Wedding Bands in Ilkeston

Roaming sisters are London’s one-of-a-kind roaming band. Famous for their signature sing-along songs and knees up style, these girls will turn any gathering into nothing short of a raucous, fast-paced party. With acoustic hits guaranteed to bring an entire room together to sing, dance and be merry, Roaming sisters are perfect for afternoon cocktails or a late night flash mob.

Made up of five super talented female musicians who also sing, consist of a powerhouse vocalist, saxophonist, double bassist guitarist and drummer.

As well as weddings around the UK, the ladies have played for major corporate events including, Facebook, Formula-E, Google, Microsoft, Just eat and NFL to name a few.

The band come in a 3 & 5 Piece playing 2 x 45 mins or 3 x 30 mins unamplified

3 piece - Vocals & You pick your 2 instruments

5 Piece - Vocals, Double Bass, Guitar, Drums and Saxophone*

With a large repertoire of sing-a-long songs to get your guests in the mood for a true party as well as our 'pick and play' setlist, these girls will get your event jumping!

Our Amplified performance allows the band to roam while being heard by a larger range of audience.

This includes:

Onsite Engineer and PA system

Laptop DJ in between sets

Arrival from 5.30 pm - End by midnight.

*Note our amplified system comes at an additional charge.

Keisher

Experience:

7 years

Weddings:

100+

Included As Standard

3 piece band (Drums, Guitar, Vocals)

2 x 45 minute live band sets

First dance played over PA system or live whichever you'd prefer

Background Music of your choice played over PA system around the live band sets

The Collective

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

10+

Exceptional Rock/Soul vocalist and lead electric guitarist JJ ROX of ROXSTEADY has opened stages for the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, Paloma Faith and more! Expect serious Rockstar energy and unforgettable pizzazz backed by her incredibly talented band PLUS (if opting for the bonus Hip-Hop set as part of the MEGA package) guest MC/rapper Lexy P (toured in the USA w/ Dr Dre Orchestra)

Celeb Testimonials;

"(JJ is) an incredible musician!"
Labrinth (Singer/Musician/Producer)

"F&*kin' amazing! OOF! JJ can SING!" Lauren Laverne (BBC Radio 6 Music)

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This MEGA package option is a bells n' whistles LIVE BAND, GUEST MC + DJ package covering a wide range of songs and genres for the day and the evening to guarantee satisfying the musical tastes of (pretty much!) everyone in your wedding party. This set is designed to cover a large demographic and to keep everyone in the mood from the start of your day and well n' truly on their feet alll night long... all night!!

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What to expect;

**EVENING RECEPTION**

- Guest arrival + during dinner + around speeches ; DJ background music set to get set the mood (specific music choices to be discussed in advance of wedding_)

FIRST DANCE; ROXSTEADY can either learn your chosen song in advance and perform it for you or play the original through the house speakers (whatever's preferred)

PARTY TIME; ROXSTEADY perform some of THE biggest hits from the past 4-5 decades; from Prince, Tina Turner, MJ, Stevie Wonder, Queen, and The Rolling Stones to Beyoncé, Amy Winehouse, Rihanna and more. It’s a high-energy set that keeps guests dancing and singing along.

PLUS** as part of their extra spesh MEGA package they'll inject a History of Hip-Hop extravaganza featuring an insanely talented guest MC/rapper.

ROXSTEADY will take your guests on a musical journey through time, with iconic tracks from Run DMC, Tupac, Lauryn Hill, Outkast, Eminem, TLC, Snoop + many more. This adds a vibrant, modern flavour to the evening.

(2 x 1 hour sets)

- DJ to FINISH; Following on in the same musical theme, a DJ will keep the party going when the band have finished their set to early hours (timings to be discussed in advanced)

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ANY questions please just make a note and JJ will do her best to answer them all on your video chat

ROXSTEADY

Experience:

15 years

Weddings:

100+

We understand every wedding is special and unique so therefore always try to tailor our service to suit your individual requirements.

Below is our 'Premium Wedding Day Package'.

