Soul Bands for Hire in Essen

Browse 370 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. These experienced soul groups specialize in Motown classics, contemporary soul, and dance floor favorites ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

Of the 370 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Essen. The other 368 are willing to travel there.

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Rated Excellent (5/5) from 759 reviews of Soul Bands
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Original interpretation of Tina Turner's last world tour 2009 incl. dancers

Düsseldorf

North Rhine-Westphalia · 19 miles away

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Funk, Soul, Acidjazz

Düsseldorf

North Rhine-Westphalia · 19 miles away

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2-peace band performing popular hits & their originals

Cologne

North Rhine-Westphalia · 36 miles away

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Solo Saxophone-Sax & DJ-Jazz Trio or Band-Boogaloo Souljazz Hammond Band, etc.

Nijmegen

Gelderland, Netherlands · 56 miles away

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Book from €395 (EUR)

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Drunk'NFunk is een vijfkoppige coverband die energieke liveoptredens geeft.

Nijmegen

Gelderland, Netherlands · 56 miles away

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Boogaloo/souljazz/ groove- Hammond B3/Tenorsax Band

Nijmegen

Gelderland, Netherlands · 56 miles away

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6 musicians who play 80's and 90's pop and soul covers

Arnhem

Gelderland, Netherlands · 59 miles away

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12 piece band playing music by Southside Johnny, Van Zandt and Springsteen

Arnhem

Gelderland, Netherlands · 59 miles away

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Solo act with pop, soul, funk and jazz with a backing track!

Apeldoorn

Gelderland, Netherlands · 68 miles away

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Book from €275 (EUR)

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Een cocktail van Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin en natuurlijk Boogaloo

Boxtel

North Brabant, Netherlands · 73 miles away

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8-piece covers band performing Prince hits & other soul pop & disco hits

Tilburg

North Brabant, Netherlands · 83 miles away

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HIGH FIVE is a jazz- and soul band

Amersfoort

Utrecht, Netherlands · 85 miles away

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Step the Gap – Dé Disco, Soul & Funk Partyband van Nederland

Utrecht

Netherlands · 92 miles away

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Guitar - female vocal duo, Jazz, soul, neo-soul, r&b

Utrecht

Netherlands · 92 miles away

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Soul Justice - Timeless Groovy Music

Oosterwolde

Friesland, Netherlands · 110 miles away

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Saxophone with Backing Tracks- One Man Band - Perfect for small spaces

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands · 110 miles away

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We provide top-level professional jazz musicians at corporate and private events

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands · 110 miles away

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Premium Jazz Trio — Classy and great versatility with professional musicians

Amsterdam

North Holland, Netherlands · 110 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Soul Bands in Essen?

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Hiring soul bands in Essen typically costs between about €200 and €3,600+, with an average of €1,100 for professional performances. A band based closer to your venue may quote less for travel. Pricing factors include group size, performance duration, equipment requirements, and the band's experience level. Many soul ensembles offer package deals that include sound systems, microphones and longer performance times. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 33 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in Germany, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 13 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
73% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
24% enquire less than a month before the event

Reviews of Soul Bands available in Essen

5/5 from 759 reviews
Photo of The Major B The Major B "Looking for a soulful artist to play at your event? Look no further. From the very beginning I had a good feeling about Bryan and Bella and they did not disappoint. Bella sings beautifully and Bryan is a real genius when it comes to instruments. We had a song request to start our wedding ceremony that was a bit unusual and they turned it into sth exceptionally beautiful that immediately created a great atmosphere. They also were great at the reception and we had so many guests commenting about their great music. Thanks again, Bryan and Bella, we are so glad we found you! You made our wedding very special. ♥️ V& K" Based in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia (36 miles from Essen) 12th September 2026 Vanessa - Wedding Photo of Drunk’NFunk Drunk’NFunk "I've seen a few performances already. Every time, sparkling, energetic, and the fun just splashes off of it. Tasty music from excellent musicians who are well attuned to each other. Enjoying it again and again every time!" Translated from Dutch Based in Nijmegen, Gelderland, Netherlands (56 miles from Essen) 21st October 2026 Ants Photo of Garden State, the Jersey Shore Sound Garden State, the Jersey Shore Sound "Review of Garden State band performance during the opening of the Doelum Live season 25/26 29 September 2025. Garden State delivered a convincing and heartwarming concert at Doelum Live. The combination of a tight band, strong vocals and an enthusiastic audience made this Sunday afternoon a celebration for lovers of the energetic, melodious Jersey Shore Sound. With their craftsmanship and their ability to literally get people moving, Garden State proved that they can make a stage of any size vibrate. Anyone who was not there has undoubtedly missed a lively concert afternoon." Translated from Dutch Based in Arnhem, Gelderland, Netherlands (59 miles from Essen) 17th November 2025 Doelum Renkum - Concert Photo of KirstenSax KirstenSax "When you organize a garden party for family and friends and you have beautiful weather, you think that everything is perfect. But the moment Kirsten started playing and the beautiful sounds of the saxophone echoed through the garden, you immediately feel that the party is truly completely right. Kirsten, thank you very much. We enjoyed your beautiful saxophone music. And what a nice and spontaneous person you are." Translated from Dutch Based in Apeldoorn, Gelderland, Netherlands (68 miles from Essen) Chris - Party Photo of Premium Jazz Bands | Jazz Central Agency Premium Jazz Bands | Jazz Central Agency "We engaged Jazzcentrale to provide entertainment for our anniversary celebration. Our initial contact was very pleasant, and they listened carefully to our wishes. Our event was both business-like and intended for networking. The Jazzcentrale musicians looked professional and played beautiful background music. This interaction was also very pleasant. It was great entertainment for our guests, allowing them to chat or simply enjoy the entertainment. Highly recommended!" Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (110 miles from Essen) 21st November 2025 Daisy - Corporate event Photo of Booming Pianos Booming Pianos "We had a great evening! Booming Pianos is a great team that got the audience involved. Happy reunion after 12.5 years. As if nothing had changed, just everyone a little older." Based in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands (110 miles from Essen) Imco Struijksma - !2,5 year wedding anniversary

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between €200 and €3,600+, with an average of €1,100. The price depends on the number of band members, performance duration and whether the line-up includes a horn section and backing vocalists. Larger soul ensembles with brass and multiple singers typically cost more than smaller combos.

The soul bands for hire perform classic and contemporary soul music, often blending Motown, funk, R&B and disco into their sets. Many soul bands cover well-known hits from artists spanning several decades, creating a feel-good, dance-friendly setlist.

Hiring soul bands is a popular choice for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, gala dinners and private celebrations. Soul music has broad, cross-generational appeal and is one of the most reliable genres for filling a dance floor.

The soul 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 powerful, rich soul sound, while smaller groups suit tighter budgets and venues.

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

Some acts work with a fixed singer and others draw from a small pool, so it is worth asking which applies before booking. Where a specific voice matters, naming it at the enquiry stage is the only way to secure it. Acts that rotate singers will normally say so and can often send recordings of each.

A four or five-piece with a strong singer fills most function rooms, and the difference at that size is closer to weight than to energy. Larger rooms and higher guest numbers are where the extra players start to matter. Guest numbers and the room are a better guide to this than the size of the budget.

A smaller group leans on voice and rhythm, so brass-driven material is either rearranged or left out. Larger line-ups cover the catalogue much as recorded, which matters when particular songs have to be in the set. Naming those songs is the quickest way to find out which size suits.

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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