We specialise in providing premium live music for weddings across Cirencester, Gloucestershire and the wider Cotswolds. Old Gore Barn is a venue where live music feels entirely natural — enhancing its textures, scale and atmosphere without ever overpowering the space.
If you’re planning a wedding at Old Gore Barn and considering live music, here’s how to create a soundtrack that truly complements this remarkable venue.
Old Gore Barn has been designed with celebration in mind. Its splendid high ceilings, exposed golden Cotswold stone and open-plan layout create a space that feels both grand and intimate — an ideal canvas for live music.
Unlike many rustic barns, Old Gore Barn offers excellent acoustics and a natural focal point for evening entertainment. This allows live bands to sound rich and full, while still maintaining clarity and warmth. The unbroken flow between indoor and outdoor spaces also means music can gently guide guests through the day, from ceremony to drinks to dancing.
For couples marrying in Cirencester or the Gloucestershire countryside, this balance of heritage and modern comfort is exactly what makes Old Gore Barn so special.
Ceremonies at Old Gore Barn are often really atmospheric, whether held within the barn itself or in the surrounding outdoor spaces.
Many couples choose acoustic live ceremony music — such as small roaming bands, solo instrumentalists or acoustic duos to complement the venue’s rustic elegance. Live musicians bring a sense of authenticity and emotion that aligns beautifully with the barn’s natural textures and light.
Live performers can adapt to the moment, entrances, vows and exits, they unfold effortlessly allowing the ceremony to feel unhurried and genuinely personal.
Following the ceremony, guests often move into the courtyard or outdoor areas like the Dutch Barn for drinks, and this is where live music adds a layer of understated luxury.
At Old Gore Barn, relaxed acoustic sets work particularly well during drinks receptions. Folk-inspired covers, acoustic pop, Bridgerton Style Strings or soulful background music enhance the atmosphere without dominating it — perfect for conversation, champagne and golden-hour photographs.
We carefully manage sound levels and placement so the music feels like part of the environment rather than a performance competing for attention.
As evening falls, Old Gore Barn transforms into an exceptional party space — and live bands and our in house artist DJs truly come into their own.
The barn’s scale and acoustics make it ideal for a luxury live wedding band capable of filling the space with energy while maintaining a polished sound. We recommend anything from a 3 to 8 piece party band, depending on what your preferred style is. From first dance moments to packed dancefloors late into the night, our bands know how to build momentum and read the room.
Setlists are tailored to each couple, blending modern chart favourites, timeless classics, funk, soul and indie anthems — creating an evening that feels both high-end and wildly fun.
