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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: January 2026

The Blue Rinse are a multi-award-winning 5-piece male live covers band + DJ (keys, drums, lead and bass guitar, lead and backing vocals for smooth harmonies), with a passion for performing and over 22 years’ experience. (Started young! 😉) We don’t just play songs—we bring them to life.

From your first conversation to the last note of your reception, we bring passion, professional expertise, and the warmth of our established, close-knit team to every wedding.

Specialising in an eclectic mix of feel-good hits, mini-themes, unique mashups, and medleys across genres and decades, we create a unique, personalised evening of music that blends your requests with our diverse repertoire. Every engaging performance is designed to bring your guests together for a celebration full of energy and joy.

Based in Bedfordshire, we regularly perform across Beds, Herts, Cambs, Bucks, Northants, Oxon, Leics, London and Essex - and we’re always happy to travel further afield to create an unforgettable night of music, merriment, and memories!

Couple Testimonial...

"We honestly couldn’t have had more fun with The Blue Rinse on our wedding day. The music, the energy, the atmosphere you created was wonderful. We had the best day dancing and singing along, and our guests couldn’t stop complimenting the band – several have already asked me for your details for their own events! Everyone in the band was so friendly and lovely and the set list fit the day perfectly. From my first conversations with Marie to the very end of the night, everything felt smooth and effortless. We truly had the best time and I have been recommending The Blue Rinse to anyone who’ll listen! And we’ll definitely book you again in the future. Please never stop doing what you do – you are all brilliant fun!"
Liana & Harry

Your Evening Reception...

  • Three x 60-minute band sets, starting with your first dance, delivering non-stop, high-energy live music your guests will love.
  • DJ entertainment before, between, and after sets to keep the party going all night.
  • Friendly, energetic musicians— as a fixed, consistent band, our couples often comment on our natural camaraderie, helping guests feel relaxed and confident on the dance floor.
  • Every set includes your song requests alongside our diverse repertoire, keeping everyone dancing.
  • Fully self-contained setup, with professional sound engineering and lighting to make your night sound and look amazing.
  • Stress-free planning with clear communication and support throughout your day, plus liaison with your venue to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Further Options...

  • Daytime live music for your ceremony/drinks reception/wedding breakfast. Our talented Pianist adds a touch of elegance, our lead singer & guitarist relaxed vibes as Acoustic Duo and our lead singer smooth & subtle to add to the atmosphere as Solo Singer.
  • Decorative lighting hire to personalise your day, including XL Cinema Style Lightboxes with bespoke messages, Letter Lights (including surnames), Neon & Copper signs, and wireless LED uplights for extra glow.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Ceremony music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ
Other (Decor Lighting - Personalise with Neon & Copper Signs, Letter Lights, XL Cinema Lightboxes, Wireless LED Uplights & Live daytime music - Pianist and Acoustic Duo for ceremony, drinks, w/breakfast)

What is included in the wedding package?

Standard package: 3 x 60mins live sets DJ before, between & after band Professional sound engineer Lighting for performance area Live first dance option 7.30pm-12.00 Set up & sound check before eve

How far in advance should I contact you?

Before/while you're considering venues or already have one in mind :-) Peak dates (Fri & Sat April-Sept) typically book 18-24 months in advance. Contact us - We'd love to check availability for you!

What style of music do you offer?

Lounge
Disco
Rock
Latest hits
Pop
Other (70, 80, 90, 00, 10, 20's Feel Good Party songs Energetic Floor Fillers Singalongs Boy Band Girl Band Rock Pop Soul Film Our own unique Medleys and Mash ups Garage Dance 90's Hip Hop)

Type of musical group:

Band

Size of group:

Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

We're passionate about performing an engaging blend of feel-good songs across genres & decades, with our unique TBR medleys & mash ups, for all ages & tastes to celebrate together on the dance floor!

Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?

Yes! Couples can request a live first dance song & Top 30. Any we perform regularly we'll arrange in bespoke live sets & our DJ will play any remaining. We may learn a song that complements our set

What's your experience?

Extensive! Well established with over 22 years performing! Multi award-winning energetic band+DJ combo, super organised & professional fixed team, with engaging stage presence & unique mashups/medleys

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?

Yes, flat & dry space 4-5 x 3m with access to 2x 13amp sockets Area to change and access to food and drink during the eve. We provide our own equip Please share any venue sound/music licensing requirements

Can you travel?

Yes, all over the UK! Our key areas are typically Herts, Beds, Bucks, Cambs, Oxon, Northants, Leics, Essex, London, Suffolk, Norfolk. Please name your venue/idea of town if TBC and we'll be happy to quote

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, starting fee + travel. (Fee structure based on mileage from our central base in Shefford, Bedfordshire.) Please contact us for a personalised quote

Do you cover more than one wedding a day?

