Top 40 Bands for Hire in Colchester

Explore 262 top 40 bands available in Colchester, England, United Kingdom, backed by 649 client reviews averaging 5 out of 5 stars. These contemporary cover bands specialize in current chart hits and modern popular music.

All 262 suppliers listed here are willing to travel to Colchester. The nearest is based in Gillingham, 38 miles away.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 649 reviews of Top 40 Bands
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Function/Party band, pro musicians, versatile, pop, rock, funk, soul, old & new

Gillingham

England · 38 miles away

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4 or 5 Piece Pop and Rock Covers band performing classic hits

Chatham

England · 39 miles away

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The #1 Party band in Cambridge! We're a high energy 3-Piece from Cambridge

Cambridge

England · 40 miles away

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Book from £600 (GBP)

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

Cambridge

England · 40 miles away

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6/7 Piece Big band with a Big sound, Playing all the Hits But not the usual ones

Stevenage

England · 47 miles away

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A Neo Soul, Funk, RnB Band fronted by the awesome Ivanmore on Vocals

London

England · 51 miles away

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Stunning UK Based Event Entertainment

London

England · 51 miles away

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Book from £9460 (GBP)

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6 to 10 Piece Party Band - Solo Musician - Duo & DJ Service

London

England · 51 miles away

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Book from £1800 (GBP)

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Cool contemporary 6 piece band playing dance anthems, club classics & big hits

London

England · 51 miles away

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Book from £2000 (GBP)

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Join us, for the 80s party of a lifetime.

London

England · 51 miles away

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4 or 5 piece DJ-based live band

London

England · 51 miles away

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3/4/5 piece covers band, something for everyone! Female/Male vocals.

London

England · 51 miles away

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Book from £690 (GBP)

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5 piece high energyparty function band. The gold standard in live entertainment

London

England · 51 miles away

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The perfect live band for any event or occasion.

London

England · 51 miles away

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Solo or duo covers artist playing classic tunes from the 50s to the present day

London

England · 51 miles away

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A premium, customisable 3-15 piece band for weddings and events.

London

England · 51 miles away

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Piano , vocalist , request taker

London

England · 51 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Filling your dance floor with party bangers and live remixes

London

England · 51 miles away

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How much does it cost to hire Top 40 Bands in Colchester?

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Hiring Top 40 bands in Colchester costs between £140 and £2,950+, with typical bookings averaging £1,100. Rates reflect group size, performance length, equipment and repertoire. Premium acts usually bring a full sound system and a large catalogue of current hits, which is reflected in their higher fees. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 81 enquiries for Top 40 Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 24 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
54% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
19% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
60% of events take place in these months

Reviews of Top 40 Bands available in Colchester

5/5 from 649 reviews
Photo of Electric Outfit Live Band Electric Outfit Live Band "Hi guys, I just wanted to drop you a quick message to thank you so much for playing at our wedding, our guests kept telling us how amazing you were throughout the evening, right from the first dance to the very end you kept all ages up and dancing….exactly what we were hoping for when booking a band, you certainly delivered…and then some!" Based in Gillingham, England (38 miles from Colchester) Mr & Mrs Phelps - Wedding Photo of Under The Covers Under The Covers "Under the covers were recommended to me by a friend and after checking them out online I booked them. They didn’t disappoint! I loved them and they even stayed and played music until the end of the party!" Based in Cambridge, England (40 miles from Colchester) Katherine B - Party Photo of The Tributes The Tributes "Great Big Band with a very varied song list,, Not some of the usual stuff,, played different versions of 70s and 80s classics Will be looking out for their next gig" Based in Stevenage, England (47 miles from Colchester) Ian Whiting - Pub gig Photo of The Shimmer Tones The Shimmer Tones "Had the Shimmer Tones for our wedding last year, what a band! Super professional and the singers were incredible. Absolutely loved them!" Based in London, England (51 miles from Colchester) Jenny Foster - Wedding Photo of Discovered Discovered "We had a wonderful day on Saturday and thank you to you all for making the evening such a success. You had your work cut out with there being so many rooms for people to drift into but you worked some magic with your music and everyone kept coming back to dance, full credit to you all – you were brilliant and I would have no hesitating in recommending you to anyone. Please pass on my thanks to the others and I wish you all well. (Dawn – Mother of bride) Thank you so much – we had the best evening, everyone said how amazing you were!! Which you were! You really helped make our day the best." Based in London, England (51 miles from Colchester) Dan & Nicola - Wedding Photo of London Anthemic London Anthemic "First and foremost, thank you for a fantastic, enjoyable Saturday night last weekend! You and the entire band were awesome, and we've had a whole heap of great comments from our family and friends about the whole day, but in particular how much they enjoyed your live performance that evening. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!" Based in London, England (51 miles from Colchester) Wedding 2019

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for top 40 bands ranges from £140 to £2,950+, with an average of £1,100. Rates depend on band size, performance duration and the production level of the act. Top 40 bands focus on current chart hits and recent classics, and line-ups with more members and higher production values are priced accordingly.

The top 40 bands for hire play the biggest current chart hits and recent popular songs across pop, dance, R&B, hip hop and rock. Their setlists are regularly updated to include the latest releases, making them a fresh and current entertainment choice.

Typical bookings for top 40 bands include weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, proms, festivals and any event where modern, recognisable music is the priority. Current chart music appeals particularly well to younger audiences.

A typical booking for top 40 bands is two to three hours, split into sets with breaks. Because chart music is constantly evolving, many bands regularly update their repertoire to include the latest hits alongside crowd favourites. It is worth discussing timing and song preferences when making an enquiry.

Most top 40 bands are self-contained and bring their own PA system, instruments and lighting. For larger venues, additional equipment may be needed. It is a good idea to confirm all technical details before booking.

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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.

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