1940s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Leeds

Discover 268 vintage 1940s era musicians and bands available for hire in Leeds, England, United Kingdom, with 1,064 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 268 suppliers listed here, 8 are based within 30 miles of Leeds. The other 260 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Harrogate and Huddersfield, and suppliers based in Queensbury, Shipley, Tadcaster, Wakefield and York.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 1,064 reviews of 1940s Era Musicians & Bands

Based near Leeds

Traditional Vintage Jazz / Postmodern/Swing Covers of Pop Songs

Leeds

England

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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

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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Professional Dixieland Jazz Band

Wakefield

England · 8 miles away

(7)

Book from £650 (GBP)

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

Shipley

England · 9 miles away

(5)

Book from £275 (GBP)

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

Tadcaster

England · 13 miles away

(66)

Book from £1650 (GBP)

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

Harrogate

England · 13 miles away

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16-piece Big Band - Ideal for Weddings & Events

Queensbury

England · 15 miles away

(3)

Book from £1350 (GBP)

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

York

England · 22 miles away

(15)

Book from £1325 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Leeds

Based more than 30 miles from Leeds, nearest first

Sensational vocal tour de force. "Simply must be heard to be believed"

Bury

England · 34 miles away

(5)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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Exceptional quality live dinner jazz for your special occasion!

Manchester

England · 36 miles away

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Book from £320 (GBP)

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Flexible jazz group, ideal for background music for weddings and events

Manchester

England · 36 miles away

(12)

Book from £230 (GBP)

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Musical Fun & Frolics from the 1920's, 30's & 40's

Manchester

England · 36 miles away

(11)

Book from £1750 (GBP)

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Solo jazz piano, ideal for background music for weddings and events

Manchester

England · 36 miles away

(1)

Book from £160 (GBP)

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Expect big energy, dazzling showmanship, and a night you will never forget

Manchester

England · 36 miles away

(4)

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strings & flute : unique string quartet & flute or string trio & flute

Stockport

England · 37 miles away

(1)

Book from £420 (GBP)

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Jazz, swing, blues, upbeat,classical, modern. Weddings parties concerts funeral

Lancashire

England

(23) Replies in ~3 hrs

Book from £300 (GBP)

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

Barton upon Humber

England · 46 miles away

(2)

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Vintage Swing Jazz Duo

Beverley

England · 46 miles away

(4)

Book from £385 (GBP)

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Rates for 1940s era musicians and bands in Leeds currently range from about £150 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 359 enquiries for 1940s Era Musicians & Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 14 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 based near Leeds

5/5 from 96 reviews
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 (8 miles from Leeds) Jenny Garrett - Corporate Celebration Photo of Lucienne de Ville Lucienne de Ville "I love her cabaret. It’s always a great night out., entertaining and uplifting I go as often as possible." Based in Shipley, England (9 miles from Leeds) Liz Stead Photo of Mr Swing's Dance Orchestra Mr Swing's Dance Orchestra "We just wanted to drop you a quick message to say thank you so much for being such a fantastic part of our wedding last week! We have lost count of the number of guests who commented on how fantastic you all were, both on the night itself and in messages afterwards. The atmosphere was exactly as we had hoped it would be. We can’t think of a better way that we could have gotten all of the different people from all walks of our lives up and dancing all night! Dexter particularly isn’t much of a dancer so I hope you do take it as the high praise that it is that he was on the dance floor for so much of the evening. We also just wanted to say a massive thank you for being so flexible with the timings and playing later than planned without any issue. Hope the rest of the wedding season continues to be such a success. Thanks so much again." Based in Tadcaster, England (13 miles from Leeds) Helen & Dexter - Wedding - Tyne & Wear Photo of Nightflyers Big Band Nightflyers Big Band "I have seen them play twice at Leeds Jazz Club. They bring so much life to their music! I hope to see them again." Based in Queensbury, England (15 miles from Leeds) Charlie Castell - Went to a gig Photo of Elouise Elouise "It’s hard to imagine any other contemporary singer who could perform these songs in one sitting and make it seems so effortless and engaging." Based in Bury, England (34 miles from Leeds) Paul Reynolds - My FizzyPop UK Photo of Dinner Jazz Duo Dinner Jazz Duo "Thanks so so much! The music was lovely and really well received. Sorry we didn’t get to say hello properly - was all a bit frantic." Based in Manchester, England (36 miles from Leeds) 13th January 2026 Lili C - Private Wedding

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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 £150 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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