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On Hitched.co.uk since 2022
Last update: December 2025
The Crescendos are an award-winning independent team of wedding music and entertainment professionals based in Leeds, West Yorkshire. Their experienced musicians and DJs create fun, interactive musical experiences the whole family can enjoy. Never compromising on exceptional standards, from customer service to performance on the day.
Services Offered
A small team of talented musicians who believe that your special day deserves nothing less than the very best entertainment that Yorkshire can provide. Whether you're looking for pop and rock, soul and Motown, dance classics, or a choir, their team has you covered. Their booking process is straightforward, and you can expect a reliable and secure booking process. Contact them today to schedule a call to see if they're a good fit. They look forward to speaking with you soon.
Frequently asked questions
What services do you offer?
Ceremony music
Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
Karaoke
DJ
What is included in the wedding package?
You can choose anything from a DJ to a 14 piece luxury showband. We have popular packages on our website but we often build custom packages
How far in advance should I contact you?
Typically couples book entertainment 12 - 18 months in advance. Occasionally some of our acts are available at shorter notice
What style of music do you offer?
Choir
Disco
Rock
String quartet
Latest hits
Pop
Other (Our couples love the mix of Pop, Rock, Indie, Soul and Motown)
Type of musical group:
DJ
Band
Duet
Trio
Quartet
Choir
Solo
Soloist
Size of group:
Soloist
Small (2 - 3 musicians)
Medium (4 - 6 musicians)
Large (7 or more musicians)
Repertoire:
We have a huge amount of songs from 60s to present day depending which band and based on what you are wanting. The most popular genres we play are...
. Pop
. Rock/Indie
. Soul/Motown
. Disco
. Dance
Is it possible to request something that's not in the repertoire?
With the band, we have many songs that are rehearsed, tried and tested. If a song you want isn't on our list we may charge for the musician's time for learning and rehearsal
What's your experience?
Our team are full-time professional musicians, which means we put our time into planning for perfecting your big day. With 12 years of experience, you can relax knowing your Wedding is in safe hands
Do you have your own equipment?
Yes
Do you need specific materials or conditions to offer your service?
Yes, a dry environment due to electrical equipment. If outdoor we need stage shelter
Can you travel?
Yes, we are happy to travel anywhere in the UK, we are based in West Yorkshire
Is there a charge for travelling?
Yes, yes, we charge 35p per mile per car needed. Local weddings might not need travel adding on
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?
This depends on what DJ/Musician/Band line up you choose. However, many couples choose x2 45 minute sets and a DJ will perform 7pm until midnight
How much time do you need to prepare for an act?
Again, this depends on which line up. As as example, a DJ with a basic setup can set up in 45 minutes. Our 4 - 7 piece band in 90 minutes or our bigger band would ideally be 120 minutes
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?
This depends on the DJ/Musician/Band lineup chosen
What are the forms of payment?
Payment link for deposit and payment link for the final balance to be cleared before the event date. A really easy and secure process
Served in
Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, North Yorkshire and West Yorkshire
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Reviews for The Crescendos Band & DJ
Tom Sent on 13/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Get them booked
Absolutely fantastic! Such a an amazing band, every single member were amazing.So so talented. The dance floor was rammed the entire time they were on. Really easy to talk to and communicate with prior to the wedding and they even let me play with them which I am so grateful for.
Rachel Sent on 13/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
UNREAL from start to finish.
The Crescendos were INCREDIBLE. The talent of ALL members of the band was insane. James, was brilliant to communicate with and so lovely on the day too. The two sets were unreal and our guests did not leave the dancefloor from 730pm-12am. They took requests which kept up the vibe and atmosphere of the day and night. SO many of our guests commented on how amazing they were and asked for their details. My husband surprising me playing Purple Rain with you was so incredibly special and we all will never forget that. You will absolutely not be disappointed. Highly recommend and could talk about how incredible they were all day. Thank you for adding so beautifully to our perfect day. R&T 09.08.25
Alex Sent on 06/08/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Our evening reception went down an absolute hit and it really is in large down to all of you. Forever grateful
Such an amazing band - I found these guys on Hitched after my husband said the 1 thing he wanted for our wedding was a band.
