You've booked the venue, the caterer, and the flowers, and now it's time to plan the entertainment! From the walk down the aisle to the first dance, music helps set the tone for the entire day—which is why finding the perfect band for your wedding is imperative!
Whether you're hunting for smooth jazz, endless throwback grooves or something loud and energetic, you'll find it in twelve of our favourite wedding bands in Ireland below!
1/ Sway Social
Consisting of four remarkably gifted lads, Sway Social isn't your average wedding band. One thing that makes the band stand out is that each member is a lead singer, meaning they can cover a wide range of genres and that the responsibility doesn't fall to one person. With a setlist of tunes from 1940s bops to modern classics, even your granny will be up on the dancefloor!
2/ The Bentley Boys
With the Bentley Boys, you can pick and choose the perfect lineup for your wedding day, from a three-piece right up to a 12-piece band with a full brass section; the choice is yours! Playing a unique mix of old-school rock, classics, funk, jazz, current top 40, soul, swing, jives, quicksteps, Celtic and 80s hits, when it comes to filling dancefloors, this is where the band excels!
3/ Sax and the City
With a stellar lineup of male and female vocals and brass as standard, Sax and the City are guaranteed to have your dancefloor packed and your guests thoroughly entertained! With a brass ensemble that gets down on the floor to boogie, the repertoire includes modern and retro hits, romantic slow jams and waltzes, as well as lots of Irish classics.
4/ Panic Animal
With an emphasis on creating a party atmosphere and keeping the dance floor packed, it is no wonder Panic Animal is the number one choice for many couples! Their fantastic lead female vocalist, accompanied by a range of live instruments, offers an outstanding range of songs for your set list, from wedding classics to classic rock/pop old and today’s hits.
5/ The Hitmen Trio
The boutique band of choice for some of Ireland's most beautiful venues, The Hitmen Trio are a group quite like no other. Using only acoustic instruments & three vocalists with a focus on great songs, modern and classic, performed and arranged with an energetic slant that has made them a huge hit at all functions.
6/ Spring Break
Europe’s premier good-time supergroup, Spring Break, is known for its energetic performances, fabulous costumes, and a stellar set-list that includes everything from Lionel Richie to Taylor Swift, among many more. Having played all over the globe, some of their most notable gigs have been playing at Michael Fassbender's 40th birthday party and performing with Cher at her Here We Go Again Tour!
7/ Jo Petit & The Dream Band
An amazing live event band, Jo Petit & The Dream Band, are an unparalleled live music experience. Armed with the sensational vocals of frontman Jo Petit, this six-to-twenty-piece band will blow your socks off! From Motown to neo-soul and funk, this band will blow the roof off of the party time and time again!
8/ The New Brass Kings
If you're looking for the perfect instrumental band, look no further than the New Brass Kings! This six-piece, high-energy band has been performing together for the past five years, and their love of brass is apparent when they perform. If you want to hear your favourite tunes on horn, then we have the band for you!
9/ The Mixtape
Experts in creating an electrifying party atmosphere on the dance floor, The Mixtape are an interactive and high-energy party band with a penchant for packed dance floors! With a repertoire that ranges from Blink 182 to Beyonce, the band will tailor-make the perfect set-list for your special day,
10/ The Event Band
The Event Band is a custom-made act that allows you to choose a tailor-made lineup of the best performers and musicians to create the exact sound and experience you want. They can even add dancers if you like! This all-singing, all-grooving entertainment extravaganza will elevate your night to the next level with its unique blend of singers, musicians, high-end staging, and visual options.
11/ House Party
An award-winning six-piece band, House Party are known for bringing energy and atmosphere to any function, with a set list that includes the greatest songs from the ’60s up to today’s biggest hits. For couples seeking a fresh, interactive band bursting with talent, these are the guys you want to play at your wedding!
12/ Arthur
Made up of five friends, all fantastic musicians, Arthur prides themselves on putting new and exciting spins on the most beloved dancefloor classics. With set lists including songs from the 1970s to the present charts, their eclectic mix of bops ensures that everyone, from your grandad to your niece, hits the dance floor!
- Gráinne