It doesn’t get much better than Soul, Motown and a wedding party! Memorable songs like My Girl, I Want You Back, Stand By Me and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough plus world-famous artists like Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Otis Redding, Diana Ross and Lionel Ritchie make up just some of the rich musical history of these hugely popular and influential music genres. Let’s get our groove on with 10 of the best wedding bands performing this music week in week out in 2022 and 2023, shall we?!
10 of the best UK Soul and Motown live wedding bands for hire in 2022 and 2023, list!
Anyway, I think it’s high time I showcased our 10 best Soul and Motown wedding bands for 2022 and 2023! Click on any band name below to be shown their section in today’s guide or keep scrolling to see them all and much more. Oh, and click on any bands name above their video to be whisked straight to their unique page.
1. The Motown Boys – premium Soul and Motown entertainment
2. Southside Sparkle – glitz and glamour await!
3. Ignition Showband – the finest Soul and Motown entertainment
4. Esteem – female-fronted, premium Soul and Motown entertainment
5. Flair Six – world-class Soul and Motown 6 piece
6. Flair Twelve – Flair Six to the max!
7. Real Rhythm – West End inspired 6 – 20 piece wedding band
8. Regal RnB – female-fronted classic Soul, Motown, RnB and Hip Hop experts
9. From the Top – affordable, flexible and experienced Soul and Motown delights!
10. Night and Day – sophisticated, understated and so very cool
Live Soul and Motown wedding band freebies!
As well as our current 15% off offer, you always get everything listed below and more with any Soul and Motown band you hire with us. Grab those wedding freebies!
- 2×60 or 3×40 minute live sets
- A comprehensive booking contract which includes covid cover
- Band arrival time of 5 pm or later
- Band set up time of 60/90 minutes
- Finish time of midnight or earlier
- *FREE* DJ laptop set in between live sets or as required (usually costing £150)
- A professional PA sound system, stage lighting and PLI and PAT certificates
- All transport and accommodation costs
- All our Soul and Motown live bands are happy to discuss playing certain songs/first dances and catering their setlist just for you
Book with confidence
When you book with us you always get our comprehensivecovid cover and booking contract included for total peace of mind. You also have our music experts with 15 years of experience and dedication to weddings here to help design your perfect Soul and Motown wedding band at prices that can’t be beaten. Oh, and because we perform in the live wedding bands we advertise, we can offer unparalleled expert advice and truly bespoke customer service with total support every step of the way. 7 days a week, 10 am to 10 pm we are here via phone, text, the usual socials, live chat and email to help you create the wedding of your dreams.
Get your wedding Soul and Motown groove on!
Let’s be honest though, it’s all about singing and boogying along to some great Soul and Motown music with friends and family during your special day, isn’t it?! We’ve been performing Soul and Motown music in our award-winning wedding bandsfor 15 years and we can’t think of two styles of music that are better for fun, frolics, dancing, singing and just having the most amazing of times. It’s the perfect music for any wedding party that wants to have all the fun, all night long!
All the choice with our 10 best Soul and Motown live wedding bands for 2022 and 2023
Soul and Motown music is timeless and effortlessly cool but if you want a bit more from your wedding band for hire, all of today’s live acts also perform popular styles such as Swing, RnB, Disco, Ratpack Jazz and Blues. They don’t stop there either as every band in my guide perform all the latest (and more classic) hits from styles such as Pop, Rock, Indie and Funk in that unmistakable Soul and Motown style. All musical bases are covered so you and your guests have the night of your lives!
Wedding Soul and Motown bands for hire in the UK – that you’ll want to hire!
When I say these are the 10 best Soul and Motown wedding bands, I mean it! All these acts are super popular with our wedding couples and not only offer all the hits but also offer indoor and outdoor live sets, different lineups, booking options and a whole host of bespoke options so your wedding is perfect. We always bend over backward for our wedding couples and that goes for our Soul and Motown loving ones too!
What’s in today’s wedding Soul and Motown band guide?
