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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

Singers For Hire 2

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 £1,790

Party Up

Soul, funk & pop band
Kent

from £1,230

The Sweet and Lowdown

Rock & pop band
Brighton

from £2,760

Drum n Brass

Brass fusion band
Manchester

from £875

The High Rollers

Rock & pop band
London

from £995

Agent Smith

Rock & pop band
Manchester

from £625

The Crossfades

Rock & pop band
Bristol

from £750

Hudson

Rock & pop band
Liverpool

from £2,540

Groove Capital

Pop & soul band
London

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 £3,545

All Time All-Stars

Pop & soul band
London

from £980

Hava Tequila

Klezmer Band
London

from £1,280

The Aviators

Rock & pop band
London

from £440

The Onyx String Trio & Quartet

String trio or quartet
London

from £560

The Sakura String Quartet

String trio or quartet
Manchester

from £1,570

Capital Soul

Pop, soul & funk band
Leeds

from £735

The Flying Sergeants

Ceilidh & folk band
Brighton

from £1,130

The Chandeliers

Rock, pop & vintage band
London

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 £860