We don't think we're exaggerating when we say a great wedding band can make or break your wedding night. Here at One Fab Day we listen to lots of wedding bands to find the best ones to add to The Wedding Book - our very own supplier directory. And we only pick the very best, the ones who'll fill the dancefloor and bring the party with a killer performance every single time. Whether you're looking for something acoustic, alternative, a little bit stylised, or all-out fun and cheesy, you'll find it in our handy list of the best wedding bands in Ireland below.
Let's just say, if there was a Coachella of wedding bands in Ireland, these are the bands who would make the line up - scratch that, they'd all get top billing. So let's dive in and you can get booking the band that makes you want to hit the dance floor.
The Hitmen Trio
'Perform only good music and limit the cheesy stuff'- that's the promise from Roly, Johnny and Roman otherwise known as The Hitmen Trio. The award-winning band create their distinct sound using an original blend of powerful acoustic guitars, a customised mini drum kit and assorted percussion. The guys are very particular about their song selection, covering a wide range of genres from the 60s, all the way through to present day. You can be guaranteed there will be something to satisfy all your guests, no matter their age.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thehitmentrio.com.
The Brass Monkeys
Want a wedding band wedding band will have your guests chanting "one more tune" at the end of their set? Let us introduce you to The Brass Monkeys. Based in Co. Clare, this four-piece ensemble of musical excellence will travel nationwide to keep your guests on the dancefloor all night. Highly experienced, lead singer Ciaran O'Malley, Adam Daniel plays the sax, flute and keys, Blendi Krasniqui brings the beats and Jim MacMahon plays bass guitar and double bass, covering every musical genre. Ska and pop to jazz to heavy metal - you name it, they slay it!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit brassmonkeysmusic.com.
The Mixtape
Performing nationwide, The Mixtape are a wedding band with a firm focus on fun. As the name suggests, The Mixtape tailor their setlist to each couple and each wedding, keeping you and your guests on the dancefloor for the night with all your favourite songs. Couples rave about the party atmosphere this band brings and we love that they offer a brass section upgrade to take the music to the next level!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit themixtape.ie.
Electric Circus
If there's one circus we would gladly run away with it's dynamic five-piece Electric Circus. A fully live band with optional brass section, this wedding band can provide the music for your wedding ceremony, drinks reception, DJ and even classical piano during your meal, and that's on top of getting the party started on the dance floor. Whether its 80s, 90s, modern pop, rock, country or funk, they've give every genre an electric atmosphere.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit electriccircusweddings.ie.
Sax on Fire
If you're after scintillating performances of your favourite chart-topping gems, then Sax on Fire is the band for you. The band will perform for up to three hours of non-stop floor-filling anthems that will get even your shyest guest up dancing. They promise there will never be an empty dance floor when they're in high-energy flow. From low-key ceremony music, reception music, band, band DJ and DJ Sax, Sax On Fire do it all.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit saxonfireband.ie.
Off The Wall
Off The Wall are a fun five-piece band who bring a cool twist to every song on their cracking party playlist. Made up of seasoned musicians who have played alongside some big names (cough *Prince* cough), this band guarantees a heck of a show for you and your guests! Their repertoire is full of classics old and new, but we're particularly taken with their version of Fleetwood Mac's Dreams!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit offthewallireland.com.
The Vinyls
With over 10 years experience in filling dancefloors all over Ireland, The Vinyls are a wedding band for music lovers! Playing everything from Elvis and Kings of Leon, to Stevie Wonder and AC/DC, they lend an alternative edge to the typical wedding band offering. Playing a varied repertoire with something all your guests will love, The Vinyls know what a big role the right band can play in making your night one to remember!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thevinyls.ie.
The Beat Boutique
The Beat Boutique know that your wedding day is a one-off, so they don't treat it like just another gig. A three-piece evening band, the band have a huge setlist, covering all ages and tastes, delivered with a fully live, high-energy performance. Creating packages for all kinds of budgets, the band can also provide a professional DJ who'll keep things going until the wee hours, or get the party started in the afternoon.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thebeatboutique.ie.
Perfect Day
Playing over 100 weddings and events a year, Perfect Day have a pretty good idea what gets people dancing (I even found myself singing along to their video!). Tailoring their playlist to your wedding, whether your guests are 28 or 82, Perfect Day have an extensive repertoire which means that they always have just the right floor-filler up their sleeve. There's a reason these guys are one of the most sought-after wedding bands in Ireland!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit perfectday.ie.
A Few Good Men
A high-energy wedding band with serious style, A Few Good Men deliver a polished performance that's earned them an exceptional reputation. Their fun stage presence, diverse line-up and extensive set list means this band will get even the most reluctant dancers on the floor. The band offer options for DJ and drinks reception music too. This is definitely one to check out on your wedding band search!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit afewgoodmenband.com.
