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Hi, I'm Joe 👋
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I am a professional singer & acoustic guitarist, and manager of Laurels
Based in Plymouth and performing right across the South West, I am a professional singer and guitarist specialising in weddings, corporate events, private parties, bars, hotels, restaurants, and festivals. Having fronted national touring shows and performed on major stages for over 15 years, I bring a level of reliability and musical professionalism that only comes from thousands of hours under stage lights.
Laurels Pricing & Costs
£1,600 - £2,000
The 4-piece band average price is around £1,640. Then we have extra add-ons such as afternoon sets & party music extension,
Typical set
From
£1,600
Typical evening band set
What's included
2 hours of live music
PA & lighting
Party music 7pm-12am
Laurels Details

Disco Lighting
PA System
Sound Equipment

Type of Performer(s) or Business

Function Band
Ensemble / Group

Primary Instrument(s)

Male Vocals
Guitar
Drums

Style of Music

Ceremony Music
Jazz
Funk / 70s / Disco
Reception Music
Acoustic
Soul / Motown / RnB
Rat Pack / Swing
Drinks / Cocktails Music
Pop / Rock
Swing / Jive
Laurels Full Description

Award-Winning Festival Energy for Devon, Cornwall & The South West

Forget the wedding band clichés

Laurels are a departure from the generic, trading "the usual" for raw, heart-on-sleeve anthems and authentic festival energy. We specialise in a high-impact sound that bridges the gap between Mumford-style organic folk and high-octane indie-rock. From the foot-stomping, acoustic grit of The Lumineers and Noah Kahan to the modern stadium power of Sam Fender, Biffy Clyro, and Arctic Monkeys, we create a soundtrack that feels real.

Polished Grit. Stadium Spirit.

We bring the atmosphere of a main-stage festival set to the South West’s most stunning venues. Our sets are designed to evolve with your day: starting with the rustic, unplugged energy of a Mumford-inspired afternoon and building into a full-throttle rock finale. Based in Devon and Cornwall, Laurels provide a full-service production, including professional-grade PA and lighting, ensuring your wedding is defined by unforgettable, high-energy highlights.

The Festival Setlist

Our massive repertoire is built for the big moments, spanning the timeless edge of Fleetwood Mac and Oasis to the heavy-hitting power of The Killers and Foo Fighters. Whether you are looking for an intimate acoustic performance or a headline-worthy encore, Laurels deliver a heartfelt and high-impact experience every time.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
4
Reviews
(13)
(13)
JJ
Happy couple married in July
May 2026
Highly recommended!
We booked Laurels for a midweek beach wedding with a small guest list. We were worried that a band was a little too much, but as soon as the band started, all those worries were put aside. They even managed to do some requests some of our guests had! Highly recommended!
Sophie Turner
Happy couple married in February
May 2026
They exceeded expectations!
We booked the band for our wedding reception in September this year, they were awesome, everyone loved them (young and old!)! We wanted to avoid the usual cheesy wedding band/DJ and wanted more of a rock/ indie vibe as well as something that would keep everyone entertained and they exceeded expectations! Really good mix of music, would definitely recommend!
James Webster
Happy couple married in February
May 2026
Really made our night with our favourite songs
The band played at our wedding and were just amazing! Really made our night with our favourite songs. Very helpful & friendly, adjusted the set to suit our mad evening. Highly recommended and sounded incredible! Can’t thank them enough.
Samantha
Wedding: December
May 2026
Laurels were fantastic!
Laurels were fantastic! I had the best 50 birthday party, they rocked the house down. True musicians, great setlist, great engagement with the guests and can play anything. Thank you so much! I wish I could do it all over again.
Lil Saunders
Happy couple married in November
May 2026
Amazing band with great energy!
Amazing band with great energy! Were the perfect choice for our wedding and the talk of the evening. Fab fab musicians and lovely lads.
Tilly Manaton
Happy couple married in June
May 2026
The music was amazing!
Due to various things I think we ended up with mix of The Laurels and Black Hearts - which we were a little nervous about just not knowing how well they played together… we needn’t have been. The music was amazing and the band were lovely but above that, they matched our energy and we all just had the best time. A special request for pink pony club and a stage invasion which was welcomed with enthusiasm was such a highlight. Totally recommend for high energy, great stage presence.
Mia Rose
Happy couple married in May
May 2026
The dance floor was packed
After hearing the band at another wedding, we decided to book them ourselves. Easy, online quote. Great communication and were flexible with the set list. Amazing job on the night - the dance floor was packed and lots of compliments from our guests! Joe is a lovely bloke too! Thank you
Becky Newnham-Smith
Happy couple married in July
May 2026
The music got everyone dancing
We booked The Laurels for our wedding. They have a great selection of songs and when we asked for specific songs Joe was very helpful. Our guests all said how amazing they were. The music got everyone dancing. We would definitely recommend this band for weddings.
Charlotte Sophie Latham
Happy couple married in January
May 2026
Really talented
They played at our wedding and were exceptional. Really talented guitar playing and we loved the band Karaoke.
John Davis
Happy couple married in January
May 2026
Laurels surpassed all our expectations
We booked Joe and Laurels for our wedding in September '22. You always worry booking a band from videos and recommendations, but Laurels surpassed all our expectations. Great communication on playlists, timings and set up etc. and the day they were brilliant. Very talented musicians and great energy. They got everyone up dancing. Would highly recommend. Francoise and John
Laurels Location & Contact Details

Address

Plymouth, Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

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FAQs
Find out a bit more from our FAQs

How much do you cost?

The 4-piece band average price is around £1,640.

Do you have PA & Lighting?

Yes. Professional PA & lighting.

Can we pick some of our favourite songs? Can you play our first dance?

Yes & yes!

Where are you based?

Based in Plymouth, and perform at venues across Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset, and Bristol, including Exeter, Truro, Taunton, Barnstaple, and Newquay

What time do you arrive? how long does it take to set up? How long do you play for?

Standard arrival time is 6pm, with setup of 1 hour. Standard evening package is 2 hours

Do you need a stage?

It is a nice option, but not needed. we have access to a very good price for a stage, so please contact if you would like us to check availability.

Do we need to provide food?

Yes please

Can you do a afternoon acoustic set?

Yes. We can do this as a acoustic solo or duo

Press & Awards
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