People often ask if it's actually us they'll get on the day. The answer is yes.
When you book The Black Hat Band, you're booking the people you've seen on this website. We all met at university years ago, became good mates and never really stopped playing together.
Over the years we've played hundreds of weddings, travelled all over the country, celebrated birthdays together and shared more motorway service stations than any of us care to remember.
Somewhere along the way we stopped feeling like bandmates and became family.
I honestly think that's one of the reasons couples enjoy watching us. Nothing on stage is forced. We know each other inside out, trust each other completely and still have just as much fun now as we did years ago.
When you see us playing together, you're watching a group of mates who've been doing this together for years.
If one of us is ever genuinely unable to make a wedding because of illness or something completely outside our control, we don't call a random musician. We have a very small group of friends we've played with for years. They're brilliant musicians, people we trust completely and people we'd happily have playing at our own friends' weddings.
Our reputation means everything to us, so we'd never compromise on that. At the end of the day, we're still just a group of friends who love making people dance.
Stop. You’ve found the band.
Premium live music for weddings, corporate events and private parties.
Planning a wedding, corporate event, or private party? The Black Hat Band delivers a polished live show that lifts the room, fills the dance floor, and makes your event feel genuinely special.
Based in London and performing across the UK and abroad, the band blends standout vocals, tight musicianship and a huge song list with a professional, easy booking experience from first enquiry to final encore.
Why choose The Black Hat Band?
- Professional and adaptable: Lifelong friends with a natural chemistry on stage, reading the room and keeping the energy exactly where it needs to be.
- Huge repertoire: Over 550 songs spanning timeless classics to modern favourites. You choose what we play.
- Powerhouse vocals: Jaelee’s voice brings real impact, warmth and energy to every set.
- International availability: Based in London, performing across the UK and available for destination events too.
Tailored for your event
From the first enquiry, the focus is on understanding your vision and shaping the right soundtrack around it. Weddings, private parties and corporate events all need a slightly different feel, and that is exactly where the band excels.
Dynamic live performances
With a catalogue that bridges genres and generations, the set can move from classic soul and Motown through disco, pop and party favourites, keeping guests engaged and the atmosphere strong all night.
See us live
Catch us across London at some of the best live music venues:
