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On Hitched.co.uk since 2021

Last update: July 2026

Ok, so let's talk about your wedding reception. You want it to be fun, lively and full of songs that everyone will know.

We get to know our couples so that we create a wedding reception playlist that all your family and guests will talk about for years to come!

James from the band deals with your planning, helps and gives confidence with his years of experience. You can contact him anytime, he books in a video chat or call closer the date which helps couple's plan and make sure their wedding is one guests talk about for years!

Our reviews reflect the fact that we understand our couples and, most importantly, party hard. You bring the guests, we bring the party!

"The only Wedding band you'll need!" - Joel & Beth

"Amazing Performers!" - Matt & Meg

"A night to remember" - Siobhan & Ben.

Available to travel across the UK, The Spectrum is a high-energy wedding band based in the West Midlands of England. The band boasts many years of experience playing at weddings, enabling them to provide a complete music service. Playing only the best in pop, rock and indie songs for weddings, these professional musicians have played with international stars and top touring artists.

Services Offered

  • Live Band Sets
  • First dance played live*
  • Totally self-contained
  • Personalised setlists
  • Excellent feedback & reviews
  • DJ Services

*So long as it's suitable for a four-piece male band.

The Spectrum aims to provide clients with more than just a service and hopes to gift them with an unforgettable experience. This band boasts a high-quality performance, live sound, and undeniable chemistry on stage. These musicians work closely with every couple to ensure that everything runs smoothly and will put together a playlist that reflects their unique personalities.

Their extensive setlist caters for all ages, including classic tunes from The Beatles and The Jam through to The Killers, Walk The Moon and The Weeknd. They will provide a complete top-specification PA and lighting system to ensure you have only the best for your wedding. You will always have a pre-mixed DJ playlist in between the band's live sets, or you can have the option of a live DJ who will be on hand to take requests or have your specific playlist ready to go so you can focus on enjoying your event.

Read their Hitched reviews to hear how The Spectrum love to make every wedding they play one to remember.

Frequently asked questions

What services do you offer?

Cocktail/banquet music
Dance music
Entertainment
DJ

What is included in the wedding package?

Our most popular wedding package is for the evening entertainment with the band arriving at 6pm to setup and giving you music until midnight. Mixing live band sets with premixed DJ or live DJ

How far in advance should I contact you?

Our diary can go as far in the future as you need it too! Weddings often get booked up to 3 years in advance and as we only play one per day then please get in touch as soon as possible

What style of music do you offer?

Rock
Latest hits
Pop

Type of musical group:

DJ
Band

Size of group:

Medium (4 - 6 musicians)

Repertoire:

We want to see all your guests on the dance floor so we play the best tracks from the classics to chart hits! See our full songlist on our website here -https://www.thespectrum.org.uk

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

Yes of course! We love to learn songs that mean a lot to you and so long as it's suitable for a party then we would love to include it in our set so long as it suits a four piece live band

What's your experience?

We have lots of experience in weddings and events of all sizes. As a band we have been playing together for 10 years. You also get the same four guys that you see in our media!

Do you have your own equipment?

Yes

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

Yes, outdoor/marquee/tipi we need a hard surface to perform on

Can you travel?

Yes, we travel all over the UK. Our cost includes travel up to 2 hours. See below!

Is there a charge for travelling?

Yes, please get in contact for your personalised quotation. We generally charge £100 per hour of travel after 2 hours from our base in The Midlands

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 usually arrive at 6pm for a reception and finish at midnight but later times are available. We usually play 2 x 45, 1 x 90, 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minutes

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

Our setup time is around an hour assuming good access to our performance space

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?

Dj costs of £150 per hour after midnight. An extra 30 minutes of live band is £400

What are the forms of payment?

You can pay via internet banking, cash or advance cheque

Served in

Cheshire, Gloucestershire, Herefordshire, Nottinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire, West Midlands and Worcestershire

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Reviews for The Spectrum

Josh
Josh Sent on 13/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

I wish I could give 10 stars.

I have absolutely 0 words for what the Spectrum do. They played our wedding at Chester Cathedral and I cannot describe how quickly you should book this band.

You hunt and hunt for bands at weddings then you land on one that has a squeaky clean video, boring set lists and top end prices with no distinguishing factor from any other band ever. Music was a huge part of our wedding as it's a true passion and love of ours.

We also had 3 other musicians who were amazing but everyone's talking about The Spectrum, all ages, all tastes, all abilities. We had professional recording artists in the room as guests who even said they were some of the best they have ever seen.

However, James and the Spectrum came along after a bit of wedding exhaustion and made everything so special. Not only are they some of the best musicians in the country, with no arguments allowed, they bend over backwards to make a party, a PARTY. If you know you know.

They are super communicative, calm, professional and learn you as people to make the best set possible for you.

We threw everything at them, songs we wanted, songs we hated, songs they didn't even know as a band yet and they DELIVERED 1000-fold. New songs, new sets, full vibes. I honestly cannot put it into words, just book them. Like now.

On top of that, the best bit? We call James a friend now, he is the special type of character lacking in this world. Kind, outrageously talented, knowledgeable and caring, a true gentlemen. The best type of human out there!

They had world cup football to contend with, an evening pizza dash and heat exhausted guests, didn't phase them, didn't change them, made them party harder. Utterly ridiculous. People were even dancing whilst watching the football it was that good.

They let me (josh the groom) jump on drums and moved their set around for me, flexed timings and made sure we got value for money and much (x1m) more. It brought back some really special memories for me and landed a great surprise.

They brought the house (of god) down and I've never seen a party like it. They even joined us for some cake, roses we'd gifted them in their jackets, and the football after they'd finished the set and the DJ (JB on sound) played World in Motion for one of our guests.

So thank you James and all the boys, you are the best wedding band in the country, our mates, and the fact you do things differently deserves all the bookings and rewards it will get. Lets rock n roll ✌️.

We'll be seeing you soon, both on and off stage!
Daniel
Daniel Sent on 05/07/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Absaloutly Brilliant!

Cant thank these guys enough, nothing but positive feedback from all the guests at our wedding, filled the dance floor all night. Even helped us with a suggestion for our first dance song which they performed and turned out to be great and we love it. HIGHLY reccommened and would use again 🙌🏻
L
Lauren Sent on 31/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Best band ever!!!

We had The Spectrum perform at our wedding last week and they made it the best night ever! They were so much fun and got everyone up and dancing, and played a great mixture of songs to appeal to everyone. Communication with James was really easy, and we were able to suggest songs beforehand that we would like them to add to their set list. We requested a slightly altered version of our first dance song, as we wanted it to start acoustic and then transition into the normal song, and this was absolutely no problem for them and worked really well. All of our guests loved them and we have since had so many say to us how amazing they were. If you are looking for a band for your wedding, look no further than The Spectrum as they will make it an unforgettable night!
CLAIRE
Claire Sent on 18/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Rocked the night! Thank you.

We booked Spectrum to play at our vow renewal ceremony to celebrate 20 years of marriage. They didn't dissapoint. In the run up to the event, the booking and communication put my mind at ease. The night ran like clockwork. The band brought the energy to the room, kept the drinks flowing, the guests on the dancefloor and the atmosphere was just perfect. Highly recommend.
M
Megan Sent on 08/05/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The Spectrum - Mill barns 7.5.26

We hired the spectrum for our wedding night coving Live sets and DJ. Couldn’t have asked for nicer people. The band were amazing, and it went down a treat with our guests, thank you.
M
Meg Sent on 30/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

Just stop looking...you found your Wedding band!!

The Spectrum were just amazing.

We were looking for a band that would make our wedding unforgettable, and it certainly was. We looked at loads, and I mean a lot of bands but something about The Spectrum stood out. Plus we wanted a band that didn't make it about themselves, if that makes sense?!
They have this incredible ability to read the room and keep the energy exactly where it needs to be, no big gaps and seamlessly moving between styles and even decades of songs without losing any momentum!

They were great on the build up, James is super helpful and fast at responding.

