Manchester Bands For Hire

Find the Best Live Bands in Manchester with DG Music

As one of the main driving forces of British Indie music, Manchester remains a melting pot of creativity for aspiring musicians. Following in the footsteps of ‘Madchester’ pioneers The Stone Roses and Happy Mondays, Manchester is home to a wide range of professional musicians including a number of local cover bands and function bands.

Taking a cue from the likes of Joy Division, The Smiths and The 1975, our Manchester wedding bands present their own unique blend of North West indie, rock, pop and soul to ensure your event is nothing short of epic!

Why Choose DG Music?

DG Music founder David Graham studied at The Royal Northern College of Music, and this association with the city affords us strong musical contacts in the area, including musicians from The BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, The Hallé Orchestra, Sax Assault, Apollo Saxophone Quartet, Schwing, Hallé Rock and more, from classical, jazz and pop backgrounds.

We’re proud to work alongside only the very best wedding bands Manchester has to offer, each chosen for their exceptional musicianship, professionalism and dedication to their craft. With a team made up of experienced musicians, we’re here to help and advise at all times, ensuring a smooth booking process from start to finish.

Hiring wedding bands in Manchester

Booking a function band for your wedding day couldn’t be easier at DG Music. Our roster includes an eclectic mix of local talent spanning various music genres. Whether it’s the contemporary vibes of a modern pop/rock cover band or the nostalgia of jazz, swing, and rock ‘n’ roll, we have something to match every couple’s taste.

Popular wedding bands

Below are some of our most popular wedding band categories in the region:

• Rock and indie bands
• Soul, Motown and funk bands
• Modern pop/rock cover bands
• Vintage bands
• Ceilidh bands

Wedding band packages

Our function bands offer a complete package to cover every aspect of your evening wedding entertainment. This includes all equipment, such as PA system and lighting, as well as music throughout the evening until midnight. Below is a general outline of what most bands offer as standard:

• Set up from 5:30/6pm
• 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute sets
• Playlists between sets until midnight
• PA system, lighting, instruments
• First dance song request
• Public Liability Insurance and PAT certified equipment

Daytime music and DJ sets

Beyond evening entertainment, many of our bands provide options for ceremony music, drinks receptions, and the wedding breakfast. Options often include solo singer/guitarists, acoustic duos, pianists and sax players.

Additionally, while our bands include playlists as a standard feature, several offer the option to book a professional DJ service from a band member, seamlessly integrating live music with interactive DJ sets.

Where do your Manchester wedding bands perform?

Our Manchester function bands cover the whole of Greater Manchester, including Wigan, Stockport, Bolton, Salford, Oldham, Rochdale and Bury.

From the Apollo and Bridgewater Hall, there’s no shortage of venues in the city. We’ve had the pleasure of performing at so many, and work closely with a number wedding venues, including the following:

• Albert Hall
• Chancellors Hotel
• Didsbury House
• King Street Townhouse
• Manchester Art Gallery
• Marriot Worsley Hotel
• The Midland Hotel
• The University of Manchester
• Trafford Hall
• Victoria Warehouse