Oldies Bands for Hire in Colchester

Discover 247 oldies bands and golden oldies groups available in Colchester, England, United Kingdom, bringing vintage music entertainment to weddings, parties and special events. These nostalgic performers, rated 5 out of 5 by 431 reviews from real clients, specialize in classic hits from the 50s through 70s.

Of the 247 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Colchester. The other 244 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Ipswich, and suppliers based in Chelmsford.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 431 reviews of Oldies Bands
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4 piece 50s rock n roll band playing upbeat vintage and modern music

Ipswich

England · 16 miles away

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Musical Theatre Diva who will also get you up on the dance floor!

Chelmsford

England · 21 miles away

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5 piece 60s band playing many hits from the swinging 60s

Chelmsford

England · 21 miles away

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Willing to travel to Colchester

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Function and Festival Band

Chatham

England · 39 miles away

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A solo saxophonist performing popular hits from the 80s down to recent afrobeats

Dagenham

England · 39 miles away

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An upbeat function band playing songs from the 80’s to current day.

Cambridge

England · 40 miles away

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soul motown and disco duo featuring stunning vocals and harmonies

Cambridge

England · 40 miles away

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Saxophone player / Band for all your events!

London

England · 51 miles away

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Singer songwriter, sax, vox guitar and piano, plus band on request

London

England · 51 miles away

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1950's Vintage Rock & Roll Band - The Boulevards

London

England · 51 miles away

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5-6 piece swing rocknroll 50’s 40’s postmodern rockabilly

London

England · 51 miles away

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4 piece cover band based in London

London

England · 51 miles away

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Solo, Duo or 3 Piece cover & original band performing hits from 50's to now.

London

England · 51 miles away

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GUITARIST - London - U.K. based 🇬🇧 #musician - #originalmusic #producer

London

England · 51 miles away

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Growing up i found that i could sing everything from Dean martin to Led Zeppelin

Norwich

England · 54 miles away

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5/6 piece Sixties Rock n `Roll Band

Watford

England · 58 miles away

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1950s & 1960s Rock n Roll/Rockabilly solo Act/Elvis Presley tribute

Great Yarmouth

England · 61 miles away

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Tiger Entertainment manages fun professional Party bands for weddings and events

Surbiton

England · 62 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Oldies Bands in Colchester?

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Rates for oldies bands in Colchester currently range from about £150 to £2,100+ depending on group size, performance duration and specific requirements. The average price of £500 typically includes professional sound systems, microphones and often period-appropriate staging elements. Factors affecting pricing include travel distance, event duration, special song requests and whether additional services like DJ sets between live performances are included. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 183 enquiries for Oldies Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 23 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within an hour
77% 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
June to September
57% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 91% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Oldies Bands available in Colchester

5/5 from 431 reviews
Photo of Wedding Saxophonist / Saxy Jmusic Wedding Saxophonist / Saxy Jmusic "Amazing saxophonist played all the right tunes and brought a great vibe to the dinner party. Everyone was singing along and dancing. He really excelled our expectations and my guests absolutely loved him and his playlist. Great guy and would definitely use him again. A great time was had! Thanks so much" Based in London, England (51 miles from Colchester) 10th August 2026 Elaine - 40th Birthday Dinner party Photo of Loran Regis Loran Regis "Loran was absolutely brilliant. A talented performer with a great voice and an excellent selection of pop and rock classics. He kept the audience entertained all evening and was professional from the moment we booked him. Highly recommended and we look forward to booking him again in the future. ★★★★★" Based in London, England (51 miles from Colchester) 17th June 2026 Fabian Mouriff - Private Event Photo of The Boulevards The Boulevards "You guys rocked at my brothers wedding! Really enjoyed your band and singer it made the day very special, thanks so much to you all for the music enjoyed by all , sounded so authentic" Based in London, England (51 miles from Colchester) Joey Ellis - Wedding Photo of Dan Maitland Dan Maitland "Thanks for doing such a great job Dan. And for learning the songs we asked for. You version of Morning has broken was perfect. Everybody said how much they enjoyed it" Based in London, England (51 miles from Colchester) Leonira - Private Christening Party Photo of Jukebox Jukebox "Saw this new band at Iconic Wheatsheaf. Absolutely brilliant. Had our feet tapping to the Rock n Roll music all night, and new all the old songs from the sixties. We had a great evening. Will keep an eye out for when they are playing again. Great vocals and instrumentals. They looked like they had a good following of people who were dancing all night! (10 / 10)" Based in Watford, England (58 miles from Colchester) Hannah and Clare - Private Wedding Photo of Rockin Rebel Rockin Rebel "Hello, I would like to book you for a concert in Heilbronn (Germany)... Very much in March....would that be possible?? Please get back to me... Best regards Sally" Translated from German Based in Great Yarmouth, England (61 miles from Colchester) 14th January 2026 La Boheme - Konzert

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring oldies bands is £500, with prices from £150 to £2,100+. Pricing depends on band size, performance length and the range of decades covered. Oldies bands typically perform hits from the 1950s through to the 1980s and vary from compact trios to larger groups with multiple vocalists.

The oldies bands for hire typically cover hits from the 1950s through to the 1980s, including rock and roll, doo-wop, Motown, pop, disco and classic rock. Many bands offer a broad greatest-hits style setlist that touches on multiple decades of popular music.

Hiring oldies bands is ideal for birthday parties, anniversary celebrations, weddings, corporate events, retirement parties and any occasion where nostalgia and sing-along favourites will get guests on their feet. Most bands have a broad repertoire that can be tailored to the age group and tastes of the audience.

Many oldies bands can tailor their setlist to focus on a particular era if requested. Whether the event calls for 1960s Motown, 1970s disco or a broader oldies mix, most bands are flexible. It is advisable to discuss your preferences when making an enquiry.

Most oldies bands provide their own instruments, amplifiers and PA system for standard event spaces. For larger venues or outdoor events, additional sound equipment may be needed. It is worth confirming technical details before booking.

The repertoire is built to be recognised, so a mixed-age room usually finds common ground faster than it would with a single-genre act. Older guests get the original hits and younger ones know most of them from film and television. Where one age group dominates, say so, and the band can weight the set rather than spreading it thin.

Most stay close to the records, since recognition is the whole point, though tempos are often lifted a little for a dance floor. Some acts modernise the backing while keeping the melody, which suits a younger crowd. Asking which approach an act takes is worth doing, as it changes the feel more than the song list does.

Most bookings place the band after the meal and the speeches, once guests are ready to be on their feet. An earlier slot works for a daytime event or where something lighter is wanted while people arrive. The booking is normally split into two performances with a gap between, so the room can eat or move.

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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.

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