Make your Manchester wedding truly special - while there are many bands to choose from, our unique talent and energetic performances guarantee an unforgettable dance floor.

Finding a consistently excellent wedding band in Manchester requires careful consideration, as the quality and dependability of different performers can vary quite a bit.

Searching for the perfect wedding band in Manchester to match your style and get everyone dancing can feel overwhelming with so many options.

That's where The Pedal Tones step in. We're a lively, energetic party band with a proven track record of packing dance floors and maintaining a fantastic atmosphere at weddings throughout Manchester.

For couples seeking something different, we also offer a unique folk-style arrangement. Whatever your preference, we guarantee a truly memorable wedding celebration in Manchester. And you don't have to just believe us – our happy couples' glowing testimonials speak for themselves!

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Feedback from Manchester Weddings

Hear kind words from our past clients

The Pedal Tones played our wedding in August 2023 and were brilliant. They learnt our first dance song and played it in the particular style that we requested. We overheard them saying how busy they had been that weekend (no surprise they are popular!) but this didn’t show in their performance at all, their energy and talent was at 100% all night. They really gave the night the energy and atmosphere we wanted and the dance floor was full all night.
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Becky
Bride at Sandhole Oak Barn, Congleton
The Pedal Tones performed at our wedding on 25th March 2023. We had the acoustic duo for our drinks reception and the the 3 piece band in the evening. Can’t thank them enough, they really set the tone to the whole day and the band in the evening did an amazing job of getting the party going and getting everyone dancing. We had a lot of compliments on the band and have even had guests asking for their details as they want to book them for their own future events! Thank you Pedal Tones! Definitely recommend!
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Hannah
Bride at Colshaw Hall, Knutsford
Incredible!!!! We booked The Pedal Tones for our wedding and they were simply amazing from start to finish. Tom and the band we so accommodating to what we wanted and communication was great before the big day. The band were incredible and the dance floor packed all night!! My new wife and I could not recommend these guys enough. They helped make out special day absolutely one to remember. Thank you Tom and the band. From Natalie and Steve
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Steve
Groom at Cock'o'Barton, Malpas

Make Your Manchester Wedding Unforgettable with Live Music & Bands

Wedding Bands Manchester

Why Book us? Here's just a few reasons why you should consider booking The Pedal Tones as your Wedding or Party band!
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Free MC Service
We're experienced hosts. We'll take care of directing people round for your cake cutting and gather people round for your first dance.
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Free Playlist in between Sets
All of our bands include a free unmanned playlist in between sets, meaning there's awkward silence when we're not on stage.
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Midnight finish as standard
Our packages start at 6pm and finish at midnight as standard. Later finishes and earlier arrivals are available on request.
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First Dance Learnt
If you'd like us to play your first dance, we'll happily come up with an arrangement so you can experience it live!
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Travel included within 90 mins of Chester
Free travel is included with your quote within 90 minutes of Chester. We're always happy to travel though if your wedding is further afield! 
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Fast Response Time
Got questions? Queries? We're available and will get back to you as soon as we can.
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PA and Lighting Included
We provide all of our own PA and Lighting for weddings up to 300 people.
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Acoustic Add-ons
We have acoustic add-ons available for the daytime, such as the drinks reception or wedding breakfast.
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Sound Limiter Friendly
All of our bands can be Sound Limiter friendly. Just let us know and we can adapt our setup to suit all kinds of venues.
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Flexible Payment Options
We've got flexible payment options available if you need to pay over a longer period.
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5 Star Reviews
We pride ourselves on our customer service and reviews. Check out the kind words people have said about us! 
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Ibiza Sax Recommendations
We can recommend sax players and DJs if you're looking to add more entertainment to your package.
For an event your guests will never forget, choose one of Manchester's leading wedding and party bands!

Your Leading Wedding Band for Unforgettable Manchester Events

If you're tired of endlessly scrolling through websites, social media, and YouTube trying to find the perfect party band for your Manchester wedding, look no further.

The Pedal Tones were established in 2018 with the goal of creating packed dance floors at weddings, events, and parties throughout Manchester, and beyond – including across the UK and internationally.