No

Do you work alone or do you have a team of professionals?

Alone

What is the length of time of the act?

We perform 3 hours of live music! Standard package includes 3 x 60mins band sets, complimented by our DJ to start, between & following live sets, within 7.30pm -12.00midnight. Further options avail

How much time do you need to prepare for an act?

We're super smooth! 70mins to set up and sound check & with direct access into the performance area this can be reduced to 60mins. We'll then change into outfits while music starts via our sound desk!

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 have set fees for options including early and late eve reception extensions (outside standard starting timings 7.30-12), pre-wedding breakfast and pre-ceremony set up. Details available on request

What are the forms of payment?

We accept BACS Transfer Cheque Credit Card

Served in

Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire

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Reviews for The Blue Rinse

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Ella Sent on 14/01/2026
5 out of 5 rating

100% Recommend.

We found the band by chance at a wedding fair in Milton Keynes, and booking them was one of the best decisions we made for our wedding. Marie was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout the whole process, making everything so easy from start to finish. On the day, they created an incredible atmosphere and put together an amazing set list that perfectly included all of our requests. The dance floor was full all night, and even four months later our guests are still talking about how amazing the music was. We couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
Dionne
Dionne Sent on 16/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Best wedding band!

WOW!! We had the band at our wedding in September 2025- What a band! The dancefloor was filled all night, the quality of the music, sound and everything was outstandidng. All of our guests are STILL talking about how amazing they all were. Thank you for eveything!!
Hannah
Hannah Sent on 15/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Blue Rinse Review - Wedding June 2025

We could not have been happier with everything that you all did for us – the whole process from start to end was easy & seamless and all the music was far better than we could have hoped for! All our guests have been incredibly complimentary about the band, and we think this was evident from how packed it was all night! The songs that the DJ played were also perfect and we couldn’t have asked for more 😊 We will be recommending TBR to everyone and hope to see you at one of your gigs soon! (We also really appreciate your flexibility & understanding with the late start time!)

Hannah Haynes
(Wedding at Horwood House, Buckinghamshire - 14th June 2025)
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Ricky Sent on 04/12/2025
5 out of 5 rating

What a Night :-)

The Blue Rinse very much made the evening for us, we had so many comments from our guests about just how good the music was as every age range was covered. We are extremely pleased with how the evening went, the guys were very professional setting up and organising the lights, sweet stand etc. We hired a Cinema Lightbox which was amazing and certainly the statement piece of the dance floor, we were extremely pleased. To summarise, very nice & professional people and excellent music, we would not hesitate to recommend The Blue Rinse. We still have people telling us how amazing the guys were, at times I had to look to see if the band were singing or if it was the DJ playing, they were that good 😊 Thank you all again for making our reception so memorable
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Andrew Sent on 29/10/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Laurie & Andy Wedding Chicheley Hall 28/8/25

We where so happy with The Blue Rinse from the moment we first met them at MK Dons Exhibition until the day of the wedding itself they where so easy to deal with especially (Maria) and they are extremely professional, our guests absolutely loved the guy’s and we had so many comments on how good it was, I would happily recommend them to anyone, one of the highlights of the day, so glad we booked them.
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Serena Sent on 12/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Our wedding!

Blue rinse were fab, from first contact with Marie, to booking and setting a date. Contact was made throughout and everything was so clear and professional. Marie, Martin and the Blue Rinse crew were all so friendly. We had the best eveningi with our guests, dancing and singing the night away. They brought vibes, energy and enthusiasm with every song they sang. It was so lovely to hear pure live music. Would definitely recommend to everyone. Thank you so much Marie and Blue Rinse.
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Susan Sent on 10/09/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Excellent band

The band played at my daughter and son in law's wedding . Rob's piano playing was just right for the ceremony and reception. Many of the guests commented on how fantastic the band were in the evening . They played a variety of music which was enjoyed by all ages and was great to dance to
J
Jazz Sent on 27/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The Blue Rinse completely set the tone!

