24 Karat
Hello and welcome! We are 24 Karat, a professional live function and wedding band based in Colchester. We offer flexible lineups from acoustic/electric duos and trios to full 5-piece bands, covering Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, London, and Kent. We’re the perfect choice for any wedding, party, corporate event, or venue, with packages tailored to your budget and vibe.
Large Repertoire To Suit All Ages
We have a wide-ranging repertoire spanning all decades and various music genres. You can expect to hear hits from The Killers, Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Maroon 5, and many more.
Packages To Suit Every Occasion
We offer a variety of wedding and party packages with flexible lineups starting from £260, including acoustic/electric duos, trios, 4-piece options, and full 5-piece bands. Check out our packages at the link below, and get in touch to start making your event special.
FLEXIBLE LINEUPS
From intimate acoustic duos to high-energy 5-piece bands, tailor your setup for any venue or budget.
DJ SERVICE UPGRADE
Add seamless DJ sets operated by a band member for continuous music between live performances.
PACKAGE DETAILSACOUSTIC OPTIONS
Chilled daytime sets with duos or trios, perfect for weddings or relaxed events.
PROFESSIONAL ATTITUDE
We have extensive experience with weddings and events and will strive to make your occasion truly special.
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What Our Clients Say
Read what our many satisfied clients have to say about our service.
“24 Karat really have to be seen to be believed .. Paul is a fantatsic contact and takes care of all your needs before and during the gig .. and they are every bit as good as any Mega Group I have ever seen live.”
Richard B
private party
“These awesome guys …( and girl ) played our wedding back in October , superb from the off , great correspondence , song choices and all out wicked band !
Thanks guys”“
Matt & Leanne
Wedding
“I couldn’t have asked for a better band for my 30th. I had so many compliments on the night and following day about how good the band were. They played all our favourite songs and made the night amazing! Thank you again xx”
Lucy D
Birthday party
Latest News
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Meet The Band
Meet the talented musicians of Essex wedding band 24 Karat and discover the passion and energy they bring to every performance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
As one of Essex’s most popular wedding and party bands, we often receive a number of questions from our clients in the run up to their event. Of course, we[…]
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Recent Client List
A partial list of some of the prestigious clients and venues we have performed for recently:
-Stoke by Nayland Golf Club (Wedding)
-Royal Air Force, Marham (100 year anniversary party)
-Ratsbury Barn, Tenterden, Kent (Wedding)
-Rock Barracks, Woodbridge (23 Parachute Engineer Regiment private party)
-Wrabfest Festival…
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