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R&B Bands in Essex

Hire Essex’s top-rated R&B bands for your 2026 event. Explore 92 talented performers and acoustic acts, ideal for festival-style weddings and stylish celebrations at Hylands House.

Every R&B band in our selection is thoroughly vetted by our team, using signals such as listing quality, reliability, and verified client feedback to ensure top-tier talent.
Booking an R&B band averages £1562 per event, with the final price depending on the duration of the performance and the number of sets required.
Local R&B bands on Poptop have successfully performed at 111 events in Essex, backed by 38 verified client reviews and an exceptional average rating of 4.97* out of 5*.

Seven tuxedoed catering staff pose in a bright hallway, sleek black-and-white formalwear and polished smiles signaling upscale service.

5.0(8 reviews)

• 42 bookings

'London Swing & Soul' 10-Piece Showband Perform a Huge Range of Music

Our band covers a range of genres and a fantastic selection of songs that will get your guests off their seats and on their feet!

from £3,600 / event

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Reviews for R&B Bands in Essex

Read verified reviews from real clients, who booked with Poptop in Essex

Matt Sheppard8 Jun 2022

Booked for Wedding

Funk City Band were perfect for our occasion. We wanted a band who'd get people up and dancing and they did that perfectly. Craig was very helpful and responsive in the lead up to the event too.

Georgia Davies15 May 2022

Booked for Hen party

Booked the talking bird collective for my hen party. Everyone had the best time and sung and danced from start to finish. The band were awesome and played a wide range of songs with something for all ages!

Matthew Aymard18 Mar 2022

Booked for Wedding

We can’t thank Groove Allstars enough for their professional approach and outstanding performance at our wedding in the Wylam Brewery. We booked the 8 piece band (male and female singers plus brass) and they literally had the whole wedding dancing all night. They were very accommodating with learning our first dance and also let us select a load of songs off their repertoire to work into their current set list. Can’t recommend these guys enough!!

Mr Simon Bone12 Aug 2021

Booked for Birthday party

Cool Groove were excellent. The music was good and helped provide exactly the right atmosphere for what was an all round excellent evening. They are very talented, flexible and nothing was too much trouble for them. I found them to be very friendly and professional. I would highly recommend them. Thank you Monika to you and to your band.

christopher whitaker1 Aug 2021

Booked for Wedding

We would just like to say that choosing Chameleon to do the evening entertainment for our wedding at Carlton Towers was the perfect ending to a magical day. We trusted their professionalism in the choice of music and they certainly didn’t let us down, people were dancing and singing along. The sound and lighting were spot on the voices blended beautifully. Thank you for a wonderful evening and would highly recommend chameleon for anyone’s up and coming event.

Clare Wilson19 Jul 2021

Booked for Wedding

Cherry Valentine and the Bees Knees are absolutely amazingly talented. We absolutely loved them at our wedding reception. Our guests say it was the best wedding they have ever been to. I am sooo glad that we couldn't have a dj and dance floor. We had the best time ever and I couldn't thank them enough. Book now!! You won't be disappointed. They will have you on your feet even if you don't dance! Thank you so much ❤️

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'Malavita' Band Playing Original Latin Reggae Funk

Malavita! are an 8-piece band playing original Latin reggae funk based in the South West. Having played together for over 10 years now they have become professional party starters.

from £2,500 / event

Studio portrait of a black-clad live band with saxophone, trumpet, guitars and bass, posed in rows on dark wood under soft moody lighting.

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'7Storeysoul' Feelgood Funk & Sunshine Soul Band

We're a totally feelgood funk and sunshine soul band. Only upbeat positive songs in our set! Our nine-piece band with full brass section are guaranteed to make for a great night.

from £795 / event

A charismatic musician in a black suit passionately sings into a microphone, illuminated by vibrant stage lights, creating an energetic atmosphere.

5.0(7 reviews)

• 4 bookings

"The Gifted" The Ultimate Live Band

The Gifted deliver a high-energy live show packed with pop, rock, soul and funk hits, creating an electric party atmosphere that keeps guests singing and dancing all night.

from £1,800 / event

Outdoor jazz quartet in gray suits performs on a lawn beside a brick venue, with microphones, cajón, guitar, and bright daylight.

5.0(3 reviews)

• 2 bookings

Live Funk, Soul & Pop Band 'Rhythm Revival'

Rhythm Revival is a live function and party band that plays everything from the classics to current floor fillers to get your party started!

from £800 / event

Elegant live wedding band on stage, gold curtain backdrop, singer and musicians in tuxedos, warm spotlights, polished performance.

5.0(3 reviews)

• 6 bookings

'The Supershakers' Party band (for Saturdays May-September)

The Supershakers, amazing four to eight piece wedding, corporate and party band available for your event!

from £4,000 / event

A vibrant live band performs beneath warm fairy lights, with guests mingling on a rustic wooden floor, creating an inviting atmosphere.

