Top 7 Bands to Book in Hamp­shire for 2025

Our pick of the best live acts to bring the par­ty to your Hamp­shire wed­ding or event.

Hamp­shire is home to some of the UK’s most beau­ti­ful venues, from ele­gant barns to coastal hotels, and the right band can ele­vate your event from mem­o­rable to unfor­get­table. Whether you’re plan­ning a wed­ding, pri­vate cel­e­bra­tion, or cor­po­rate par­ty, we’ve hand­picked sev­en incred­i­ble bands that know exact­ly how to get your guests on the dance­floor and keep them there.

Top 7 bands to book for your Hamp­shire wedding…

• AKA

• Hit­men Collective

• Mirage

• Hats Off

• After­glow

• San­tori­ni DJ Live

• Man­sion

Hit­men Collective

Hit­men Col­lec­tive are the ulti­mate show band. With a pol­ished style and slick musi­cal­i­ty, they bring a mix of pop, funk, soul, and R&B to the stage with seri­ous flair. Expect big vocals, tight rhythms, and a dance­floor packed from the first song to the last.

They’re par­tic­u­lar­ly pop­u­lar for high-end wed­dings and cor­po­rate events in Hamp­shire and can scale their line­up to cre­ate any­thing from a high-impact trio to 5‑piece extravaganza.

Hats Off

Hats Off is the go-to choice for cou­ples who want that indie gig vibe at their wed­ding. They first caught our atten­tion at a fes­ti­val, and they’ve been light­ing up our ros­ter ever since. From The Killers to Kings of Leon, their indie-rock cov­ers are full of pas­sion, grit, and energy.

They also know how to dial it down for a beau­ti­ful acoustic per­for­mance ear­li­er in the day before turn­ing it up to eleven for your evening party.

San­tori­ni DJ Live

San­tori­ni DJ Live brings a fresh, fes­ti­val-ready twist to tra­di­tion­al band setups. Fus­ing a live DJ with sax, per­cus­sion, and guest vocal­ists, this act deliv­ers high-ener­gy per­for­mances inspired by Ibiza beach clubs, rooftop par­ties, and inter­na­tion­al events.

It’s the per­fect choice for cou­ples who want a lux­u­ry par­ty expe­ri­ence with mod­ern house, dance, and chart-top­ping remix­es played live.

Book­ing a Band in Hampshire

How much does it cost to hire a band in Hamp­shire?
A pro­fes­sion­al 4‑piece band typ­i­cal­ly costs around £2,600 – £3,000, depend­ing on trav­el and tim­ing. Larg­er bands with brass sec­tions, dancers, or extra pro­duc­tion (like Man­sion or Hit­men Col­lec­tive) can go upwards of £5,000.

Can I hear the band before I book?
Most bands per­form at pri­vate events, but we can send videos, record­ings, and some­times arrange a stu­dio vis­it or rehearsal access.

Will they play our first dance?
Yes! All Gecko Live bands offer to learn and per­form your first dance live, just give us enough notice.

When should I book?
ASAP! Fri­day and Sat­ur­day dates are snapped up fast, espe­cial­ly for sum­mer wed­dings. Some bands are book­ing two years in advance, so don’t hang about.