1950s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Basildon

Discover 382 professional 1950s era musicians and bands available for hire in Basildon, England, United Kingdom. These vintage performers have received 1,117 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

Of the 382 suppliers listed here, 44 are based within 30 miles of Basildon. The other 338 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in London, Chelmsford, Enfield Town, Gillingham, Gravesend, Purfleet, Sheerness, Snodland and one other place within 30 miles.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 1,117 reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands
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Holly's Buddies

Holly's Buddies
4 piece Buddy Holly plus '50s, '60s& '70s tribute show
1950s Era Musician

Gravesend

England · 9 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Sam Knight - Singer

Sam Knight - Singer
Sam Knight is a versatile professional singer available for Weddings and Events
1950s Era Musician

Purfleet

England · 11 miles away

(1)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Joanna Lee

Joanna Lee
Musical Theatre Diva who will also get you up on the dance floor!
1950s Era Musician

Chelmsford

England · 12 miles away

No reviews yet Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Javajam: Jazz duo to 5 piece band

Javajam: Jazz duo to 5 piece band
A fabulous band playing an eclectic mix of Jazz, latin and vintage pop.
1950s Era Musician

Gillingham

England · 13 miles away

(3)

Book from £280 (GBP)

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Elvis type tribute band

Elvis type tribute band
Elvis presley music
1950s Era Musician

Sheerness

England · 16 miles away

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Citation Duo

Citation Duo
Two Piece Duo with Guitar & Keyboards
1950s Era Musician

Snodland

England · 17 miles away

(3)

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Machine shed band

Machine shed band
5 piece rock n roll covers band playing the old classics
1950s Era Musician

Enfield Town

England · 24 miles away

(1)

Book from £350 (GBP)

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Oh la la!

Oh la la!
The authentic Parisian sound
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(14) Replies in ~3 hrs

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Solo French Accordion

Solo French Accordion
Solo accordion, acoustic or amplified, totally mobile on request
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(16)

Book from £333 (GBP)

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The Satin Dollz - UK

The Satin Dollz - UK
Vintage Entertainment 1920s, 40s & 50s
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

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Book from £750 (GBP)

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Steel Explosion

Steel Explosion
Steel Band - 2, 3 or 4 piece band
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(3)

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Bella Swing Band

Bella Swing Band
Italian and Italo-American Jazz, Swing, Latin Jazz, and Rock 'n' roll
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(3)

Book from £400 (GBP)

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Tin Pan Jazz

Tin Pan Jazz
A jazz ensemble of varying sizes perfect for weddings and drinks receptions
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(1) Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £450 (GBP)

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Marcelo Cucco Sax

Marcelo Cucco Sax
Classic jazz and bossa nova repertoire on saxophone for live ambient music.
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(2) Replies in ~1 hr

Book from £250 (GBP)

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Brian Clemens

Brian Clemens
Experienced pianist performing hits from the 1920's to the current day
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(1)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Lovely Official

Lovely Official
Singer! Performer! Entertainer! London-based Filipina cover singer.
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(9)

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The London Jazz Duo

The London Jazz Duo
Background Jazz for events - based in London, available anywhere.
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(6) Replies in ~1 hr

Book from £430 (GBP)

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Two Not One

Two Not One
Professional Jazz Duo Available for Weddings, Functions and More
1950s Era Musician

London

England · 25 miles away

(5) Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £350 (GBP)

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How much does it cost to hire 1950s Era Musicians & Bands in Basildon?

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Rates for 1950s era musicians in Basildon currently range from about £110 to £1,300+, depending on group size, performance duration, and specific requirements. Most bookings average around £400, representing excellent value for professional vintage entertainment. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 78 enquiries for 1950s Era Musicians & Bands at events in and around Basildon, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 23 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
62% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About six weeks
35% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
August to December
50% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
Within the same town
50% were based in the event's town

Reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands based near Basildon

5/5 from 104 reviews
Photo of Sam Knight - Singer Sam Knight - Singer "Currently listening to Sam in the New Eltham social club and got to say loving him!! Thanks for making our night!! Great song choices and great voice!" Based in Purfleet, England (11 miles from Basildon) Vicky Halliday Photo of Javajam: Jazz duo to 5 piece band Javajam: Jazz duo to 5 piece band "Fantastic Band! Set just the right mood for our party, and wonderful vocals." Based in Gillingham, England (13 miles from Basildon) Becky Somerton - TPS Global Sraff Party Photo of Citation Duo Citation Duo "A great evening was had by all last Saturday at Rochester Cruising Club" Based in Snodland, England (17 miles from Basildon) Sophie Photo of Machine shed band Machine shed band "You're the best band we've had here in months. Are you booked in for any more gigs, we definitely want you here again, you were brilliant, everyone loved you. Head of bar staff "Maids Head" Mildenhall Suffolk Saturday 4th February 2023." Based in Enfield Town, England (24 miles from Basildon) Maids head Mildenhall - Pub 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 Dave Octave Sings Dave Octave Sings "We had a fantastic night, Dave Octave was welcoming entertaining and sang effortlessly. My guess all enjoyed his renditions. Thanks again" Based in London, England (25 miles from Basildon) 11th November 2025 Aheeka Defreitas

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for 1950s era musicians & bands on Gig Heaven is currently £400, with prices ranging from £110 to £1,300+. Pricing typically depends on band size, the length of the performance and whether the act provides its own sound equipment. Most acts specialise in rock 'n' roll, doo-wop and early rhythm and blues hits, so listening to profile samples is a good way to compare what each performer offers.

Hiring 1950s era musicians & bands is a great choice for retro-themed parties, 1950s rock and roll nights, milestone birthday celebrations, weddings and corporate events. The high-energy style of 1950s music is particularly effective at getting guests of all ages onto the dance floor.

Most 1950s era musicians & bands bring their own instruments, amplifiers and PA system for standard venue sizes. For larger events or outdoor performances, additional sound reinforcement may be needed. It is advisable to confirm equipment details with the act when making an enquiry.

Many 1950s era musicians & bands offer complete show packages with authentic 1950s costumes, choreography and audience interaction. Some acts include elements such as dance-offs, hand jive routines and audience sing-alongs that bring extra entertainment value beyond a standard music set.

The 1950s era musicians & bands perform classic rock and roll, doo-wop, rockabilly and early rhythm and blues from the 1950s. Many acts cover songs by artists such as Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Little Richard, bringing the energy and excitement of the early rock era to live events.

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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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