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Live Bands & Roaming Musicians for Hire in City of London

Live bands and roaming musicians, from function bands that fill the dance floor to acoustic trios, brass, oompah and marching bands. Booked across City of London and Central London, including Park Lane and Westminster.

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Booking live bands and roaming musicians in City of London

WowActs books live bands and roaming musicians in City of London, Central London, 2 miles east of central London, covering the E1, E2, E8, N1, E1W, SE1, W1A and EC1A and nearby postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being The Brewery for up to 1000 guests.

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Central London
Postcodes
E1, E2, E8, N1, E1W, SE1 +33
Location
2 miles east of central London
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
The Brewery, up to 1000 guests

Booking live bands and roaming musicians for a City of London event

Our City of London venue list covers 8 hotels and 4 event venues, and The Brewery can hold up to 1000 guests. We plan live bands and roaming musicians around the space you have, from arrival routes to where a showpiece will be seen best.

We cover City of London itself and the E1, E2, E8, N1, E1W and SE1 postcode districts, including Islington, Southwark, Bermondsey and Stepney, as well as nearby Park Lane, Westminster, Mayfair and Camden.

Mix roaming and stage. Roaming musicians early and a band later gives the night a natural build.

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How it works

Booking is easy

  1. 1

    Tell us about your event

    Your date, venue, guest numbers and the feeling you want. A theme in mind, or just a blank canvas. It takes a minute.

  2. 2

    Get your line-up and quote

    We suggest the acts that fit your space, timings and budget, and send one clear quote with everything included.

  3. 3

    We bring the wow

    We plan arrival, set-up and timings with your venue and event team, then the performers do what they do best.

The guide

Booking live bands and roaming musicians in City of London: the complete guide

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The short answer

WowActs books live bands and roaming musicians in City of London, Central London, 2 miles east of central London, covering the E1, E2, E8, N1, E1W, SE1, W1A and EC1A and nearby postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being The Brewery for up to 1000 guests. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually.

  • Hand-picked

    professional performers only

  • Fully themed

    costumes styled to your event

  • Central London

    every postcode covered

  • Corporate ready

    briefed to your run of show

  • Single act or package

    mix and match freely

  • One clear quote

    usually the same day

What live music options can we book?

Function bands play the hits your guests know, usually in two or three sets, and keep the dance floor full. Roaming musicians, such as acoustic trios, strolling strings or a small jazz group, move through the room during drinks and dinner without needing a stage.

Brass and marching bands make a big entrance or lead guests to dinner, oompah bands suit Bavarian and aprรจs-ski themes, and brass carol groups suit Christmas. Most bands can mix live sets with a playlist or DJ between sets.

Where it works best

  • Weddings

    A band to fill the dance floor.

  • Summer parties

    Live music on a lawn or terrace.

  • Christmas parties

    Live hits and brass carols.

  • Entrances

    A marching band leading guests in.

  • Drinks receptions

    Roaming acoustic trios.

  • Bavarian and aprรจs-ski themes

    An oompah band in full costume.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Mix roaming and stage

    Roaming musicians early and a band later gives the night a natural build.

  2. 2

    Check the stage space

    Bands need a performance area sized to the line-up, plus power. We send a simple tech sheet.

  3. 3

    Know your sound limits

    Some venues have noise limiters or curfews. Tell us and we will choose the right band.

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near City of London can host a large event?

On our list, The Brewery (up to 1000 guests), Park Plaza Westminster Bridge (up to 1000 guests), Grand Connaught Rooms (up to 500 guests) and Hilton Bankside (up to 500 guests) can take 400 or more guests. Tell us your venue and numbers and we will plan live bands and roaming musicians around the space.

Do venues around City of London have rules for performers?

Many hotels and country houses have rules on ceiling rigging, fire, access times and changing space. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check everything before we confirm.

How much do live bands and roaming musicians cost in City of London?

There is no fixed price. Every event is different. Prices depend on the acts, the number of performers, timings, travel and location, so we quote each booking individually. Travel is part of the quote, and City of London is 2 miles east of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around City of London do you cover?