Some of our guests and family members who don't usually dance were up and moving about, and they are still talking about it weeks later. It didn't feel like a typical wedding band, but more like a gig where I was wearing a wedding dress!

They made the night. If you want your wedding to be talked about for all the right reasons, you won't find a better band. X
C
Chelsey Sent on 04/04/2026
5 out of 5 rating

The BEST! We loved them.

We just wanted to say the biggest thank you to you and the band for performing at our wedding. You truly added the perfect touch to our evening. Having a live band was always something I dreamed of, and we honestly couldn’t have asked for better.
Our first dance was made so special by your beautiful performance of our song – it’s a memory I’ll treasure forever, so thank you for that.
So many of our guests commented on how fantastic you all were, and we couldn’t agree more. We’re so grateful, and we’ll absolutely be recommending you to anyone looking for a band.
Thank you again for making our evening so unforgettable.
Kind regards,
Chelsey & Mitch
S
Sarah Sent on 09/07/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Dance floor was never empty

We would highly recommend Spectrum for any occasion. All our guests have all commented on how brilliant Spectrum were. The dance floor was always full and everyone was singing along. The playlists are fantastic and all band members are amazing musicians. Thank you all for making our special day even better. Sarah and Adrian x
A
Andy Sent on 22/06/2025
5 out of 5 rating

Incredible

Couldn’t have wished for a better band on our Wedding day! The dance floor was packed from start to finish. We have had so many comments since our Wedding on how brilliant the band were. Pre Wedding the band listened to song requests we had and played these in their set which made it more personal to us, we couldn’t have asked for anything more. We would love to do it all over again! Emma & Andy
Matt
Matt Sent on 08/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing performers!

We hired the Spectrum to play our wedding in September and they were absolutely fantastic. They’re all brilliant musicians and performers, and had the dancefloor rocking throughout their entire set, bringing so much fun and energy to the place.

They even went out of their way to learn our first dance song so that they could play it for us live, and it really made the moment feel even more special.

James was a pleasure to work with - friendly, professional, and accommodating, and when our wedding breakfast overran slightly he ensured that the band adapted with no dramas whatsoever, so that the evening still ran seamlessly.

These guys are superstars and we can’t thank them enough for the part they played in making our day so special. Highly recommended!


J
Joel Sent on 17/11/2024
5 out of 5 rating

The only Wedding band you'll need!

These guys were absolutely awesome! James is super helpful and very easy to get hold of, great professional service throughout. Our wedding in August was an absolute scorcher but they still had everyone partying on the dancefloor. The even humoured the Groom rocking out with them on the mic ! Fantastic variety of songs and styles . Book them and you will be absolutely delighted that you did.
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 14/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

What a band! 🥰

We honestly cannot thank you guys enough! Our guests loved you and you catered for all the generations plus our friends and family from New Zealand.

We had a few aching muscles amongst the guests days after as they recovered from dancing the night away.

If you are looking for a band look no further! These guys will look after you every step of the way and make it special for you!

Thank you once again!

Sarah & Brendon

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Richard Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Out of this world

These guys are great! Can’t recommend them enough.

They are well organised and consulted us on the types of music to play, packages and timings that work well. They even learnt our first dance song especially for us and it sounded great and better than we ever expected.

These guys got the crowd going and captured them all night long and even did a special song at the end of the night to really finish our special day off.

If you book these guys you won’t be disappointed, top class!
Ben
Ben E. Sent on 06/10/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Ami and Ben

We had an amazing night with The Spectrum as our band. Great variety of song choice and there was always people dancing from start to finish! I couldn’t recommend them any more! They even got my brother on the drums!
Pippa
Pippa Sent on 25/08/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Perfect! 🤘🏻😍🎶

The Spectrum were amazing throughout the whole process! Planning was easy and straight forward with flexibility in packages to suit whatever you want. On the wedding evening we had so many compliments about the music. The sets were based around our taste in music and had such a personal touch - including our first dance played live 🥰🤘🏻 so glad we chose The Spectrum! - Mr & Mrs Rae
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