So not only do I have the 10 best Soul and Motown live wedding bands in today’s guide. I also have:
A short biography for each band
Newlywed reviews for each band
Popular wedding songs and booking options for each band
You’ll see that we go the extra mile for you here at Seventh Second as at the end of the guide I have some other fantastic examples of live wedding bands that love performing Soul and Motown music plus our special offer! Be sure to check it out…
The Motown Boys
The Motown boys are a premium Soul and Motown wedding band for hire with Seventh Second. Living and breathing both styles of music, The Motown Boys perform all the classics you love but can also perform any modern hits you can’t wait to hear at your wedding in their distinctive Soul and Motown style. Young and vibrant, this accomplished and experienced all-male four-piece love to perform and will bring their all to your wedding, creating the perfect atmosphere and infectious dance vibes for memories that will last a lifetime. Make sure to look at their huge repertoire as you’re guaranteed to find loads of songs you’ve always wanted to be performed at your wedding right there!
Motown Boys highlights
Here are some of the Motown Boy’s main highlights. See more on their profile page.
- Premium Soul and Motown act
- Specialist Soul and Motown repertoire
- Great booking and lineup add-ons
- Great prices in the South
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: Celebration, Signed Sealed Delivered, Happy Birthday and Super Freak
Booking options: Adding a trumpet, sax player or both is very popular with couples
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“Hi Seventh Second! I would just like to say a big thank you for your help and to the Motown Boys as they were amazing.”
Phil White – Bristol 2018
“The boys turned up on time, were in great spirits, and totally enjoyed the day like us. All of our friends said the Motown Boys were the best choice we could have ever made and they were the best wedding entertainment they had seen. Thanks so much Motown Boys and Seventh Second.”
Cath Brolan – Cambridge 2017
Southside Sparkle
Southside Sparkle don’t just perform the finest Soul and Motown songs you and your guests love to dance to. No, they perform them with all the glitz and glamour the 1920s had to offer. Visually stunning and sonically amazing, this 3-9-piece live wedding band will amaze you and your guests all night with their talented front-women and vibrant backing band performing one fantastic song after another. When they take to the stage, Southside Sparkle are a wedding band with real x-factor, transforming your wedding party with their unique blend of glitz, glam, style and epic entertainment! Watch their promo videos and see for yourself!
Southside Sparkle highlights
Southside Sparkles main highlights are below. See more on their profile page.
- Amazing visual and audio experience
- Young, experienced musicians
- Lots of great booking and lineup additions available
- Large and varied repertoire
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: Respect, Dancing In The Streets, Night To Remember and Superstition
Booking options: Afternoon acoustic sets and larger band line ups for the evening show are super popular
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“What a fantastic band, nice and original for once. Our guests loved. I’ve never seen kids and grandparents dancing so much!”
George Bentley – Ealing 2019
“Great musicianship and well organised from start to finish. We all really enjoyed Southside Sparkle and didn’t want our night to end.”
Andrew McDermott – Brighton 2017
Ignition Showband
Ignition Showband perform a multitude of different live shows perfectly catering to every client’s wishes but if you love Soul and Motown music then their specially designed Soul, Motown, Funk, Disco and Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson medleys will literally blow you and your guests away. They can mix and match their awe-inspiring live medleys in any way you wish creating a truly bespoke, one-off wedding show for you and your friends and family. Being the absolute pinnacle of live wedding entertainment, this 8-21-piece wedding music band will leave you and your guests in no doubt that you’ve just witnessed the best live show money can buy. Prepare to be amazed by this epic Soul and Motown wedding band for hire while soaking in all of their amazing promo videos!
Ignition Showband highlights
Take a look at Ignition Showbands’ main highlights. See more on their profile page.
- World-class showband
- Curated Soul and Motown live show
- Endless booking and lineup options
- A live show like no other
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: Ain’t Nobody, Best Of My Love, Son Of A Preacher and Higher and Higher
Booking options: You name it, Ignition Showband provide it. If they don’t, then they will, just for you.
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“Well done Ignition Showband for absolutely ace-ing it! Your incredible at what you do and you will be top of our list next time we have an event. Thank you for making our wedding unforgettable!”
Hannah Thomas – Bristol 2018
“Your band Ignition Showband were absolutely amazing. They totally blew every expectation we had away. The hotel staff told me they had never seen anything like it and I do hope you keep in contact with them and get lots of referrals. The effort the band made to come down from the stage and engage was brilliant. You, the band and the crazy sound system really made the wedding. Wish I had a heads up on Anna singing as I had no idea!! That was the ultimate show. Many thanks to you and your amazing band. If you ever need a review or a recommendation please do not hesitate to ask.”