This includes a 45 min solo acoustic set earlier in the day followed by the band playing their 2 x45 minute set. The set includes 1 song request made in advance.
The band will also be accompanied by our saxophonist who will also perform over some of the interval music.
After the band finish our singer Tom will stay behind to provide our DJ service for up to 2 hours into the night.
There are also lots of additional services to consider which you can simply add to your booking.

Tom

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

50+

Full Day Package - Ceremony, Afternoon Sets, Evening Party - The Self Preservation Society are a high-energy, professional wedding band with thousands of shows under their belt and a reputation for keeping dancefloors packed all night long. With a polished sound, huge vocals, and a setlist full of iconic anthems and modern favourites, they deliver the kind of live show your guests will talk about for years.
Reliable, experienced, and effortlessly entertaining — The Self Preservation Society bring the party.

The Self Preservation Society

Experience:

15 years

Weddings:

100+

- 30 minutes of live music whilst your guests are seated
- A song for you to walk down the aisle
- Up to 3 songs of your choice for the signing of the register
- An exit song for the newly weds

Signature Sounds

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

50+

Looking for something to really make a statement? Then let us help you create the party experience of your dreams with our Ultimate Show Band option. We turn things all the way UP to give you a truly unforgettable party experience, alongside a Live DJ.
The Ultimate package, includes your favourite party tunes performed by a range of bold instruments, adding a fabulous brass section, percussion, strings and lighting. This service is perfect for larger weddings, parties, and corporate events.

4 piece band + Extra band members if needed
▸ 1 x vocalist (2 more can be added)
▸ Keyboardist
▸ Drummer
▸ Lead Guitarist (Additional extra)
▸ Bass guitarist
▸ Early Arrival
▸ 2 x 60 min sets
▸ Song requests available upon discussion
▸ Daytime performance during Canapes/Drinks Reception
▸ Additional concert style lighting and PA (as needed)
▸ 10 hours maximum attendance (including set up and pack down)
▸ Live dj (if needed)
▸ All Public Liability Insurance and Portable Appliance Safety Testing

Purple Rain Live Band

Experience:

8 years

Weddings:

25+

Multi award-winning wedding & party band, Firefly, has played at hundreds of weddings & events since 2010. With both female and male lead vocals, Firefly’s playlist is both vast and very versatile and covers genres from pop, rock, funk, disco, electronic dance music and even jazz and swing! Recent winners of prestigious wedding awards (International Wedding Awards 2025, 2022 & 2020 & Event Entertainment Awards 2019).
Available as a 5-piece to a 10-piece band, Firefly can tailor their package to suit any budget or event. With up to 3 hours of live music featuring dance floor filler hits, a disco between live sets and lots of other goodies thrown in inc performing your first dance song live and a fully qualified front of house sound engineer to ensure crystal clear sound, band and dancefloor disco lighting, the band guarantees a packed dance floor and will take care of entertaining your guests so you can relax in the knowledge that everyone is having the time of their lives!

Dance Nation

Experience:

15 years

Weddings:

100+

2 x 60 minute sets of live acoustic music, tailored to your music taste from our vast repertoire. We want to ensure that your guests are entertained whilst mingling, and give them something to talk about, with your favourite songs to set the mood. We provide all of the necessary equipment to perform.

Signature Sounds

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

50+

A high-energy, wind powered roaming party brass band. Surprise your guests with our high energy sets!
From New Orleans brass band classics to modern pop hits, we’ve got it all covered.
Happy to take requests to make your event extra special.
Perfect for an afternoon of entertainment or to liven up any occasion, or perhaps parade guests between venues.

The Signature Horns

Experience:

27 years

Weddings:

100+

Brillante guitar– Wedding & Event Package

Brillante guitar are an exceptional professional guitar duo, with more than 15 years of experience performing together. Renowned for their mesmerising performances that transform weddings into unforgettable celebrations, virtuoso guitarists Ben and Will — both distinguished graduates of the Royal Academy of Music — bring a dazzling blend of flamenco‑inspired passion with reimagined pop and classical melodies to your special day. Their artistry has captivated audiences across Europe, from Glastonbury Festival to performances for royalty, and now they bring that same magic to your ceremony and reception.

