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Hire Soul & Motown Band in Essex

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Best Soul & Motown Bands in Essex

Get ready to groove with the best Soul & Motown bands for hire in Essex! We’ve got 86 incredible acts ready to bring that timeless sound to your event, from smooth soul to classic Motown hits. Perfect for adding energy to weddings at Fennes or big birthday bashes at Houchins, our bands guarantee a fantastic atmosphere. Browse our selection and find your perfect rhythm.

  • Every Soul & Motown band listed has been carefully vetted by our expert team, considering their stage presence, musical talent, and a history of fantastic performances and verified client feedback.
  • The average price to hire a Soul & Motown band in Essex is £1526 per event, with costs varying based on factors like band size, performance duration, and any specific requests.
  • Our talented Essex-based Soul & Motown bands have delighted audiences at 101 events, earning 33 verified client reviews with an outstanding average rating of 4.97*.

6-Piece Electrifying Band "Soul Eras"
5.0(10 reviews)
• 1 booking

6-Piece Electrifying Band "Soul Eras"

We are a 6-piece soulful and energetic band, led by two talented and experienced singers, covering Soul, motown and Pop that spans the decades from classics in the 50s up to the modern day!

from £1,895 / event

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Reviews for Best Soul & Motown Bands in Essex

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

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Kirsty Bush6 Dec 2021
What an absolute fantastic asset to our wedding! LARK band were everything we expected and more! High tempo, great energy, amazing sound across multiple genres and the dance floor was never empty. Exceptionally talented band! We would have no hesitation in recommending them for future events! Thank you LARK band, Kirsty and Glenn
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Caroline Newton23 Oct 2019
The Trends were perfect for my party, it was a small venue which the band filled with great music. They were very friendly and professional and judged the atmosphere brilliantly and therefore played 2 great sets Would thoroughly recommend them
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Jonathan Ling1 Dec 2018
Really great band. So many people commented how much they enjoyed the music and the band members were all very professional. I would thoroughly recommend.
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Hannah Forsyth21 Sep 2018
Kevin and his band were amazing... i cannot thank him and the group enough - the Jazz was wonderful and a perfect compliment to our afternoon despite the weather. I will be confirming a booking with him again - Kevin and his band are very talented musicians - the compliments have been flooding in as it was just a really great afternoon - would highly recommend him to anyone - really fantastic cannot Thank the band enough for such a successful afternoon.
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Ginelle Richardson27 Jul 2018
"Excellent! The manager Jim was very helpful , and flexible with the music requests. The band arrived and set up on time (before the guests arrived) The lead singer had an amazing voice. Would definitely use them again."
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martin rothwell19 Jan 2018
"Thank you so much for all your work you put in for Julies surprise party. She loved every minute of it and all the guests had a great time. Should we have any more events and require a band and DJ you will be at the top of the list to contact. Thanks again and all the very best for 2018 Martin Rothwell"

We delivered next level parties for exceptional companies

We also did more than 40,000 birthday parties. Probably, including your neighbour’s recent big bash.

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Soul & Motown Bands in Essex

Soul & Motown Bands in cities of Essex

Chelmsford(80)

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a setlist of a soul motown band?
Poptop allows you to view a band's setlist on the website easily. In most cases, the setlist of a soul motown band in Essex is displayed on their profile page. Some of the included tracks are 24K Magic - Bruno Mars, Shape Of You - Ed Sheeran, Locked Out Of Heaven - Bruno Mars, Treasure – Bruno Mars, Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars / Mark Ronson, Happy – Pharrell, Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke, and many more. You can discuss it with your preferred band during the booking process. If you have a song you will like the band to include, you can also discuss with them.
How much is a soul band to hire in Essex?
You may expect to pay between £950 and £2,700 to hire an Essex soul band to play at your event. The length of the performance, the sound system, and travel costs all affect how much a band will charge you overall, so there is no set price for all suppliers. On Poptop's website, you can find out how much it will cost to book different soul bands in Essex. To receive an immediate price, enter the specifics of your event including the time and place of the event.
Dynamic 6-Piece Band "Funk Royale" Bringing Funk & Soul To Life
5.0(1 review)
• 1 booking

Dynamic 6-Piece Band "Funk Royale" Bringing Funk & Soul To Life

Funk Royale are guaranteed to bring your event to life with our seamless blend of pop, funk, and soul. We deliver crowd-pleasing hits and infectious energy that will keep your guests dancing

from £2,095 / event
'The Supreme Collective' Creating Fun & Memorable Atmosphere
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
'Funxion 5' Play Pop, Rock, Funk, Soul Disco & Blues
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
'SaxMafia' Soul Rock n Party with Live Vocals & Live Saxophone
5.0(9 reviews)
• 35 bookings

'SaxMafia' Soul Rock n Party with Live Vocals & Live Saxophone

The cover tracks have been hand-picked with pure enjoyment in mind, the vibration raises as the set go on through the night.

from £700 / event
"The Drag Band" The Ultimate Live Drag Extravaganza
🎉 New to Poptop

"The Drag Band" The Ultimate Live Drag Extravaganza

Live drag meets world-class musicianship! The Drag Band brings dazzling vocals, fierce glamour, and iconic anthems to create the ultimate high-energy, feel-good party experience.