Tom Williams – London 2016
Esteem
Esteem are a new addition to the Seventh Second family but their Soul and Motown credentials are considerable. Powerful and stunning lead female vocals front an all-male backing band made up of the finest session musicians around producing a live sound that’s hard to match. Esteem have loads of experience performing at weddings and will leave any lover of Soul or Motown seriously impressed and desperate for more. With some great booking options and a huge repertoire of songs to choose from, Esteem are a hard wedding band to say no to.
Esteem highlights
Some of Esteem’s main highlights. See more on their profile page.
- Premium female-fronted 4 piece
- Young, talented, expert musicians
- Loads of booking and lineup options
- Huge repertoire of songs for all tastes
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: Faith, Finally, Somebody Else’s Guy and Ain’t Nobody
Booking options: Acoustic sets, DJ sets and extra musicians are a great addition
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“We can’t thank you all enough for Esteem, they did fantastic sets & got what us & our guests wanted to hear down to a T. They were all so lovely & professional & no doubt they will be requested for other events & weddings from our friends & family. We hope they enjoyed themselves as much as we did… I need to apologise for my drunken stage invading lol! “
Charley Dominic – Cornwall 2016
“We would like to thank Esteem for a fabulous evening. We were very happy with them, as were our guests. We have had several compliments since about how good they were. Our guests ranged in age mainly from 20s to 60s, they were all dancing (even the 86 year old!). We had two telephone chats with the band in advance, to discuss details. This was really helpful and her advice was appreciated. We thoroughly recommend them”
Mark Cutts – Cheshire 2019
Flair Six
Although Flair Six cover all styles of music with skill and endless gusto, they are world-class performers when it comes to Soul and Motown music. With a lineup of musicians perfectly suited to these styles of music, they are a wedding band that can’t be overlooked. If you hire these Soul and Motown wedding band superstars you hire musicians who perform all over the world at the finest weddings and events and have the skills to back it up. You will never be disappointed with the Flair musicians performing for you, including Flair Twelve…
Flair Six highlights
Check out Flair Six’s main highlights below. See more on their profile page.
- World-class group of musicians
- Huge and varied repertoire
- Loads of booking and lineup options available
- Epic live shows
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: Blame It On The Boogie, Disco Inferno, Le Freak and Midnight Hour
Booking options: Flair Six’s various lineup options and late-night DJ sets are worth looking at
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“A huge thank you to you and all the wedding band from James and I for a fantastic night on Saturday. You were all fabulous.”
Cath and James Bunt – London 2019
“Flair were incredible! So friendly and professional. They were the highlight of the evening and the dance floor was never empty when they were playing. Since last Saturday, everyone’s been saying how amazing the band were, and we can’t recommend these guys highly enough! We’ve already told our friends they need to hire them next year for their wedding 😀 Thanks for making our wedding day the best day ever! “
Mr and Mrs James Syers – London 2018
Flair Twelve
If Flair Six sounds right up your Soul and Motown alley but you want more, why not look at the full-blown Flair extravaganza, Flair Twelve! Adding a stunning horn section, strings and percussion amongst other talented musicians Flair Twelve are as epic as they come. A light, sound and visual show to match any out there, Flair Twelve are one of the ultimate Soul and Motown bands and as part of their package, you can always fully customise the band from its compact 3 piece right up to 12 piece or bigger.
Flair Twelve highlights
Check out Flair Twelve’s big highlights below. See more on their profile page.
- World-class supergroup
- Huge and varied repertoire
- Fully bespoke option available
- One of the best Soul and Motown bands around
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: Ladies Night, Play That Funky Music, Celebration and September
Booking options: Anything you want, Flair Twelve can deliver
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“Just wanted to say a massive thank you to you all for making our wedding reception such a great night. It really was everything we hoped it would be & that’s because you took responsibility for the evening and its success. You were just superb. We’ve been asked to pass on your details to several guests and have been really pleased to do so. Can’t recommend you highly enough. Thanks again for everything.”
Mr and Mrs Sharpe – London 2021
“We booked Flair Twelve for our wedding, and they put on an awesome show. They had a repertoire full of songs that we loved, a world away from the usual wedding standard dross, and could also learn anything else we asked for. Jon at Seventh Second and Craig from the band were brilliant at communication and organisation ahead of time, and the prices were extremely competitive. The band rocked a wedding reception full of professional musicians and music fans, and we couldn’t have asked for more. Hire them. Hire them now.”
