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The Busking Bards - Premium Roaming Acoustic Wedding Band in Essex, London & the South East

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Biography - About us

The Busking Bards are one of the most in-demand roaming acoustic wedding bands in the UK, known for their vibrant energy, spontaneous performances, and interactive style. Perfect for luxury weddings, outdoor ceremonies, and unforgettable drinks receptions, this talented roaming band offers an experience unlike any other — making your wedding day stand out with music your guests will talk about for years to come.

Whether they’re mixing and mingling with guests, taking live requests on the spot, or encouraging everyone to sing along with their hilarious and heartfelt performances, The Busking Bards are experts at breaking the ice and creating a party atmosphere from the first note.

Surprise Wedding Ceremony Performances – “Love Actually” Style
Want to wow your guests with something truly magical? The Busking Bards are famous for their ‘Love Actually’ style surprise performances. Disguised as guests with hidden instruments, they’ll rise one by one during your wedding ceremony to perform an uplifting acoustic number just when the moment is right. It’s a tear-jerking, joy-filled scene your guests will never forget — and it can seamlessly continue into a relaxed, upbeat live set for your wedding drinks reception.

Versatile Live Wedding Music for Any Moment
From laid-back afternoon vibes to low-key evening wedding entertainment, The Busking Bards adjust effortlessly to your wedding schedule and style. Their clever acoustic arrangements, mash-ups, and signature four-part harmonies make them a top choice for modern couples looking for live music with personality and flair.

Their expansive repertoire spans decades and genres — from classic sing-alongs and indie anthems to pop, soul, Motown, and party favourites — ensuring there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Trusted by Prestigious Clients & Iconic UK Venues
The Busking Bards have wowed guests at elite venues and events including The Savoy Hotel, Tower of London, Natural History Museum, FA Cup Final, Henley Royal Regatta, McLaren, Kew Gardens, and Eastnor Castle — a testament to their world-class talent and unmatched professionalism.

Flexible Line-Up Options
The band can be tailored to suit your wedding budget and vibe — from an intimate acoustic trio to a high-energy five-piece roaming band with saxophone. No matter the line-up, the joy, charm and quality remain the same.

What we do and FAQ's

How long does it take you to set up?
About half an hour

How much performance space do you need?
Width: 2m x Depth:2m

Are you happy to perform outside?
Yes weather permitting.

Can you learn requests or a first dance?
Yes one free of charge depending on the song and with 2 weeks notice.

How long do you play for?
Our usual set length is 2x 45 minute sets but we can extend to 3x 45 minutes.

Do you provide your own lighting?
Ambient light is sufficient for what we do.

What do you do during your break(s)
As we're acoustic you'd need to make provision should you require music in-between.

My venue has a sound limiter – is that a problem?
We're acoustic so limiters have never been a problem.

Where are you based?
London based covering Essex, Surrey, Kent, Sussex, Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridge, Suffolk and UK

Repertoire - the music/songs we play

90’s, 00's, Current
Rehab - Amy Winehouse
Mercy - Duffy
No Diggity - Black Street
What A Man - En Vogue
Fresh Prince Of Bel Aire - Will Smith
All About The Bass - Meghan Trainor
Livin’ La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
Pretty Fly For A White Guy - The Offspring
Everybody (Backstreet’s Back) - Back Street Boys
Don't Let Go (Love) - En Vogue
Bills Bills Bills - Destiny’s Child

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Testimonials and reviews

"We're just back from honeymoon and I just had to e-mail to thank you guys for your amazing sets at our wedding. Hands down one of the best decisions we made. Everyone was coming up to me asking where I had found you, they all loved you. One of the highlights of my wedding was dancing to Backstreet Boys before heading over for the wedding breakfast. Thank you so much, you were awesome!"
Bryony, Wedding, Kew Gardens, London

"Thank you, thank you, thank you for playing at our wedding in Cornwall in June, hope you guys got to catch some waves the next day. Everyone absolutely adored you guys, the music was amazing and suited the day perfectly. Our favourite wedding memories are singing and dancing in the sun with you. My Grandma is your number one fan! We honestly couldn’t have asked for any more and would you recommend you a thousand times over!"
Carina and Jack, Wedding, Nancarrow Farm, Cornwall

"The guys were awesome and everyone at our Christmas party loved the whole interaction with the crowd and the choice of songs. They were totally professional and loved the fact they stayed for a drink afterwards and mixed with the party guests and chatted. A great night had by all.   ***** 5 stars from us."
Dean, Party Organiser, OXO Tower, London

"Just wanted to say a huge thank you for last weekend. We had a great great time and so many compliments to you guys. Everyone thought you were awesome. Hope you enjoyed it as much as we did."
Michelle, Party, Trinity Buoy Wharf, London

"Please extend our gratitude to the band. The night was nothing short of phenomenal. Feedback from everyone including our once sceptical execs is that this was by far the best gala they've been to, also that the entertainment brought a whole new and fun vibe. We raised over £200k for the Prince's Trust in one night!"
Amie, Immersive Ensemble, Savoy Hotel, London

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