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Live Bands & Roaming Musicians for Hire in Long Eaton

Live bands and roaming musicians, from function bands that fill the dance floor to acoustic trios, brass, oompah and marching bands. Booked across Long Eaton and Derbyshire, including Beeston and Ilkeston.

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Live Bands & Roaming Musicians in Long Eaton at a glance

Booking live bands and roaming musicians in Long Eaton

WowActs books live bands and roaming musicians in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, 7 miles south-west of Nottingham, covering the DE72, DE74 and NG10 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being The ICCA for up to 1200 guests.

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County
Derbyshire
Postcodes
DE72, DE74, NG10
Location
7 miles south-west of Nottingham
Venues on our list nearby
12
Largest nearby venue
The ICCA, up to 1200 guests

Booking live bands and roaming musicians for a Long Eaton event

Our venue list around Long Eaton includes 8 event venues, 3 country houses and 1 estate, with The ICCA the biggest at up to 1200 guests. That range matters when you book live bands and roaming musicians: a ballroom, a marquee and a private dining room each need a different set-up.

Long Eaton is 7 miles south-west of Nottingham, and we book live bands and roaming musicians into every part of East Midlands, from Sandiacre, Borrowash and Breaston outwards.

A tip for Long Eaton bookings: some venues have noise limiters or curfews. Tell us and we will choose the right band.

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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 Long Eaton: 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 Long Eaton, Derbyshire, 7 miles south-west of Nottingham, covering the DE72, DE74 and NG10 postcode districts. There are 12 event venues on our list within 10 miles, the largest being The ICCA 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

  • Derbyshire

    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

  • Drinks receptions

    Roaming acoustic trios.

  • Entrances

    A marching band leading guests in.

  • Summer parties

    Live music on a lawn or terrace.

  • Bavarian and après-ski themes

    An oompah band in full costume.

  • Christmas parties

    Live hits and brass carols.

  • Weddings

    A band to fill the dance floor.

Tips from our team

  1. 1

    Check the stage space

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

  2. 2

    Know your sound limits

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

  3. 3

    Mix roaming and stage

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

Frequently asked questions

Which venues near Long Eaton can host a large event?

On our list, The ICCA (up to 1200 guests), Meadow Lane – Notts County Football Club (up to 1200 guests), East Midlands Conference Centre (up to 1000 guests) and The County Ground – Nottingham County Cricket Ground (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 Long Eaton 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 Long Eaton?

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 Long Eaton is 7 miles south-west of Nottingham. Send us your date and venue for free, no-obligation options.

Which postcodes around Long Eaton do you cover?

All of DE72, DE74 and NG10, including Sandiacre, Borrowash, Breaston, Aston-on-Trent, Draycott and Ockbrook, plus the rest of Derbyshire and nearby Beeston, Ilkeston, West Bridgford and Nottingham.

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 Long Eaton

Live Bands & Roaming Musicians across Long Eaton and nearby

Postcodes we cover

  • DE72
  • DE74
  • NG10

We book live bands & roaming musicians in Long Eaton and every address in the DE72, DE74 and NG10 postcode districts, including Sandiacre, Borrowash, Breaston, Aston-on-Trent, Draycott, Ockbrook, Castle Donington and Kegworth. We also travel across Derbyshire and the rest of East Midlands.

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Venues near Long Eaton

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

  • East Midlands Conference Centre

    Event Venue up to 1000NG7 2RJ

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  • Osmaston Park

    Country House up to 250DE72 3EP

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  • Locko Park Estate

    Estate up to 500DE21 7BW

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  • The Nottinghamshire Golf & Country Club

    Country House up to 250NG8 4BH

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  • The ICCA

    Event Venue up to 1200LE12 6PA

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  • The County Ground – Nottingham County Cricket Ground

    Event Venue up to 1000NG2 1GT

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  • Meadow Lane – Notts County Football Club

    Event Venue up to 1200NG2 3HJ

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  • Pride Park – Derby County F.C

    Event Venue up to 1000DE24 8XL

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  • The City Ground – Nottingham Forest F.C

    Event Venue up to 800NG2 4AD

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  • Colwick Hall

    Country House up to 500NG2 4BE

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  • The Lakeside Suite

    Event Venue up to 1000LE11 5SF

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  • The Derby Conference Centre

    Event Venue up to 650DE1 1TJ

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