Steel Bands for hire

Hire a steel band for a wedding, party or event. Choose from 29 of the best live bands based right across the UK. Book a fantastic steel drum band to play Caribbean style music for any occasion big or small...
Caribbean Steel Band Happy Good Music, Friendly Fun, Free Limbo dance show

5 reviews

Enfield, Middlesex

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#1 Ranked Steel Band / 500+ Song Repertoire / Steel Bands / Workshops / Soloists

69 reviews

East London

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Hire Steel Bands: Book a live steel band, On Last Minute Musicians or DJ

3 reviews

North London

Straightforward, professional , adaptable, great vibe, value for money

8 reviews

East London

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Versatile, reliable ,professional with great vibe!

53 reviews

East London

Book from £365* - get a quote

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Versatile & contemporary steel pan ensemble

12 reviews

East London

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Vibrant and exciting steel band!

17 reviews

Dartford, Kent

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The UK's most favourably reviewed steel band on Google!

6 reviews

North West London

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London’s Live Music & Entertainment Agency Estd in 2002

7 reviews

West London

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Caribbean Steel Pan Hire UK - Solo, Duos and Trios available for hire near you!

25 reviews

South East London

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VARITY Of MUSIC For Your Respectful Event, YOU will be glad you Book from Us.

2 reviews

South West London

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"Calypso, Reggae, Popular Music Excellence."

18 reviews

Greenford, Middlesex

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Soulful and harmonic London based steel band

7 reviews

West London

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We Bring the Caribbean to You

54 reviews

High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

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One of the best known steel bands in the UK

32 reviews

Corby, Northamptonshire

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Frequently asked questions


Most steel bands are self-contained and provide their own sound equipment which is suitable for typical situations. If your event is to be held in a large venue, or you have more than 300 guests, we recommend that additional sound equipment should be used. Always ask your act about their sound system requirements. Some steel bands have lighting systems, but most usually will charge extra for this or recommend a third party supplier for you to use.

You should always check whether or not your act is prepared to play outdoors. It’s sometimes not possible for acts that use a lot of electronic equipment to perform anywhere where it might rain.If the act is happy to perform outdoors you should plan to have electrical outlets close to the performance area and provide a flat surface as well as a cover in case of rain.

Each event is different but the typical performance time for steel bands is 2 x 45 minutes sets within a 2 hours period. Some acts are happy to play longer sets or additional sets. Often, breaks can be negotiated but you should be aware that the price may increase if the musicians need to be onsite for a longer period of time.

Booking steel bands as early as possible increases the chance of securing their availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many acts also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged performances for clients with just a few hours' notice.

The cost of hiring musicians can vary significantly depending on the type of act. The average price is currently £359. Budget-level acts may be available for as low as £160, while top-tier acts can command prices as high as £702.

Frequently asked questions about Steel Bands, how to register and how results are ordered are in the help & FAQs.

About these Steel Bands

Add a touch of Caribbean cool to your celebrations by hiring a steel band to perform for you and your guests. Steel bands are suitable for many different parts of a wedding. Steel bands are most commonly asked to play directly after the ceremony, whilst photos are being taken and guests are meeting each other and sharing stories of the happy couple.

"The guys were absolutely fantastic, my parents were delighted with the surprise and everyone has commented on how the steel band added to the party atmosphere of the occasion. My only regret is that I didn't think before hand to get some lessons from the band before the day to play a tune for our family and friends.... that would have been an amazing surprise for everyone!! I'll have to do that next time! It was also a pleasure to deal with you, you were very helpful with the booking. If you ever need a reference for you or the guys I'd be happy to provide one for future clients."

Sandra's review of Band One Steel Band

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Ideal for:

Ideal for outdoor weddings and marquees, steel bands require very little space and are perfect for couples choosing to have a ‘green’ wedding as they require no power and are 100% acoustic. Steel bands are also a popular choice as background music whilst your guests are eating, either before the wedding reception or during the wedding breakfast.

When booking Steel Bands:

When booking any live musicians, they will inform you of their technical requirements, which you are required to provide. Thankfully, steel musicians have very little technical requirements and most will only ask you to provide suitable parking for loading in and loading out equipment. All live musicians on the Last Minute Musicians roster are required to have valid public liability insurance in order to protect both the musician and the audience in the event of anaccident.

Prices for Steel Bands:

Prices for steel bands will usually depend on how many members they have. A 3 piece will generally charge a minimum of £500. If you're looking to cut down on travel costs, use the "advanced search" feature to find steel bands near you.

About Steel Bands:

Steel bands have a varied repertoire of hits from the past 50 years in popular music and, as with most live musicians, you can ask your steel band to learn certain songs if they are not already in their repertoire. You can also ask for them not to play certain songs by providing them with a ‘do not play’ list.

Steel bands will give helpful advice for couples who aren’t sure where or what they want their steel band to perform and by hiring a steel band to entertain you and your guests during a wedding you will be treating your guests to a different entertainment experience.

The Steel Bands featured on this page are all members of the LastMinuteMusicians.com entertainment directory. Use the refine section at the top of this page to find local Steel Bands close to you. Simply choose a county or enter a post code into the "available in" box to refine the listings to your local area. Click the "visit listing" button to see the full profiles of the individual Steel Bands. With over 3300 active listings you are sure to find the perfect entertainer, musician, band or entertainment service to make your event just perfect. Don`t forget you can use our online chat (below) to get instant help with your booking.

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