Browse 815 acoustic bands in Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 2091 reviews from real clients. Line-ups run from a guitar-and-vocal duo through to five-piece folk bands with fiddle, cajon and close harmony. Prices start from £120, with most bookings around £400.
Acoustic acts are the usual answer when a venue has a noise limiter or the ceremony is outdoors, since most can play with very little amplification or none at all. Ask how the band handles the quieter parts of the day: many will cover a drinks reception and dinner as a duo, then bring the full line-up out for the evening.
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Soul Bands in ChelmsfordAcoustic bands in Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom play unplugged or lightly amplified, which suits ceremonies, drinks receptions and rooms with a sound limit. Most work from popular songs rearranged for acoustic instruments, and many offer a smaller line-up for the daytime and a fuller one after dinner.
Outdoor ceremonies, marquees and rooms with a strict noise limit are the obvious cases, because an acoustic set carries without a PA fighting the limiter. They also suit long events where the music has to sit under conversation for part of the day and lead it later. Ask whether the band brings its own small PA, since even acoustic acts usually want vocal reinforcement in a larger room.
Rates for a duo in Chelmsford start at £120 and rise to £1,300+ for a five-piece with full instrumentation, with most bookings around £400. Line-up size is the main variable, followed by how many hours of playing you need and how far the band travels.
The average price for Acoustic Bands available in Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom is £400 (GBP). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.
John Madeley - Solo Acoustic
"John is a fantastic performer, great song selection playing a lot of 80’s alternative hits! Great crowd interaction! Will definitely hire again!"
Soulwaves Band
"Soulwaves, you did a grand job. Very broad range of songs for my very demanding guests. Thank you so much for making the night so special for me and my friends and family. high class service!"
Dagmar & Jacopo (Swing and Jazz Duo)
"Fae & Sebastian H. - Per Dagmar & Jacopo - Jazz & Swing Duo 27/08/2026, Wedding
Dagmar and Jacopo were truly the voice and soul of our wedding. We booked the duo to accompany the most special moments of our ceremony and aperitivo, and they made both absolutely unforgettable. Dagmar (fluent in so many languages, including the ones that were most important to us: German, English, Italian, and Spanish) enchanted everyone with her beautiful voice while also excelling in her role as our MC. From beginning to end, the collaboration felt warm, personal, and completely on equal footing, while always remaining highly professional. Their beautiful interpretations of songs that hold a very special place in our hearts made some of the most meaningful moments of our wedding even more memorable. And one moment we will definitely never forget: during our ceremony, one of the rings went missing. While everyone embarked on a scavenger hunt across the 2ha garden of the villa, Dagmar and Jacopo reacted quickly & kept playing.. providing the perfect soundtrack and turning this moment into one of the funniest and coolest experiences of the entire day. (Yes, we eventually found the ring! 😊)
Thank you, Dagmar and Jacopo, for bringing so much heart, joy, and beautiful music to our wedding. We couldn’t have imagined it without you."
Belleville Trio
"Doskonały występ doskonałego zespołu. Wyjątkowe umiejętności, perfekcyjne zgranie, wyczucie rytmu i wrażliwość muzyczną. Szkoda, że publiczność nie dopisała. Ci co nie przyszli, wiele stracili."
Beat-Route
""Dear Daniel
Thank you for your email, much appreciated. Just got back to the office in Knysna!
Once again, it was great to work with Beat-Route and oh my word, Thobeka has a stunning voice. I’m so pleased that Jenny decided to book her.
Should you ever need a reference to any prospective client, let me know, I’d be more than happy to provide one. I would have loved having a band of your calibre in the Garden Route, and in the Cape Town area.
Thank you again for another very successful event.
All the very best, until the next time!"
Weddings by Marius"
Erika Petti
"We hired Erika for a private event in Tuscany and it was honestly one of the best decisions we made for the whole trip.
We had a group of English friends over for a few days in the Tuscan countryside, and we wanted something special for one of the evenings. Erika came with her guitar and voice and completely won everyone over. She's incredibly versatile, moving easily between Italian classics, jazz, bossa nova and English songs, so there was something for everyone in the group.
Beyond the music, she was warm, professional and easy to organise everything with beforehand. She read the room perfectly and adjusted the set as the evening went on, which made the whole night feel effortless. Our friends are still talking about it.
Highly recommend her for any private event, big or small, especially if you want a mix of languages and styles done really well"