Dennis Phillips – East Sussex 2019
Real Rhythm
Real Rhythm are a new kid on the Soul and Motown block. Formed by top musicians who perform on the finest stages in Londons West End, Real Rhythm have quickly gained a reputation as a vibrant, youthful and really quite excellent live Soul and Motown wedding band. With prices that really can’t be beaten by any other big band out there, Real Rhythm are a mouth-watering proposition and offer a live show that is quite unique with all the hallmarks of an amazing West End musical! If you want big band Soul and Motown wedding music without breaking the bank, Real Rhythm are for you.
Real Rhythm highlights
Below are Real Rhythm’s highlights. See more on their profile page.
- Affordable big band
- Great repertoire of tunes
- Great booking and lineup options
- Young, experienced west-end musical musicians
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: Bad Girls, Car Wash, Celebration and Don’t Stop Until You Get Enough
Booking options: Their various lineup options and extended Soul and Motown live sets are popular
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“We just wanted to say a massive thank you for our wedding night! The band was absolutely amazing, both in quality and atmosphere and we couldn’t have dreamed of a better wedding band. All the guests commented on you guys and you got everyone on the dance floor. Thanks to all of you for making our day so special. “
Emily Sargent – Manchester 2021
“Alicia and Izzy both had beautiful voices that could capture any room. They created such an incredible atmosphere and really made the wedding day special. They are both unbelievably talented and I would wholeheartedly recommend them both to any of my friends and family! Thank you very much for a gorgeous day and evening.”
Lydia Heron – Norfolk 2019
Regal RnB
Regal RnB are another fantastic and properly experienced female-fronted Soul and Motown wedding band in the Seventh Second family. Covering not only Soul and Motown but classic RnB and Hip Hop they offer a fantastically diverse live show full of great tunes that you all simply have to dance the night away to. If you want to finish your wedding with sore feet, Regal RnB are one band you should add to your list as they are all about the groove and the dance moves. Get ready to boogie all night long with Regal RnB!
Regal RnB highlights
Below are Regal RnB’s main highlights. See more on their profile page.
- Unique classic RnB, Soul, Motown and funk 4 or 5 piece
- Varied repertoire of top tunes
- Plenty of booking and lineup options
- Experienced wedding musicians
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: I Feel For You, Higher and Higher, Stayin Alive and I Want Your Love
Booking options: Afternoon acoustic sets and their Disco DJ sets are amazing!
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“The day was brilliant and so were the band. So glad we booked you. There were many comments on how good the band were. We enjoyed every minute and seemed to get a great reaction from the crowd!”
Laura and Tim Greeves – Essex 2021
“We had a really perfect experience with Regal RnB at our Wedding Celebration in Putney. Before the event the communication and planning was clear and on point; selecting a setlist was easy given the wide variety of styles available and Rhona was able to direct us towards certain songs that the band played especially well. At the event, the band played wonderfully, bringing a great energy and enthusiasm to the evening. Getting the bride and her dad on stage to sing was a wonderful touch, as was their willingness to play an encore and hang around chatting at the end of the night. All members of the band were very talented musicians and they all worked together like seasoned professionals. Both singers deserve special mention for their soulful vocals and ability to work the crowd and engage with the audience. We would highly recommend the band and would book again without hesitation.”
Nic and Simon Louth – London 2016
From the Top
From the Top are all about you and your special day and love nothing more than performing a jam-packed Soul and Motown set for you and your guests until the early hours. Get your dancing shoes ready as From the Top will not stop until a packed wedding dance floor is in full swing! Singing, dancing, love and laughter are all on the cards with a 4-12-piece wedding band that pull out all the stops to make your dream wedding come to life. Like all acts at Seventh Second, From the Top offer a large selection of booking options and line ups so no matter how or where you want to celebrate your special day, From the Top have got it covered. Have a look at their unique profile page for all the info!
From the Top highlights
Here are From the Top’s main highlights. See more on their profile page.
- Excellent 3-9 piece Soul and Motown band
- Great prices UK wide
- Great booking and lineup options on offer
- Very experienced, professional musicians
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Get Ready, Baby I Need Your Lovin’ and I’ll Be There
Booking options: Couples love to design From the Tops line up just how they want and with loads of options, who wouldn’t!
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“Just got back from our honeymoon and wanted to thank you all for doing an amazing job at our wedding a few weeks ago. Everyone commented on you and the first dance song was brilliant. We will definitely be recommending you to our friends.”
