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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021
Last update: July 2024
Based in Manchester, England, Blue Lion Band is a music and DJ company that performs at weddings. Founded in 2005, these talented musicians have performed with renowned artists including Ellie Goulding, Kanye West, Tom Jones, and Alicia Keys. They now work to make every event unforgettable, creating and delivering high-energy performances to get the crowd going. They are available to perform at events throughout the United Kingdom.
Services Offered
Blue Lion Band understands that every wedding is different and works with a flexible and customizable band that has 3-15 members. Depending on the size of your event and your vision for your nuptial entertainment, you can choose how many band members to include at your celebration. This talented crew will create a playlist that suits your tastes, from jazz during your cocktail hour to dance music for your reception. Additional genres include, but are not limited to:
- Rock
- Dance
- Pop
- Funk
- Jazz
- Motown
- Top 40
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ
Other
What is included in the wedding package?
The Blue Lions are a premium, customisable 3-15 piece band that specialise in high-energy music for any event – you can tailor your dream band to suit your style and budget! Reach out to get started!
How far in advance should I contact you?
Our calendar tends to fill up quickly so it's best reach out as soon as you have a date in mind to guarantee availability. That said, please don't hesitate to enquire even for last minute bookings
What style of music do you offer?
Salsa
Classical
Lounge
Disco
Jazz
Rock
String quartet
Regional
Spanish
Ethnic
Latest hits
Pop
Folk
Other
Type of musical group:
Band
Trio
Quartet
Soloist
Size of group:
Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)
Medium (4 - 6 musicians)
Large (7 or more musicians)
Repertoire:
We pride ourselves on knowing just what to play, and when to play it. We want you to love the music! Every song from the start until you drive away together as a married couple can be tailored to you!
Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?
Our number one priority is pleasing YOU. Just let us know what you want to hear, and, if it’s not already in our repertoire, we’ll work with you to make your night perfect
What's your experience?
We are full-time professional musicians who perform regularly with some of the best in the UK, touring and recording with artists including Ellie Goulding, Jason Derulo, Mark Knopfler, and more!
Do you have your own equipment?
Yes
Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?
Yes, a meal (to fuel ourselves!), electrical power (to fuel our instruments!), and a covered space on a flat, hard, dry surface to play. We do not require a stage!
Can you travel?
Yes, london | Manchester | Exeter | Leeds | Cambridge | Newcastle | Bristol | Birmingham | Liverpool | Southampton | Norwich | Brighton | Sheffield | Cardiff | Italy | Spain | France & All Around The World
Is there a charge for travelling?
Yes
Do you cover more than one wedding a day?
Yes
Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?
With a team
What is the length of time of the act?
Our standard booking is for a five hour call time from the time the band needs to have completed their setup. Within this time, we offer up to 3 x 45-minutes party sets. Reach out to discuss details!
How much time do you need to prepare for an act?
We show up prepared!
Do you do open-air acts?
Yes
Do you charge per hour or per event?
Per event
If needed, would you be able to work extra hours?
Yes
How do you charge extra time?
We want you to have the time of your life but we appreciate the heads up if you think you’re event will run long. You can discuss extra charges with your producer
What are the forms of payment?
We accept card and check!
Served in
Devon, East Central London, Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and West Yorkshire
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Reviews for Blue Lion Band
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5.0 out of 5 rating
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5.0 out of 5 rating
67 reviews
100% recommend it
Cally B. Sent on 20/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating
They were perfect!
We knew we wanted a band at our wedding and had heard of Blue Lion Band before. We went to one of their showcases and from then on we knew they were right for us. Communication with Dessie was great from the start - the process was very straightforward and everything you needed was online.
What can we say about the band on the day?! They were PERFECT. Better than we could have imagined. Every single one of our guests loved them and complimented them. We even have people asking for their details now.
They were one of the best investments for our wedding day and were worth every penny. Special shoutouts to the singers Marlon & Denquar - they were both superb.
