One Man Bands for Hire in Portsmouth

Q: How much do one man bands cost in Portsmouth?

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.

Q: What do one man bands do?

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.

Q: What events are one man bands suitable for?

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.

Q: Can a solo loop artist cover multiple genres?

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.

Q: Do one man bands bring their own equipment?

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.

Q: Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

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

Q: How far in advance do we need to book?

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.

Q: How do I book and when do I pay?

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.

Q: How do I get help with something different?

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch .

Browse 289 one man bands for hire in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom. These solo performers hold a 5 out of 5 rating from 782 reviews from real clients, with prices from £80 and an average of £250.

Of the 289 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Portsmouth. The other 285 are willing to travel there.

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Frimley

England · 39 miles away

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I am solo act - The singing drummer performing songs from past to present

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Faringdon

England · 63 miles away

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Rates for one man bands in Portsmouth 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 352 enquiries for One Man Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 26 October 2026.

Typical first reply

Within two hours

71% of enquiries get a reply within a day

How early people enquire

About seven weeks

37% enquire less than a month before the event

Busiest months

June to September

52% of events take place in these months

How far suppliers travel

About 30 miles

For the 92% based outside the event's town

Reviews of One Man Bands available in Portsmouth

5/5 from 782 reviews

James Tattington "We stumbled across James playing in a pub in East London (and loved his music) and then when we decided to get married we asked him to play. Everybody said how amazing he was. We had lots of communication before re music choices . We couldn’t have asked for more . He helped take the day extra special ." Based in Portsmouth, England Hannah Maynard - Wedding Ceremony

Irish Frank "Frank Doherty and Ben Gunnery turned a family party into a proper ‘hooley’! From folk songs, to ballads, to the Siege of Ennis, they cranked up the volume when we wanted everyone up on the dance floor, but also allowed the fiddle, guitar and tin whistle to play quietly in the background when people wanted to sit & talk. Two very good Irish musicians; well-played lads ‘go raibh mait agat’!" Based in Fareham, England (5 miles from Portsmouth) Margaret Brookling

Band Solo "Hi Cormac, just transferred the money, thank you for an amazing evening, no doubt will see you soon. Thanks for everything and taking the gig on short notice. Can't believe you do all that as one man. Top notch. Phil & Jan" Based in Frimley, England (39 miles from Portsmouth) Phil Tickle & Janet Greening - Wedding

Karen Carpenter tribute "In listening to her wonderful singing I am thoroughly impressed. She nails Karen Carpenter spot on! Beautiful voice!" Based in Camberley, England (40 miles from Portsmouth) Kevin K

Tom Butterworth "We were lucky enough to have Tom playing for our outdoor wedding ceremony and drinks reception, he created a lovely ambience, and was a pleasure to deal with throughout the bookings process. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone looking to add an extra special touch to a special occasion." Based in Burgess Hill, England (43 miles from Portsmouth) Lucy - Wedding

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 (46 miles from Portsmouth) 20th March 2026 The whishing Well, Hay's - Clive Fletcher

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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.

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.

Please browse our help and support section, or if you can't find what you need you can get in touch.

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Based near Portsmouth

James Tattington

Portsmouth

Irish Frank

Fareham

Mack the knife

Ventnor

The Singing Jukebox

Southampton

Willing to travel to Portsmouth

Band Solo

Frimley

Karen Carpenter tribute

Camberley

B-Line Central

Hove

Tom Butterworth

Burgess Hill

Elvin Cole

Reading

Rev Ferriday

Reading

Melodic panman steel drum band

Staines-upon-Thames

Jamie Goddard

Marlborough

Musical journey

Hampton

Jamie Gray

Sutton

Damien Performs All Your Favourite Songs

Croydon

Jukebox James

Swindon

Harmonica Lewinsky

Harrow on the Hill

The Drum Doctor

Faringdon

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How much do one man bands cost in Portsmouth?

What do one man bands do?

What events are one man bands suitable for?

Can a solo loop artist cover multiple genres?

Do one man bands bring their own equipment?

Can I contact multiple suppliers at the same time?

How far in advance do we need to book?

How do I book and when do I pay?

How do I get help with something different?

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