Party Bands for Hire 1111 of the Best UK Party Bands

They also need to meet our strict standards for professionalism, reliability, punctuality and courtesy. Since 1997, we’ve connected planners with vendors for over half a million events. That you find the perfect entertainment for your event, and that everything goes to plan. Prices vary depending on the number of members in the band and their travel distance to your event.

Everything you need to know about hiring a band

• If your venue has a sound limiter or volume restrictions, many bands offer an electronic drum kit option which can significantly reduce the overall volume of the band.
• But if you’re looking for music for an afternoon cocktail hour, garden party or similar occasion, check out our roster of background musicians in the "browse acts" menu at the top of this page.
• Hiring a local party band can save money on travel and accommodation costs.
• You don’t always need a separate party DJ, as our live bands can play recorded music during their intervals to keep your wedding, birthday, or corporate event going until closing time.
• Our party bands typically perform for two one-hour sets, making them ideal for after-dinner entertainment at weddings, parties, and corporate events.

Use the filters below to narrow your search by genre, line-up size and event type. A function band is a live band that specialises in performing a wide range of popular music for private parties, weddings and corporate events. The music they play is designed to appeal to guests of all ages, including rock, pop, indie, soul, funk – and classic hits from 1950s therough to the present day.

Jazz Bands

Most bands are unable to accept spontaneous “on-the-fly” requests, as these songs may not be part of their repertoire or have the necessary arrangements to perform them well. By sticking to their set list and giving the band time to rehearse your chosen tracks, you’ll ensure a polished, high-energy performance that keeps your guests entertained all night. We can help you choose the perfect party band for your event, whether it’s a wedding, birthday, or corporate celebration, ensuring the music fits your style and keeps your guests entertained. A party band is the perfect centrepiece to your big celebration. Bands usually feature towards the end of the night, when guests are up for dancing and the celebrations can be turned up a notch!

Party down with Party Up, the slickest soul, funk and R&B band in the South East! Featuring sax and up to three stunning vocalists, the band count Sky, Cadburys and Emma Thompson among their regular clients. We’ll provide help and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, right up until your event date. Background musicians for your drinks reception or breakfast, from acoustic duos to jazz, steel pan and classical.

This is a good rough guide, but measurements might vary depending on the number of musicians and the type of instruments in your chosen party band. Your Entertainment Coordinator can discuss the options with you. Party bands usually perform two 60-minute or three 40-minute sets.

Most party bands are happy to take a small number of song requests, provided these are sent well in advance. Learning a new song properly takes rehearsal time, and some bands may charge for this. If you have a specific first-dance song or a must-play track, mention it at the enquiry stage so the band can confirm whether it is already in their repertoire live lounge sound or can be added. A Motown band or rock ‘n’ roll band will deliver a more authentic set for a themed party than a generalist act learning songs outside their usual style. Our party bands perform at a wide variety of events, from birthdays and weddings to corporate parties and milestone celebrations, ensuring every occasion is unforgettable.

This exceptional 5-10-piece pop and rock party band combine incredible versatility, masterful musicianship and infectious energy to keep your dance floor buzzing from the first note to the last. A party band is a group of musicians who specialise in playing live music for parties, including corporate parties, birthdays, anniversaries and similar celebrations. Usually playing current and classic pop and chart tracks, a party band is generally made up of a lead singer, guitarist, bass guitarist and drummer. Larger party bands may include a keys player, backing singers, or a brass section. Our party bands specialise in providing live after-dinner and evening entertainment for weddings, corporate events, and private parties, keeping guests dancing long into the night.