1950s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in County Down

Discover 303 professional 1950s era musicians and bands available for hire in County Down, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom. These vintage performers have received 836 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

Of the 303 suppliers listed here, one is based in or near County Down. The other 302 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 836 reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands
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A piano player that specialises in New Orleans, blues and boogie woogie

Belfast

Northern Ireland

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A lively, energetic swing and jazz band of all sizes with front man, Bobby Mc.

Dunboyne

Leinster, Ireland

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Jazz cellist and singer, ideal for receptions and events.

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland

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Book from €500 (EUR)

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Your Energetic Party Band!

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland

(4)

Book from €2650 (EUR)

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Singer

Kilmarnock

Scotland

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Vocal Duo male female covering all genera from 50s to present day

Barrow in Furness

England

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Solo Classical Crossover Singer

Morecambe

England

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Vintage style artist specialising in songs from every era including modern day

Carlisle

England

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Book from £180 (GBP)

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Tom Jones tribute show as seen on ITV's "Stars in their Eyes" with Mathew Kelly

Liverpool

England

(6)

Book from £330 (GBP)

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Five piece swing band

Liverpool

England

(3)

Book from £750 (GBP)

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Guitar sax bass drum vocalist

Liverpool

England

(1)

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Female Singer

St Helens

England

(3)

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five-piece swing/jazz band - piano, bass, sax, drums & vocals

Edinburgh

Scotland

(2)

Book from £900 (GBP)

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Trumpet playing Wedding ceremony music or background jazz

Manchester

England

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

Manchester

England

(12)

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

Manchester

England

(1)

Book from £160 (GBP)

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jazz and blues guitar and vocal duo perfect for Drinks receptions

Manchester

England

(1)

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Ed is a Swing,Jazz and Big Band singer and Trumpet player .

Wales

United Kingdom

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

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Rates for 1950s era musicians in County Down currently range from about £120 to £1,550+, depending on group size, performance duration, and specific requirements. Most bookings average around £420, representing excellent value for professional vintage entertainment. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 497 enquiries for 1950s Era Musicians & Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 13 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
60% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
31% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 87% based outside the event's town

Reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands available in County Down

5/5 from 836 reviews
Photo of Bobby Mc and The Dukes Bobby Mc and The Dukes "Bobby Mc and The Jukes were absolutely fantastic" Based in Dunboyne, Leinster, Ireland Margaret Finlay - Suretank Ltd Photo of Matildejoy Matildejoy "WOW! What an incredible talent Matilde is! She performed for our wedding ceremony and drinks reception and did so with distinction. Not only did she learn new pieces especially for us, but she also handled the venue’s paperwork at short notice. From start to finish, Matilde was an absolute joy to work with—professional, friendly, and always with a smile. Her singing and playing were beautiful, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of each moment. We cannot recommend Matilde enough. Thank you, Matilde, for your wonderful contribution to our special day!" Based in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Brendan Shiel - Wedding ceremony and reception Photo of The Beams The Beams "The beams did everything but make me beam, their music gave me permanent ear damage and I can’t even listen to femboy whimper audios anymore 😔😔😔😔, other than that everyone loved them maybe it’s a me problem , I feel like I’m always problem, why me, they’re coming, hide, they’re almost here, the beams music gave me immense joy even though I could hear them because have ear damage from Vietnam, they’re coming, quickly , run, so glad the beams played at my event" Based in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Oisin Maher - Orgy Photo of Miss Pearl Vintage Artist Miss Pearl Vintage Artist "Miss Pearl was a huge hit at our Jubilee afternoon tea (Age UK Carlisle & Eden) Happy faces all round, singing and dancing in the aisles. Miss Pearl sang songs through the decades so something for everyone. We will definitely be booking her again for future events. Excellent, Thank You" Based in Carlisle, England Karen Rumney Photo of Perfectly Frank a salute to Sinatra Perfectly Frank a salute to Sinatra "I saw David perform his salute to Sinatra on Sunday 15/03/26 at Lee Park Golf Club Merseyside … at first I thought it was a cd he was that good" Based in Liverpool, England 19th March 2026 Ian Silverburg - Privet party Photo of Karl Terry and the cruisers Fifties Rock Karl Terry and the cruisers Fifties Rock "Have been playing fifties rock n roll since 1957,with Beatles Tom Jones Elvis Presleys original backing group,Gene Vincent Crazy Cavan, Linda Gail Lewis ETC.in Germany, France, Spain and Britain" Based in Liverpool, England karl terry - Fifties rock n roll band sax lead guitar,bass guitar,drums and lead vocalist

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Frequently asked questions

The average price for 1950s era musicians & bands on Gig Heaven is currently £420, with prices ranging from £120 to £1,550+. 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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