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Live Bands & Roaming Musicians for Hire in Leicester

Planning an event in Leicester? Live bands and roaming musicians, from function bands that fill the dance floor to acoustic trios, brass, oompah and marching bands. We regularly work in event venues and hotels like the ones around Leicester.

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Live Bands & Roaming Musicians in Leicester at a glance

Booking live bands and roaming musicians in Leicester

WowActs books live bands and roaming musicians in Leicester, Leicestershire, 89 miles north-west of central London, covering the LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 and LE87 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Maher Centre for up to 1200 guests.

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County
Leicestershire
Postcodes
LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 +1
Location
89 miles north-west of central London
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
Maher Centre, up to 1200 guests

Planning live bands and roaming musicians in Leicester

Within reach of Leicester there are 7 event venues, 4 hotels and 1 country house on our list, including 7 that can take 400 guests or more. Tell us which one you've booked and we'll suggest how live bands and roaming musicians fit the room.

Bookings from Oadby, Wigston and Loughborough and the rest of Leicestershire are just as easy. Travel for live bands and roaming musicians is included in your quote, so the price you see is the price you pay.

One thing we always check for events in Leicester: check the stage space. Bands need a performance area sized to the line-up, plus power. We send a simple tech sheet.

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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 Leicester: the complete guide

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Written by The WowActs team, Event entertainment specialists

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The short answer

WowActs books live bands and roaming musicians in Leicester, Leicestershire, 89 miles north-west of central London, covering the LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 and LE87 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being Maher Centre for up to 1200 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

  • Leicestershire

    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 après-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

  • Summer parties

    Live music on a lawn or terrace.

  • Bavarian and après-ski themes

    An oompah band in full costume.

  • Drinks receptions

    Roaming acoustic trios.

  • Christmas parties

    Live hits and brass carols.

  • Entrances

    A marching band leading guests in.

  • Weddings

    A band to fill the dance floor.

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

    Know your sound limits

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

  3. 3

    Check the stage space

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

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Leicester can host a large event?

On our list, Maher Centre (up to 1200 guests), Athena Conference & Banqueting (up to 1000 guests), Welford Road Stadium – Leicester Tigers (up to 1000 guests) and The Platinum Suite (up to 1000 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 Leicester 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 Leicester?

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 Leicester is 89 miles north-west of central London. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Leicester do you cover?

All of LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 and LE87, including Birstall, Thurmaston, Leicester Forest East, Syston, Anstey and Rothley, plus the rest of Leicestershire and nearby Oadby, Wigston, Loughborough and Coalville.

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 Leicester

Live Bands & Roaming Musicians across Leicester and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • LE1
  • LE3
  • LE4
  • LE5
  • LE6
  • LE7
  • LE87

We book live bands & roaming musicians in Leicester and every address in the LE1, LE3, LE4, LE5, LE6, LE7 and LE87 postcode districts, including Birstall, Thurmaston, Leicester Forest East, Syston, Anstey, Rothley, Harborough and Groby. We also travel across Leicestershire and the rest of East Midlands.

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Venues near Leicester

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

  • Athena Conference & Banqueting

    Event Venue up to 1000LE1 1QD

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  • King Power Stadium – Leicester City F.C

    Event Venue up to 650LE2 7FL

    King Power Suite

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  • Welford Road Stadium – Leicester Tigers

    Event Venue up to 1000LE2 7TR

    Clubhouse Suite

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  • Rutland Hall Hotel

    Hotel up to 350LE1 1TH

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  • Shree Prajapati Community Centre

    Event Venue up to 400LE3 0HE

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  • The Platinum Suite

    Event Venue up to 1000LE5 3TA

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  • Maher Centre

    Event Venue up to 1200LE2 6QF

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  • Ramada Hotel Leicester

    Hotel up to 300LE2 6QA

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  • Hilton Leicester

    Hotel up to 300LE19 1WQ

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  • Marriott Leicester

    Hotel up to 350LE19 1SW

    Grove Suite

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  • Ramgarhia Hall

    Event Venue up to 800LE8 4BA

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  • Ladywood Estate

    Country House up to 300LE14 2HQ

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