Choose your ideal live party entertainment from our selection of floor-filling party bands, singers and DJs.
Function bands come in a bewildering array of shapes and sizes, and the amount of choice can be daunting, so here are some ideas to start you off – from the classic, time-tested sixties cover band to more innovative selections, such as Latin and steel pan duos.
To get your birthday rocking, how about a tribute act from your favourite era, or a party band that specialises in covers from your favourite musical decade? Younger birthday boys and girls might like to choose from our selection of party DJs, specialising in all kinds of music from Asian to techno and trance.
Dance the night away at birthdays, corporate parties, student balls and more
Solo tribute acts, bands and singers paying homage to icons from Abba to Adele
Wedding singers, Rat Pack style crooners, guitar vocalists and vocal groups
Hire a fully self-contained DJ to keep your dancefloor packed all night
Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing
Brazilian, Afro-cuban and Latin pop bands, as well as music from around the world
English, Irish & Scottish ceilidh bands as well as country, bluegrass & folk
Ideal for afternoon receptions, garden parties and venues with noise restrictions
A solo Rat Pack style singer or a dinner jazz trio will impress your guests and provide a visual spectacle; if there'll be lots of dancing, a covers band playing your favourite floor-filling tunes might be a better choice.
Soul, Motown, funk and R&B bands, playing everything from Marvin Gaye to Beyoncé
Swaggering rock, pop & indie function bands playing upbeat anthems for dancing
Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing
English, Irish & Scottish ceilidh bands as well as country, bluegrass & folk
World-class collection of string quartets, guitarists, woodwind musicians
Solo tribute acts, bands and singers paying homage to icons from Abba to Adele
Wedding singers, Rat Pack style crooners, guitar vocalists and vocal groups
Acts that don’t require power, such as a string quartet, a steel pan duo or a Dixieland jazz band, are ideal for garden parties. Our exciting wandering bands are also very popular for outdoor events, as they're able to roam through the crowd interacting with guests in small groups.
Unplugged musicians who can roam freely around your event, blending in with guests
Laid-back, tropical steel bands for garden parties and outdoor wedding receptions
Joyous vintage 30s jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt – ideal for summer parties
For weddings, quincenearas, Mexican cultural events and fiestas.
Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing
Classical and flamenco guitarists for refined parties and receptions, as well as singer guitarists.
An elegant, timeless addition to a wedding ceremony, drinks reception or garden party
Ideal for afternoon receptions, garden parties and venues with noise restrictions
To get the dancing started, choose from our huge catalogue of party bands. They play a broad selection of sixties to current classics that are suitable for everyone.
Celebrate leaving the office with a soul band pumping out dance-along funk and soul classics, or chill out with laid back jazz band, string ensemble or classical musician.
English, Irish & Scottish ceilidh bands as well as country, bluegrass & folk
An elegant, timeless addition to a wedding ceremony, drinks reception or garden party
Background pianists and singer pianists playing jazz, classical, film music and pop.
Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing
Soul, Motown, funk and R&B bands, playing everything from Marvin Gaye to Beyoncé
Classical musicians can create a relaxed yet sophisticated atmosphere for your guests while they wait for the service to start, or provide background music for a lunch or buffet. If you’d like more of a party spirit, try a lively swing band or Latin band.
World-class collection of string quartets, guitarists, woodwind musicians
Unplugged musicians who can roam freely around your event, blending in with guests
Classical and flamenco guitarists for refined parties and receptions, as well as singer guitarists.
Brazilian, Afro-cuban and Latin pop bands, as well as music from around the world
Background pianists and singer pianists playing jazz, classical, film music and pop.
Ideal for afternoon receptions, garden parties and venues with noise restrictions
Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing
We offer everything from traditional Klezmer bands to pop bands and DJs who can play your favourite current chart hits. Some of our party bands can also play a handful of the Klezmer classics alongside their normal pop, rock and soul repertoire.
With celebrations now spanning the globe, Munich’s traditional Oktoberfest has become a festival of epic proportions. Plan a party of your own with one of our incredible brass bands! Some offer traditional costumes, games and music, while others offer a modern twist on the genre.
“Party Up are the best live band I've ever danced all night to! They perform with huge joy and really know how to keep the crowd moving. I'll never book anyone else!”
Emma Thompson booked
“The Confidentials surpassed my expectations. What a great band! They created a wonderful, lively atmosphere and turned the event into a great night. They were perfect for our summer ball!”
The London South Bank University booked
“Beat Club where amazing, they had a really cool feel about them and were really stylish. The dance floor was full all night and they had an amazing song-list – something for everyone!”
Stormont School booked
“You'll love this band. They're better than the real thing!”
Sir Richard Branson booked
“We were 100% happy with Marie – she provided the perfect background music for the meal at my 40th and her varied repertoire made each course special and memorable.”
Jamie, Private party
“I was extremely satisfied with the band at our 25th anniversary! The contact before the event was great and they were very punctual. Everyone at the party loved them! A great band, and so friendly.”
Ian & Lou booked
“We were extremely satisfied with Richard’s performance at my 70th. He was excellent and very friendly. I wouldn’t hesitate to have him again in the future for any other events.”
Richard booked