Motown Bands for Hire in Nottingham

Discover 170 Motown bands available for hire in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom, featuring 513 reviews from real clients and an average rating of 5 out of 5. These soul groups bring authentic Detroit sounds to your celebration, from Supremes classics to Marvin Gaye favorites. Acts start from around £150, with typical pricing around £900.

Of the 170 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Nottingham. The other 167 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Lincoln and Mansfield, and suppliers based in Derby.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 513 reviews of Motown Bands
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Award winning wedding and party band

Nottingham

England

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Soulful pop solo/duo/trio/band for weddings and events!

Nottingham

England

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Book from £100 (GBP)

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4-piece wedding & function band offering high-quality live entertainment

Derby

England · 14 miles away

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Book from £1050 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Nottingham

Based more than 30 miles from Nottingham, nearest first

Solo up to 10 pieces soulful with a Latino touch

Sheffield

England · 32 miles away

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Book from £200 (GBP)

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Top UK Party band with male+female vocals, full brass section

Lichfield

England · 34 miles away

(4)

Book from £1250 (GBP)

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4 piece covers band performing soft rock, funk, soul and Motown

Sutton Coldfield

England · 39 miles away

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Book from £285 (GBP)

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Fabulous 4 piece specialising in Weddings, Parties and corporate functions

Birmingham

England · 45 miles away

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Book from £800 (GBP)

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Fantastic 7 piece Male fronted - Motown and Soul Band.

Birmingham

England · 45 miles away

(4)

Book from £1895 (GBP)

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6 to 8 piece Soul, Motown & funk band.

Birmingham

England · 45 miles away

(4)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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9 piece high energy soul band

Birmingham

England · 45 miles away

(3)

Book from £2000 (GBP)

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The West Midlands’ finest tribute to Motown, Soul and Northern Soul

Birmingham

England · 45 miles away

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Book from £700 (GBP)

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Red Hot Rhythm & Blues! Scintilating Ska! Sensational Soul!

Birmingham

England · 45 miles away

(3)

Book from £750 (GBP)

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Top rated professional function band in the Midlands

Birmingham

England · 45 miles away

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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9-Piece Soul band performing R & B, Neo Soul + Lovers Rock and Reggae

Birmingham

England · 45 miles away

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Book from £2200 (GBP)

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Collective of Singers & Musicians who cover Soul, Rnb, Pop,Gospel and Reggae

Birmingham

England · 45 miles away

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Soul and Motown tribute solo show

Wolverhampton

England · 48 miles away

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Sax with DJ gigs playing House, Deep House, Party Classics

Audley

England · 48 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Funk Soul Motown Disco Pop 8, 9, 10pc + Lighting/sound engineer inc. DJ service.

Warwick

England · 50 miles away

(5)

Book from £2300 (GBP)

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Hiring Motown bands in Nottingham costs between £150 and £3,000+, with most professional acts averaging £900. Pricing reflects group size, performance length, equipment requirements and seasonal demand. Smaller acoustic soul groups offer excellent value, while full bands with horn sections provide premium entertainment experiences. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 138 enquiries for Motown Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within three hours
70% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
30% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
July to October
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 77% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Motown Bands available in Nottingham

5/5 from 513 reviews
Photo of House of Harmony House of Harmony "Great singers, entertainers and a lovely atmosphere!" Based in Derby, England (14 miles from Nottingham) Michelle Grant - Private Wedding Photo of StraightFIRE StraightFIRE "They were great, created a great vibe at our event, and followed the brief with a corporate/family friendly setlist. Super flexible and accommodating, would highly recommend. Thanks" Based in Lichfield, England (34 miles from Nottingham) Patricia Kam - Corporate Charity Event Photo of The Detours Band The Detours Band "I saw The Detours in Birmingham. Amazing band, great atmosphere and all round fantastic evening with lots of dancing." Based in Birmingham, England (45 miles from Nottingham) Sarah B Photo of Ricky Cool & The In Crowd Ricky Cool & The In Crowd "It was a fantastic night. They can’t wait to hear you and the band again." Based in Birmingham, England (45 miles from Nottingham) The Dragon Theatre, Barmouth Photo of Hitmen & Her Hitmen & Her "We booked HM&H for our annual national conference (The Associated Board of Dance) and they were amazing. They coped with timetable changes that always happen at these events with professionalism and ensured our guests had a great night. The dancefloor was never empty and the variety of music was brilliant. We're a advance association and we know great music when we hear it!" Based in Birmingham, England (45 miles from Nottingham) Lee - National conference Photo of The Soul Department The Soul Department "Thank you so so much for performing at our wedding in Stratford upon Avon. You were totally amazing and our guests loved you. Thank you also for learning my song request for my dad, he loved it and it meant a lot. We had an amazing day and our evening rocked! Thank you" Based in Birmingham, England (45 miles from Nottingham) Becky and Joe - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for Motown bands ranges from £150 to £3,000+, with an average of £900. The biggest pricing factor is the number of musicians, as Motown bands range from small combos to large ensembles with horn sections and backing vocalists. Performance duration and the band's experience also influence the rate.

The Motown bands perform classic Motown, soul, funk and R&B hits from the 1960s and 1970s, covering artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross. Many bands also include modern soul and funk tracks to create a well-rounded setlist.

Popular occasions for hiring Motown bands include weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, themed nights and gala dinners. Motown music has universal appeal and is one of the most reliable genres for filling a dance floor with guests of all ages.

The Motown bands on Gig Heaven range from compact trios and quartets to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and full rhythm sections. A bigger line-up delivers the authentic Motown sound, while smaller groups suit tighter budgets and venues.

Most Motown bands are self-contained and bring their own PA system, instruments and amplification. For larger events or outdoor stages, additional equipment may be needed. For the best experience, confirm technical details with the band before booking.

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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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