What can we say about the band on the day?! They were PERFECT. Better than we could have imagined. Every single one of our guests loved them and complimented them. We even have people asking for their details now.
They were one of the best investments for our wedding day and were worth every penny. Special shoutouts to the singers Marlon & Denquar - they were both superb.
Zoe H. Sent on 06/10/2024
4.8 out of 5 rating
Great wedding band!
Blue Lion Band performed at our wedding and were brilliant! Simon was so helpful in the build up, making sure we had everything planned out and was really flexible on the day. We had lots of comments on how great the band were, and they really made our night!
Amy F. Sent on 29/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Would 100%! Recommend!!
We loved this band!
We had the Blue Lion band for our wedding band in August. The whole thing was great, the communication in terms of planning the day was pretty seamless. Having a portal in order to put in the useful information and then a call to plan every detail was really helpful.
The band itself on the day were great. They arrived early and set everything up on time. The sets were great and everyone loved them. All of our guests commented on how good they were!
Would definitely recommend them!
We had the Blue Lion band for our wedding band in August. The whole thing was great, the communication in terms of planning the day was pretty seamless. Having a portal in order to put in the useful information and then a call to plan every detail was really helpful.
The band itself on the day were great. They arrived early and set everything up on time. The sets were great and everyone loved them. All of our guests commented on how good they were!
Would definitely recommend them!
Maddie H. Sent on 14/09/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Brilliant band and super easy communication
Cannot speak more highly of our experience with Blue Lion Band.
Not only are the musicians themselves incredibly talented, but all of the planning in the lead up to our wedding was seamless.
Having a dedicated producer and the comprehensive planning page meant we were able to specify exactly what we envisaged for our day, and Blue Lion Band then delivered exactly that.
We had so many comments about how good the band were and the dance floor was packed all evening.
Cannot recommend enough!
Not only are the musicians themselves incredibly talented, but all of the planning in the lead up to our wedding was seamless.
Having a dedicated producer and the comprehensive planning page meant we were able to specify exactly what we envisaged for our day, and Blue Lion Band then delivered exactly that.
We had so many comments about how good the band were and the dance floor was packed all evening.
Cannot recommend enough!
Kate S. Sent on 04/02/2024
5 out of 5 rating
Absolutely amazing, worth every penny
The Birmingham blue tlliom team were absolutely amazing!!
We went with the 8 piece jazz band and dj set up and im so glad we did, it's the most talked about thing at our wedding
We went with the 8 piece jazz band and dj set up and im so glad we did, it's the most talked about thing at our wedding
Mary K. Sent on 01/12/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Great communication and fantastic music!
It was a pleasure working with Dessie and the band. Very good communication leading up to the day, and the band absolutely rocked on the day! They were very accommodating with our special requests, including the first dance which was cut down from the original.
Ls Fred Sent on 10/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating
If you want a full dance floor - BOOK THEM!
We had a magical day for our daughter, Lucy's wedding to Rob, with many memories made.The Blue Lion Band's performance simply added to those special moments that stay with you forever with their brilliant playlist, guests' dance moves (not all good ones, we have to say),singalongs and aching feet the following day - but in a good way. SO: Tom Green, our main point of contact, who made the booking process so easy and was just lovely to deal with; Liam Dunachie, the talented pianist who provided Lucy with a beautiful slowed down version of "I'll be there for you" as her entrance music, which made me cry every time; Nick our DJ, guitarist and vocalist;Tiernan on bass;Mike on sax;Richard on drums;Jacob on keys and Amelia our vocalist, who danced all night and whose vocals never wavered - THANK YOU, you are simply awesome
Tom Sent on 06/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing wedding band
We recently hired the 6pc Blue Lion Band to play in the evening at our wedding. We’d heard them play before at another friends wedding and enjoyed the night so much we thought we’d get them for ours! They didn’t disappoint.