The Suitcase Trio
We're big fans of The Suitcase Trio here at One Fab Day HQ. Not only have they got a great sound and give cracking performances, but their set list is so diverse, with everything from '90s dance covers to Indie acoustic tracks, and rock hits to raucous floor-fillers. There are just three guys in the band, but they manage to create the sound of a six-piece outfit!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thesuitcasetrio.ie.
The Cazettes
Looking for a cool and alternative wedding band? The Cazettes play everything from Bowie or Queens of the Stone Age to TLC and Blackstreet. Fun, funky and super slick, this mega talented line-up, was formed to offer couples something different - the band wanted to hear the kind of music they liked at their friends' weddings, and decided to do something about it! That doesn't they're too cool to fill the dancefloor, their setlist is laden with crowd pleasers, they build an individual setlist for every couple they work with and they love to learn something new! Offering ceremony, drinks receptions and a DJ too, if you're looking for an 'un-weddingy' wedding band, these guys might be just what you're after.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thecazettes.com.
The Favours
A high-energy wedding band with incredible attention to detail, The Favours are a pleasure to deal with from your first email to the last note played on your big day! The online examples of their work, like the above video, are all recorded live, so couples can get a true and authentic impression of their talents with a simple click. Playing all the latest and greatest hits, as well as everyone’s favourite oldies, The Favours make a wonderful addition to any wedding party or reception.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thefavours.ie.
Arthur Band
Promising an explosive and refreshing performance on your big day, Arthur Band boast a unique style that makes them hugely popular with discerning couples who also happen to be passionate music lovers. Made up of five friends, all fantastic musicians, the band pride themselves on putting new and exciting spins on the most beloved dancefloor classics. Their eclectic setlist includes pop, jazz, rock and country favourites from across the decades, as well as contemporary chart toppers. These guys really know how to fill a dancefloor, and keep it full!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit arthur.ie.
Pink Champagne Wedding Band
I know we've been saying this a lot, but these guys really know how to start a party! Pink Champagne Wedding Band are a group of musicians who just love what they do, and it really shows in their performances! These guys know how to create fun on the dancefloor! Each member of the band sings, which means that the list of potential songs is endless; country, rock, pop, swing, contemporary, classic - this lot can do it all! They can even bring out killer guitar solos or a bit of beatboxing, if you're up for it!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit pinkchampagne.ie.
Top of the Popz
A wedding band that will leave you and your guests buzzing for days, Top of the Popz are an infectiously energetic four-piece. Based in Carrick-on-Shannon, but in demand for weddings nationwide, their varied set list includes '90s hits, chart songs and all the classic wedding floor-fillers. With a tight performance and fun stage presence, the band offer a complete wedding service, from ceremony and drinks reception music to evening band and DJ.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit topofthepopz.ie.
Velvet Lounge
With a jazz vocalist, their own brass section, double bass and unique percussion, Velvet Lounge will bring real refinement to your big day. But that doesn't mean that the music won't be terrific fun! Their swinging set list is crammed with unexpected floor fillers and old favourites. From fun sambas that will make you feel like you're on honeymoon already, to iconic big band tunes that all your guests will love, this band brings a totally different sound, and one you just have to hear to get the full picture.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit velvetloungeband.com.
Ukebox
Ukebox are a fun ukelele trio who play and harmonise together beautifully - your guests are going to love these guys! The band - who are available to travel nationwide - will create the perfect laid-back atmosphere for your drinks reception, evening entertainment or Day Two party - their versatile setlist can work for alternative ceremony music too. If you're looking for something fun, different and entirely memorable, these are the guys to call.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit ukeboxmusic.com
Blacktye
Don't want to choose between Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson, Rage Against The Machine or Depeche Mode? Blacktye are your band. Actually, they're more like chameleons in wedding band form! This talented troop of musicians have one of the most unique and varied set lists we've seen, including lots of songs normally reserved for the DJ set (Maniac 2000 anyone?). High energy and loads of fun, Blacktye offer a number of options for different kinds of weddings.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit blacktye.net.
The Panoramics
As The Panoramics say themselves, they are a band first, and a wedding band second. Boasting serious moves and a cracking playlist, The Panoramics will bring plenty of favourites, without churning out just the same old tunes you hear at every wedding. Their repertoire is a little left of centre, featuring The Cure, U2, The Smiths, The Specials and The Waterboys - music lovers, this might be the band you've been searching for!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thepanoramicsweddingband.ie.