With a wealth of combined experience spanning decades, we bring the energy and expertise needed to make your Manchester event truly unforgettable. Having performed at countless weddings nationwide, we know exactly how to kickstart your reception with a bang! You can often find us playing at beautiful wedding venues throughout the Manchester area!

Choose the perfect band to ensure your Manchester wedding celebration is truly unforgettable.

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3 Piece Bands

Our 3 piece wedding bands are the perfect way to get your evening's party started. Fully self-contained, our 3 piece bands include all the PA, lighting, and energy you need to get the reception for your wedding started with a bang.​This lineup is sound limiter friendly. We can swap out the drumkit for an electric kit in order to accomodate most sound limiters at venues across Cheshire and beyond.

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4 Piece Bands

This is the ultimate Pedal Tones party experience. Our 4 piece band lineups will keep your guests on the dancefloor with our non-stop party anthems. And with 3 x 40 minute sets included as standard, there's plenty of dancing time to be spread throughout your evening.
​Combining mashups and medleys of 90s hits, rock'n'roll numbers and R&B tunes, we guarantee there'll be something for all your guests. Expect a night filled with unforgettable musical entertainment that all ages can enjoy.

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Folk Bands

Looking for a different kind of band entertainment for your Cheshire wedding?​ Our folk band can provide a little something extra for your wedding - think Mumford and Sons anthems, light-hearted folk-inspired covers along with everything else other lineups provide.​ You have the option to have one set of folk band and then have us swap to the indie lineup for our later sets, or have the folk band providing the soundtrack to your evening all night long - the choice is yours.​ This lineup is also sound limiter friendly, no matter the size of your Cheshire venue.

Band Comparison at a glance

Everything that's featured with different band sizes.

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3 Piece Bands
4 Piece Bands
Folk Bands
Set Length
2 x 45 minute sets
3 x 40 or 2 x 60 minute sets
3 x 40 or 2 x 60 minute sets
Free playlist in between sets?
First Dance learned?
Arrival time
6pm
6pm
6pm
Finish time
12 Midnight
12 Midnight
12 Midnight
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Manchester Wedding Music Packages Designed for You

Creating the perfect soundtrack for your Manchester wedding is our priority at The Pedal Tones. We understand that each celebration is distinct, so we offer the flexibility to customize our lineups and packages to perfectly suit your vision and your chosen Manchester venue.

Explore our range of adaptable add-ons – just mention your interests when you get in touch for a quote. With more than 5 years of experience in the North West wedding industry, we bring a deep understanding to your special day in Manchester.

Whether you need help with planning or ideas for any part of your day, we're happy to assist couples in Manchester. For additional insights and tips relevant to your Manchester wedding, be sure to check out our helpful blog articles!

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Ensure an Unforgettable Manchester Wedding with a Top-Rated Band

Imagine your Manchester wedding guests dancing all night to all your favourite songs! Take a look at our repertoire to see if we're the band to make that happen.

We play everything from rock, pop, and indie to Mumford & Sons, Soul, and Motown – music that everyone, from the kids to the grandparents, can enjoy at your Manchester wedding.

We're The Pedal Tones, a rock and indie band with some of Manchester's best musicians, and we love getting wedding guests dancing! While we have that indie band feel, we make sure our setlist has something for every age group at your Manchester celebration.

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FREE PLAYLIST SERVICE

Each of our different lineups specialise in keeping your dancefloor full, from your first dance, right up until the last song of the evening.But what happens when we're not on stage? Included with all of our different packages as standard is our free playlist service, meaning we'll take care of the music in between sets, whenever we're not on stage. We've got a number of different pre-made playlists to choose from, or you have the option of sending across playlists with the songs you'd like to hear - the choice is yours, for the ultimate freedom when it comes to background music choice.

Primarily being a Wedding Band, we know how to host your evening too. If you haven't got a DJ, toastmaster, master of celebrations or someone at the venue to MC for you, don't worry! We'll take care of this for you - letting people know about the cutting of the cake, your first dance, and probably most importantly - annoucing when the evening food is ready! Side note: If you've got someone to take care of these things for you - don't worry - they're more than welcome to use our microphones if needed, just let us know in advance!

