With Summer just around the corner, outdoor events are popping up all over the place and if you are planning an outdoor event, such as a family fun day, charity fund raiser ...
Live Bands for Hire in Dorset
Want to save time? Fill out a quick form & our available Live Bands will send you a quote - it’s free!
Looking for a specific Live Band or inspiration?

The Copycats
Function / Party Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Dumfries, Scotland
Based in: Dumfries, Scotland
(no reviews)
From: £1500
From: £1500
Fun and Funky party band specialising in weddings, corporate events and private parties. Available to play anywhere in Scotland or the UK and beyond.
Available as a 5 piece or with the addition of a brass section.
... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

FEATURED
Mister Kanish
Wedding Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Winchester, South East
Based in: Winchester, South East
(2 Reviews)
Mister Kanish offer two distinct styles making them perfect for wedding hire. Rock & pop and a folk & gypsy style playing classic and contemporary hits ideal for getting guests dancing.... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

The Moondogs
Cover Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire and the Humber
Based in: Middlesbrough, Yorkshire and the Humber
(1 Review)
The Moondogs are a young, vibrant 3 piece cover band recreating the sights, sounds and raw energy that defined the 50s and 60s
Get ready to be transported back to those exciting times when music shaped a generation. ... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

Michaela and Ben Duo
Duo
Available in Dorset
Based in: Shropshire, West Midlands
Based in: Shropshire, West Midlands
(no reviews)
From: £2500
From: £2500
Unique and talented acoustic duo consisting of 2 vocals, 1 keyboard and 1 acoustic guitar with over 8 years combined performing experience. Hundreds of songs in the portfolio, with each set can be tailored to suit the audience. From laid back acoustic to upbeat anthems.... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote
Want To Receive A Range of Quotes From Available Live Bands?

The Dynamics
Function / Party Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Kent, South East
Based in: Kent, South East
(no reviews)
From: £750
From: £750

The Trembling Wilburys
Rock Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Hampstead, London
Based in: Hampstead, London
(no reviews)
From: £1050
From: £1050
The Trembling Wilburys pay perfect homage to the Traveling Wilburys, the amazing supergroup formed in 1988 by George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Bob Dylan & Tom Petty. We provide a full 2-hour show of some of rock's greatest hits including Beatles & ELO classics ... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

Fab's Five
Function / Party Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Merseyside, North West England
Based in: Merseyside, North West England
(no reviews)
From: £400
From: £400
Fab's Five are a corporate events and wedding band based in the North West of England. From Abba to Shania Twain, Fab's Five bring with them a setlist featuring all your favourite pop classics!... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

J Appleby.
Reggae / Ska Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: South Croydon, London
Based in: South Croydon, London
(no reviews)
From: $400
From: $400
I sing all kinda of songs such as Soul. Soul Rock. Reggae. Reggae Gospel and Ballads. I mostly sing using backing tracks with back up singers already on the cds.... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

ESSANDTE
Duo
Available in Dorset
Based in: Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
Based in: Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber
(no reviews)
From: £200
From: £200
Sheila (vocalist) and Terry (Guitarist) are Essandte, a duo who play a variety of music from the blues, jazz to the 60's.
(Michael Buble, Dusty Springfield, Peggy Lee, Bob Dylan, and many more.)
Sheila and Terry have worked with many bands, some together & separately.... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote
Are You a Live Band?

H & H
Duo
Available in Dorset
Based in: Portsmouth, South East
Based in: Portsmouth, South East
(no reviews)
From: £400
From: £400
H&H are a father and son duo with a wealth of experience ranging from working in Scandinavia, Europe, Australia and India. H&H cater for most styles of music from the 50’s through to the Noughties, with both musicians having tremendous vocal abilities.... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

Blue Art Band
Cover Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Chester, North West England
Based in: Chester, North West England
(no reviews)
From: £250
From: £250
Fantastic cover band, 20+ years of experience all around the world!... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

Smooth Operator Sax & Vocal Tribute To The 80s
Cover Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber
Based in: Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber
(no reviews)
From: £400
From: £400
Sax & vocal duo, performing the hits of the 1980s, supported by professional backing tracks. Both have been in dedicated tribute & function bands all their professional lives. The show comes complete with a DJ service before, in between & after their sets, if required. ... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

Devanna Music
Acoustic Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: South East
Based in: South East
(1 Review)
From: £250
From: £250
Virtual Service Available
The best boy girl acoustic cover duo in the South East. Playing an eclectic range of greatest hits from 50s to modern day. Featuring boy girl harmonies and complemented by two acoustic guitars. ... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

Kick The Can Irish Band
Irish / Celtic Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Alford, East Midlands
Based in: Alford, East Midlands
(no reviews)
From: £750
From: £750
A Rumbustious Celtic Party Band.3/4/5 piece or Trending fashionable duo. Performing modern energised contemporary foot stomping music. A Good Time Irish Party Band.Plus 60/70s dance floor fillers. Band members of St Cecilia - Racey - Rubettes Freddie +The Dreamers.... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

Melodic mates
Duo
Available in Dorset
Based in: Wembley, London
Based in: Wembley, London
(no reviews)
From: £350
From: £350
We play Pop/Rock /English Retro/Hindi/Reggae and Country music . The main instruments we play are Guitar, Keyboard and concert Flute.... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote

Off The Rails
Rock & Roll Band
Available in Dorset
Based in: Liverpool, North West England
Based in: Liverpool, North West England
(no reviews)
From: £600
From: £600
Liverpool based upbeat 4-piece 60’s Tribute band with great audience interaction. Recreating that authentic Merseybeat sound from the fab swinging sixties. ... (more)
View Full Profile
Request a Quote
Popular Live Bands
Acoustic Bands in Dorset African Bands in Dorset Barn Dance & Ceilidh Bands in Dorset Big Bands & Orchestras in Dorset Blues Bands in Dorset Brass Bands in Dorset Brazilian Bands in Dorset Christian Rock Bands in Dorset Classical Duos in Dorset Classic Rock Bands in Dorset Country & Western Bands in Dorset Cover Bands in Dorset Dixieland Jazz Bands in Dorset Duos in Dorset Function & Party Bands in Dorset Funk Bands in Dorset Gypsy bands in Dorset Heavy Metal Bands in Dorset Hip-Hop Bands in Dorset Indie Rock Bands in Dorset Irish & Celtic Bands in Dorset Jam Bands in Dorset Jazz Bands in Dorset Latin & Salsa Bands in Dorset Mariachi Bands in Dorset Oldies Bands in Dorset Pop Bands in Dorset Punk Bands in Dorset Rat Pack Shows in Dorset Reggae & Ska Bands in Dorset Rock Bands in Dorset Rock & Roll Bands in Dorset Soul, RnB & Motown Bands in Dorset Southern Rock Bands in Dorset Steel Drum Bands in Dorset String Duos in Dorset String Trios in Dorset String Quartets in Dorset Swing Bands in Dorset Trios in Dorset Vocal Trios in Dorset Wedding Bands in Dorset Other Bands & Groups in DorsetLatest Dorset Live Band Reviews
Midnight Spirits - Duo - Dorset
Event Type: Lunch club
17th November 2022
View This Profile - Midnight Spirits - Duo - Dorset
Well what can I say, amazing and brilliant .
What a fabulous day we had yesterday. A smashing duo who know how to entertain . This duo are very obliging with your entertainment requirements and are very friendly. A great price too. Love love love this duo, will be asking them back to our lunch club very soon.
View This Profile - Midnight Spirits - Duo - Dorset
Kevin Hill Jnr - Big Band / Orchestra - Dorset
Event Type: Christmas Charity Event
15th December 2021
View This Profile - Kevin Hill Jnr - Big Band / Orchestra - Dorset
Thank you so much for giving your time for our event this year. You really made the evening and everyone has commented on how wonderful you were! Thank you Kevin
View This Profile - Kevin Hill Jnr - Big Band / Orchestra - Dorset
The Benedicts - Function / Party Band - Dorset
Event Type: Wedding
12th April 2018
View This Profile - The Benedicts - Function / Party Band - Dorset
"What can we say other than absolutely brilliant!!! They rocked it and every single one of our guests danced like crazy all night long! We've lost count of how many people commented that The Benedicts were one of the best wedding bands they've ever heard. So thank you Baz & The Benedicts - Simply superb!"
View This Profile - The Benedicts - Function / Party Band - Dorset
Want To Receive A Range Of Quotes From Live Bands?
Simply fill out the form below to receive free 'no obligation' quotes via email usually within 1-48hrs.
Related Blog posts...
If you are planning an event that involves a sit down dinner, it might be a nice idea to provide some live background music to add to the ambiance of your event and help as ...
When it comes to entertainment for your New Year’s Eve party, wedding reception, birthday party or corporate event, let’s face it, you can’t beat a live ...
If all you’ve got planned for your office Christmas party this year is a sad little gathering around a few minced pies in the kitchen, some threadbare tinsel hanging ...
When you are planning a corporate drinks reception, you want guests to have an enjoyable time so that they remember your brand or product. Putting on entertainment is a good ...
When you are planning a corporate event, you want your guests to have the time of their lives so that they will remember your brand and/or product and will choose you over ...
The most important part of many couples wedding day is of course their wedding ceremony. The joining of two families and commitment involved will be remembered for many ...
Congratulations if you have just got engaged! No matter whether you are just beginning your wedding planning, or are well into the swing of things, choosing and booking ...
Our Latest Members!

Pippa Griffin
Violinist
Violinist
Joined: September 10th
From: Ealing, London
From: Ealing, London

George Guerrette
Trombonist
Trombonist
Joined: September 9th
From: Oakville, Ontario
From: Oakville, Ontario

Szabi Sax
Saxophonist
Saxophonist
Joined: September 9th
From: Cainelul de Sus, Romania
From: Cainelul de Sus, Romania

Ezo Sarici
Violinist
Violinist
Joined: September 9th
From: Islington, London
From: Islington, London

Sallyann (Little Blue)
Tarot Card Reader
Tarot Card Reader
Joined: September 9th
From: Holland-on-Sea, East of England
From: Holland-on-Sea, East of England

Bob Ma - Solo Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Acoustic Guitarist / Vocalist
Joined: September 9th
From: Beaverton, Oregon
From: Beaverton, Oregon

2 Tracks
Duo
Duo
Joined: September 9th
From: Lipa, Philippines
From: Lipa, Philippines

Cam Perkins and Nothing But Hits
Function / Party Band
Function / Party Band
Joined: September 8th
From: Montgomery, Alabama
From: Montgomery, Alabama

Joanna Forest
Classical Singer
Classical Singer
Joined: September 8th
From: Chingford, London
From: Chingford, London

DJ Orcherd
Party DJ
Party DJ
Joined: September 8th
From: Orebro, Sweden
From: Orebro, Sweden