Your package includes:

An unforgettable soundtrack for your day, with flexible options: a 60‑minute set, two 45‑minute sets, or three 45‑minute sets. Each programme features a wide‑ranging mix of styles — from classical masterpieces and Latin rhythms to flamenco‑inspired arrangements, pop favourites, and rock anthems.

Ceremony and/or reception coverage, creating a seamless musical backdrop for the most important moments of your celebration.

A professional PA system, fully portable and adaptable to any venue space, ensuring crystal‑clear sound wherever your event takes place.

Optional bespoke requests, such as learning a special song for your first dance or a personal dedication.

With Brillante guitar, couples can expect not just music, but a dreamlike atmosphere — a rich, layered sound that feels larger than life and lingers long after the final note.

Brillante guitar

Experience:

15 years

Weddings:

100+

Band will arrive in good time to set up for your evening reception. Our usual line up in a 5 piece band. Lead singer with acoustic + guitar, bass, drums and keys. We typically perform 3x40 minute sets throughout the evening but can also adapt to suit your needs. At no extra cost we would be happy to learn and perform your first dance if suitable. We provide all high quality sound and lighting.

Daniel

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

100+

We provide 2 x 60 mins sets but can adapt to your timings to suite your evening plans if there are any changes to the timings on the day.

We provide the P.A. equipment, instruments and Lighting along with some background music played via an iPad in-between sets if your DJ isn't playing anything or we can provide an optional DJ service if required but please feel free to enquire.

Nineteen 80s

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

0-10

Package includes 2*45 minute live band performances of all your favourite party hits!
The band consists of drums, guitar, keys, bass and vocals, and will bring the energy to your wedding!

Electro Entertainment

Experience:

2 years

Weddings:

0-10

Band will arrive in good time to set up for your evening reception. Our usual line up in a 5 piece band. Lead singer with acoustic + guitar, bass, drums and keys. We typically perform 3x40 minute sets throughout the evening but can also adapt to suit your needs. At no extra cost we would be happy to learn and perform your first dance if suitable. We provide all high quality sound and lighting.

Daniel

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

100+

6-Piece Band - 2 x Vocals, Bass, Drums, Guitar & Piano/Keyboards
2 x 50 min sets as required
Disco during the hours of 19:00-0:00
All equipment, stage lighting and sound system will be provided by the Band.
We will learn and perform your first dance if requested.

Full House

Experience:

15 years

Weddings:

100+

The initial price includes a 5-piece band featuring lead male vocals, guitarist, bassist, drummer, keyboardist, and a complimentary Spotify Premium–manned DJ service.

Additional add-ons are available, including a ceremony violinist or string quartet, a full DJ set, female vocals, and a brass section. All extras can be customised and discussed to suit your requirements.

The band can also provide a roaming or podium-style setup for the wedding breakfast, as well as musicians for the drinks reception.

Skyler Hayes

Experience:

21 years

Weddings:

100+

Package includes 2*45 minute live band performances of all your favourite party hits!
The band consists of drums, guitar, keys, bass and vocals, and will bring the energy to your wedding!

Electro Entertainment

Experience:

2 years

Weddings:

0-10

- 2 x 60 minute or 3 x 40 minute sets of live music
- Learning of your first dance to play live
- Support with the logistical elements of having live music at your wedding
- Band to liaise with venue/wedding coordinator on venue requirements
- High quality sound system and lighting
- Ability to tailor the equipment used to meet even the strictest of venue sound limits

Happy Life

Experience:

11 years

Weddings:

100+

Want something a bit different - a bit edgier - a bit more WORLD CLASS than your typical wedding band?!

Exceptional Rock/Soul vocalist and lead electric guitarist JJ ROX of ROXSTEADY has opened stages for the likes of Stevie Wonder, The Rolling Stones, Paloma Faith and more! Expect serious Rockstar energy and unforgettable pizzazz backed by her incredibly talented band PLUS (if opting for the bonus Hip-Hop set as part of the MEGA package) guest MC/rapper Lexy P (toured in the USA w/ Dr Dre Orchestra)

Celeb Testimonials;

“(JJ is) an incredible musician!”
Labrinth (Singer/Musician/Producer)

“F&*kin’ amazing! OOF! JJ can SING!” Lauren Laverne (BBC Radio 6 Music)

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The ROXSTEADY LIVE BAND package (3 piece/compressed) still packs a punch sound wise (with the use of additional playback the sound is as full as that of a 6+ piece band!) and covers a wide range of songs and genres for the day and the evening to guarantee satisfying the musical tastes of (pretty much!) everyone in your wedding party. This set is designed to cover a large demographic and to keep everyone in the mood from the start of your day and well n' truly on their feet alll night long... all night!!

