Soul Bands for Hire in County Down

Browse 352 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in County Down, Northern Ireland, 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 352 suppliers listed here, one is based in or near County Down. The other 351 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 675 reviews of Soul Bands
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A piano player that specialises in New Orleans, blues and boogie woogie

Belfast

Northern Ireland

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Funk music

Ashbourne

Leinster, Ireland

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A lively, energetic swing and jazz band of all sizes with front man, Bobby Mc.

Dunboyne

Leinster, Ireland

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Bollywood band based in Dublin, Ireland

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland

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Live music for birthdays, private parties, drinks receptions & corporate events.

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland

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Legendary Rob Strong and his band- celebrating an amazing 60 years on the road

Dublin

Leinster, Ireland

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Eastern soul meets western grooves

Lucan

Leinster, Ireland

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8 piece Funk/Soul band performing the greatest hits of the 70's and more.

Sandyford

Leinster, Ireland

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Three piece rock, pop and soul act. Piano, guitar, drums, saxophone and vocals

Glasgow

Scotland

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Soul Band celebrating the music from the iconic movie "The Commitments"

Glasgow

Scotland

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Five-piece party band bringing the energy to your special day!

Preston

England

(7)

Book from £1250 (GBP)

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Top Quality Customisable Soul & Motown Band

Liverpool

England

(17)

Book from £525 (GBP)

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A classic 11 piece Soul and Funk band covering the great tracks everyone love.

Liverpool

England

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8/9 piece soul band

Liverpool

England

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“Family roots. International sound. Pure gospel.”

Stirling

Scotland

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We are an acoustic Duo Great for any Occasion

Winsford

England

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Acoustic Duo - Weddings - Special Events - Parties

Manchester

England

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Expect big energy, dazzling showmanship, and a night you will never forget

Manchester

England

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How much does it cost to hire Soul Bands in County Down?

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Hiring soul bands in County Down typically costs between about £160 and £3,000+, with an average of £850 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 214 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
43% 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
51% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 40 miles
For the 78% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Soul Bands available in County Down

5/5 from 675 reviews
Photo of Bobby Mc and The Dukes Bobby Mc and The Dukes "Bobby Mc and The Jukes were absolutely fantastic" Based in Dunboyne, Leinster, Ireland Margaret Finlay - Suretank Ltd Photo of Sur Symphony - Live bollywood Band Sur Symphony - Live bollywood Band "Sur Symphony brings pure magic to our restaurant nights! Their soulful Bollywood covers set the perfect vibe for our guests. Professional, warm, and full of energy — they truly elevate the dining experience. Our customers love the live music evenings. We’re proud to host such incredible talent regularly." Based in Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Team indie Spice - Indie Spice Photo of The WeegieBeats The WeegieBeats "Fantastic experience all round…the band were so professional as well as being excellent musicians and the set list appealed to all ages at the party. Everyone was up dancing and all the guests mentioned how excellent the band were. We also had a sax set which was beautiful. Finally the band were so friendly and made my birthday celebration a brilliant event. Thank you so much." Based in Glasgow, Scotland 29th July 2026 Hannah - 40th birthday Photo of Toneacious Soul Toneacious Soul "Toneacity entertainment are just simply incredible! Tony is the easiest guy to get on with and he knows exactly how to get everyone out of their seats and on to the dancefloor! All the band members are true professionals with unbelievable talents, but they're also a hell of a lot of fun! 1000% would recommend!" Based in Liverpool, England Victoria Cornwell - Private Event Photo of Relative Cool Relative Cool "We thought Relative Cool were absolutely brilliant when they played at our wedding. The vocalist was fabulous! The 3 sets filled the whole evening and definitely had everyone up dancing. I also really appreciated little things like the singer chatting with one of the kids while they had a break between sets. They were thoroughly professional throughout. We spoke to Tom before the evening and he was always really responsive with messages. We would definitely recommend them and thank you very much for making it a great evening!" Based in Preston, England Jane - Wedding Photo of GeO Gospel Choir GeO Gospel Choir "What an amazing experience it was to listen and watch the choir. I loved them and I’m obsessed with them all. They were everything I hoped for and more. Would definitely recommend to anyone who’s looking for that wow factor for their wedding day. - Mr & Mrs Fletcher, The Eden Project, Cornwall" Based in Stirling, Scotland Mr & Mrs Fletcher - Wedding

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between £160 and £3,000+, 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.

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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