Easy Listening Bands for Hire in Preston

Browse 269 easy listening bands and musicians for hire in Preston, England, United Kingdom, featuring 684 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. Easy listening acts start from around £120, with an average cost of £400 for professional entertainment.

Of the 269 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Preston. The other 265 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Blackpool, and suppliers based in Manchester and Lymm.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 684 reviews of Easy Listening Bands
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Manchester

England · 27 miles away

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Smooth, melodic jazz, swing and latin.

Manchester

England · 27 miles away

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Lively and energetic party band with amazing mashups and medleys

Manchester

England · 27 miles away

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Acoustic & harmony duo performing songs from across the decades

Lymm

England · 28 miles away

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Acoustic Guitarist and singer guaranteed to get everyone singing along!

Wilmslow

England · 36 miles away

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Solo Variety Entertainer/Musician-ideal for vintage themed functions

Neston

England · 36 miles away

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Great versatile duo playing pop, rock and jazz covers 70's to present days

Chester

England · 40 miles away

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4 piece accordion bass guitar vocalist

Rhyl

Wales · 45 miles away

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Harpist and vocalist - perfect for Ceremonies, Receptions and Wedding Breakfasts

High Peak

England · 45 miles away

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A talented and professional 6 piece Oompah band based in Yorkshire

Barnsley

England · 52 miles away

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Professional band - ideal for weddings & events. 5 piece or 4 piece band or trio

Sheffield

England · 57 miles away

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Acoustic opera duo

Shrewsbury

England · 73 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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Soprano & Pianist experienced in Jazz, Musical Theatre, and Opera

Heanor

England · 76 miles away

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Acoustic Duo, ideal for weddings, functions, etc.

Rugeley

England · 76 miles away

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Experienced singer guitarist / acoustic sets or serious rock backing tracks

Derby

England · 77 miles away

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Sweet N Soulful Saxophonist

Wolverhampton

England · 85 miles away

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Acoustic and/or backing tracks Duo. From jazz to pop-rock! Fine dinning to Pubs!

Wolverhampton

England · 85 miles away

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Wired2Party are a 5 piece female fronted party function band

Kingswinford

England · 90 miles away

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Rates for easy listening bands in Preston fall between about £120 and £1,300+, with an average cost of £400 for professional entertainment. An act based closer to your venue may quote less for travel. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 193 enquiries for Easy Listening Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 22 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within three hours
70% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
33% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
54% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 25 miles
For the 93% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Easy Listening Bands available in Preston

5/5 from 684 reviews
Photo of NorthWest Wedding & Events Pianist NorthWest Wedding & Events Pianist "Wendy set the tone musical perfectly for our corporate reception. She was enjoyed by everyone. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending Wendy. (10 / 10) The City Rooms, Leicester" Based in Manchester, England (27 miles from Preston) The City Rooms, Leicester - Business Awards Ceremony Photo of 2BEATZ Acoustic & Harmony Duo 2BEATZ Acoustic & Harmony Duo "2 Beatz were fabulous, and really made my mums 80th birthday house party a very special occasion, thoroughly recommend them. They both have amazing voices and are very talented. 🎶🎊🎶" Based in Lymm, England (28 miles from Preston) Sharon Caine - Private party Photo of Liam Paul Liam Paul "Liam sang at our wedding ceremony on July 2nd 2022 and he was just amazing. His communication before the wedding is great and so relaxed. He sent us clips of what his version of a song would sound like which was so nice of him. His renditions of our favourite songs during our special day meant so much to us. My family commented after the wedding that they’d never walked into a church with such a relaxed and fun atmosphere already set before the ceremony had even started. And that was all down to Liam’s singing and persona during the build up to the ceremony. Would absolutely recommend!" Based in Wilmslow, England (36 miles from Preston) Llinos Tarbucl - Wedding Ceremony Photo of CanCan CanCan "Morning Ed. Thank you sooo much for yesterday. Everyone loves you as much as we do…." Based in Rhyl, Wales (45 miles from Preston) Ben - Private wedding Photo of Sophia The Singing Harpist Sophia The Singing Harpist "Thank you so much for singing at my mom’s funeral – you were brilliant. Wouldn’t hesitate in recommending you to anyone. Thanks again" Based in High Peak, England (45 miles from Preston) B Hodgetts - Funeral Photo of The Kase Chiefs The Kase Chiefs "5 out of 5 Absolutely 5 stars, the Kase Chiefs were exactly what we we looking for and then some! Great mix of songs and the engagement with our customers was absolutely fantastic. We had all ages joining us and everyone could not stop talking about how much fun they had and how great the band was. We are already looking to rebook for next year! Thank-you so much!" Based in Barnsley, England (52 miles from Preston) Georgia H - Pub event in Bicester

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring easy listening bands is £400, with prices from £120 to £1,300+. Pricing depends on band size, set length and the style of music. Easy listening bands provide relaxed background music suited to corporate events, dinners and receptions, and range from small acoustic line-ups to fuller ensembles.

The easy listening bands for hire perform relaxed, melodic music spanning soft rock, jazz, acoustic pop, classic standards and light instrumental music. The style is designed to create a pleasant, sophisticated atmosphere without overpowering conversation.

Hiring easy listening bands is ideal for drinks receptions, corporate dinners, hotel lobbies, restaurant entertainment, garden parties and any event where background music is preferred over a high-energy performance. The relaxed, melodic style creates an elegant atmosphere without overpowering conversation.

Most easy listening bands perform for two to three hours, often in longer sets with fewer breaks than louder acts. The relaxed nature of easy listening music suits continuous background performance during meals and receptions. It is worth discussing the event schedule with the band when requesting a quote.

Most easy listening bands are smaller ensembles (duos, trios or small bands) that need relatively little performance space. This makes them well suited to venues with limited room for entertainment. It is a good idea to confirm space needs with the band based on the venue layout.

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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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