They performed our first dance song exactly as we’d asked and put on a brilliant set list through the night based on types of music we’d told them we liked (you get a band page online where you can easily add all this information making the experience organising this much easier). Despite the hot weather, the dance floor was filled all night. The lead male singer was particularly good at getting everybody involved and moving round the room and the females vocals were really good, especially when she started belting out a Beyoncé tune. All in all we had a brilliant night and I’d recommend them to anyone looking!
They performed our first dance song exactly as we’d asked and put on a brilliant set list through the night based on types of music we’d told them we liked (you get a band page online where you can easily add all this information making the experience organising this much easier). Despite the hot weather, the dance floor was filled all night. The lead male singer was particularly good at getting everybody involved and moving round the room and the females vocals were really good, especially when she started belting out a Beyoncé tune. All in all we had a brilliant night and I’d recommend them to anyone looking!
Lucy V. Sent on 15/06/2023
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing band!
I was nervous about booking a band that I hadn't heard play together before but it couldn't have gone any better. All of our guests commented on how great they were, especially the unexpected mashups! I wish we could relive the night all over again just to hear the band again. Thank you so much!
Samuel M. Sent on 29/09/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Best Wedding Band out There!
Blue Lion Band played such a big part of our wedding day! We were completely blown away by the band's performance, both for the drinks reception and in the evening.
I don't think either of us have ever seen such a lively dance floor at a wedding! The band's energy was infectious, and we loved that they brought everyone together.
The booking process and portal really made the whole experience so easy. We highly recommend their services. Best wedding band out there by far!
We're so happy we booked you, you've given us such wonderful memories.
I don't think either of us have ever seen such a lively dance floor at a wedding! The band's energy was infectious, and we loved that they brought everyone together.
The booking process and portal really made the whole experience so easy. We highly recommend their services. Best wedding band out there by far!
We're so happy we booked you, you've given us such wonderful memories.
Louisa E. Sent on 20/07/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Fantastic Wedding Band
Blue Lion band played our wedding in June 2022 after 2 COVID postponements. The band were incredible - the dance floor was packed all night and the energy was fantastic - the band and dancing will be one of my favourite memories of our wedding.
Darren was very attentive and helpful in the planning and had some great suggestions. They also did our ceremony and reception music both of which were excellent, they got exactly the right vibe we were looking for on the day and made sure everything ran smoothly.
We have had loads of comments from guests about how great the band were and we certainly agree.
Darren was very attentive and helpful in the planning and had some great suggestions. They also did our ceremony and reception music both of which were excellent, they got exactly the right vibe we were looking for on the day and made sure everything ran smoothly.
We have had loads of comments from guests about how great the band were and we certainly agree.
Emma B. Sent on 30/06/2022
5 out of 5 rating
Best wedding band!
We were so pleased with our wedding band. They were the band based in Bath/Bristol. The music was great and all our guests were dancing all night long. We had lots of compliments about the band and have had people asking for the name and details of our band. Would 100% recommend
Alice L. Sent on 25/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating
A perfect Band!!!
Blue Lion Band are incredible and were the perfect wedding band!
A band was really important to us and we enquired with a lot, they were by far the most professional, easy to deal with, helpful band. Dessie is brilliant and their online management system is perfect.
Brilliant value for money as on the day the band was amazing!!! Cocktail drinks and party music later were so good, including all the songs we said we like. They made our first dance so special and our guests haven’t stopping raving about them.
I would book them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend.
A band was really important to us and we enquired with a lot, they were by far the most professional, easy to deal with, helpful band. Dessie is brilliant and their online management system is perfect.
Brilliant value for money as on the day the band was amazing!!! Cocktail drinks and party music later were so good, including all the songs we said we like. They made our first dance so special and our guests haven’t stopping raving about them.
I would book them again in a heartbeat and highly recommend.
Holly D. Sent on 13/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating
Bloody brilliant!
The band made our day, they were absolutely fantastic! Lots of our guests were texting us for days after the wedding raving about how good the band were!
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