1950s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Coventry

Discover 371 professional 1950s era musicians and bands available for hire in Coventry, England, United Kingdom. These vintage performers have received 1,170 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

Of the 371 suppliers listed here, 9 are based within 30 miles of Coventry. The other 362 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Cannock, Daventry, Halesowen, Leicester, Northampton, Redditch, Stourbridge, Stratford-upon-Avon and one other place within 30 miles.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 1,170 reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands

Based near Coventry

Vintage Singer - 1920's to 1970's

Stratford-upon-Avon

England · 17 miles away

(19)

Book from £90 (GBP)

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4 or 5 piece covers band performing hits from the 50’s to the present day

Daventry

England · 18 miles away

(9)

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Solo saxophonist - mellow, accessible jazz and/or pop through the decades

Redditch

England · 20 miles away

(10)

Book from £80 (GBP)

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Lively 4 piece covering the greatest tunes, ideal for pubs, functions & weddings

Leicester

England · 23 miles away

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Music for all occasions, from duo to big band

Halesowen

England · 23 miles away

(1)

Book from £250 (GBP)

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Solo self contained vocalist

Stourbridge

England · 27 miles away

(7)

Book from £160 (GBP)

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Solo vintage style singer

Wolverhampton

England · 29 miles away

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The Starlight Sisters are a vintage vocal harmony trio

Northampton

England · 29 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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The Bobcats are a high-energy rockabilly band with the iconic sounds of the 50s

Cannock

England · 29 miles away

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Willing to travel to Coventry

Based more than 30 miles from Coventry, nearest first

Jazz trio with female vocalist

Derby

England · 36 miles away

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Book from £700 (GBP)

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Acoustic Duo performing popular hits from 1940s to present day

Derby

England · 36 miles away

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Book from £440 (GBP)

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Big band singer

Derby

England · 36 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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

Oakham

England · 37 miles away

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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Superb Wedding and Party entertainment for all ocasions and ages

Bridgnorth

England · 39 miles away

(10)

Book from £650 (GBP)

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Three piece band playing good old Rock n Roll n Rockabilly

Nottingham

England · 41 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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

Nottingham

England · 41 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 · 41 miles away

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Flexible jazz outfit ideal for any venue or occasion

Cotswolds

England

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Rates for 1950s era musicians in Coventry currently range from about £100 to £1,350+, 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 51 enquiries for 1950s Era Musicians & Bands at events in and around Coventry, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 26 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
63% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About five weeks
45% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
57% of events take place in these months

Reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands based near Coventry

5/5 from 46 reviews
Photo of Melissa Hollick - Vintage Singer Melissa Hollick - Vintage Singer "Melissa is a regular entertainer at our home and has been for the last four years. The residents really enjoy her choice in music and appreciate her wonderful voice. We always have a lot of dancing and singing along when Melissa performs for us." Based in Stratford-upon-Avon, England (17 miles from Coventry) Pauline - Birmingham Retirement Home Photo of Rhythm Street Rhythm Street "Brilliant band. We’ve booked them 3 times now, once for a 40th birthday party and again for running club social events. Play a fab mixture of music genres, getting the whole place dancing. Thoroughly recommend!" Based in Daventry, England (18 miles from Coventry) Steph & Tom Photo of Shadow Sax Shadow Sax "5 out of 5 Absolutely Amazing **** Thomas played for my Dads 70th Birthday Garden Gathering on Sunday he was absolutely brilliant we had so many compliments from our guests he was professional & so helpful from start to finish he has an awesome playlist and had even learned a few extra of my Dads favourite songs I had requested beforehand can’t wait to organise another event will definitely be booking him again !!! Thanks again Sarah & Family xx" Based in Redditch, England (20 miles from Coventry) Sarah T - Private 70th birthday garden party Photo of Steve King Band Steve King Band "What a fantastic band. We booked Steve & the band for my parent's 60th Wedding Anniversary. The music was fantastic and some modern songs were played too. Just brilliant and thank you for making their night extra special" Based in Halesowen, England (23 miles from Coventry) Moira Warburton-Smith - 60th Wedding Anniversary Photo of Vanessa Lee Vanessa Lee "We have booked Vanessa Three times now, As we are blown away by her performance. Her dress style, and audience participation. She performed in front of an audience of 2000 people having dinner, And was so confident, This lady is not tot be missed." Based in Stourbridge, England (27 miles from Coventry) Major - IXL polo show grounds Photo of Solution Entertainment Solution Entertainment "Just wanted to say a huge Thank You for Saturday night at our wedding reception. We had numerous comments from our guest's praising the entertainment and how much fun they had particularly with regards to the interaction you created with them. Dennie is still buzzing from singing Frozen 'with the pretty lady' We had a fantastic day and your entertainment made it even more special. Once again many, many thanks. Kind Regards, Martin & Julia." Based in Bridgnorth, England (39 miles from Coventry) Martin and Jula - Wedding

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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 £100 to £1,350+. 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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