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24 September, 2025

6 Awesome Live Bands For The Best Cotswold Wedding Party

Planning your Cotswold wedding? Discover 6 incredible live bands guaranteed to get your guests dancing and make your big day unforgettable. Find the perfect soundtrack to your celebration.
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Kick off an unfor­get­table recep­tion in the Cotswolds by book­ing one of these six stel­lar live bands. Whether you’re look­ing for feel-good anthems, fes­ti­val vibes, or con­tem­po­rary hits, there’s a per­fect match for your venue, guests, and dance­floor. The Cotswolds is famous for its stun­ning coun­try­side, charm­ing barns, and ele­gant manor hous­es, the per­fect back­drop for a once-in-a-life­time wed­ding par­ty. Pair­ing those mag­i­cal set­tings with the right live music can take your cel­e­bra­tion from mem­o­rable to tru­ly spec­tac­u­lar. From upbeat pop to soul­ful clas­sics and indie sing-alongs, these bands know how to fill a dance floor and keep it packed until the very last song.

Here are six of the very best live wed­ding bands we rec­om­mend for cou­ples plan­ning their 2025 and 2026 Cotswold weddings.

Jam Ses­sion

Jam Ses­sion are one of the West’s most-loved wed­ding bands. With a playlist that spans eight decades of floor-fill­ing hits, they know exact­ly how to keep every gen­er­a­tion on the dance floor. Their mix of male and female lead vocals brings incred­i­ble ver­sa­til­i­ty, cov­er­ing every­thing from time­less clas­sics to mod­ern chart-top­pers with ease.

Per­fect for wed­dings of all styles, Jam Ses­sion can set the tone with a stripped-back acoustic trio for your cer­e­mo­ny or drinks recep­tion, then ramp things up with their full live par­ty band to make your evening unfor­get­table. Known for their infec­tious ener­gy, charis­mat­ic stage pres­ence, and abil­i­ty to tai­lor their set to your cel­e­bra­tion, Jam Ses­sion guar­an­tees a wed­ding par­ty your guests will talk about for years to come.

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Highlights & Add Ons
  • Sound System
  • DJ Ad On Available
  • Sax Available
  • Male and Female Vocals
Performer Options
  • 5 Piece Female Vocals + Keyboards + Guitar + Bass + Drums
  • Additional Performers Available Enquire For More Details
Included as standard
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minutes of live music
  • Arrival at 6pm to be ready to perform from 7:30pm
  • Party Playlist between the live sets and up to midnight
  • All equipment, sound system and essential lighting
  • Travel & accommodation costs

The Darts

Look­ing for a band that will trans­form your wed­ding recep­tion into a high-ener­gy par­ty? The Darts are a dynam­ic trio who deliv­er the sound and impact of a much larg­er band thanks to their cut­ting-edge tech and first-class musicianship.

If you want a wed­ding par­ty that peo­ple will still be talk­ing about years from now, The Darts are your go-to choice. Their expan­sive reper­toire cov­ers all the par­ty anthems you love, per­formed with style, ener­gy, and unmatched pro­fes­sion­al­ism. Book The Darts for your Cotswold wed­ding and get ready for an unfor­get­table night of danc­ing, laugh­ter, and mem­o­ries that last a lifetime.

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Highlights & Add Ons
  • Professional PA System
  • DJ Add On
  • Stage Lighting
  • 2 hours live music as standard
Performer Options
  • 3 Piece (Vocals & Guitar + Bass & Backing Vocals + Drums & Backing Vocals)
  • Acoustic Sets Solo Acoustic Afternoon Sets
  • Extra Live Performance Additional Evening Party Sets Available
Included as standard
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minutes of live music
  • Arrival at 6pm to be ready to perform from 7:30pm
  • Party Playlist between the live sets and up to midnight
  • All equipment, sound system and essential lighting
  • Travel & accommodation costs

Kites

Kites are a sen­sa­tion­al 4‑piece wed­ding par­ty band who know exact­ly how to keep the dance floor full from the first song to the last. They bring high-ener­gy per­for­mances, irre­sistible charm, and a setlist packed with every­thing from 1950s rock ​’n’ roll clas­sics to today’s chart-toppers.

Per­fect for Cotswold wed­dings, their live­ly mix of rock, indie, pop, funk, and sing-along anthems ensures there’s some­thing for every guest, whether it’s your grand­par­ents or your uni friends. With a knack for engag­ing the crowd, this band loves get­ting involved, min­gling with your guests, and mak­ing sure every­one feels part of the celebration.

If you want a wed­ding par­ty that’s filled with unfor­get­table mem­o­ries, laugh­ter, and non-stop danc­ing, Kites are the band to book.

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Highlights & Add Ons
  • Soaring male vocals
  • Sound and Lighting with all bookings
  • DJ add on available
Included as standard
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minutes of live music
  • Arrival at 6pm to be ready to perform from 7:30pm
  • Party Playlist between the live sets and up to midnight
  • All equipment, sound system and essential lighting
  • Travel & accommodation costs

Hori­zon Fes­ti­val Band

Dream­ing of a wed­ding that feels like your very own Glas­ton­bury or Coachel­la sun­set par­ty? Hori­zon is the band to make it hap­pen. Known as one of the UK’s finest par­ty bands for hire, they spe­cialise in cre­at­ing unfor­get­table fes­ti­val-style wed­ding expe­ri­ences that keep guests talk­ing long after the last dance.

From live­ly acoustic roam­ing sets dur­ing your drinks recep­tion to elec­tri­fy­ing full-band per­for­mances that trans­form your evening into a euphor­ic cel­e­bra­tion, Hori­zon deliv­ers a seam­less musi­cal jour­ney from start to fin­ish. Their wed­ding pack­ages are designed to fit your day per­fect­ly, with options to add a tal­ent­ed DJ, upgrad­ed light­ing and sound, and pro­fes­sion­al stag­ing for that extra wow factor.