Kat and Pau Denham – Poole 2019
“We have to thank you so much for everything you did to make our evening wedding reception so wonderful! We were so thrilled with your performance and keep hearing many great things about your music from our guests. Your varied repertoire was exactly why we chose you and the way you learnt our song especially for our first dance was incredible. Thank you!”
Jeff and Beth Brown – Wimbledon 2018
Night and Day
You want your wedding to be suave, sophisticated and ooze understated cool right? You want your dance floor full of beautiful people, beautifully dressed, pulling all the best shapes along to a seriously cool Soul and Motown wedding band, right? Well, I’d strongly suggest Night and Day – a young, effortlessly cool Soul, Motown, Swing and Ratpack wedding band you need to hire! With a line up consisting of a frontman with a voice like velvet, funky pianist, soulful guitarist and groovy bassist and drummer you’ll be on that dance floor all night enjoying all the songs you love from the amazing eras of Soul, Motown and many others. You can have all the songs all the time as well because all acts in today’s guide including Night and Day perform the latest hits in an authentic Soul and Motown style if you fancy. Night and Day bring style, sophistication and top tier musical entertainment to any wedding party and leave it with a packed dance floor just begging for one more song!
Night and Day highlights
Night and Day’s main highlights. See more on their profile page.
- Soul, Motown, Swing and Ratpack male-fronted band
- Unique repertoire of classic tunes
- Lots of booking and lineup options
- Great prices for this in-demand band
Popular wedding songs and booking options
Wedding songs: New York, New York, I Want You Back, ABC and Brick House
Booking options: Night and Day sound truly fantastic when adding their horn section and three female backing singers
Newlywed reviews
If you want more newlywed reviews, you can read all of our reviews here.
“Very good wedding band, the songs were awesome! There was a lot of freedom to request what we wanted during the DJ set so guests were up and dancing all night. Really happy that it came for free. Thank you so much guys!”
Lizza Cacker – Kent 2015
“Please thank the band on behalf of Xanthe and myself. They were absolutely awesome and had the dance floor filled all night! We couldn’t have wished for a nicer set of guys! Top wedding band!”
Dan and Xanthe Healy – London 2014
There are way more Soul and Motown loving wedding music bands for hire with Seventh Second!
As promised earlier, we have a great selection oflive wedding bandsavailable and below are 4 such bands that love to perform plenty of Soul, Motown, Funk and Swing during their live sets! Maybe your perfect wedding band is right here??
All Night Disco
All Night Disco wow the weddings with hi-tempo, varied setlists that just beg you to dance, dance, dance! All the best genres and tunes are covered but their young line up of lead female vocals, lead male vocals/guitar, bass and drums are always more than happy to perform a big dose of Soul and Motown for you!
The Avengers
The Avengers come from a Funk, Soul and Motown background and when they aren’t expertly performing the best Pop, Indie and Rock to adoring wedding crowds, their Soul, Motown and Funk renditions of all your faves are something to savour. They may be small, but they are mighty!
Flair Four
When Flair Four take to the stage and get your whole wedding party bouncing with song after song, performed with such passion, vibrancy and craft, you’ll simply fall in love with them when they bust out the big Soul and Motown tunes. Flair Four are the most affordable version of our world-class Soul and Motown bands Flair Six and Flair Twelve and perfect for any wedding.
Flowers
Flowers offer up all the songs you could possibly want at prices that really help that wedding budget! A super tight quartet of lead female vocals, guitar/lead male vocals, bass and drums, Flowers love performing at weddings which shines through as they work your dance floor into a laughing, singing and dancing riot!
Our special newlyweds offer!
I hope you enjoyed that. Right now, we’ve reduced our prices by 15% for any 2022 bookings and to help even more during what has been an awful time for couples everywhere we’ve got loads of fun, important and useful information in our bi-monthly blog. Below are guides that thousands of couples have found really helpful this year and last. If you can’t find the help you need, just ask us. We’ll help with any concerns or worries you might have and design the perfect wedding entertainment for you and your guests at the same time! Maybe it’s time you celebrated with Seventh Second?
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Let the Soul and Motown music magic begin!
That’s all from today’s guide. I hope you’ve enjoyed it and if you have, please consider sharing it with others! If you did find a wedding band you loved, why not enquire about them in the top right-hand corner orcontact us?If today’s bands didn’t quite float your wedding boat speak to us and we will design the perfect live wedding band just for you at a price that can’t be beaten. Love your wedding and soak up the beautiful sounds of Soul and Motown all night long!
Take care,
Matt and the Seventh Second family