Soul Bands for Hire in Northampton

Browse 408 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Northampton, 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 408 suppliers listed here, 6 are based within 30 miles of Northampton. The other 402 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Leicester, Leighton Buzzard, Milton Keynes and Warwick.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 880 reviews of Soul Bands
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5 piece soul funk and disco band perfect for parties for functions & weddings

Northampton

England

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An exciting 5 piece band covering hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s.

Milton Keynes

England · 15 miles away

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Five-Piece Function Band - Perfect for weddings, parties and functions

Leighton Buzzard

England · 25 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Superb 5 piece party/dance band playing funk, soul, disco and contemporary

Leicester

England · 29 miles away

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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4 piece soul Motown pop jazz band

Leicester

England · 29 miles away

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Funk Soul Motown Disco Pop 8, 9, 10pc + Lighting/sound engineer inc. DJ service.

Warwick

England · 30 miles away

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Willing to travel to Northampton

Based more than 30 miles from Northampton, nearest first

High energy versatile group playing your favourite funk, soul, rock and roll

Hitchin

England · 33 miles away

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5 piece to 10 piece Motown/Soul Band

Letchworth Garden City

England · 34 miles away

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‘Let’s Get It On’ are a 5/6 piece Motown and Soul party band

Stevenage

England · 38 miles away

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7 Piece Soul Funk Band Playing a mixture of original and cover material

Stevenage

England · 38 miles away

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5-piece Funk and Disco band featuring superb vocals and saxes

Oxford

England · 38 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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A sizzling Soul band with sensational singers from the UK

Hemel Hempstead

England · 39 miles away

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Book from £800 (GBP)

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An upbeat acoustic duo based in Hertfordshire and London area.

Hemel Hempstead

England · 39 miles away

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An upbeat function band playing songs from the 80’s to current day.

Cambridge

England · 42 miles away

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Book from £325 (GBP)

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soul motown and disco duo featuring stunning vocals and harmonies

Cambridge

England · 42 miles away

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Book from £350 (GBP)

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Premium live soul, funk, pop & jazz band.

West Midlands

United Kingdom

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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Premium Wedding & Party Band - Soul, Motown & Rock Classics

Birmingham

England · 46 miles away

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Fabulous 4 piece specialising in Weddings, Parties and corporate functions

Birmingham

England · 46 miles away

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

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Hiring soul bands in Northampton typically costs between about £190 and £2,850+, 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 217 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 24 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 35 miles
For the 79% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Soul Bands based near Northampton

5/5 from 38 reviews
Photo of The Soul D Band The Soul D Band "Soul D band was fantastic and really made our evening. They were professional and really interacted with the audience making their show a great experience for all of us." Based in Northampton, England Terry Russell - Birthday Party Photo of Revolve Revolve "This is the second year we have had Revolve play for our Christmas Parties at The Civic, Trowbridge and again, they helped to make the events a complete success. A great professional band with awesome sound and fantastic crowd participation. This year we also had them for our New Year's Eve Ball. Feedback was incredible. We cannot recommend them enough and we will definitely be booking them again for future events." Based in Leighton Buzzard, England (25 miles from Northampton) Paul Weimar - Xmas Function Photo of HiFi Driveby HiFi Driveby "Can't recommend this band enough! We booked hifidriveby for our fundraising dinner dance and we had an amazing night. They turned up on time, setup quickly and played so many of my favourite songs that my feet hurt from dancing. they even held a dance off. Obviously the girls won. Will definitely be booking them for our Christmas party." Based in Leicester, England (29 miles from Northampton) Friends - Black tie dinner dance Photo of GG and the Soul Swingers GG and the Soul Swingers "GG and her guitarist made our night! They came an hour earlier for set up, were proffessional and easy going. Started with mellow songs and in an hour got everybody from kids to 70+ year olds dancing to the funky notes. GG's voice is amazing! She has a lovely aura and able flex her style to the mood of the group. Can't thank enough for this memorable evening." Based in Leicester, England (29 miles from Northampton) Arzu - (Private house party (birthday)) Photo of Funk'N'Soul Function Band Funk'N'Soul Function Band "Funk’N’Soul performed at a wedding celebration held at Maisemore Gloucestershire on 28th August. The two hour set and DJ kept everyone on the dance floor, which was exactly what was wanted!! Awesome night!" Based in Warwick, England (30 miles from Northampton) Vicki Williams - Wedding Event Planner Photo of Tunehead Tunehead "Amazing !!! Great band, these guys really know how to get a crowd up and dancing!" Based in Oxford, England (38 miles from Northampton) E & L - Joe's Bar and Grill, Oxford

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring soul bands typically costs between £190 and £2,850+, 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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