--/

What to expect;

**EVENING RECEPTION**

FIRST DANCE; ROXSTEADY can either learn your chosen song in advance and perform it for you or play the original through the house speakers (whatever's preferred)

PARTY TIME; ROXSTEADY perform some of THE biggest hits from the past 4-5 decades; from Prince, Tina Turner, MJ, Stevie Wonder, Queen, and The Rolling Stones to Beyoncé, Amy Winehouse, Rihanna and more. It’s a high-energy set that keeps guests dancing and singing along.

(2 x 1 hour live sets - not including first dance time allocation)

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ANY questions please just make a note and JJ will do her best to answer them all on your video chat

*****

ROXSTEADY

Experience:

15 years

Weddings:

100+

We provide 2 x 60 mins sets but can adapt to your timings to suite your evening plans if there are any changes to the timings on the day.

We provide the P.A. equipment, instruments and Lighting along with some background music played via an iPad in-between sets if your DJ isn't playing anything or we can provide an optional DJ service if required but please feel free to enquire.

Nineteen 80s

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

0-10

What’s Included:
- 2 x 45-minute live sets
- 2 Exceptional Lead Vocalists - Male and Female Vocalist

- Genres To Suit Your Style – Pop, Rock, Indie, Folk & more
- Custom First Dance Performance – Your chosen song, performed live just for you
- Playlist DJ service – Keep the music going between sets.
- High-Quality PA & Lighting – Fully PAT tested and venue-ready
- Tailored Setlist – We build your set around your preferences and party vibe

Why Couples Love Our Silver Package
“We wanted a real band feel without going overboard, and the Silver Package was perfect. Everyone was dancing, and they nailed our first dance!”
– Emma & Josh, 2024

The Something Blue

Experience:

5 years

Weddings:

25+

All our performances feature a 2x60-minute or 3x40-minute performance. You can pick the songs from our set list, and we can keep your guests up dancing.

We do offer a sax and bongos add-on: a sax joins us for the live set, then we play with the DJ (or playlist) and bongos. These sets really ramp up the energy to close the night.

Travel is included in the quotes.

No Scrubs, Just Classics

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

100+

We provide all the music for dances and between sets.
Our amazing experienced caller gives clear instructions, he'll ensure everyone knows what to do.
We'll play for up to 3 hours (including breaks).
We have an excellent PA system that we provide.

Strip-Willow Ceilidh

Weddings:

100+

This is our duo package that includes 2 guitarists.
With one of us playing rhythm and the other playing more lead parts, we can adapt to your wishes with 2 acoustic guitars or 1 acoustic and 1 electric.

We predominantly play popular upbeat 60s hits and/or 90s Indie Britpop anthems.
We can also mix in a handful of songs from the 50s, 70s, 80s and 00s too.

We can provide all our own sound equipment and this booking includes our DJ service between the 3 live sets.

We don't require as much space as the 4 piece band and can set up and pack down much quicker.

Tom

Experience:

10 years

Weddings:

50+

The Disco Divas - Glamour On The Dancefloor !

The Disco Divas are a leading DJ and vocal ensemble that brings the ultimate party atmosphere to any event.

Featuring top UK session vocalists, the group delivers an electrifying mix of Disco and House classics, along with a range of high-energy party tunes that keep the dance floor packed.

With the option to add a saxophonist, percussionist or DJ, The Disco Divas offer a dynamic, customisable experience that’s perfect for weddings, festivals, private parties, brunches and club events.

Their signature sound and infectious energy make them a standout choice for any occasion looking to groove all night long!

This includes:

Onsite Engineer and PA system

2 x 45 min sets

Laptop DJ in between sets

Approx arrival from 5.30pm - End by midnight.

Keisher

Experience:

7 years

Weddings:

100+