Ready to take your Cotswold wed­ding to a fes­ti­val-lev­el cel­e­bra­tion? Book Hori­zon today and let the music set the tone for your per­fect cel­e­bra­tion.

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Highlights & Add Ons
  • 4 x Male Vocals
  • Over 10 Years Wedding Experience
  • Multiple Performer Options
  • PAT and PLI Certification Ready
  • Acoustic Roaming Band
  • Professional Sound Technician
  • All Day Party Packages
Bespoke Packages
  • Electric Party 2 hour of music from the brilliant 4 piece electric band. Your choice of first dance learned and performed live by the band and a complete sound system and party lighting to make sure the band looks and sounds and looks as good as you want.
  • Drinks To Dancing Taking you from your cocktail hour through to carriages at the end of the night. This is the band's most popular wedding package and take our Electric package and adds a fully acoustic 60 minute roaming set for your drinks reception after your ceremony.
  • Festival Experience Make the most from Horizon Festival Band and have them performing live at every important moment of your day. From singing you up the aisle, delighting guests whilst you sign the register, and then accompany you both back down the aisle as a newly married couple and on into the drinks reception. The band is then joined in the evening by a dedicated sound engineer for a further 2 hours of electric party music and celebrating into the night until you are ready for carriages and the end of the night.

Chique

If you’re dream­ing of a wed­ding recep­tion that feels like a non-stop cel­e­bra­tion, Chique are the band to book. Known for their high-ener­gy per­for­mances and pol­ished pro­duc­tion, Chique trans­forms every wed­ding into a full-scale party.

Per­fect for cou­ples who want their big day to be unfor­get­table, Chique blends style, sophis­ti­ca­tion, and show-stop­ping fun. Whether it’s your first dance, your evening par­ty, or an all-night cel­e­bra­tion, they’ll craft a sound­track tai­lored to your guests and your vision. With their pro­fes­sion­al edge and cre­ative flair, every moment feels like a highlight.

Book Chique today and give your guests a cel­e­bra­tion they’ll be talk­ing about for years.

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Highlights & Add Ons
  • Male & Female Vocals
  • Amazing Costumes
  • High Energy Performance
  • DJ Add
Included as standard
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minutes of live music
  • Arrival at 6pm to be ready to perform from 7:30pm
  • Party Playlist between the live sets and up to midnight
  • All equipment, sound system and essential lighting
  • Travel & accommodation costs

MTV Addicts

If you want to throw the ulti­mate 90s and 00s wed­ding par­ty, MTV Addicts are the band to book. Bring­ing a high-ener­gy trib­ute to the gold­en era of pop punk, indie, and alt-rock, they’ll trans­port you and your guests straight back to those days of flick­ing through MTV2 and crank­ing up the volume.

MTV Addicts are made up of Brighton’s top ses­sion musi­cians, each with fes­ti­val and TV cre­den­tials, so you know the per­for­mance will be tight, pow­er­ful, and packed with nos­tal­gia. Their setlist is a dream for any cou­ple who grew up with Blink-182, The Killers, Green Day, and Avril Lav­i­gne on repeat, deliv­er­ing anthem after anthem that guar­an­tees a packed dance floor.

Ready to relive your MTV years and give your wed­ding the sound­track of your youth? Book MTV Addicts and let the nos­tal­gia-fuelled par­ty begin.

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Included as standard
  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minutes of live music
  • Arrival at 6pm to be ready to perform from 7:30pm
  • Party Playlist between the live sets and up to midnight
  • All equipment, sound system and essential lighting
  • Travel & accommodation costs

Need-to-Know Tips Before Booking

Which band suits each stage of your celebration?

Jam Ses­sion or Chique = pol­ished evening sets
Kites = per­fect for nat­ur­al-light recep­tions
MTV Addicts = throw it back and get every­one danc­ing
The Darts = ele­gant groove-packed sets for clas­sic lovers
Hori­zon = maxed-out ener­gy, stage pres­ence, fes­ti­val-style spectacle

What’s the usu­al coverage?

Expect two main live sets (typ­i­cal­ly 60 min­utes each), with a pos­si­ble acoustic or DJ slice in between bands to tai­lor the hours to your timeline.

How many breaks & space needed?

A band slot of 2.5 – 3 hours total usu­al­ly cov­ers set­up, per­for­mance, and tear­down. Ask for dimen­sions and access advice before day-of to make plan­ning seamless.

Can I hear the band live before I book?

Since most per­for­mances are at pri­vate wed­dings, oppor­tu­ni­ties are lim­it­ed. How­ev­er, many bands have live show­case videos and we’ll let you know if they have any upcom­ing pub­lic gigs.

What hap­pens if tim­ings change on the day?

Wed­dings rarely run like clock­work, and that’s fine. Our bands are flex­i­ble and used to adjust­ing their sets to fit with speech­es, din­ner ser­vice, or unex­pect­ed changes.

Do I need to pro­vide a stage?

Not nec­es­sar­i­ly. A flat, sta­ble space works well, though a stage can enhance vis­i­bil­i­ty and atmos­phere. If you’ve booked a mar­quee or barn, we’ll talk through the best set­up for your cho­sen band.

What do bands need from me on the day?

A secure per­for­mance space, access to pow­er, soft drinks, and an evening meal for the musi­cians. These small details keep the per­form­ers ener­gised and help deliv­er a bril­liant show.

How far in advance should I book?

As soon as pos­si­ble. Fri­day and Sat­ur­day wed­dings book up quick­ly, often up to 18 – 24 months in advance. If you’re plan­ning a week­day wed­ding, you’ll often have more flexibility.