1920s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Rye

Discover 164 professional 1920s era musicians and bands available for hire in Rye, England, United Kingdom, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 from 538 reviews from real clients. These vintage jazz ensembles focus on authentic 1920s entertainment and Great Gatsby-style performances.

Of the 164 suppliers listed here, one is based within 30 miles of Rye. The other 163 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Ashford.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 538 reviews of 1920s Era Musicians & Bands

Based near Rye

5 piece vintage swing/jazz and jive band

Ashford

England · 15 miles away

(3)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Rye

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Jazz trio for all kinds of events

Brighton

England · 39 miles away

(1)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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The UK's Premier Swing and Jive experience. 15 million YouTube views.

Brighton

England · 39 miles away

(5)

Book from £2100 (GBP)

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Super swinging jazz singer with live band

Brighton

England · 39 miles away

(1)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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Authentic, yet compact big band playing the music of roaring 20's to rat pack

Brighton

England · 39 miles away

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Book from £1350 (GBP)

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Six piece New Orleans Brass Band

Brighton

England · 39 miles away

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Book from £1400 (GBP)

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Gypsy swing band with a Parisian feel performing standards from the 1920s-1940s

Brighton

England · 39 miles away

(4)

Book from £440 (GBP)

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

Southend-on-Sea

England · 41 miles away

(8)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Guitarist / vocalist / songwriter, experienced, pro standard, good gear, car

Epsom

England · 51 miles away

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Book from £100 (GBP)

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

City of London

England · 53 miles away

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The authentic Parisian sound

London

England · 54 miles away

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Traditional Neapolitan and Italian American duo

London

England · 54 miles away

(6)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Accordion and clarinet / tenor saxophone strolling duo.

London

England · 54 miles away

(8) Replies in ~4 hrs

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Vintage Entertainment 1920s, 40s & 50s

London

England · 54 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 · 54 miles away

(3)

Book from £400 (GBP)

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

London

England · 54 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 · 54 miles away

(1)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Hot Swing Heaven from these wonderful Gypsy Swing musicians

London

England · 54 miles away

(19)

Book from £875 (GBP)

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Rates for 1920s era musicians and bands in Rye range from £150 to £1,750+, 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 200 enquiries for 1920s Era Musicians & Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 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 available in Rye

5/5 from 538 reviews
Photo of Miss Holiday & The Swingtones Miss Holiday & The Swingtones "Thank you so much for opening up Macmillan Mayhem 2023 for us. Your support really is appreciated. You guys were absolutely amazing. A lot of people were talking about you all day. We will certainly be looking out for your future gigs. You really got the party started (your words lol) Thanks again 💚😊" Based in Ashford, England (15 miles from Rye) Keith - MacMillan Mayhem Photo of Tritone Tritone "What can I say? Thanks so much for making everything so easy. You showed up on time, unlike us, you looked great and the music was exactly what I wanted! Brilliant!" Based in Brighton, England (39 miles from Rye) 19th March 2026 Kirin - Wedding Photo of Amuse Manouche Amuse Manouche "Well what can we say!?……thank you from the bottom of our hearts for providing such a fantastic set. Despite the down pour (we’re saying it added to the day :) ) your playing and vocals were really special. You blew everyone away!" Based in Brighton, England (39 miles from Rye) Nicola Elliott - Private Event Photo of Sara Oschlag - jazz singer Sara Oschlag - jazz singer "Sara’s trio were so professional & easy to work with. Their music really set a great tone for our event - we had lots of guests commenting on how impressed they were with the band. If you’re looking for a jazz trio, I cannot praise Sara Oschlag Trio enough. Highly recommend booking these guys!" Based in Brighton, England (39 miles from Rye) Sheila Adams - Bang & Olufsen Photo of Flash Mob Jazz Flash Mob Jazz "Great band, great music, perfect for our NYE party" Based in Brighton, England (39 miles from Rye) Anantara hotel and spa resort (Dubai Palm) - NYE Party 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 (41 miles from Rye) Mary W - National Trust - Volunteer Thank You Party

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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 £1,750+. 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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