Soul Bands for Hire in Hastings

Browse 396 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Hastings, 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 396 suppliers listed here, 2 are based within 30 miles of Hastings. The other 394 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Kent and Tonbridge.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 821 reviews of Soul Bands
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Based near Hastings

8-piece party band with brass, big vocals and nonstop dance fillers!

Kent

England

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Book from £2500 (GBP)

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A fantastic live band for parties and wedding receptions.

Tonbridge

England · 27 miles away

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Willing to travel to Hastings

Based more than 30 miles from Hastings, nearest first

5-piece party, function & wedding band - High Energy is everything!

Brighton

England · 31 miles away

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Book from £1600 (GBP)

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Nice people, soulful groove, popular songs...

Brighton

England · 31 miles away

(1)

Book from £499 (GBP)

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Ideal for Weddings, Hotels, Restaurants and Besopke Events.

Brighton

England · 31 miles away

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Book from £195 (GBP)

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2 piece duo Soul Diva and a live sax

Brighton

England · 31 miles away

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Reload is recognised as one of the top wedding/function bands in the South East

Shoreham-by-Sea

England · 37 miles away

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Book from £700 (GBP)

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A ten piece tribute to Joe Cocker

Worthing

England · 41 miles away

(1)

Book from £1200 (GBP)

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

Worthing

England · 41 miles away

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Her Soul is a Disco, Soul & Motown Trio

Basildon

England · 50 miles away

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Six-piece funky music soul band

Margate

England · 51 miles away

(8)

Book from £940 (GBP)

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Strictly tasteful covers since 2011

City of Westminster

England · 54 miles away

(9)

Book from £900 (GBP)

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Award-winning luxury wedding band. London, Birmingham and Midlands. Est. 2018.

London

England · 54 miles away

(28)

Book from £4000 (GBP)

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Incredible Soul, Pop Singer-Songwriter (As seen on The Voice)

London

England · 54 miles away

(4)

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We provide show-stopping entertainment, ranging from 6-13 musicians at a time.

London

England · 54 miles away

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Minimum 3 - 4 piece band for weddings, birthdays, funerals, and corporate events

London

England · 54 miles away

(6)

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Motown, Soul and Pop duo available to spread good vibes at your special event

London

England · 54 miles away

(29) Replies in < 1 hr

Book from £520 (GBP)

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Elegant duo, performing a range of Jazz, Bossa-Nova and Pop Hits.

London

England · 54 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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

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Hiring soul bands in Hastings typically costs between about £190 and £2,950+, 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 219 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 25 October 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
43% of enquiries, with private events next at 17%
Typical first reply
Within three hours
70% 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 35 miles
For the 79% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Soul Bands available in Hastings

5/5 from 821 reviews
Photo of The One Night Band The One Night Band "OMG BEST band EVER!! they played at our wedding recently and I never stopped dancing!!
Brilliant energy, excellent musicians and they will always have the dance floor full !!
My guests are still talking about how good they were...
A successful wedding = free bar, excellent food and most importantly an excellent band!!
Highly Highly Recommended!!!" Based in Brighton, England (31 miles from Hastings) Sammy and Giles Photo of Stunning Soul And Jazz Singer Stunning Soul And Jazz Singer "Hi Ana, thank you so much for such a wonderful performance last night. So many people said how brilliant it was and it really added a personal touch to my special event. Deborah Pullen MBE September 2024 5*****" Based in Brighton, England (31 miles from Hastings) Deborah Pullen MBE - Corpoate Function Photo of Mucky Ducklings! Mucky Ducklings! "The Mucky Ducklings will bring plenty of soul to your party, with a 4-piece band that really swings & the sultry vocals of Miss Tracey up front interpreting & making her own soul classics from the late 20th century, with the poise of Billie Holliday & the warmth of Sam Cooke." Based in Brighton, England (31 miles from Hastings) Simon (Manager - Pelirocco Hotel, Brighton) - Hotel Photo of Reload Reload "Thank you for a thoroughly enjoyable evening, I have to say you are the best band we've had at the club, I particularly enjoyed the wide and varied range of musical styles you covered, I loved 'You're My World' 'Jesse James' and your version of 'Price Tag' thank you, I'll put the July date in my diary" Based in Shoreham-by-Sea, England (37 miles from Hastings) June, Shoreham Harbour Club - Social club night Photo of COCKER A Tribute to the Legend COCKER A Tribute to the Legend "The best Joe Cocker tribute I have ever seen or booked! Believable. More like 'Joe' than the man himself! The band is superb! A super event!" Based in Worthing, England (41 miles from Hastings) Rosina Demarco - TheBroken Chair Blues Club Photo of Project F Project F "Project F were unbelievable, from start to finish. The song choices were spot on, they sounded incredible, their presence was brilliant and they kept everyone dancing all night. Plus, to top it off, they were all such lovely people who kept in touch with you from booking them, all the way up to the event, asking if there were certain songs we wanted or how we wanted them to set up or what to wear etc. We couldn’t recommend Project F enough. They were truly fantastic!!" Based in Margate, England (51 miles from Hastings) 18th October 2026 Curtis - Wedding Booker

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between £190 and £2,950+, 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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