One Man Bands for Hire in Chelmsford

Browse 285 one man bands for hire in Chelmsford, England, United Kingdom. These solo performers hold a 5 out of 5 rating from 838 reviews from real clients, with prices from £80 and an average of £250.

Of the 285 suppliers listed here, 17 are based within 30 miles of Chelmsford. The other 268 are willing to travel there.

Also covers Colchester and Ipswich, and suppliers based in London, Harlow, Rochester and Strood.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 838 reviews of One Man Bands
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Based near Chelmsford

Solo Singer Guitarist Pop and Rock Covers

Harlow

England · 16 miles away

(13)

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Highly engaging, friendly and professional entertainment services

Colchester

England · 21 miles away

(44)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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phenomenal one-man-band - Combining effects pedals, metronomic dancebeats...

Strood

England · 24 miles away

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Solo Singer & Electric / Acoustic Guitarist performing Pop Hits 50's to 2020's

Rochester

England · 24 miles away

(1)

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Saxophone player / Band for all your events!

London

England · 30 miles away

(13) Replies in ~3 hrs

Book from £350 (GBP)

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Award-winning luxury piano vocalist with huge repertoire!

London

England · 30 miles away

(12) Replies in ~3 hrs

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One man. One guitar. 45 songs people actually want to hear.

London

England · 30 miles away

(6)

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Soulful guitarist and singer blending blues, R&B, Motown and classic hits

London

England · 30 miles away

(2)

Book from £150 (GBP)

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Solo instrumental guitar playing an innovative fusion of flamenco blues funk

London

England · 30 miles away

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Professional Session Vocalist/Session Frontman/ One man band Acoustic Artist

London

England · 30 miles away

(3)

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Saxophone player for your party and clubs

London

England · 30 miles away

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Musician

London

England · 30 miles away

(13)

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Guitar vocals

London

England · 30 miles away

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Contemporary Jazz, Blues, Neo-Soul Guitarist - Solo Instrumental & Loops

London

England · 30 miles away

(1)

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Solo Acoustic Covers - ideal for pubs, parties, weddings & functions.

London

England · 30 miles away

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Live looping authentic tribute act to Ed Sheeran

London

England · 30 miles away

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Solo Brazilian artist performing Brazilian Jazz, Bossa Nova & International hits

London

England · 30 miles away

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Willing to travel to Chelmsford

Based more than 30 miles from Chelmsford, nearest first

solo singer / guitarist with songs mainly from the 60s and 70s

St Albans

England · 34 miles away

(6)

Book from £170 (GBP)

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Rates for one man bands in Chelmsford range from £80 to £750+, with most bookings averaging £250. The final cost depends on the performer's experience, the length of the booking and any extras such as DJ sets between live performances. Solo acts often represent strong value, delivering several hours of live entertainment without the logistical demands of a full band. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 80 enquiries for One Man Bands at events in and around Chelmsford, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 10 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within an hour
79% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About seven weeks
35% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to September
55% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 25 miles
For the 80% based outside the event's town

Reviews of One Man Bands based near Chelmsford

5/5 from 108 reviews
Photo of Rick Taylor Rick Taylor "Rick was amazing, fantastic singer ,music was fantastic 🙌🙌 Definitely would recommend Rick for any party event. Plus the Dj was fab too" Based in Harlow, England (16 miles from Chelmsford) Beth Pavey - Party Photo of Matt Rayner: roaming musician and DJ Matt Rayner: roaming musician and DJ "Wow what a time we all had, Matt was so helpful, so attentive, the communication was superb, we honestly couldn’t recommend Matt enough. All of a guests had a truly fantastic evening. We had a few twists and turns to our evening, however Matt remained professional and adapted perfectly, thank you so much. We all had an amazing time. 🙌🙌" Based in Colchester, England (21 miles from Chelmsford) 7th October 2026 Nancy Rosamond Photo of Guy Watson Guy Watson "I can’t say enough words to express my gratitude to you Guy. You were amazing , on time, entertaining and definitely an amazing musician. You covered all my song requests that were my dad’s favourite, and even my personal Papa don’t preach which bought happy tears to my eyes. Thank you for making my Dad’s wake a memorable day that will be remembered for years to come." Based in Rochester, England (24 miles from Chelmsford) Genielle Hall - Fathers Wake Photo of Felix Mendel Felix Mendel "Felix was incredible. From the moment we saw his video on the site we knew he was exactly what we were looking for at our event. Felix arrived early and was professional throughout, his performance was even more fantastic than we had hoped for, it fit the mood of the evening and our guests loved every minute." Based in London, England (30 miles from Chelmsford) 29th October 2026 Shannon - Gala Dinner Photo of Camix Nova Camix Nova "Camix Nova was hired for this event to welcome guests with live music, and he did a tremendous job. Not only did he keep the crowd entertained and engaged throughout the event, but he also had guests dancing, singing along, and fully enjoying the atmosphere created by his live performance." Based in London, England (30 miles from Chelmsford) 26th August 2026 Sophie Lambert - Darts Championship 2025/2026 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 (30 miles from Chelmsford) 10th August 2026 Elaine - 40th Birthday Dinner party

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Frequently asked questions

The average cost of hiring one man bands is £250, with prices from £80 to £750+. Pricing depends on the performer's experience, set duration and the range of instruments and equipment involved. One-man bands use a combination of live instruments, vocals, looping technology and backing tracks to deliver a full-sounding performance from a single artist.

The one man bands for hire are solo performers who use a combination of live instruments, loop pedals, vocal harmonies and technology to create a full band sound from a single musician. Many play guitar, keyboard or multi-instruments alongside live vocals.

Many clients book one man bands for weddings, corporate events, private parties, restaurant entertainment, pubs and small venues. A one man band delivers the variety and energy of a larger group without the space and budget requirements.

Most one man bands cover a wide range of genres including pop, rock, soul, funk, acoustic, jazz and chart hits. The versatility of modern loop and effects technology means solo performers can recreate an impressively full sound. It is worth checking each performer's profile for their repertoire.

Most one man bands bring a complete setup including instruments, PA system, microphones, loop pedals and sometimes lighting. Their compact setup makes them well suited to venues with limited space. It is a good idea to confirm equipment details when making an enquiry.

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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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