5.0(4 reviews)

"Groove On Up" The Ultimate 9-Piece Function Band

From weddings to corporate events, Groove On Up delivers electrifying performances that keep the dance floor packed all night. Book now for an unforgettable live music experience!

from £3,100 / event

Two musicians perform live indoors by bright windows, with polished microphones, electric guitars, and warm event-catering ambiance.

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Goldleaf Duo Performing Soul & Motown Hits

Bringing you the unique sound of male vocals, acoustic guitar & live looped beats, The Goldleaf Duo are an exciting duo with a modern flavour!

from £382 / event

Blue-lit live band performance with polished microphones, singers in satin and blazer, bass and drums arranged across a smoky stage.

5.0(7 reviews)

4-piece Function Band 'The Burning Shoes'

A highly sought-after function band The Burning Shoes, renowned for their versatility and ability to bring energy and sophistication to every event.

from £1,800 / event

Four smiling adults lounge on a brown leather couch in a dark studio, with bright backlights and a drum kit creating a lively venue vibe.

5.0(11 reviews)

• 5 bookings

'The Fusion' Band Creates a Brilliant Sound & Lively Atmosphere

The Fusion are a brilliant live band that will give your next special occasion the party atmosphere it needs!

from £1,650 / event

Elegant live jazz band in tuxedos performing under warm fairy lights and purple ceiling glow, delivering polished event entertainment.

5.0(2 reviews)

• 3 bookings

'The Supreme Collective' Creating Fun & Memorable Atmosphere

The Supreme Collective is a flexible and friendly group of music-lovers who take great pride in delivering high-quality musicianship & creating fun & memorable atmospheres with every event.

from £1,534 / event

Five elegantly dressed guests pose under a rustic wooden pergola in a lush garden, bright daylight and relaxed event atmosphere.

5.0(17 reviews)

• 5 bookings

'Funxion 5' Play Pop, Rock, Funk, Soul Disco & Blues

FunXion 5 are a premium five piece function band suitable for weddings, birthday parties and private functions. Favourite gigs include Amazon work summer BBQ party & Masonic ladies night.

from £1,700 / event

Groove & Move With "Motown Luxe" 6-Piece Band

5.0(7 reviews)

• 2 bookings

Groove & Move With "Motown Luxe" 6-Piece Band

We offer a full entertainment package. Book us, and you can rest assured we've got all your entertainment needs covered.

from £1,895 / event

Blonde singer in red dress performs on lit stage with band gear, warm spotlights, moody concert vibes, polished live entertainment.

5.0(10 reviews)

• 1 booking

Eclectic, Pop, Rock, Soul & Garage 6-Piece Band 'Gotta Be Garage'

Gotta Be Garage’s band members are a very friendly and flexible bunch and take great pride in providing excellent musicianship and creating a really fun atmosphere wherever they go.

from £1,972 / event

A singer in a vibrant feathered headdress belts into a handheld mic under moody stage lighting, delivering an energetic live performance.

5.0(2 reviews)

• 2 bookings

'Uncle Funks Disco Inferno' Top Live Disco Band

Uncle Funk Disco Inferno's 9-piece band plays a winning set of disco classics – think "The Greatest Hits Of Disco Part 1" and you have an idea!

from £4,000 / event

Smiling singer with microphone and keyboardist on black stage, sleek live music entertainment setup with dramatic studio lighting and polished performance vibe.

5.0(12 reviews)

• 23 bookings

'The Blue Orchid' Duo Playing All Styles from Jazz to Pop

This super talented duo specializes in providing laid back jazz/soul for the first part of your event, then the second half, getting the crowd on their feet to dance the night away.

from £400 / event

Elegant live catering performance with a vocalist at a vintage mic and guitarist nearby, warm indoor lighting, polished event atmosphere.

5.0(11 reviews)

• 6 bookings

Alice & Friends Acoustic Covers with a Soul Pop Twist

Professional duo performing classic and modern covers with a Soul Pop twist. Warm and silky vocals and soulful guitar will create a classy atmosphere at any event.

from £670 / event

Female singer at a live event, black blazer, mic stand, bass guitar and drums amid blue-purple stage lights, haze, polished performance.

5.0(7 reviews)

Party Band 'Relative Cool' // Soul | Funk | House | Disco | Pop

This band's upbeat, floor-filling classics are perfect for injecting much-needed life and soul into any party, wedding or event.

from £1,650 / event

'Sleeke' 7-Piece Soul, Motown & Funk Band

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'Sleeke' 7-Piece Soul, Motown & Funk Band

5.0(19 reviews)

• 7 bookings

The 7-piece Sleeke Chix & Band arr the perfect entertainment for your next event if you are looking for an exciting and charismatic performance. Sleeke Chix & Band perform a variety of Motown, Soul, Disco, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s 00s, all accompanied by professional backing tracks. You won't want to miss out on this show-stopping performance!

About supplier

Tashara has written, recorded and released her original music, directed music videos choreographed and produced a range of music entertainment shows - Sleeke Entertainment, toured the world as a soloist and with music legends such as Soul II Soul, Jazzie B and Caron Wheeler.

from £6999 / event