Kent Bands For Hire

Whether you’re looking for background wedding musicians in the afternoon or a rockin’ Kent party band to get the dance floor buzzing, you’ll find something to suit your big day.

Hire a Wedding Band in Kent

We work alongside only the very best wedding bands in Kent, guaranteed to give you a show to remember. Our function bands have years of experience providing entertainment for weddings of every size, from large marquee weddings to intimate family gatherings; whatever the venue, we can help put together a package that suits you.

Why use DG Music?

We understand the tremendous amount of time, effort and expense that goes into organising a successful event, which is why we’re here to make booking your entertainment as simple as possible. From the moment you enquire to the day of the event, we’re here to answer your queries and ensure a stress-free booking experience.

Hire Kent Party Bands For Any Occasion

We offer a diverse roster of Kent party bands, covering everything from rock ‘n’ roll, soul and Motown to pop, rock, indie and dance. From weddings and birthday parties to corporate events, you’ll be sure to find a cover band to suit your musical taste.

Ready to narrow down your search? Check out some of the categories below to find a band that suits you.

• Funk, Soul & Motown bands
• Indie & Rock Bands
• Tribute Bands
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Bands
• Corporate Party Bands
• Jazz Bands & Swing Bands
• Acoustic Bands

How much does it cost to hire a live band in Kent?

At DG Music, we represent a wide variety of live bands and musicians to suit every budget. From acoustic singer/guitarists and duos to large-scale corporate function bands, you’ll be sure to find something that fits the bill. Below is a general price guide to get you started:

Event Musicians:

• Solo Acts: £300-450
• Acoustic Duos: £500-700

Function Bands:

• 3-piece: £800-1100
• 4-piece: £1200-1500
• 5-piece: 1650-1800

Entertainment Packages

We offer all-inclusive entertainment packages to keep guests dancing all night long. This typically includes set-up from 5:30-6pm, with 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minutes of live music spread out across the evening until midnight.

Choose from free playlists between sets or a professional DJ service from one of the band members for a small additional fee.

Daytime Wedding Music

Many of our Kent musicians and bands offer additional background music sets to cater for every aspect of your event, from solo piano and sax to accompany your wedding breakfast to low-key jazz and acoustic music in the afternoon.

PA System & Lighting

Every function band we work with comes fully self-contained with a PA system, lighting and backline, so you won’t need to provide a thing.

Band Performance Space

Every band’s requirements differ, but in general, we recommend about a meter width for every band member and 2-3 meters depth. Below is a rough guide to help you plan your event space:

• Duo: 3 x 2 meters
• Trio: 3 x 3 meters
• 4-piece: 4 x 3 meters
• 5-piece: 5 x 3 meters
• 6-piece: 6 x 4 meters

Where do your Kent function bands and musicians perform?

Our Kent cover bands perform at venues throughout the region, including Maidstone, Gillingham, Dartford, Chatham, Margate, Rochester, Tunbridge Wells, Canterbury, Folkestone and Dover. If you’re looking to hire a band in Kent please get in touch.

Kent venues we work with

We’ve been firmly established in the industry for almost 20 years and have built professional relationships with several top venues in the area. Below are just a few of the venues we recommend:

• Chilston Park
• Hole Park
• Hoath House
• Lympne Castle
• Preston Court
• Salomons Estate
• Sprivers Mansion
• The Barnyard
• The Old Kent Barn
• Leeds Castle
• The Secret Garden, Ashford

How do I book a party band in Kent?

Our booking process is simple. Simply click on a band’s profile page to listen to their demos, watch video footage and browse their repertoire; if you like what you hear, just fill out the enquiry form with your event date and venue location, and we’ll come back to you with price and availability.

For more bands in the local area, you may be interested in our East Sussex function bands and London bands for hire.