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Acoustic Bands for hire in Norfolk

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  • Fuse

    5 stars - Fuse are Highly Recommended 30 Reviews Number of members: 2 Hertfordshire

    A cool acoustic duo whose crowd-pleasing repertoire delivers upbeat party sets or laid-back, chilled performances. Covering music's greats, expect to hear ...

  • The Futuristic Gramophones

    5 stars - The Futuristic Gramophones are Highly Recommended 36 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    Delivering a stylish performance of timeless jazz classics plus modern pop hits rearranged in the same vintage fashion, The Futuristic Gramophones are the ...

  • Northern Star

    5 stars - Northern Star are Highly Recommended 42 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    Northern Star are a full-blown festival styled extravaganza! Bringing you a folksy, bluegrass feel with original & quirky interpretations of classic & cont...

  • The Wanderful Four

    5 stars - The Wanderful Four are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews Number of members: 4 London

    The Wanderful Four are here to play all your favourite tunes in the original Mumford & Sons style West London sound! With their cool image, attention to th...

  • Roaming Girl

    5 stars - Roaming Girl are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    This female led and completely acoustic act of rambunctious professionals are a modern, interactive band that will be the talking point of any party. With ...

  • Mariachi King

    5 stars - Mariachi King are Highly Recommended 62 Reviews Number of members: 3 Surrey

    An exciting & vibrant Mariachi band who will engage and appeal to everyone who can hear them! With authentic costumes and a repertoire spanning from popula...

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  • Holly And The Heels

    5 stars - Holly And The Heels are Highly Recommended 21 Reviews Number of members: 3 Bedfordshire

    A wandering acoustic act with the WOW factor.  A live human jukebox!Quirky, spontaneous and interactive. Bursting with personality, talent and feel good fa...

  • Hummingbird

    5 stars - Hummingbird are Highly Recommended 17 Reviews Number of members: 2 London

    With stunning female vocals & guitar, stomp box & tambourine, Hummingbird perform an honest acoustic set of modern chart toppers and classic favourites wit...

  • The Hot Horns

    5 stars - The Hot Horns are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews Number of members: 4 Nottinghamshire

    The Hot Horns are a dynamic brass band, performing funk and pop covers in a New Orleans street style. Having played at weddings, festivals & sporting event...

  • Social Scene

    5 stars - Social Scene are Highly Recommended 13 Reviews Number of members: 2 London

    A professional acoustic duo, playing heartfelt covers of pop anthems, folk tunes & jazz standards. Having both worked individually as session musicians & s...

  • The James Nicholas Trio

    5 stars - The James Nicholas Trio are Highly Recommended 22 Reviews Number of members: 3 Bedfordshire

    The James Nicholas Trio features smooth and sultry vocals, beautiful acoustic guitar & subtle drums. Delivering unique covers of the biggest & best hits fr...

  • The T-Tones

    5 stars - The T-Tones are Highly Recommended 30 Reviews Number of members: 4 Suffolk

    THE T-TONES ARE THE UK'S PREMIER DOO-WOP VOCAL GROUP. Available for weddings, corporate events, functions and special occasions. Concepts, jingles, stings ...

  • Beat Banditos

    5 stars - Beat Banditos are Highly Recommended 57 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    Beat Banditos are a crazy trio of rock n pop - loving Mariachi musicians, who will wander amongst your guests & perform a variety of popular songs in a Mex...

  • The Roots Acoustic Trio

    5 stars - The Roots Acoustic Trio are Highly Recommended 60 Reviews Number of members: 3 Nottinghamshire

    The Roots Acoustic Trio provide amazing live music that all your guests will be talking about! Their upbeat, feel-good repertoire includes music from Bruno...

  • Ceilidh Cool

    5 stars - Ceilidh Cool are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    Ceilidh Cool's bringing Ceilidh back and they are up for the craic! Come all ye lasses & rogues, strap in your brogues and step out for the Ceilidh. The li...

  • London Acoustic Trio

    5 stars - London Acoustic Trio are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews Number of members: 3 London

    Putting a beat behind your bash, London Acoustic Trio are an uptempo act ready to take your event to the next level. Delivering feel-good background music ...

  • The Searchlights

    5 stars - The Searchlights are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews Number of members: 4 Suffolk

    The Searchlights, a young talented group of gentlemen with an amazing knack for providing top class entertainment. With masses of experience and offering b...

