How much should we expect to pay for a really good wedding band??

Ours was £1200, 4 people, 2 x 2.5 hour sets. Were in the south west, so I think youve got an alright price there, not cheap but by no means over the top!

That sounds great, and for them to play so long! I am also in the south west & the averaged for a 4 piece band 2 x 1hr sets seems to be £900 - 1200.

5-6 piece brass band is £2500 for 2 x 1 hour sets.

Ooops I meant 2 x 1.5 hr sets!

Porkchop and Polarbex can I ask who you each had? Am in SW and looking for a decent band.

Through an agent we were quoted £1200 for a fairly local band - 30 miles travelling distance. Direct with a local band who we've heard a fair few times, £600 for two sets, afternoon session and dj... And on the plus side, we've heard them live so we know what we're getting whereas with agents, you can only often just hear them on the Internet first

Thanks everyone...I think we're going to wait on the contract and some more information but most likely going to splash out and book them! Considering how little I like the sound of 'wedding bands' who are highly recommended etc and cheaper, I think it's a good decision if I like them as much as I do it's worth splashing out!!

We hired a band for 350 pounds and they were fab. Everybody commented on how brilliant they were and nearly all our guests had never seen them. One guest even said that he didnt get up and dance because he was happy sitting back and listening to them play. They played music from the 60's onwards, late 90's. They played from 7.30 until just after 11 and with a 30 minute break. Their name is Backtrack band, they are on the internet as well. The website is www.backtrack.co.uk The music on the website doesnt do them any justice to be honest, but when you see them live, they are brilliant. Everyone will get up and dance and you can guarantee that there will be music played that everyone will know, from younger relatives and friends to older friends and relatives.

The band weve booked quoted £500 they are a really good 3piece indie band that wev seen loads of times -but ive managed to get them down to £350 we can pick all the playlist and are 2 x 1hr sets