We went to see them play in Brighouse and were instantly sold. They are so upbeat, look like they're having a blast (which is contagious!), and not to mention they sound AMAZING!
The whole process was seamless - James remained available throughout the whole booking process for any queries, and put in a call 2 weeks before the wedding to make sure we got any requests in.
Not to mention - the band learnt an acoustic version our dream first dance song. The song meant so much to us as it was the song we first met to - it wasn't what we'd consider a traditional first dance song but the version you produced was amazing and turned out so much better than we could have hoped.
Our guests were absolutely blown away and were up dancing all night. In the week since our wedding I've had a continuous stream of people coming up to reminisce - telling me how much fun they had listening and dancing to the band (and later DJ).
Thank you SO much again - our evening reception went down an absolute hit and it really is in large to all of you. Forever grateful
Love, The Dixons x
We went to see them play in Brighouse and were instantly sold. They are so upbeat, look like they're having a blast (which is contagious!), and not to mention they sound AMAZING!
The whole process was seamless - James remained available throughout the whole booking process for any queries, and put in a call 2 weeks before the wedding to make sure we got any requests in.
Not to mention - the band learnt an acoustic version our dream first dance song. The song meant so much to us as it was the song we first met to - it wasn't what we'd consider a traditional first dance song but the version you produced was amazing and turned out so much better than we could have hoped.
Our guests were absolutely blown away and were up dancing all night. In the week since our wedding I've had a continuous stream of people coming up to reminisce - telling me how much fun they had listening and dancing to the band (and later DJ).
Thank you SO much again - our evening reception went down an absolute hit and it really is in large to all of you. Forever grateful
Love, The Dixons x
Francesca Sent on 14/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing band and people
The band and DJ were absolutely incredible! Communication prior was great and on the day went so smoothly, everyone was commenting how great they were. Really professional and such lovely people, would highly recommend for your wedding day
Sarah Sent on 24/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The highlight of our wedding ❤️
What can we say - the crescendos were such a highlight of our wedding day! Our guests were in awe of their sheer talent. The band, sax and dj sets were so incredible, it felt like we were at a headline Glastonbury gig! Nobody wanted to leave the dance floor, every single song was amazing. We can’t recommend these guys enough - they will go above and beyond and their warmth and professionalism shines through. Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts ❤️
Ollie Sent on 09/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The ultimate DJ and Sax choice!
We booked James and Ben for our small wedding about 9 months before. From the first contact we quickly established a quote, and in the time running up to the event we chatted several times, discussing our music preferences (nots just as well as musts!) and the order of the day.
On the day they arrived promptly and quickly set up, with the first sax session starting straight after our cake cutting and first dance.
We were honestly over the moon with the music. Even though we had under 30 people the dance floor never lost it's energy and every song was a banger. Ben on sax only amplified the experience creating a truly memorable night for us (even though we all had sore ankles and feet the next day!).
On the day they arrived promptly and quickly set up, with the first sax session starting straight after our cake cutting and first dance.
We were honestly over the moon with the music. Even though we had under 30 people the dance floor never lost it's energy and every song was a banger. Ben on sax only amplified the experience creating a truly memorable night for us (even though we all had sore ankles and feet the next day!).
Deanne Sent on 31/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Our own wedding gig!
Amazing!! Would recommend to anyone, the crescendos sound fantastic with a wide variety of songs dependent on your wedding vibe and James was really helpful and responsive leading up to our big day and it was exactly as we had imagined and more. Thanks again!
Rebecca Sent on 19/05/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Evening singer/sax and drums
Absolutely amazing/high energy performances. Emerced themselves in the crowd and sang / played to eithin an inch of their lives. Absoutley everyone commented on how amazing they were and they really set the bar for entertainment! All the guests were on their feet and nothing could have topped it!
Lizzy Sent on 27/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The best around!