The Blue Rinse were incredible; the dance floor was always full, and our guests have all commented on the band! The Blue Rinse really set the tone and were more than we could have wished for.
J
Jen Sent on 18/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fantastic Band

Very happy…booking process straight forward & quick. Marie was brilliant at keeping in touch throughout. Very professional, friendly & interaction with the guests was brilliant. Loved the set up – we hired the MR & MRS lights and were very happy they were lovely”- (MR & MRS (30cm) on top pf surname (60cm). “Perfect mix, something to suit everyone. I think that showed as the dance floor was full all night. Perfect sound. What can we say…EVERYBODY commented on the band. They all loved it. We had several guests saying that they had never been to a wedding where the dance floor was packed all night.”
J. Randall - 24th June 2025
(Wedding at Plum Park Manor, Northamptonshire - 23rd May 2025)
Laura
Laura Sent on 01/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing

“We met Marie at the Milton Keynes Centre Show, she was very friendly and explained everything. Always very responsive”. (Pianist) - “Excellent playing me down the aisle and us back out as well as the music as we signed register.” Recommend? “Yes 1 million percent. “We’ve seen you play a few times and knew instantly that we wanted you at the wedding. Songs and performance of them were brilliant, we’ve had loads of comments on how engaging you were, and everyone loved the energy. From the First Dance to the last song of the night you kept everyone on the dance floor with a fantastic mixture of songs. We couldn’t have been happier. The only downside was that our meal and speeches ran later than planned and we didn’t get to have you for as long in the evening, but that was on us- you were absolutely incredible as we knew you would be. Thank you for making our day complete!”
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Katie Sent on 25/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Brilliant wedding band!

We guys played at my sister’s wedding and knew straight away that we wanted to book you for our own wedding! You guys honestly made our wedding night so memorable and all the guests were saying how amazing you were! So professional and prompt at replying to emails as well and very organised! Would 100% recommend! 💙
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Lauren Sent on 17/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The atmosphere was electric!


From the first email, I received prompt responses full of excellent information about TBR’s performance. All queries were responded to very promptly! You were so helpful. So very friendly and professional in our communications and it was a joy to have you there on the evening! Fairground bulb letter lights looked Fab! Really added to the fun and a vibrant atmosphere. We were hoping for a joy filled, fun party in which all our guests felt the pull of the dance floor – and TBR delivered this…and more! The atmosphere was electric!!! From the first dance onwards, the performance by TBR made our wedding reception all that we hoped for. THANK YOU! We could have carried on dancing for hours. (Even after such a full and energetic set by TBR.) Plus, all our guests thought you were awesome! Thanks again
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Sunnypurplecakes86790 Sent on 15/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Absolutely amazing!

We spent ages looking for a great live band and The Blue Rinse is exactly that! Communicative from the start and their sound was something else! All of our guests were blown away by how fantastic they were. With their incredible musical talent and song choices along with our own favourite songs added we couldn’t have asked for a better evening entertainment! They sound amazing live! We would 100% recommend to anyone wanting live music and a fantastic vibe!
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Georgina Sent on 14/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Fabulous band!

Everyone enjoyed all of the music, and our guests loved the band. Most people were dancing the whole night, so the band clearly have a great mix of music, something for everyone. The DJ continued the amazing variety and kept everyone dancing throughout! Even guests who would rarely have a dance were found at one stage or another boogying on the dance floor. The band made our special day even more special. Great band and DJ. 10/10 from us! Thank you so very much!
Cassie
Cassie Sent on 17/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST band!!!

The band were AMAZING! Our friends and family haven’t stopped raving about them since our big day! We had the most epic night, the dance floor was packed, th range of music was spot on!! We will forever sing their praises and have been asked repeatedly where we found them and confirming the name – so some potential future bookings hopefully! I also want to thank you Marie, you’ve been fantastic to communicate with and have always provided such detailed information and quick responses which has been great while wedding planning. Wishing you and the band all the best for the future, thank you again for helping make our day so perfect!
Cassie & Matt - 13th May 2025
(Wedding at The Reid Rooms, Essex - 4th May 2025)
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Meet the team

Martin Gibbings
Martin Gibbings
Drummer and Band Manager

Hey everyone!! My name is Martin the groovy party starting drummer of the Blue Rinse :)

  • I love being part of the Blue Rinse team! We ALL pride ourselves in delivering the complete music package, from the live first dance, to the 3 fun energy packed 60 min sets, stage lighting and of course our DJ / roaming sound engineer.
  • My wife Marie is also part of the team and liases with all of our fab couples right through their organising jouney. Marie receives as many compliments as we do, she is so organised and helpful to all our couples (we are not an Agency you deal with us directly).
  • We really enjoy performing together as a real band and as friends we all get on so well. You'll see that camaraderie and friendship in full swing on stage too! I find it so inspiring playing in a band where we are all so experienced and where we all want the same thing ('TO FULL DANCEFLOORS'), it is so so special and often hard to find!
  • We always love being part of a couple’s big day and are so privileged to be in a position to entertain all the different friends and family that attend a wedding.
  • Our number one goal is to unite as many people as possible across all the different ages to create a party vibe and soundtrack for everyone to remember forever!

I love being part of that, why don’t you come and see for yourselves :)

Martin

x TBR x

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