Jonny Ross shares his top tips on how to hire a band for your wedding. He’s performed in a wedding band for over thirteen years, performing in most of the desirable locations in the U.K. You could call him a veteran, but at the respectful age of 35, he prefers “seasoned’. Read on to learn valuable tips on what to look for when hiring a band for your wedding.

My journey started at the young age of 15, when I performed in a pop punk band, singing the songs of Blink 182 and Green Day (I even had the haircut to go with it). As I got older and my haircuts got marginally better, I started to make a small living performing in pubs and bars. Here, I learned the importance of song selection and entertaining a crowd. I paid my way through university performing at bars, and after graduation, I delved into weddings. While some of the locations I sang in at university were far from the luxury wedding venues I perform in today, my time singing in pubs and bars were more important than any music course or class I have attended. No matter where I am performing, the principles remain the same?good song selection, high energy, and being surrounded by incredible musicians. With so much experience, I am an expert on what makes a great wedding band for hire and what you should look for in your search for live entertainment. You can see all my top wedding band recommendations for wedding bands in the U.K. Here are the six key factors before hiring a wedding ba...