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MANNED PLAYLIST AND DJ UPGRADES

If you're looking to add requests in on the night, why not upgrade to our manned playlist service? This means we'll have a band member on hand all night to take requests from guests, and keep an eye on the dancefloor to make sure it's still popping off when we're not on stage.

This really makes for the ultimate evening package, making it once of the best wedding music experiences Cheshire has to offer!

We've got a wide variety of DJs to call on if you're looking for some recommendations, too. Let us know, or check out our friends page for more information (as well as some recommendations for other awesome suppliers!)

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Our Manchester Wedding Band: A Wide Variety of Songs

Want to make your Manchester wedding truly unforgettable with the perfect party band or a fantastic function band? It's important to know what kind of music Manchester wedding bands usually play. You'll also want to know how the entertainment will progress throughout your evening and how the band will ensure a night of amazing dancing for your guests across Manchester.

That's why we keep our song list up-to-date on our website – so you can easily see that we play the songs you love. As an experienced wedding function band for Manchester, we specialize in a wide variety of genres, including pop, indie, soul, Motown, rock 'n' roll, and some exciting surprises in our performances.

We understand that whether we're a smaller group or a larger band, being versatile is essential. We offer music from many different styles to keep the dance floor buzzing at your Manchester wedding. With wedding guests of all ages, we make sure to play songs that will get everyone, from the kids to the grandparents, dancing!

Weddings are all about happy moments, and your guests will be beaming when they hear their favourite songs performed live by a local band right here in the Manchester area.

FIRST DANCES AND SPECIAL REQUESTS

It's natural that many couples planning their Manchester weddings dream of having their first dance performed live by a fantastic band. We're passionate about live music too, and have played many beautiful first dance songs – maybe this article will give you some inspiration for your Manchester wedding?

We're delighted to learn your chosen first dance song with any of our band configurations, provided we have enough notice to perfect it for your Manchester wedding. We understand just how significant this moment is, and it would be an absolute honour for us to perform it live for you, something we truly love being a part of in Manchester!

Absolutely adore the original recording of your first dance? Not a problem at all! We can easily download it and play it through our professional sound system at your Manchester venue, creating that special atmosphere before the party really kicks off!

We warmly welcome all your playlist requests in advance of your Manchester wedding night. And as a special touch, even if we're not performing your first dance live, we'd be happy to learn another meaningful song for you – perhaps a favourite to get everyone dancing or a special track for that final moment of the night in Manchester.

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Premium UK Wedding Band Services, Proudly Serving Manchester

If you're looking for a top-quality Wedding Band for your Manchester wedding, you're in excellent hands! We absolutely love performing at weddings throughout Manchester and the wider North West region.

As a seasoned wedding band based in the North West, near Chester, you'll often find us playing at beautiful venues in Manchester and across the surrounding areas. We've had the pleasure of entertaining guests at numerous wedding locations in Manchester!

Planning your wedding just outside of Manchester or the North West? Not a problem – we're delighted to travel across the UK and even further afield internationally. We frequently bring our high-energy performances to couples celebrating throughout the country.

Customer testimonials

The band made our wedding unforgettable!