The Trips
An upbeat, fun and left-of-field wedding band who make it their mission to get the crowd going (seriously, they've got the videos and photographs to prove it!), The Trips don't rely on gimmicks to get the crowd moving. Their performances are all about people-pleasing set lists, executed brilliantly, and incorporating as many energy-boosting and interactive moments as possible. Their repertoire includes pop, soul, RnB, rock and pop hits from the '50s, '60s, '70s, '80s, '90s and beyond! They also offer ceremony music options, including singer Neil on vocals and guitar (or ukelele!), an acoustic duo and an acoustic trio.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thetrips.info.
Wow Party Band
The talented quartet of musicians from Wow Party Band really know how to put on a show. In fact, they specialise in high-energy performances, complete with costume changes! Working from an enormous repertoire, that takes in The Beatles, George Ezra, Bruno Mars, Queen, Sia, Tina Turner and everyone in between, they're happy to create an '80s, '90s, or contemporary chart-themed setlist for your big day, but they're equally comfortable hopping from one genre to the other. They've also got some remixes and medleys in their arsenal, which means even more tunes for your buck!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit wowpartyband.ie.
Playlist
A highly experienced, professional wedding band with over 1000 weddings under their belt, Playlist pride themselves on filling dance floors... and keeping them full! Their repertoire allows them to be hugely flexible, comprising crowd-pleasing favourites across a variety of genres and decades. If you're looking for a band who can charm a multi-generational crowd, this is the one for you! Best of all, Playlist can provide a full day's wedding entertainment including ceremony music options, and a professional DJ service.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit playlist.ie.
Sax and the City
A highly interactive, six-piece wedding band with male and female vocals and a superb brass section, Sax and the City tick a whole lot of boxes. Their sets may include interactive games, conga lines and marching brass processions, so it's safe to say that they can be trusted to keep the dancefloor full. Their repertoire includes modern and retro hits, beloved slow jams and waltzes, as well as lots of Irish classics, and, thanks to their focus on customer service, they're also a pleasure to deal with.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit saxandthecityband.ie.
Pop Rocks
Boasting four singers and some of Ireland’s top musicians, Pop Rocks offers everything from millennial pop anthems to Motown/soul classics to 80s bangers and beyond - every one of your guests will have a “this is my jam!” moment. Lead singer Allison brings colour and enthusiasm, and her contagious energy will keep the floor full all night on one of the most important days of your life.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit poprocksireland.com.
Disco Heroes
Disco Heroes are not your typical wedding band, in fact, you won’t find a groovier band in Ireland! This talented group are a niche, alternative wedding band that play disco, soul, and funk music exclusively, showing big love to the classic disco hits of the 70s and 80s. Disco Heroes travel nationwide, playing weddings in every corner of Ireland and working with couples to create custom packages that tick off all the requirements and needs for their big day.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit discoheroes.com.
The New Brass Kings
This six-piece, high energy band say their set list comprises 'some of the best songs you've ever heard but played better, on brass' and if that's not enough to want to book them immediately for your wedding day, we don't know what is! Describing themselves as 'easily the most versatile band in the entire world,' The New Brass Kings work closely with couples to create a setlist guaranteed to get people on their feet and dancing all night long.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thenewbrasskings.com.
The Victory Dolls
The Victory Dolls are a close-harmony trio that puts a playful flair on the sophisticated class of "the good old days" with a little something for everyone. Winners of the Best Pre-Dinner Entertainment 2023, hep step to The Andrews Sisters classics, reminisce over the smooth jazz of Ella and enjoy the best of both worlds with a vintage twist on some of your modern favourites!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thevictorydolls.ie.
The Beams
The Beams are a talented party band dedicated to bringing good vibes to every special occasion. They bring high energy to every gig, ensuring your guests will be talking about them for a very long time! Comprised of the top musicians in the industry, the size of the band can be tailored to suit your needs, starting with a power-packed 4-piece.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit the thebeams.ie.
BeatClub
BeatClub are a wedding band for true music lovers playing the best music from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s. An all-live band who have been performing together for over a decade, you won't be hearing any backing tracks when these guys take to the stage! Their songs are well-known but rarely heard at weddings which adds to the excitement of their performance!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit the beatclub.ie.
Electric Blue Band
Electric Blue is a full live five-piece band that will make sure you have the party you deserve! With a funky modern feel, this is the perfect band for a high energy performance. Specialising in 80s, 90s, 00s and today's hits, Electric Blue are sure to cater for all age groups.
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit the electricblueband.ie.
The B Sharps
Featuring both male and female vocals, The B Sharps are a versatile wedding band with an eclectic repertoire, spanning everything from contemporary pop to country to traditional Irish to '90s dance to classic rock. Comprising five talented musicians, with a combined 20 years of experience filling dancefloors all over the country, The B Sharps are experts at working a crowd. With these guys on stage, you really won't have to worry about keeping your guests happy!
For more information or to check if your date is free, visit thebsharpsweddingband.com
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