from £4,000 / event
'The Harlem Street Duo' an exciting Soul, Pop, Motown & Jazz experience
5.0(10 reviews)
• 14 bookings

'The Harlem Street Duo' an exciting Soul, Pop, Motown & Jazz experience

The Harlem Street Duo brings an exciting mix of Soul, Pop and Motown hits as well as offering a Jazz show including Swings, Latin sang in Portuguese and Spanish, Blues and soulful ballads.

from £480 / event
'The Gallivants' an Acoustic Roaming Band
5.0(4 reviews)
• 1 booking

'The Gallivants' an Acoustic Roaming Band

If you're looking for the perfect blend of smooth and polished, yet vibrant and upbeat music for intimate or loud party atmospheres – then look no further.

from £1,900 / event
'The Supershakers' Party band (for Saturdays May-September)
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 £2,750 / event
"Molto Soul Duo" Ready to Bring Back the Magic of Motown, Pop & Disco
5.0(13 reviews)
• 18 bookings

"Molto Soul Duo" Ready to Bring Back the Magic of Motown, Pop & Disco

Our song list includes some of the greatest hits of soul, Motown, pop, jazz, disco, Classical and dance music from the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s, to the present day. Music for ALL TASTES!

from £500 / event
Ciro "The Soul Machine" Band
5.0(13 reviews)
• 18 bookings

Ciro "The Soul Machine" Band

From Trio, to four, five, six, and up to 10 musicians, Ciro will be able to create the best lineup to meet your requirements based on the type of event, budget and size of the venue.

from £1,176 / event
'Three Headed Hound' Showcase the Biggest Anthems Between Genres
5.0(6 reviews)

'Three Headed Hound' Showcase the Biggest Anthems Between Genres

The trio's high-energy, passionate, and humourous performances showcase the biggest anthems between genres as diverse as R&B, indie, Britpop, rock and funk!

from £1,125 / event
Funky Band 'Bad Girls Groove' with Great Female Vocals
5.0(3 reviews)

Funky Band 'Bad Girls Groove' with Great Female Vocals

Bad Girls Groove brings a fusion of funk and experience, rocking events across the UK and Europe, promising a night of high-energy boogie that'll have everyone moving!

from £2,000 / event
"Embraceable Two" Elegant Jazz & Soul Duo
🎉 New to Poptop

"Embraceable Two" Elegant Jazz & Soul Duo

Whether celebrating the rich lineage of jazz or tailoring performances to Individual clients' needs, the duo bring sophistication and charm to every occasion.

from £300 / event
Party Band 'Xcaliber' with Amazing High-Energy Show
5.0(9 reviews)
• 1 booking

Party Band 'Xcaliber' with Amazing High-Energy Show

Xcaliber have become one of the most sought after wedding & corporate bands in the industry, they are the perfect choice for luxury entertainment in the UK and internationally.

from £3,500 / event
Singer & Guitar/Piano Duo "Dancefloor Fillers"
5.0(7 reviews)
• 13 bookings

Singer & Guitar/Piano Duo "Dancefloor Fillers"

Our Duo has performed at events for Warner Brothers, The Apprenticeship Awards, Rolls Royce and more.

from £640 / event
"Dance Floor Fillers" 4-Piece Party Band
5.0(7 reviews)
• 13 bookings

"Dance Floor Fillers" 4-Piece Party Band

Our 4-piece band setup is small enough for any venue, but also energetic and with song choices that everyone will love.

from £1,720 / event
UK's Premium Live Music Collective 'Rich Soul Ensemble'
5.0(7 reviews)

UK's Premium Live Music Collective 'Rich Soul Ensemble'

Rich Soul Ensemble is a collective of professional musicians who aim to deliver luxury and high-quality, live music for all types of events and occasions.

from £2,950 / event
KeeleyMacDuo | A fun, stylish and experienced party duo based in Essex
KeeleyMacDuo | A fun, stylish and experienced party duo based in Essex
KeeleyMacDuo | A fun, stylish and experienced party duo based in Essex

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KeeleyMacDuo | A fun, stylish and experienced party duo based in Essex

5.0(2 reviews)
• 2 bookings

A fun, stylish and experienced party duo based in Essex. Keeley Mclaren and Reece Smith combine to perform classic songs and dance hits from the 60’s right up to the present day. Want something a little more laid back, we can do that too. Available to play at any function including Parties, Weddings, Bars, Restaurants, Hotels and Corporate Events. We are also happy to learn and perform a version of your favourite song, or maybe a song that is very special to you.

About supplier

Both Keeley and Reece have extensive experience in music and events. We have been performing separately in bands for many years and together for 3 years and played many gigs from pubs and clubs to weddings and corporate events. We also play in an 8 piece function band.

from £500 / event

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Is the equipment provided by a soul band PAT tested?
Yes. Poptop’s service standard requires that every soul band provide PAT-tested equipment for any event. The bands are responsible for providing the instrument they will use to perform at an event, including the PA system, microphone, lighting, and more. They will check the equipment to ensure it’s in good condition. You can also check the profile of the soul band in Essex on Poptop’s website to see the equipment your preferred supplier will provide to perform at your event.