"The friendiest band ever! Smooth process from start to the finish in terms of booking, follow up & actually evening. Professional in terms of how they request information & track conversations/requests etc. And the quality of gig set! Outstanding! HIGHLY RECOMMEND"
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Nathan Bower
Groom at Soughton Hall, Mold
"I booked The Pedal Tones after seeing them at a friend’s wedding where everyone was up and dancing the minute they came on until they played the last song. I wanted the same energy and packed dance floor at my own wedding and they did not disappoint. Everyone commented at how good the band were and we had a packed dance floor all night! My point of contact from the band was Tom and he was great throughout the whole process. I was quite particular about the songs I wanted between the sets so he asked me to send him a playlist before hand and they played all the songs I wanted. We had a brilliant night and didn’t get off the dance floor until 1am so I can’t thank the band enough for this!"
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Bethany Wriggleworth
Bride at The Huntsman Inn, Holmfirth
The Pedal Tones brought nothing but joy and professionalism to our wedding. From the very first meeting with Tom to discuss our music tastes to the last song of the night these lads were everything we could have asked for. We could go on but all you really need to know is don't hesitate booking this band. Thanks again lads.
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Sean Coughlan
Groom at Hoole Community Centre, Chester
Thank you, thank you, thank you, for an amazing night & an incredible performance- our guests danced from the first song at 7pm right through to the end of the evening! The dance floor was never empty & the tunes were just perfect! High quality vocals, amazing performances by each band member and a vibe that screamed party! So many people asked how we had found you - and commented on how brilliant you were. I think the DJ got a bit jealous 😂 Professional & perfect in every way - value for money and hugely memorable. Thank you so much! 💙
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Bride at Rainhill Hall, Prescot
"Absolutely fantastic band! We had the 4 person set, it had everyone up dancing, they were very easy going and flexible on the day.I would recommend them to anyone!"
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Dove Barn Farm, Knutsford
One word: brilliant! We loved having the Pedal Tones play at our wedding. From the start, they were in regular communication. We had a Teams meeting before the wedding where Tom asked us about timings, what kind of music we loved and how quickly to get everyone on the dancefloor after our first dance! All the band are really nice guys and they took the time to introduce themselves on the day.We had loads of compliments from our guests about the band, and they brought the energy to keep the dancefloor going until the end. The song choices were brilliant too! We would definitely recommend Pedal Tones.
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Rachel B
Bride at Arley Hall & Gardens, Northwich
We LOVED having the pedal tones play at our wedding - live music is so important to us so we knew a live band was a must have when we were planning our wedding and the guys absolutely smashed it!From accommodating our request for the first dance (we’ll always remember that moment of quiet before the drop into not nineteen forever!) to sorting out all requests we wanted for in-between sets you absolutely smashed it!Our guests have all said how amazing you were - thank you so so much again!
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Katie Booth
Bride at Whitworth Locke, Manchester
"The Pedal Tones played our wedding in August 2023 and were brilliant. They learnt our first dance song and played it in the particular style that we requested. We overheard them saying how busy they had been that weekend (no surprise they are popular!) but this didn’t show in their performance at all, their energy and talent was at 100% all night. They really gave the night the energy and atmosphere we wanted and the dance floor was full all night."
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Becky
Bride at Sandhole Oak Barn, Knutsford
"The Pedal Tones played our wedding in September 2023, they did both an acoustic set for our drinks reception and three evening sets for all of our guests. What can we say... the acoustic set was out of this world, perfect for our venue and guests and the song selections were impeccable!The evening sets were the most fun we've ever had at any wedding, let alone our own! Thank you lads for making the score for our wedding perfect and helping everyone have the best time imaginable! Thanks so much!"
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Josh Booth
Groom at Aswarby Rectory, Nottingham

FAQs

Find answers to common questions about our wedding band services and bookings.

What's the typical process for booking a Wedding Band in Manchester?

Booking your perfect wedding band for your Manchester celebration is easy! Just get in touch with us through our website or contact form to start the conversation. We'll then chat about all the important details of your Manchester wedding, including the date, your venue, and the music you'd love to hear.

We offer a variety of packages to suit different needs and budgets in Manchester, and we're always happy to customize our performance to perfectly match your vision for your special day at your Manchester venue.

Once we've confirmed the details, we'll send you a straightforward quote and discuss any extras you might be interested in, like lighting, extended sets, or specific songs you'd love us to play at your Manchester wedding.

After you've reviewed everything and are happy to proceed, we'll secure your booking with a contract, and you can relax knowing the music is taken care of!It's that straightforward. If you have any questions or need advice on choosing the right package or checking our availability for your Manchester wedding, please don't hesitate to contact us. We're here to help make your big day truly unforgettable in Manchester!

What genres and types of songs are usually included in the repertoire of a Manchester wedding band?

Get ready for a packed dance floor at your Manchester wedding! We play a huge range of genres to keep everyone moving all night long – think Motown grooves, Indie anthems, Rock classics, Pop hits, R&B vibes, and much more.

