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Live music for parties

Choose your ideal live party entertainment from our selection of floor-filling party bands, singers and DJs.

Party music suggestions

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.

Birthday party music

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.

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Party bands

Dance the night away at birthdays, corporate parties, student balls and more.

Tribute Act Hire

Tribute acts

Solo tribute acts, bands and singers paying homage to icons from Abba to Adele

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Wedding singers

Wedding singers, Rat Pack style crooners, guitar vocalists and vocal groups

Dj Hire

DJs

Hire a fully self-contained DJ to keep your dancefloor packed all night

Jazz Swing Band Hire

Jazz & swing bands

Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing

Latin Cuban Brazilian Salsa Band Hire

Latin, salsa & world music

Brazilian, Afro-cuban and Latin pop bands, as well as music from around the world

Ceilidh Folk Band Hire

Ceilidh & folk bands

English, Irish & Scottish ceilidh bands as well as country, bluegrass & folk

Acoustic Duos Bands For Hire

Acoustic duos & bands

Ideal for afternoon receptions, garden parties and venues with noise restrictions

Wedding anniversary party music

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 Band Hire 2

Soul & Motown bands

Soul, Motown, funk and R&B bands, playing everything from Marvin Gaye to Beyoncé

Rock Pop Function Band Hire

Rock & pop bands

Rock & pop function bands playing upbeat anthems across all eras, to dance to

Jazz Swing Band Hire

Jazz & swing bands

Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing

Ceilidh Folk Band Hire

Ceilidh & folk bands

English, Irish & Scottish ceilidh bands as well as country, bluegrass & folk

String Quartet Hire

Classical musicians

World-class collection of string quartets, guitarists, woodwind musicians

Tribute Act Hire

Tribute acts

Solo tribute acts, bands and singers paying homage to icons from Abba to Adele

Singers For Hire 2

Wedding singers

Wedding singers, Rat Pack style crooners, guitar vocalists and vocal groups

Garden and outdoor party music

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.

Roaming Band Musician Hire

Wandering bands & musicians

Unplugged musicians who can roam freely around your event, blending in with guests

Steel Band Hire

Steel bands

Laid-back, tropical steel bands for garden parties and outdoor wedding receptions

Gypsy Jazz Band Hire 2

1930s & gypsy jazz bands

Joyous vintage 30s jazz in the style of Django Reinhardt – ideal for summer parties

Mariachi Band Hire

Mariachi bands

For weddings, quincenearas, Mexican cultural events and fiestas.

Jazz Swing Band Hire

Jazz & swing bands

Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing

Guitarist For Hire

Guitarists

Classical and flamenco guitarists for refined parties and receptions, as well as singer guitarists.

String Quartet Hire 2

String quartets

An elegant, timeless addition to a wedding ceremony, drinks reception or garden party

Acoustic Duos Bands For Hire

Acoustic duos & bands

Ideal for afternoon receptions, garden parties and venues with noise restrictions

New Year’s Eve party bands

To get the dancing started, choose from our huge catalogue of party bands. They play a broad selection of well-known songs from the fifties to the present day.

from £2,760
Drum n Brass

Drum n Brass

  • Brass fusion band
  • Manchester
from £1,375
Big Easy Brass Band

Big Easy Brass Band

  • Brass & drums band
  • London
from £995
Agent Smith

Agent Smith

  • Rock & pop band
  • Manchester
from £875
The High Rollers

The High Rollers

  • Rock & pop band
  • London
from £1,230
The Sweet and Lowdown

The Sweet and Lowdown

  • Rock & pop band
  • Brighton
from £1,685
Party Up

Party Up

  • Soul, funk & pop band
  • Kent

Retirement party music

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.

Ceilidh Folk Band Hire

Ceilidh & folk bands

English, Irish & Scottish ceilidh bands as well as country, bluegrass & folk

Vintage Band Hire

Vintage bands

Stylish vintage acts recreating the retro fashions and music of yesteryear.

String Quartet Hire 2

String quartets

An elegant, timeless addition to a wedding ceremony, drinks reception or garden party

Pianist Hire

Pianists

Background pianists and singer pianists playing jazz, classical, film music and pop.

Jazz Swing Band Hire

Jazz & swing bands

Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing

Soul Band Hire 2

Soul & Motown bands

Soul, Motown, funk and R&B bands, playing everything from Marvin Gaye to Beyoncé

Christening party music

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.

String Quartet Hire

Classical musicians

World-class collection of string quartets, guitarists, woodwind musicians

Roaming Band Musician Hire

Wandering bands & musicians

Unplugged musicians who can roam freely around your event, blending in with guests

Guitarist For Hire

Guitarists

Classical and flamenco guitarists for refined parties and receptions, as well as singer guitarists.

Latin Cuban Brazilian Salsa Band Hire

Latin, salsa & world music

Brazilian, Afro-cuban and Latin pop bands, as well as music from around the world

Pianist Hire

Pianists

Background pianists and singer pianists playing jazz, classical, film music and pop.

Acoustic Duos Bands For Hire

Acoustic duos & bands

Ideal for afternoon receptions, garden parties and venues with noise restrictions

Jazz Swing Band Hire

Jazz & swing bands

Swing, blues, dixieland or bebop – hire a jazz band for mellow background music or dancing

Bar & Bat Mitzvahs

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.

from £980
Hava Tequila

Hava Tequila

  • Klezmer Band
  • London
from £1,165
The Cable Street Band

The Cable Street Band

  • Klezmer band
  • London
from £735
The Flying Sergeants

The Flying Sergeants

  • Ceilidh & folk band
  • Brighton
from £1,570
Capital Soul

Capital Soul

  • Pop, soul & funk band
  • Leeds
from £3,545
All Time All-Stars

All Time All-Stars

  • Pop & soul band
  • London
from £440
The Onyx String Trio & Quartet

The Onyx String Trio & Quartet

  • String trio or quartet
  • London
from £1,130
The Chandeliers

The Chandeliers

  • Rock, pop & vintage band
  • London
from £560
The Sakura String Quartet

The Sakura String Quartet

  • String trio or quartet
  • Manchester

Oktoberfest parties

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.

from £2,760
Drum n Brass

Drum n Brass

  • Brass fusion band
  • Manchester
from £1,640
Brass Fusion

Brass Fusion

  • Brass & drums band
  • Bristol
from £910
The Brasstones

The Brasstones

  • Brass & drums band
  • Leicestershire
from £1,845
The Brass Animals

The Brass Animals

  • Brass & drums band
  • Birmingham
from £980
Bavarian Brass

Bavarian Brass

  • Brass band
  • Manchester
from £2,655
The Ministry Of Horns

The Ministry Of Horns

  • Brass & drums band
  • York
from £1,230
The Brass Project

The Brass Project

  • Brass ensemble
  • Sheffield

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Check out what our clients have to say

Emma Thompson

“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

Party Up

Confidentials

“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

The Confidentials

Beat Club

“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

Beat Club

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“You'll love this band. They're better than the real thing!”

Virgin booked

All Time All-Stars

Marie Harpist

“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

Marie S

Merry Makers Ian Lou

“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, Wedding Anniversary Party

The Merry-Makers Steel Band

Sir Paul Mccartney

“You guys are good - really good!”

Sir Paul McCartney booked

Spirit Of Django

Richard James

“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

Richard James

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