Soul Bands for Hire in Stratford-upon-Avon

Browse 404 professional soul bands and R&B ensembles available for hire in Stratford-upon-Avon, 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 404 suppliers listed here, 15 are based within 30 miles of Stratford-upon-Avon. The other 389 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Birmingham, Dudley, Kingswinford, Stourbridge, Warwick and West Midlands.

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

Warwick

England · 8 miles away

(5)

Book from £2300 (GBP)

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

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

(16)

Book from £1100 (GBP)

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Fabulous 4 piece specialising in Weddings, Parties and corporate functions

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

(8)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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Fantastic 7 piece Male fronted - Motown and Soul Band.

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

(4)

Book from £1895 (GBP)

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6 to 8 piece Soul, Motown & funk band.

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

(4)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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9 piece high energy soul band

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

(3)

Book from £2000 (GBP)

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Acoustic Duo covering Pop/Rock/Soul

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

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Book from £250 (GBP)

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The West Midlands’ finest tribute to Motown, Soul and Northern Soul

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

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Book from £700 (GBP)

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Red Hot Rhythm & Blues! Scintilating Ska! Sensational Soul!

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

(3)

Book from £750 (GBP)

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9-Piece Soul band performing R & B, Neo Soul + Lovers Rock and Reggae

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

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Book from £2200 (GBP)

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Collective of Singers & Musicians who cover Soul, Rnb, Pop,Gospel and Reggae

Birmingham

England · 22 miles away

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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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5 piece band celebrating classic funk, soul, and disco hits.

Stourbridge

England · 26 miles away

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Book from £1250 (GBP)

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Female Producer, Singer & Songwriter with orig. songs and a fresh take on covers

Dudley

England · 27 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Wired2Party are a 5 piece female fronted party function band

Kingswinford

England · 29 miles away

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Stratford-upon-Avon

Based more than 30 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon, nearest first

Chronicles of Zee a classic & modern covers band mixing , Rock, Soul and Reg

Wolverhampton

England · 32 miles away

(4)

Book from £650 (GBP)

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

Northampton

England · 35 miles away

(1)

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

Oxford

England · 36 miles away

(7)

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How much does it cost to hire Soul Bands in Stratford-upon-Avon?

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Hiring soul bands in Stratford-upon-Avon 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 Stratford-upon-Avon

5/5 from 51 reviews
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 (8 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon) Vicki Williams - Wedding Event Planner Photo of The Detours Band The Detours Band "I saw The Detours in Birmingham. Amazing band, great atmosphere and all round fantastic evening with lots of dancing." Based in Birmingham, England (22 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon) Sarah B Photo of Ricky Cool & The In Crowd Ricky Cool & The In Crowd "It was a fantastic night. They can’t wait to hear you and the band again." Based in Birmingham, England (22 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon) The Dragon Theatre, Barmouth Photo of Hitmen & Her Hitmen & Her "We booked HM&H for our annual national conference (The Associated Board of Dance) and they were amazing. They coped with timetable changes that always happen at these events with professionalism and ensured our guests had a great night. The dancefloor was never empty and the variety of music was brilliant. We're a advance association and we know great music when we hear it!" Based in Birmingham, England (22 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon) Lee - National conference Photo of The Soul Department The Soul Department "Thank you so so much for performing at our wedding in Stratford upon Avon. You were totally amazing and our guests loved you. Thank you also for learning my song request for my dad, he loved it and it meant a lot. We had an amazing day and our evening rocked! Thank you" Based in Birmingham, England (22 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon) Becky and Joe - Wedding Photo of Groove Collider Groove Collider "Groove Collider provided a great evening of music at a recent NYE party. Awesome variety of songs and a cracking long set that kept everyone dancing, (I thought it was their last song of the night... 3 times!) Can't wait to hear them again." Based in Birmingham, England (22 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon) Benedict White - Tennis Club NYE Party

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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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