Soul Bands for Hire in Oxford

Browse 407 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Oxford, 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 407 suppliers listed here, 6 are based within 30 miles of Oxford. The other 401 are willing to travel there.

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

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 920 reviews of Soul Bands
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5-piece Funk and Disco band featuring superb vocals and saxes

Oxford

England

(7)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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

Swindon

England · 26 miles away

(10)

Book from £1300 (GBP)

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

Swindon

England · 26 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 · 26 miles away

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Book from £1100 (GBP)

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

Leighton Buzzard

England · 28 miles away

(8)

Book from £1200 (GBP)

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

Milton Keynes

England · 29 miles away

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Book from £400 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Oxford

Based more than 30 miles from Oxford, nearest first

A sizzling Soul band with sensational singers from the UK

Hemel Hempstead

England · 34 miles away

(10)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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An upbeat acoustic duo based in Hertfordshire and London area.

Hemel Hempstead

England · 34 miles away

(2)

Book from £300 (GBP)

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

Camberley

England · 36 miles away

(1)

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5 piece soul funk and disco band perfect for parties for functions & weddings

Northampton

England · 38 miles away

(1)

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

Warwick

England · 39 miles away

(5)

Book from £2300 (GBP)

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

Hitchin

England · 44 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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7 Pieces Band , providing ,Jazz, Funk,Blues, Pop, Soul, Reggae music.

Acton

England · 45 miles away

(5)

Book from £750 (GBP)

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

Stevenage

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £1250 (GBP)

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

Stevenage

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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

Guildford

England · 46 miles away

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Book from £975 (GBP)

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The very best in Soul, Funk & Reggae performed by the finest musicians

Guildford

England · 46 miles away

(1)

Book from £750 (GBP)

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5 piece to 10 piece Motown/Soul Band

Letchworth Garden City

England · 47 miles away

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

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Hiring soul bands in Oxford 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 232 enquiries for Soul Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 10 November 2026.

Most requested for
Weddings
44% of enquiries, with private events next at 16%
Typical first reply
Within three hours
69% 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 80% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Soul Bands based near Oxford

5/5 from 25 reviews
Photo of Tunehead Tunehead "Amazing !!! Great band, these guys really know how to get a crowd up and dancing!" Based in Oxford, England E & L - Joe's Bar and Grill, Oxford Photo of Motown to Soul Motown to Soul "You were all great thank you for putting on a great show!!" Based in Swindon, England (26 miles from Oxford) Rebecca - wedding 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 (28 miles from Oxford) Paul Weimar - Xmas Function Photo of Soul75 Soul75 "The band had great chemistry on stage and performed each song to a high level. The singers in particular were great, especially at getting the crowd going and getting people up on the dancefloor." Based in Hemel Hempstead, England (34 miles from Oxford) Chloe - Company party Photo of Lush Tones Lush Tones "The Lush Tones are such a great live band. I saw them in a local pub in Watford and was blown away. Great act, contemporary tunes. See them if you can." Based in Hemel Hempstead, England (34 miles from Oxford) Mark Rodenhurst Photo of Sailing Waves Sailing Waves "Sailing Waves performed at mine and my husband’s wedding on 08.09.24 for our drinks reception and what can I say, they were amazing. They even recruited our flower girl on the tamborine. All the guests enjoyed the music. Would highly recommend!!" Based in Camberley, England (36 miles from Oxford) Rachel Woods - Private Wedding

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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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