Our extensive setlist means there's a tune for every single guest, whatever their age at your Manchester celebration! Whether you have little ones or seasoned dancers at your Manchester wedding, everyone will find a song they can groove to.Check out our full repertoire to see just how much variety we offer for Manchester weddings.

We're excited to collaborate with you to craft the perfect soundtrack for your special day in Manchester, making sure the music perfectly aligns with your wedding dreams.

Feel free to send us as many song requests as you like for our playlist service during our breaks at your Manchester wedding. Plus, if you need some ideas for background music, we're happy to share some sample playlists to get your creative juices flowing for your Manchester celebration!

How long does setup take?

It usually takes us around 40-50 minutes depending on venue access, the last 10 minutes of which will include a quick soundcheck to get the levels right. Our acoustic setups take much less, usually around 20 minutes or so.

Do we need to hire any PA or lighting for you?

All of our packages include a high quality PA setup and lighting to cover the stage and dancefloor, up to around 300 people. Please let us know if it's a bigger event as we'll need to plan accordingly!

Can you work with sound limiters?

Yes! Please just let us know as soon as possible and we can plan our setup accordingly. We use a high quality electric kit for such occasions, and we use in ear monitors to reduce stage volume. Check out this blog post for a full rundown!

Do you have PAT certificates?

We have our equipment PAT tested every year and cerificates can be sent across upon request!

How far do you travel?

We're happy to travel to wherever you'd like us! Travel is included within 90 minutes of Chester, anything outside of this will incur travel and accomodation fees. Please get in touch for the most accurate quote!

What is the typical cost of hiring a wedding band in Manchester?

The cost of a wedding band for your Manchester celebration can differ based on factors like your wedding date, the length of the performance, any travel involved within the Manchester area, and any additional services you might choose.

That's why we recommend reaching out to us for a personalized quote tailored to your specific Manchester wedding needs. As a wedding band with experience performing throughout Manchester and the North West, our starting prices for peak 2025 wedding dates begin at £1250 for our 3-piece band.

We also offer discounts for weddings during less popular months and on weekdays, helping you get fantastic live music within your budget for your Manchester wedding.

Are Manchester Wedding Bands generally considered a good choice for a wedding?

You can expect top-tier musicianship at your Manchester wedding with our band, who bring years of experience from performing at hundreds of weddings across Greater Manchester, the North West, and the UK.

This guarantees your Manchester wedding reception will be nothing short of spectacular! With decades of combined experience entertaining wedding guests throughout the region, we have the expertise to keep your Manchester dance floor packed all night long.We frequently perform at stunning Manchester wedding locations such as The Monastery Manchester, The Albert Hall, The Refuge, and other beautiful venues across the city.

Whether you dream of a live performance for your first dance or want your special song brought to life by our full band, we're committed to making those moments at your Manchester wedding perfect. Alongside our lively evening sets, we also offer daytime acoustic options for a relaxed vibe and can provide beautiful musical accompaniment for your ceremony anywhere in Manchester.

Can we pick the setlist?

It’s best to check that we play the kind of music that you’d like at your wedding before you book as we pick our setlist on the night according to the crowd in front of us in order to maximise the number of people on the dance floor.

We’re very experienced wedding performers so we know what works! If you’d like to pick the tracks for the playlist, that’s absolutely fine but we don’t let people choose our set list.

What Kind Of Power Do You Need?

We need 4 13amp (standard) plug sockets relatively close by to the stage area and we draw approx 4kW of power. Please let us know if power is an issue as soon as possible, as we can bring super long extension leads!

Is everything insured?

We've got Public Liability Insurance (sometimes shortened to 'PLI') of up to £10 million for peace of mind. It's usually a requirement for most venues and is updated every year.

Do you take requests?

We can download any reuqests for our free playlist service for in between sets, and we're happy to learn either a special song or first dance for the evening, as long as it suits our lineup. We can download as many requests as you'd like for the playlist service and we offer manned DJ (allowing guests to make requests on the night) and Full Dj services as add-ons to your package.

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