Live bands for hire for wedding receptions, corporate events and parties

Down for the Count is an award-winning collective of professional musicians offering exclusive live band hire for all functions including wedding receptions, parties and corporate events.

Whether it’s a small family wedding or a large corporate function, our bands will transform your event into a fantastic and unforgettable experience.

Why not give us a call to discuss your event - we’d love to hear from you!

Winners of the national Bridebook Wedding Awards 2017, Best Wedding Music Supplier

Explore our bands

Down for the Count is an award-winning collective of professional musicians offering exclusive live band hire for all functions including wedding receptions, parties and corporate events.

Whether it’s a small family wedding or a large corporate function, our bands will transform your event into a fantastic and unforgettable experience.

Why not give us a call to discuss your event - we’d love to hear from you!

Our Bands

Down for the Count are a collective of professional musicians who perform together in a range of exclusive line-ups.

All of bands are available as part of a live entertainment package - providing you with top-quality live music for your whole event.

Bespoke line-ups

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Vintage Bands & Orchestras

Vintage bands - including The Down for the Count Swing Orchestra, one of the most popular vintage dance bands in the UK, and our 1940s styled 19-piece Big Band. All our bands are also available with vintage dancers!

Award-winning bands performing swing, soul, Motown and pop music - perfect for dancing to at wedding receptions, private parties and corporate events. Available in a range of sizes from 6 to 27 musicians.

Acoustic Roaming Bands

Acoustic walkabout acts, including our fun swing and pop band The Vintage Strollers and New Orleans brass band Get Brassy. These bands are ideal if there is no electricity in the performance location, or your venue prohibits amplified music.

Jazz Bands

Sophisticated ambient entertainment from our stylish instrumental jazz band The Jazz Essentials, our 1920s inspired vocal band Lady Gatsby Jazz Band, and relaxed duo The Soul Essentials.

Wedding Ceremony Music

The perfect entertainment for your wedding ceremony, from Down for the Count Strings - our stylish ensemble performing classical, pop and swing music - and our wedding pianist.

Vintage Dancers

Vintage swing, Lindy hop and Charleston dancers to hire. Our dancers perform live alongside the band and take a fun, interactive lesson which is the perfect icebreaker at all events.

Top Class Live Music Entertainment

Down for the Count are not an agency - we're a group of musicians who perform together in a collection of different line-ups to suit different events, themes, budgets and music tastes.

We offer:

One of the best live function bands in the UK, featuring an experienced and highly talented collective of musicians who have been performing together for over 15 years.
Professional and polished live band performances using top range, state-of-the-art PA and lighting equipment.
A range of band hire options, from a solo wedding pianist to a 27-piece Concert Orchestra
Exclusive wedding music packages to cover a whole day’s entertainment, from ceremony music through to our fantastic party band for evening entertainment.
A friendly and personal service - every event is unique, so we pay attention to the smallest details and work with you to ensure you have the perfect entertainment for your special occasion.
Live band hire available for events in London, throughout the UK and internationally.