1950s Era Musicians & Bands for Hire in Kent

Discover 368 professional 1950s era musicians and bands available for hire in Kent, England, United Kingdom. These vintage performers have received 1,008 reviews from real clients, maintaining an average rating of 5 out of 5.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 1,008 reviews of 1950s Era Musicians & Bands
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Miss Holiday & The Swingtones

Miss Holiday & The Swingtones
5 piece vintage swing/jazz and jive band
1950s Era Musician

Ashford

England

(3)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Citation Duo

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

Snodland

England

(3)

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Swingtastic

Swingtastic
Solo singer for all events
1950s Era Musician

Rye

England

No reviews yet

Book from £250 (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

(3)

Book from £280 (GBP)

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Move Over Dali

Move Over Dali
5 piece rockabilly /country rock/retro pop style, covers with fun
1950s Era Musician

Tonbridge

England

(4)

Book from £400 (GBP)

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Elvis type tribute band

Elvis type tribute band
Elvis presley music
1950s Era Musician

Sheerness

England

No reviews yet

Book from £600 (GBP)

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Ritchie lee Singer Entertainer

Ritchie lee Singer Entertainer
Solo Performer, ideal for your Wedding
1950s Era Musician

Saint Leonards-on-Sea

England

(2) Replies in < 1 hr

Book from £300 (GBP)

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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

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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

(1)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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Tom Fitzpatrick - Swing & Soul Singer

Tom Fitzpatrick - Swing & Soul Singer
Highly recognised as one of the UK's most exciting Swing/Jazz & Big Band singers
1950s Era Musician

Eastbourne

England

(8)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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Kaleidoscope Female Vocal Duo

Kaleidoscope Female Vocal Duo
Female Vocal Duo
1950s Era Musician

Eastbourne

England

(2)

Book from £350 (GBP)

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Kit Packham

Kit Packham
Singer/saxophonist - solo to big band for jazz, blues and vintage pop/rock
1950s Era Musician

Caterham

England

(3)

Book from £100 (GBP)

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Keziah

Keziah
Sultry Songs of a Timeless Era
1950s Era Musician

Haywards Heath

England

(8)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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The Opposition

The Opposition
2-piece covers band performing popular hits from the 50s to the 80s
1950s Era Musician

Crawley

England

(1)

Book from £190 (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

No reviews yet Replies in ~4 hrs

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Oh la la!

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

London

England

(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

(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

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Book from £750 (GBP)

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Rates for 1950s era musicians in Kent 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 494 enquiries for 1950s 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 12 hours
59% 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 Kent

5/5 from 1,008 reviews
Photo of Miss Holiday & The Swingtones Miss Holiday & The Swingtones "Thank you so much for opening up Macmillan Mayhem 2023 for us. Your support really is appreciated. You guys were absolutely amazing. A lot of people were talking about you all day. We will certainly be looking out for your future gigs. You really got the party started (your words lol) Thanks again 💚😊" Based in Ashford, England Keith - MacMillan Mayhem Photo of Citation Duo Citation Duo "A great evening was had by all last Saturday at Rochester Cruising Club" Based in Snodland, England Sophie 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 Becky Somerton - TPS Global Sraff Party Photo of Move Over Dali Move Over Dali "A VERY IMPRESSIVE PERFORMANCE ON THEIR DEBUT PERFORMANCE, Certainly left an impact, Plenty of happy dancing going on Everyone were well pleased with the choice of songs, not heavy rock, a band with a definite commitment to music, CONGRATULATIONS TO THEM, AND EVERYONE THAT MADE THE EVENING THE SUCCESS THAT IT WAS" Based in Tonbridge, England Royal Oak, Tonbridge - Move Over Dali gig Photo of Ritchie lee Singer Entertainer Ritchie lee Singer Entertainer "We would like to thank Ritchie lee entertainment for providing the disco for our wedding at Blackstock Farm. Kept the dance floor full all night. Left them to choose music and they did not disappoint. Great evening had by all. Highly recommend (10 / 10)" Based in Saint Leonards-on-Sea, England Chloe Smith - Private Wedding 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 Vicky Halliday

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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.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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