1940s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Grimsby

Discover 276 vintage 1940s era musicians and bands available for hire in Grimsby, England, United Kingdom, with 1,109 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 276 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Grimsby. The other 273 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Beverley and Barton upon Humber.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 1,109 reviews of 1940s Era Musicians & Bands

Based near Grimsby

Marty Clarke Swing, Soul, Rock N Roll and Pop vocalist

Barton upon Humber

England · 17 miles away

(2)

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Vintage Swing Jazz Duo

Beverley

England · 24 miles away

(4)

Book from £385 (GBP)

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Duo performing French Chansons and Gypsy Jazz

Beverley

England · 24 miles away

(7) Replies in ~4 hrs

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Willing to travel to Grimsby

Based more than 30 miles from Grimsby, nearest first

6-piece Great Gatsby/Roaring 20s+30s/Charleston Jazz Band

York

England · 49 miles away

(15)

Book from £1325 (GBP)

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Compact 13-piece Party Swing Band playing Sinatra/Bublé/Tom Jones/Nat King Cole

Tadcaster

England · 53 miles away

(66)

Book from £1650 (GBP)

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Ukulele and banjo player and singer, many genres, esp. comedic

Mansfield

England · 55 miles away

(1)

Book from £103 (GBP)

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Professional Dixieland Jazz Band

Wakefield

England · 59 miles away

(7)

Book from £650 (GBP)

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2,3,4 or 5 piece 1920s & 30s band ideal for all events with a vintage theme.

Nottingham

England · 61 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Solo saxophonist with tracks playing hits from the 40s to the present day

Nottingham

England · 61 miles away

(9)

Book from £225 (GBP)

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Self contained solo act, classic hits through from the 1920s to the 2000s.

Nottingham

England · 61 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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Traditional Vintage Jazz / Postmodern/Swing Covers of Pop Songs

Leeds

England · 62 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Jazz Quartet performing Disney Songs, Jazz Standards and Reimagined Pop Covers

Leeds

England · 62 miles away

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8 piece swing band with male vocals performing hot swing and Jive

Harrogate

England · 67 miles away

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Solo singer of the big crooners , Sinatra , Dean Martin Nat king Cole

Oakham

England · 68 miles away

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Jazz singing popular jazz songs from the 40's and 50's.

Peterborough

England · 69 miles away

(3)

Book from £80 (GBP)

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Duo, piano/vocals ideal for private/corporate events, restaurants

Shipley

England · 72 miles away

(5)

Book from £275 (GBP)

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Versatile female vocalist covering a range of genres from jazz to party classics

Loughborough

England · 72 miles away

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Book from £180 (GBP)

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Jazz trio with female vocalist

Derby

England · 73 miles away

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Book from £700 (GBP)

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Rates for 1940s era musicians and bands in Grimsby currently range from about £120 to £1,700+ 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 358 enquiries for 1940s Era Musicians & Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 11 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
64% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
34% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
58% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 20 miles
For the 88% based outside the event's town

Reviews of 1940s Era Musicians & Bands available in Grimsby

5/5 from 1,109 reviews
Photo of Marty Clarke Vocalist Marty Clarke Vocalist "The Las Vegas Experience was a great show for our Christmas Party. Music for all tastes with a fantastic singer and musician performing with a full light show and great sound. Marty is a true professional and a gentleman, nothing was too much trouble and provided a good DJ service as well." Based in Barton upon Humber, England (17 miles from Grimsby) Steve - Army Reserve 150 Regiment RLC Photo of La Bonne Melodie La Bonne Melodie "The French Duo were amazing - far beyond all expectations. Really lovely people. With excellent French accents. Frankie is also a superb multi musician as well as being a great singer. The audience did not want to let them go! Carole Browne | October 2026 Calne Music and Arts Festival, Wiltshire" Based in Beverley, England (24 miles from Grimsby) 2nd November 2026 Calne Music And Arts Festival - French Cabaret Evening Photo of Dr Jazz Dr Jazz "Thank you all so much for your amazing performance on Saturday evening, which was everything I could have hoped for! Your music was brilliant, got everyone up dancing and I can’t tell you how many people told me afterwards ‘how brilliant the 1920s band were’. As soon as you played your first song I knew we’d struck gold! It couldn’t have been more perfect given the whole Gatsby theme and everyone so dressed up, so thank you all so much. You may be interested to know that we raised an astonishing £7,000 on the night! With just 96 people in the room…amazing! Thanks again Matthew and I’ll not hesitate to recommend you if anyone should ask me for a fabulous 20’s Jazz Band!" Based in York, England (49 miles from Grimsby) Gayle Wharton - Charity Ball - Lincolnshire Photo of Ukulele Eric Ukulele Eric "We had Eric at a family party for my brother who was 60, his children and grandchildren attended so it was a mixed age group, Eric was very friendly and explained which instruments he was playing on, which he did very well. He has a varied list of songs and kept us entertained while he was there, some people carried on talking but later they said it was good to have some background entertainment, I would certainly recommend Eric to liven up any party, thank you so much for attending ours." Based in Mansfield, England (55 miles from Grimsby) June Hoggett - Private birthday party Photo of The L A Jazz Band The L A Jazz Band "Following a huge achievement of winning a prestigious industry award, we arranged for a secret day of celebrations for our 100 employees at our offices. We arranged for the LA Jazz Band to kick off the celebrations by entering our office playing the most energetic and uplifting music which was a wonderful surprise to staff who eagerly jumped up out of their seats to follow the marching band and dance their way around the office. The place was 'buzzing' everyone LOVED it. We had numerous surprises for everyone but the LA Jazz band was by far the highlight and what people remember the most about the day. They are fantastic. You can't help but get up on your feet and dance along. We will definitely be hiring them again for future events - we can't wait for them to play for us again! (10 / 10)" Based in Wakefield, England (59 miles from Grimsby) Jenny Garrett - Corporate Celebration Photo of Martin Benjamin Martin Benjamin "Fabulous entertainment our guests loved you. Thank you very much Martin" Based in Nottingham, England (61 miles from Grimsby) Kathryn W - Wedding drinks reception

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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 £1,700+. 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.

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