1940s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Crawley

Discover 297 vintage 1940s era musicians and bands available for hire in Crawley, England, United Kingdom, with 1,051 reviews from real clients averaging 5 out of 5 stars. Find swing bands, wartime entertainers and close harmony singers to create authentic 1940s atmosphere.

Of the 297 suppliers listed here, 57 are based within 30 miles of Crawley. The other 240 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in London, Brighton, Guildford, Richmond, Aldershot, Bordon, Caterham, Epsom and 5 other places within 30 miles.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 1,051 reviews of 1940s Era Musicians & Bands

Based near Crawley

Sultry Songs of a Timeless Era

Haywards Heath

England · 9 miles away

(8)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Singer/saxophonist - solo to big band for jazz, blues and vintage pop/rock

Caterham

England · 13 miles away

(3)

Book from £100 (GBP)

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

Epsom

England · 15 miles away

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Paul Hudson sings the greatest hits from Sinatra and friends 'Rat Pack' era.

Guildford

England · 19 miles away

(8)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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Singer with quality backing tracks - Background / Party Vibe or Sing-along

Guildford

England · 19 miles away

(2)

Book from £100 (GBP)

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Jazz and Swing Band, also playing Postmodern Jukebox

Guildford

England · 19 miles away

(1)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Old-time rock 'n' roll and country music with 3- and 4-part harmony singing!

Esher

England · 19 miles away

(2)

Book from £250 (GBP)

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Jazz trio for all kinds of events

Brighton

England · 20 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 · 20 miles away

(5)

Book from £2100 (GBP)

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Sam Chara as Edith Piaf/ French Jazz 1930/40's

Brighton

England · 20 miles away

(2)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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Super swinging jazz singer with live band

Brighton

England · 20 miles away

(1)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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Sing along with us! We specialise in songs you know and love :D

Brighton

England · 20 miles away

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Book from £100 (GBP)

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

Brighton

England · 20 miles away

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Book from £1350 (GBP)

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Six piece New Orleans Brass Band

Brighton

England · 20 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 · 20 miles away

(4)

Book from £440 (GBP)

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Sophisticated band performing standards from the Great American Songbook

Kingston

England · 21 miles away

(10)

Book from £350 (GBP)

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5 Piece Swing Blues band

Worthing

England · 22 miles away

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Book from £800 (GBP)

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5 piece Jazz Band (Great American Songbook)

Richmond

England · 25 miles away

(8)

Book from £704 (GBP)

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Rates for 1940s era musicians and bands in Crawley currently range from about £120 to £1,400+ depending on group size and performance duration. The average cost of £400 reflects the specialist expertise authentic period entertainment requires. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 65 enquiries for 1940s Era Musicians & Bands at events in and around Crawley, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 11 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within an hour
77% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About five weeks
43% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
August to December
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 20 miles
For the 67% based outside the event's town

Reviews of 1940s Era Musicians & Bands based near Crawley

5/5 from 217 reviews
Photo of Keziah Keziah "Keziah sang at our wedding and we couldn't have asked for anyone better! She really made the event even more special. Great voice, and very prompt and professional at rehearsals and on the day. Would recommend to anyone getting married!" Based in Haywards Heath, England (9 miles from Crawley) Chris S - Wedding ceremony Photo of Kit Packham Kit Packham "Kit was booked to perform at a adult / children’s party. Kit was excellent and managed to blend the first set into an entertaining piece for the adults and kids. To a second set which was a perfect piece for a transition and background piece while w rate food and the kids relaxed. The third set was much more upbeat, grey for the adult entertainment and brought an excitement to the evening. I would not think twice about hiring Kit again. He manage our requirements perfectly , by listening to what we required and delivering on every request. The feedback from all our guests was exceptional! Thank you Kit and hopefully we will see you at the next event. Roy and family" Based in Caterham, England (13 miles from Crawley) Roy Deadman (Family party ) - Family party Photo of "The Sounds of Sinatra" with Paul Hudson "The Sounds of Sinatra" with Paul Hudson " A Fabulous night with all the best hits from the Sinatra Rat Pack era. Paul kept us all rocking and was a brilliant host for the night. Great atmosphere, and we’ll definitely recommend the show and book again for next year. Norman Jones, Holiday Inn Hotel, Guildford." Based in Guildford, England (19 miles from Crawley) Norman Jones, - Holiday Inn Hotel, Guildford. Photo of Karen Frances, Singer and Entertainer Karen Frances, Singer and Entertainer "Everyone thought you were amazing thank you so much for a fantastic evening's entertainment." Based in Guildford, England (19 miles from Crawley) Linda Childs - 60th Party Photo of Shades of Vinyl Band Shades of Vinyl Band "Downside Social Club Sunday 23.2.2020: What a fantastic night we've had listening to a new band in town called Shades of Vinyl." Based in Esher, England (19 miles from Crawley) Downside Social Club Photo of Jazz And The Tonics Jazz And The Tonics "Jazz and the Tonics came and performed at Leith's at Beaulieu for a corporate event on the 28th July 2018. They were professional and friendly to deal with and not only that but were AMAZING performers. Emily's voice is just out of this world with everyone complementing her. I would 100% recommend Jazz & The Tonics to other corporates or wedding parties." Based in Guildford, England (19 miles from Crawley) Sarah Goodyear - Corporate Client - Sunseeker Corporate Event

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for 1940s era musicians & bands on Gig Heaven is currently £400, with prices ranging from £120 to £1,400+. Pricing typically depends on ensemble size, the inclusion of vocalists and whether period costumes or themed staging are part of the performance. Most acts specialise in wartime classics, swing and big band favourites, so listening to profile samples is a good way to compare what each performer offers.

The 1940s era musicians & bands perform music from the 1940s era, including swing, big band, boogie-woogie and wartime classics. Many groups specialise in recreating the sound of dance halls and ballrooms of the period, with songs made popular by the leading artists of the decade.

Popular occasions for hiring 1940s era musicians & bands include wartime-themed events, vintage tea dances, VE Day celebrations, themed weddings and corporate dinners. The nostalgic and upbeat style of 1940s music appeals to a wide range of audiences and works well at both formal and informal occasions.

Many 1940s era musicians & bands offer fully themed shows, including wartime sing-along performances, Andrews Sisters-style vocal harmony acts and period-costumed big band sets. Some also incorporate audience participation and wartime-era props. To get the best results, check each performer's profile for details of themed packages.

Most 1940s era musicians & bands provide their own PA system and any amplification needed for standard event spaces. For larger venues or outdoor events, additional sound equipment may be required. It is advisable to discuss technical requirements with the act before booking.

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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.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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