All of E1, E2, E8, N1, E1W, SE1, W1A, EC1A, EC1M, EC1N, EC1R, EC1V, EC1Y, EC2A, EC2M, EC2N, EC2R, EC2V, EC2Y, EC3A, EC3M, EC3N, EC3R, EC3V, EC4A, EC4M, EC4N, EC4R, EC4V, EC4Y, SE1P, WC1A, WC1N, WC1R, WC1V, WC1X, WC2A, WC2B and WC2R, including Islington, Southwark, Bermondsey, Stepney, Bethnal Green and Hackney, plus the rest of Central London and nearby Park Lane, Westminster, Mayfair and Camden.

How long do bands play?

Most function bands play two or three sets through the evening. We agree the timings with you.

Do roaming musicians need power?

Usually not. Acoustic and brass groups can play anywhere in the venue.

Can the band play our first dance?

Often, yes, with enough notice. Send us the song and we will check.

How far ahead should we book?

As early as you can. Friday and Saturday dates in December and the summer months go first, often months ahead. Short notice is sometimes possible, so it is always worth asking.

Can the performers match our theme or brand colours?

Usually, yes. Tell us your theme, colours or brand guidelines and we will suggest the costumes and acts that fit best.

Do you work with our venue and event team?

Yes. We agree access, changing space, timings and any venue rules before the day, and work to your run of show.

Still have questions?

Tell us about your event and we'll come back with options.

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Local to City of London

Live Bands & Roaming Musicians across City of London and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • E1
  • E2
  • E8
  • N1
  • E1W
  • SE1
  • W1A
  • EC1A
  • EC1M
  • EC1N
  • EC1R
  • EC1V
  • EC1Y
  • EC2A
  • EC2M
  • EC2N
  • EC2R
  • EC2V
  • EC2Y
  • EC3A
  • EC3M
  • EC3N
  • EC3R
  • EC3V
  • EC4A
  • EC4M
  • EC4N
  • EC4R
  • EC4V
  • EC4Y
  • SE1P
  • WC1A
  • WC1N
  • WC1R
  • WC1V
  • WC1X
  • WC2A
  • WC2B
  • WC2R

We book live bands & roaming musicians in City of London and every address in the E1, E2, E8, N1, E1W, SE1, W1A, EC1A, EC1M, EC1N, EC1R, EC1V, EC1Y, EC2A, EC2M, EC2N, EC2R, EC2V, EC2Y, EC3A, EC3M, EC3N, EC3R, EC3V, EC4A, EC4M, EC4N, EC4R, EC4V, EC4Y, SE1P, WC1A, WC1N, WC1R, WC1V, WC1X, WC2A, WC2B and WC2R postcode districts, including Islington, Southwark, Bermondsey, Stepney, Bethnal Green and Hackney. We also travel across Central London and the rest of London.

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Venues near City of London

12 venues on our list are in or near City of London, mostly hotels and event venues. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we will check access, ceiling height, timings and any rules for performers before we confirm.

  • Grand Connaught Rooms

    Event Venue up to 500WC2B 5DA

    Ballroom

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  • Guoman Tower Hotel

    Hotel up to 450E1W 1LD

    Tower Suite

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  • Hilton Bankside

    Hotel up to 500SE1 0UG

    Ballroom

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  • Hilton Tower Bridge

    Hotel up to 270SE1 2BY

    Ballroom

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  • The Waldorf Hilton, Aldwych

    Hotel up to 350WC2B 4DD

    Adelphi, Palm Court, Ballroom

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  • One Embankment

    Event Venue up to 200WC2R 2AB

    Ballroom

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  • Rosewood London

    Hotel up to 300WC1V 7EN

    Ballroom

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  • The Brewery

    Event Venue up to 1000EC1Y 4SD

    Main Hall

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  • Inner Temple

    Event Venue up to 250EC4Y 7HL

    Main Hall

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  • Pan Pacific London

    Hotel

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  • The Savoy London

    Hotel up to 350WC2R 0EZ

    Lancaster Ballroom

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  • Park Plaza Westminster Bridge

    Hotel up to 1000SE1 7UT

    Ballroom

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