Soul Bands for Hire in Bournemouth

Browse 389 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom. These experienced soul groups specialize in Motown classics, contemporary soul, and dance floor favorites ideal for weddings, corporate events, and private celebrations.

Of the 389 suppliers listed here, 3 are based within 30 miles of Bournemouth. The other 386 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Salisbury and Southampton.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 807 reviews of Soul Bands
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Based near Bournemouth

Three Piece Function Band - Ideal for Weddings, Parties & Events

Bournemouth

England · < 1 mile away

(2)

Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Madison Heights are a high energy exciting ten-piece, funky soul & Motown band

Southampton

England · 24 miles away

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4 piece professional function band playing popular songs for people to dance too

Salisbury

England · 24 miles away

(8)

Book from £1050 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Bournemouth

Based more than 30 miles from Bournemouth, nearest first

Highly versatile function band performing songs to suit all ages

Fareham

England · 32 miles away

(5)

Book from £420 (GBP)

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Live 6- piece show band!

Portsmouth

England · 35 miles away

(5)

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Funky RnB band playing classic dirty blues - uplifting. energetic, inspirational

Frome

England · 40 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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Experienced and Versatile Trombonist

Wells

England · 47 miles away

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Live stage show of Top of The Pops

Bognor Regis

England · 53 miles away

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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Wedding and events band performing Motown, Soul, R&B, and dance floor fillers!

Swindon

England · 58 miles away

(10)

Book from £1300 (GBP)

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Jazz, swing, folk and soulful classics, duo, trio, quartet and quintet

Swindon

England · 58 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Top quality Funk, Disco and Soul band with optional brass section

Swindon

England · 58 miles away

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Book from £1100 (GBP)

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7 piece function band based in Bristol playing a mix of funk, soul and Pop.

Bristol

England · 60 miles away

(1)

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R'n'B & Soul band perfect for any party! 1960s +

Bristol

England · 60 miles away

(1)

Book from £1600 (GBP)

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Rhythmia are a power house of pop, R&B and soul covers.

Bristol

England · 60 miles away

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Covers duo performing popular hits from the 50’s to current day

Camberley

England · 65 miles away

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A ten piece tribute to Joe Cocker

Worthing

England · 66 miles away

(1)

Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Experienced Covers band for functions, weddings, corporate events, etc.

Worthing

England · 66 miles away

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FUN energetic party band | male and female vocals | stunning 10* reviews!

Guildford

England · 67 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Soul Bands available in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom?

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The average price for Soul Bands available in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom is £850 (GBP). Soul bands in Bournemouth typically cost between £190 and £2,900+, with an average of £850 for professional performances. Local groups often provide better value through reduced travel costs and familiarity with area venues. Pricing factors include group size, performance duration, equipment requirements, and the band's experience level. Many soul ensembles near you offer package deals that include sound systems, microphones, and extended performance times for optimal value. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 212 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 16 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
42% of enquiries, with private events next at 18%
Typical first reply
Within three hours
71% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
23% 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 40 miles
For the 79% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Soul Bands available in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom

5/5 from 807 reviews
Photo of Gentlemen Groove Gentlemen Groove "These guys are fantastic!! We booked them as the headliners for our work's summer party and they absolutely delivered!! Truly professional, with super tight harmonies and an incredibly funky groove, they will have you dancing and smiling all night long! We're already planning where we can see them again!! Book them for your next event and you're guaranteed a great time! Thanks guys!!" Based in Bournemouth, England Suzy Q - Work Summer Party Photo of Miss-Chief and the Makers Miss-Chief and the Makers "We employ a band each year for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and Classic Le Mans we have never had a female siger and we wernt dissapointed. The whole band was exceptional giving us exactly what we wanted great set and we will be inviting them back next year. Dont hesitate to book this band ." Based in Salisbury, England (24 miles from Bournemouth) 16th July 2026 Stephen Fowell - Lycian Events limited Photo of Indigo Sky - Pop , Rock , Soul Band Indigo Sky - Pop , Rock , Soul Band "I saw Indigo Sky at an event and they were brilliant ! The singer had a fab voice and the song choice was great ! We all really enjoyed it ." Based in Fareham, England (32 miles from Bournemouth) Craig Mitchell - Private event Photo of Le Freak! Le Freak! "We managed to secure Le Freak four days before our 30th birthday party and I’m so glad we did. They were amazing! They looked fantastic, sang fantastic and just had everyone up on the dance floor. Their songs were classic party songs with a range of well known songs. We couldn’t have asked for a better band. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much 💜" Based in Portsmouth, England (35 miles from Bournemouth) Katie Scarlett Denial - 30th Birthday Party Photo of Motown to Soul Motown to Soul "You were all great thank you for putting on a great show!!" Based in Swindon, England (58 miles from Bournemouth) Rebecca - wedding Photo of Char 'n B Char 'n B "The band were very accommodating with timings in the lead up to and on the day. They kept everyone on the dance floor all night and we had so many people say how great and fun the band were. Would highly recommend for any event!" Based in Bristol, England (60 miles from Bournemouth) Katie D - Birthday Party

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between £190 and £2,900+, with an average of £850. 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.

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.

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.

The soul bands 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.

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.

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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