Easy Listening Bands for Hire in Reading

Browse 304 easy listening bands and musicians for hire in Reading, England, United Kingdom, featuring 775 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. Local easy listening acts start from £120, with an average cost of £380 for professional entertainment.

These talented local musicians specialize in sophisticated acoustic performances and gentle covers of beloved soft rock and pop classics, ideal for creating elegant atmosphere at weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations in your area.

Of the 304 suppliers listed here, 13 are based within 30 miles of Reading. The other 291 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 775 reviews of Easy Listening Bands
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Solo act, and 3 piece band performing popular hits from 50 up the present day!

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Reading, England

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Covers duo performing popular hits from the 50’s to current day

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Camberley, England

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A contemporary and skilled duo that with male & female vocals

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Fleet, England

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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Masonic, Corporate, and Wedding Function entertainer- Classic Soul music, Reggae

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Farnborough, England

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Book from £850 (GBP)

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Experienced and versatile singer & guitarist - perfect for any event!

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High Wycombe, England

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Book from £150 (GBP)

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This singer/piano duo covers songs from the '50s, '60s, and (mainly) '70s

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Newbury, England

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Book from £170 (GBP)

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acoustic sound with a folk/country style.

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Abingdon, England

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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Male/Female soul/country/pop duo with live piano and backing tracks

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Woking, England

Available in Reading, England

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Book from £220 (GBP)

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A traditional Ragtime Band for all occasions

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Shepperton, England

Available in Reading, England

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Book from £440 (GBP)

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We are a six piece function band, covering rock and pop to a high standard.

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Wendover, England

Available in Reading, England

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Book from £950 (GBP)

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Husband-wife acoustic duo playing a variety of classic pop and jazz covers

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Oxford, England

Available in Reading, England

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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I offer every music for reading in any style, I like play with bands

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Feltham, England

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Harry is a professional and experienced trumpet player covering many genres.

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Bordon, England

Available in Reading, England

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A solo singer pianist performing cover songs from the 1950s onwards

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Hemel Hempstead, England

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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3 piece covers band

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St Albans, England

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Hire Easy Listening Bands in Reading, England, United Kingdom

Easy listening musicians in Reading, England, United Kingdom offer sophisticated acoustic entertainment well suited to weddings, corporate events, and intimate celebrations. These professional acts specialize in gentle arrangements of classic soft rock and pop hits, creating elegant atmosphere without overwhelming conversation or formal proceedings.

Local Easy Listening Entertainment

Musicians near you understand the unique venue scene and acoustic requirements of local event spaces. Easy listening ensembles adapt their performances to suit everything from garden parties to restaurant celebrations, providing both background ambiance and featured entertainment as your occasion requires.

Pricing for Easy Listening Acts

Rates for easy listening bands in Reading fall between £120 and £1,300+, with an average cost of £380 for professional entertainment. Local acts often provide competitive rates due to reduced travel requirements, while still delivering the polished musicianship and extensive repertoires that make these performers so valuable for sophisticated events in your area.

How much does it cost to hire Easy Listening Bands available in Reading, England, United Kingdom?

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The average price for Easy Listening Bands available in Reading, England, United Kingdom is £380 (GBP). Above you will also find a budget price and high end price. 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 13 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
55% 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 based near Reading

5/5 from 49 reviews
Photo of Elvin Cole Elvin Cole "These guys are great, all excellent musicians, great mix of music, good humour and banter with the audience. Seen them a few times now and they never disappoint. Clive Fletcher, Sunday 1 March 2026" Based in Reading, England 20th March 2026 The whishing Well, Hay's - Clive Fletcher Photo of Sailing Waves Sailing Waves "Sailing Waves performed at mine and my husband’s wedding on 08.09.24 for our drinks reception and what can I say, they were amazing. They even recruited our flower girl on the tamborine. All the guests enjoyed the music. Would highly recommend!!" Based in Camberley, England (13 miles from Reading) Rachel Woods - Private Wedding Photo of Acoustic Undercovers Acoustic Undercovers "Thanks so much for coming along on Friday. You were the perfect addition to the evening and made it stress free for me." Based in Fleet, England (13 miles from Reading) Sarah Daily - Parish Awards Photo of Peter Stacey Peter Stacey "Really strong voice with great selection of Motown and other music Genre /songs Got everyone up dancing all evening. Really wowed ." Based in Farnborough, England (15 miles from Reading) Peter Hopkins - Berkshire provincial Masonic Christmas party Photo of Ant Barnes Ant Barnes "Ant was fantastic!! We asked Ant to sing/ play guitar to one of our favourite songs (Better together, Jack Johnson) during the signing of the register at our church ceremony wedding. He also sang Elton John 'Your song'. We absolutely loved his performance and so many of our guests said how great they thought he was!! He sang them brilliantly and gave an extra personal touch to our ceremony. His kind, easy going nature made the whole process of booking/ arranging very simple. Would highly recommend!!!" Based in High Wycombe, England (15 miles from Reading) Zara & Andrew - Wedding Photo of Ock Street Band Ock Street Band "Great duo who understood exactly the type of music and the playlist required. A superb evening of 70s style folk performed by lovely people." Based in Abingdon, England (20 miles from Reading) Phil Johnson - Birthday party

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring easy listening bands is £380, 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.

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.

The easy listening bands in Reading, England, United Kingdom 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.

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.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

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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