Vintage Wedding Bands and Great Gatsby Bands

Vintage Wedding Bands and Great Gatsby Bands

Organsing a vintage wedding or event? Whether you have a soft spot for 1920s glamour, 60s psychedelia or festival-style folk, we have a selection of vintage bands to compliment your theme.

Hire a Vintage Band

Whisk your guests away to a bygone age with one of our authentic vintage function bands. With a hand-picked roster of retro bands, covering everything from ramped-up covers of '20s swing favourites to modern songs with a twist, you'll find something to suit your theme.

Great Gatsby Themed Bands

'Vintage' is a vastly popular theme to go for when planning all kinds of events, whether it's a wedding reception, corporate event, charity event, private dinner function, awards ceremony or even just a garden party. Settling on a specific time period gives everyone the chance to dress up in a similar fashion while putting their own spin on it, and an authentic soundtrack from one of our vintage cover bands will just tie the whole thing together. The vintage theme also comes ready-made with suggestions for food, drinks and activities, which just add to the fun!

Book a Vintage 50s Band

It's not just the songs that make watching our vintage bands such a realistic experience; it's the clothes, the presence, the instruments – everything is carefully thought out to add to the overall effect. Below you'll find 50s rock 'n' roll bands sporting quiffs and retro guitars who'll soon get everyone's knees knocking to Little Richard, Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley; Supremes- and Ronnettes-style girl groups in fabulous matching outfits with synchronised dance routines; dapper swing bands crooning their way through the best of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Bing Crosby's back catalogues; incredibly talented jazz musicians who look and sound as though they've just walked out of a 1920s speakeasy; and many more besides!

Being a flexible and accommodating agency, we at Bands for Hire make sure there are plenty of options available when it comes to booking your vintage band. Naturally, not every event is going to have the same budget, and not every venue is going to have the same facilities, so we provide a selection of different acts and deals to allow for these factors. For smaller venues and budgets, we have solo jazz guitarists, jazz pianists and acoustic duos; for larger-scale events, we have full swing bands and jazz ensembles with additional musicians, vocalists and dancers. There's plenty in between too – and many of our vintage bands give you the option of different lineups, so please feel free to send an inquiry our way for further details on how we can tailor our vintage band packages to your requirements.

Our vintage cover bands will, in general, provide all their own equipment, and many of them offer the additional service of a DJ or custom playlist to keep your guests entertained during breaks. The quote given is calculated with the regular lineup and set length in mind; any adjustments to this will result in a recalculated quote.

Big Blue Moon
From £1170
Big Blue Moon are an infectious swing band performing classic 1920s swing, and contemporary mash-ups with a vintage twist. The band work closely with a selection of...
The Pearlettes
From £775
Vintage female A Cappella & wartime vocal group. Embark on a nostalgic journey back to the golden era of swing with The Pearlettes! The fabulous close-harmony trio...
Emy & The Moon Howlers
From £995
Post-modern jazz ensemble with exquisite vocals. Emy & The Moon Howlers are a professional jazz band performing traditional jazz...
The Retro Jets
From £1095
The Retro Jets are a chic, retro & folk function band performing favourites from the 50s onwards alongside an array of contemporary hits in their own unique...
Usherellas
From £775
Glamorous vintage vocal trio performing a nostalgic set of retro classics. Indulge in the delightful nostalgia of yesteryear as Usherellas transport you to the...
Charleston & Co
From £1045 + VAT
All the glitz and glamour of the roaring twenties recreated by the freshest jazz band in town! Charleston & Co capture the 1920s at...
Chic Jazz
From £1405
Chic Jazz specialise in Great Gatsby and 1920s themes. Chic Jazz are an experienced band for corporate events, private parties, and wedding and birthday celebrations....
The Retro Belles
From £940
Step into the sleek and stylish world of 1950s rock and roll with the The Retro Belles! These three vivacious vixens from the world of...
LulaBelle
From £655
Meet LulaBelle, a stylish vintage duo bringing you a taste of the old and the new with their selection of modern classics with a twist. With a combination of beautiful...
Vintage Vixens
From £2095
Luxury jazz, blues, soul and pop vocal harmony group. Vintage Vixens are a vocal harmony group who have established a reputation for providing high-end entertainment...
Absolute Vintage
From £1495
Absolute Vintage know the 1920s like the back of their hands and have a stack of classic swing and contemporary songs to stir up any...
The Swing Band
From £935
Performing a selection of tracks from the greats, 'The Swing Band' offer an authentic take on 40s and 50s classics. Covering artists such as Frank Sinatra, Sammie...
The Pranksters
From £1575
The Pranksters are a jump and jive 1940s swing band with exuberant spirit! A swing band like no other, The Pranksters welcome you to their unique vintage swing band,...
Hunters & Co
From £1625
Give your rustic event the perfect soundtrack with this Mumford & Sons style folk band Hunters & Co deliver a fun and catchy folk...
Grassroots Collective
From £970
Authentic & rooted Americana folk band. Grassroots Collective are a London-based Folk/Americana band that infuses well-known songs...
Vintage Vibes
From £490
Vintage Vibes are an exciting vintage duo who perfectly capture the 1920s era with their effortless renditions of popular jazz, blues and swing classics. Vintage Vibes...
The Gypsy Carnivals
From £880
The Gypsy Carnivals bring the sound of 1930s Paris back to life with their charming selection of gypsy jazz and modern covers. Their...
Jamie Berry - Electro Swing DJ
From £595
Fresh-faced producer Jamie Berry is recognised for his musical couplet of shuffling modern beats and vintage swing sounds. Jamie's...

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The only comment I can make is FANTASTIC. The Lovettes are a wonderful group - the singing was first class and the whole event was spot on in every way. I would recommend the Lovettes to anyone . I've had numerous emails and telephone calls saying how good the girls were and how much they enjoyed the event and most of that is down to them. It's the first time we've used Bands For Hire but it will not be the last.

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Vintage Entertainment Ideas

Browse through our extensive roster of live entertainment ideas to compliment your vintage themed wedding or event. From jazz and swing bands to electro-swing DJs, you'll find the perfect live bands to get the party started.

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Swing/Modern Bands

Unique swing cover versions taking cue from Post-Modern Jukebox & The Great Gatsby soundtrack.

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50s Wedding Bands

Get ready to twist, shout and shake your tail feathers to one of our authentic rock 'n' roll bands for hire!

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Jazz and Swing Bands

A wide selection of talented jazz and swing bands, perfect for background & evening entertainment.