  • The Function3

    5 stars - The Function3 are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews Number of members: 3 Buckinghamshire

    The Function3 are an extraordinary acoustic pop band with infectious energy, unforgettable talent and a party repertoire that'll have you singing and danci...

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Booking Guide

Everything you need to know to hire Acoustic Bands for your event

Acoustic bands and soloists play chilled-out music in an unplugged style. They can also perform lively high-tempo music, ideal for dancing. Usually consisting of vocals and acoustic guitar, they will often feature other acoustic instruments, such as saxophone, banjo, bass, digital piano and Cajon.

Acoustic artists can play a wide range of musical styles, from vintage music of the ‘20s and ‘30s to the 1950’s musical explosion, and right up to current pop and rock music. Acoustic bands create a uniquely informal ambiance, perfectly suited to a range of relaxed or low-key occasions, from intimate wedding ceremonies to laid back drinks receptions or private afternoon parties.

An acoustic band can cover a wide range of musical genres in an unplugged style – from indie, rock, and pop, to Motown, soul and jazz music, old and new. Playing acoustic versions of tunes that most of your guests will recognise, a typical repertoire might include the musical stylings of:

  • Amy Winehouse
  • Bill Withers
  • Bob Marley
  • Bruno Mars
  • David Bowie
  • Diana Ross
  • Doris Day
  • Drake
  • Ed Sheeran
  • Elvis
  • Ennio Morricone
  • Fleetwood Mac
  • Frank Sinatra
  • Gnarls Barkley
  • Green Day
  • Guns n’ Roses
  • Jessie J
  • Johnny Cash
  • Kylie Minogue
  • Lady Gaga
  • Nina Simone
  • Oasis
  • Pharrell
  • Pixies
  • Prince
  • Rihanna
  • Stevie Wonder
  • Whitney Houston
  • The Zutons

You can view the unique set list of each acoustic band on their profile page.

1. Acoustic Duos

Typically made up of vocals and an instrument, but sometimes simply instrumental, such as guitar or ukulele, our acoustic duos can provide stunning harmonies and warm acoustic music, for a soulful and laid-back ambiance. Covering a wide range of genres, and acoustic versions of songs by artists such as Jackie Wilson, Elvis, Stevie Wonder, and Jason Mraz.

2. Acoustic Trios, Quartets and Bands

All of our acoustic trios, quartets and bands feature a range of unplugged instruments, most frequently acoustic guitar, double bass and Cajon percussion box. Many also feature vocals and wind, brass and other string instruments, with some improvising to perfection with washboard and spoons! Bands either perform music in one genre, such as jazz, swing or Latin style, while many cover a range of styles within their repertoires, from The Rolling Stones to Bruno Mars.

Often the headline afternoon entertainment, acoustic music is flexible, cool, soulful and can be great fun! It’s ideal for occasions like:

If your event calls for a really relaxed and intimate vibe, then a live acoustic band is perfect. Able to cover a wide remit of music, their stripped-back, acoustic arrangements can help to create the ideal mood for your special occasion, be it a birthday party, an anniversary, an informal wedding ceremony, or a chilled out daytime corporate event. Instrumental acoustic music can create a fantastic background atmosphere, if you prefer your event entertainment to be low key.

Due to its beautifully warm and informal nature, acoustic music is perfect for laid-back wedding ceremonies and receptions, especially where space is an issue or you just want something a bit different for your special day. Your acoustic band can play as your guests arrive, during the wedding ceremony and the signing of the registers, and they can entertain into the afternoon’s celebrations.

You can choose to have an unplugged band that covers all musical styles, from the old classics to contemporary music. Alternatively, you can opt for an acoustic band that performs a specific style of music to accent your party theme, such as roaring twenties Gatsby style, swing, lively Mariachi music, Spanish, Balkan music, skiffle rock and roll, or a range of music played in a Mumford and Sons style! Whatever you choose, all of our acoustic bands can create a unique intimate vibe for your special party.

Some bands perform an interactive set, roaming between you and your guests, injecting interactive fun, and drawing the crowd in.

Several of our acoustic bands also offer the option for spontaneous song requests on the day, so they can be flexible and reactive to your guests wishes, offering the ultimate in musical personalisation!

