3500 (GBP)

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Hot jazz, bookable from a solo singer to a full band

London

England · 25 miles away

(4) Replies in ~1 hr

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Lush jazz vibes...

London

England · 25 miles away

(3)

Book from £733 (GBP)

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Rates for 1920s era musicians and bands in Basildon range from £150 to £1,400+, with an average booking cost of £450. Pricing typically reflects the size of the ensemble, performance duration, and additional services such as period costumes or vintage equipment. Smaller jazz combos represent excellent value for intimate gatherings, while larger orchestras provide spectacular entertainment for major themed celebrations. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 201 enquiries for 1920s Era Musicians & Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 23 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
66% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
35% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
60% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 25 miles
For the 86% based outside the event's town

Reviews of 1920s Era Musicians & Bands based near Basildon

5/5 from 114 reviews
Photo of Decatur Street Jazz Decatur Street Jazz "Rosie was an absolute star. She was technically brilliant (beautiful voice) and when she was let down by the sound system completed her set unaccompanied. Her professionalism and un-flappability in the face of difficulty was very impressive. Would strongly recommend." Based in Southend-on-Sea, England (11 miles from Basildon) Mary W - National Trust - Volunteer Thank You Party Photo of Oh la la! Oh la la! "The residents of Norton Place were delighted to welcome Fifi and Olly to perform at our summer soirée on 16 August. Their performance was uplifting and wowed the audience over three sets with their fabulous range of familiar and not so familiar french music." Based in London, England (25 miles from Basildon) 7th September 2026 Lynn McNamara - Summer party Photo of Brian Clemens Brian Clemens "From start to finish Brian was nothing short of epic! We wanted a pianist for our wedding ceremony and from the moment we booked Brian he was very communicative, super friendly, listened to all of our slightly strange requests and made them all happen, down to the last detail. On the day, Brian arrived well in advance of the start this, and was playing his gorgeous music to the guests (and putting me at easy) well before the start of the ceremony. Yes his music is SUPERB, but for me, what made Brian most incredible, was he ability to read the room. We had a song mid-ceremony (which we thought could potentially be badly sang by guests) but not on Brian’s watch… he lead us all in, adding fun bits into the song, picking up the pace when needed and giving us all the confidence to “belt it out”. Just a true professional with a personal touch. Brilliant Brian!" Based in London, England (25 miles from Basildon) Adam S. Photo of The London Jazz Duo The London Jazz Duo "Robin’s music is all about lyrical playing informed from ‘the source’, delivered with a warm joyful sound." Based in London, England (25 miles from Basildon) Stan Sulzmann - Performance Photo of The Bluebelle Trio The Bluebelle Trio "Thanks for coming again to help us with this event, it added so much and we hope to see you again soon" Based in London, England (25 miles from Basildon) Audience member - Award Presentation @ Austrian Cultural Forum, Knightsbridge, December 2018 Photo of Marcella Puppini Marcella Puppini "As Director of Wheathill Music, I've booked Marcella for many events over the years, including weddings, Christmas parties, corporate launches and special occasions at London's five star hotels and restaurants. She's a delight to work with, and feedback is always highly complimentary. A formidable artist with a wonderful voice and fabulous style. Marcella's a perfectionist who genuinely puts her heart and soul into every event. It's amazing to have a multi-instrumentalist singer who is also a top notch DJ. She's the complete entertainment package!" Based in London, England (25 miles from Basildon) Rona Smith

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for 1920s era musicians & bands on Gig Heaven is currently £450, with prices ranging from £150 to £1,400+. Pricing typically depends on the size of the ensemble, whether the act is a solo performer or a full band. Most acts specialise in jazz age standards, Charleston-style numbers and Dixieland jazz, so listening to profile samples is a good way to compare what each performer offers.

The 1920s era musicians & bands specialise in the sounds of the Roaring Twenties, including hot jazz, Dixieland, Charleston and ragtime. Many performers recreate the authentic feel of a 1920s speakeasy or Gatsby-themed event, often featuring period-appropriate instruments such as banjo, clarinet and trumpet.

Hiring 1920s era musicians & bands is a popular choice for Gatsby and prohibition-themed parties, vintage weddings, corporate dinners and cocktail receptions. The elegant, upbeat style of 1920s music works especially well as both background entertainment and a main performance to get guests dancing.

Many 1920s era musicians & bands offer the option of performing in 1920s-style attire, such as flapper dresses, pinstripe suits and fedoras. This can add an extra layer of authenticity to themed events. It is worth discussing costume options with the performers when making an enquiry.

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Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

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