I cannot recommend James and the guys enough. From initial conversations we were sure we’d made the right choice and they didn’t disappoint! Our guests were up dancing from the sound check and didn’t stop till the end of the night. James listened to the type of music we wanted and was so helpful in choosing songs, making a playlist etc that it meant we had exactly what we were looking for and the dance floor was never empty. Every part of what we booked was amazing. The band, the sax and the dj set were all incredible and created such a good atmosphere. Our guests are still talking about it and we’re regularly asked who we booked. If you’re thinking of booking then don’t hesitate, they made our day so special and we’re eternally grateful
Emily W. Sent on 25/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating
AMAZING! 22.02.25
Wow, where do we begin! We had the 6 piece band and DJ and a cheeky little Sax and DJ set too. Our speeches ran over meaning the band were sat outside waiting to set up for an hour but they didn’t complain and just got on with the set up, it pushed everything back slightly but they just worked to the new timings and wow did they deliver!! They all sounded so good! We were so impressed and so were our guests some of who have requested their details for future events. Definitely recommend.
Shannon Sent on 19/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Simply amazing!
What can we say, the dance floor at our wedding was full! If that doesn’t give you a hint of how amazing James was I don’t know what will. There was something for absolutely everyone and all of our guests keep saying how amazing the Sax was too!
Can’t thank James enough for playing all the floor filling bangers and giving us the best wedding evening do.
Can’t thank James enough for playing all the floor filling bangers and giving us the best wedding evening do.
Toni Sent on 22/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing!!!
We hired Ben, the sax player via James at Wedding bands for hire.
All we can say is wow! We tasked James and Ben with a mission to keep a secret to our guests and to come in during our first dance. Both James and Ben listened and took on board our wishes and did not disappoint in the slightest.
James was so easy to plan with, he called me months before my wedding to discuss what we would like and kept in touch on the run up to our big day.
Ben knew everything when he arrived and met our expectations perfectly.
Ben worked great with our DJ who came as a package with our venue and James had also contacted them before hand to make sure there was an agreed set list for us.
Absolutely recommend wedding bands for hire, you won't be disappointed!
All we can say is wow! We tasked James and Ben with a mission to keep a secret to our guests and to come in during our first dance. Both James and Ben listened and took on board our wishes and did not disappoint in the slightest.
James was so easy to plan with, he called me months before my wedding to discuss what we would like and kept in touch on the run up to our big day.
Ben knew everything when he arrived and met our expectations perfectly.
Ben worked great with our DJ who came as a package with our venue and James had also contacted them before hand to make sure there was an agreed set list for us.
Absolutely recommend wedding bands for hire, you won't be disappointed!
Jordan Sent on 05/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Five star service!
We hired James for our wedding party on November 30th, and he was absolutely brilliant! From start to finish, he kept the energy high. What impressed us most was how accommodating he was, every request, from special songs to last minute changes, was handled with ease. He perfectly balanced crowd favorites and personal touches, creating an unforgettable atmosphere. Our guests had a great time. If you’re looking for a talented, professional, and friendly DJ, we can’t recommend enough!
Ashleigh Sent on 04/01/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing!!!
Loved working with the band in the lead up to the wedding with song choices! Nothing was too much to ask everyone loved the band!!
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Meet the team
James Malcolm
Booking manager, DJ, drummer
I’m incredibly passionate about delivering unforgettable wedding entertainment, and I’m proud to specialise exclusively in weddings. With over 12 years in the industry and more than 1,000 weddings personally performed, I’ve learned exactly how to work with each couple's unique entertainment vision, build the perfect atmosphere, and guide every moment with confidence and experience.
As both a professional DJ and live drummer, I bring a unique musical skill set to the party — performing drums for 500+ songs across rock, indie, pop, Motown, disco and everything in between, with various bands. This gives me the flexibility to tailor every performance to the couple I’m working with, whether that’s high-energy dancefloor fillers, timeless classics, or something completely bespoke.
What truly sets my service apart is the planning and care that happens long before the big day. I spend time getting to know every couple, understanding your vision, and preparing every detail so your evening runs seamlessly. If you read through my reviews, you’ll spot the same theme throughout: personal service, attention to detail, and a genuine commitment to making your wedding unforgettable.
I’m also lucky enough to work with a team of talented, reliable and incredibly loyal DJs and musicians. We’re a close-knit group built on friendship and mutual respect, and every member shares the same passion for professionalism and flawless performances. Together, we deliver a truly premium wedding experience from start to finish.
If you’re looking for entertainment that’s experienced, personal and genuinely invested in your day, you’re in the right place — I’d love to be part of your celebration.
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