Space considerations at your event

As with all our artists, the performance space they need will be dependent on their line-up and the type of instruments they perform with – a double-bass taking up much more space than an acoustic guitar or a washboard! Much of this is down to your personal preference and what will sound great, but our artists usually have a minimum number of members and instruments that you can add to if you want a broader performance.

If space is limited at your party venue, you may wish to select a vocal and guitar duo, who can happily perform seated on a couple of armless chairs, taking up only around 2 x 1 metres. However, if you’re entertaining in a large venue and would like a performance to match, you could choose a fun 5-piece acoustic band with a variety of instruments. For approximate requirements, see ‘How much space will an acoustic band need?’, below.

Volume - How loud is an acoustic band?

The size of your band, their line-up and the venue’s acoustics will influence the volume of the acoustic band on the day of the event. Also, your choice as to whether you’d like your band to act as chilled background music or a lively feature to your event will determine how loud they play! Our artists will always attempt to perform in a volume according to your event needs. Ambient background music can range from 65 – 85 decibels (dB), but if you’re after something a little more energetic your band can pump this up to create a fun and dynamic atmosphere, a maximum of around 95 dB.

The volume of the band is always balanced against the level of the drum kit. If your venue has a sound limiter or strict volume limitations, most acoustic bands can cater for this. Many bands can reduce the volume of their drum kit by using hot rods or brushes, which can significantly reduce the overall volume of the band.

Acoustic bands and acoustic solo artists offer many different booking options for your event requirements. This table outlines the rough costs for acoustic soloists and bands:

Type of ArtistCost Range
Acoustic Duos£450 - £630
Acoustic 3- and 4-piece bands£600 - £1,630
Larger acoustic bands£1,220 - £1,870

One way to reduce costs is to select an artist who lives near your venue, since their travel time and cost will be minimal. You can find the location of all Alive Network acoustic artists on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend a range of amazing musicians near your venue.

Our acoustic bands and soloists will perform two 40- or 60-minute sets as standard, with many offering three shorter 40-minute sets, or the option to perform for longer if required.

Acoustic artists can also vary their performance times to fit with your event schedule. They can offer intimate daytime wedding ceremony music or relaxed background music during an afternoon drinks reception, or for a wedding breakfast, for example.

This table gives an idea of roughly how much performance space needed by different formats of acoustic artists:

Type of Acoustic ArtistPerformance Space Required
  Duos3 x 2 metres
   Trios3 x 3 metres
    4-piece band4 x 3 metres
     5 and 6-piece band5 x 3 metres

Smaller options are available. These approximate performance area measurements will vary, depending on the number of musicians and the type of instruments in the band you choose. Your Entertainment Coordinator can explore options and space requirements with you.

If they can park relatively close to your venue’s performance area, it can take around 60 – 90 minutes for an acoustic band to unload, set up and sound checked. Solo acoustic artists usually need less time, taking around 30 minutes to set-up.

Following their performance, it can take anything between 15 and 60 minutes to pack away and load out.

Acoustic bands usually need the following for their ‘unplugged’ sets:

  • parking provision, with easy venue access
  • sturdy, armless chairs
  • good lighting – particularly if they’re performing in a marquee
  • a dedicated, suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area
  • if they’ve agreed to perform outside, your musicians will need suitable shelter from the elements
  • refreshments – soft drinks and hot food, depending how long you’ve booked them for
  • a secure, lockable changing room

Aside from finding some of the best Acoustic Bands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Acoustic Band from Alive Network Entertainment Agency is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your Acoustic Band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

  • Outstanding five-star customer service
  • Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
  • Hand-picked Acoustic Bands for the ultimate in quality and reliability
  • Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
  • Easy enquiry and booking process
  • Hundreds of Acoustic Bands, Singers & Duos to choose from
  • Trusted brand with over 110,000 previous clients & high-profile industry partnerships
  • Instant online Acoustic Band prices & availability

Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 110,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

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Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 0845 108 5500 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

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Looking for Acoustic Bands in Norfolk? Alive Network will help you hire the best local Norfolk Acoustic Band, with acts available in Attleborough, Aylsham, Cromer, Diss, Downham Market, Fakenham, Great Yarmouth, Harleston, Holt, Hunstanton, King's Lynn, North Walsham, Norwich, Sheringham, Swaffham, Thetford, Watton, Wells-Next-The-Sea, Wymondham