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Find 665 of the best live party bands for hire only at Alive Network. Our five star booking service helps you to hire a live band for a party or corporate event UK wide. From guitar based function bands and chart topping pop soul bands & 1980's themed bands and indie folk bands, you'll find all you need to create a truly unforgettable party! Also see our wedding bands.

Fix Up Look Sharp
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5 stars - Fix Up Look Sharp are Highly Recommended 31 Reviews
Number of members: 10 London
The pinnacle of luxury live entertainment. This awe-inspiring 8-21 piece band are wowing audiences around the world with their unique and spectacular live show. Made up of world-renowned professional musicians with extensive experience of performing at the most illustrious events, including Glastonbury, the 2012 London Olympics and the Brit awards!...

From £12,701 +VAT
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The Marlins
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5 stars - The Marlins are Highly Recommended 54 Reviews
Number of members: 3 North Yorkshire
The Marlins are a 3-piece Rock, Pop and Indie band based in York, who have the experience, tunes, passion and musical ability to make your event completely unforgettable! Members of this talented group have performed with internationally renowned artists including The Vamps and Rick Astley at prestigious venues such as Scarborough Open Air Theatre and London’s O2 Arena....

From £1,298
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The Dukes
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5 stars - The Dukes are Highly Recommended 312 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
A hugely experienced, fun and entertaining band who are guaranteed to get everyone on the dance floor! Their music covers a more diverse range than most, from The Killers, Bowie & The Beatles to Shaggy, Lil Nas X and Metallica - there's something for everyone! With over 300 five star reviews you know you're in safe hands. Previous clients include Next, The NEC, Glastonbury Festival, Ralph Lauren, Barclays, Sainsbury's, Buckingham Palace and many more....

From £1,847
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Groove Jam
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5 stars - Groove Jam are Highly Recommended 28 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Midlands
Get ready to experience an electrifying 5-piece band that brings an incredible energy to every event. Led by an accomplished female soul singer with dynamic backing vocals, this band is guaranteed to light up your dancefloor with their authentic sound and vibrant performance. Delivering an unforgettable blend of classic funk, soul, disco, and Motown, they seamlessly incorporate modern soulful pop grooves, iconic 90s and 00s R&B, hip-hop, and even melodic drum and bass into their repertoire. The result? A show that will leave your crowd amazed, energized, and wanting more....

From £2,563
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Front Runners
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5 stars - Front Runners are Highly Recommended 75 Reviews
Number of members: 4 South Yorkshire
Offering a live show like no other, Front Runners are passionate, energetic & ready for a party! Bringing you the very best floor-filling indie-rock, their set list is packed with iconic anthems everyone knows & loves! From Oasis to The Stones, The Jam, Kasabian & more, a night with Front Runners will be an experience you want again & again!...

From £1,801
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Happy Days
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5 stars - Happy Days are Highly Recommended 33 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Kent
Known for their big stage presence and four-part harmonies, Happy Days are a high energy rock and pop band that’ll have your guests celebrating on the dance floor all night. Performing all the best hits designed to kickstart your party, Happy Days’ repertoire spans the swinging 60’s to modern hits of today. Expect to hear music from Harry Styles, The Beatles, Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Blink 182, Oasis, The Weeknd and lots more!...

From £2,096
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Overdrive

5 stars - Overdrive are Highly Recommended 25 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
Get ready for the party of a lifetime with Overdrive! Bringing you infectious energy, great musicianship & a repertoire spanning the likes of the Beatles, Harry Styles, Foo Fighters, Stevie Wonder, Blink-182 & many more. Featuring pro-musicians with a wealth of experience, members of Overdrive have previously received BBC Radio 1 airplay, jammed with Nile Rogers & Chic & been featured on nationwide Italian TV!...

From £1,507
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The Rips
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5 stars - The Rips are Highly Recommended 279 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Northamptonshire
Bringing fun, energy and a killer repertoire to every event, The Rips are experts at filling dance floors across the UK. Performing well known rock and pop from the 50's to present day, expect to hear music from Oasis, Kings Of Leon, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers and even a few fun surprises from the likes of Avril Lavigne and Harry Styles!...

From £1,447
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The Vibe Sound

5 stars - The Vibe Sound are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
The Vibe Sound: a renowned pop & soul band, perfect for weddings, parties, & corporate events. With captivating vocals & talented musicians, they guarantee an electrifying dance floor experience. Offering personalised touches & over 7 years of chemistry, trust them to elevate your event. Complete event support including PA systems & DJ services available. Explore their acoustic options for daytime entertainment too!...

From £1,598
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Soul Groove
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5 stars - Soul Groove are Highly Recommended 22 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
Soul Groove bring Funk, Soul & Disco back to 21st Century - with all of the glam & none of the cheese... Expect to hear your favourite Funk, Soul, Motown & Disco classics by Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Chic, Earth Wind & Fire, Chaka Khan, Prince & more!...

From £4,032
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Motor City Soul
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5 stars - Motor City Soul are Highly Recommended 31 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
Playing some of the greatest tunes ever written, Motor City Soul delivers joyful renditions of classic Motown, Atlantic and disco classics. Available as a 7, 8 or 9 piece band, Motor City Soul brings a show that appeals to all generations....

From £2,233
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Funky Fresh

5 stars - Funky Fresh are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews
Number of members: 7 Hertfordshire
Funky Fresh are an exceptional and exhilarating high end 7-8 or 12-14 piece party band. Comprising of some of the UK’s most in-demand musicians and performing an array of music from the 60's to present day, Funky Fresh will have your guests up and dancing, and talking about your event for years to come!...

From £4,658 +VAT
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Hypersonix
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5 stars - Hypersonix are Highly Recommended 74 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Northamptonshire
Taking the biggest songs of past & present, Hypersonix capture the energy & essence of everything from chart pop to classic indie hits! Never failing to raise the roof, this 4 piece band are an electrifying team that fill any dance floor with music from the latest George Ezra & Bruno Mars to unforgettable the Beatles, Oasis & more! Previous clients include Oxford University Press, Bicester Village Retail Outlet & more!...

From £1,442
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BABYLONDON

5 stars - BABYLONDON are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews
Number of members: 10 London
Highly experienced, highly accomplished & highly recommended. BABYLONDON have performed worldwide at some of the most prestigious, star-studded events! Performing Rock, Pop, Soul, Disco, Funk, Motown & more, they guarantee you a night to remember!...

From £6,289 +VAT
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Flair

5 stars - Flair are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Essex
Where cool meets quality, Flair are a stylish, world class band that have been hired by royalty & celebrities alike! Delivering a full concert experience that will rock your event, Flair are a collective of pro's, available in a range of line-ups, who regularly appear alongside artists like Cee Lo Green, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams & more!...

From £3,756 +VAT
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Discoteca
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5 stars - Discoteca are Highly Recommended 23 Reviews
Number of members: 2 Kent
Appearing this year at, Glastonbury, Wilderness, Camp Bestival plus many more big UK and European fesivals! The guys from DISCOTECA are blowing up in 2025 and here's your chance to secure them for your private event!...

From £1,045
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Drive
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5 stars - Drive are Highly Recommended 90 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
Known across the UK for their ‘real gig’ feel, Drive are the perfect choice for real music lovers looking to party! Specialising in indie-rock with a bit of modern pop thrown in for good measure, this energetic 4-piece band are huge crowd-pleasers and receive rave reviews wherever they go!...

From £1,514
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Midnights

5 stars - Midnights are Highly Recommended 8 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Having performed on some of the biggest stages from Glastonbury to Alexandra palace alongside acts such as Bastille and Tom Odell, Midnights are an explosive, energetic 4 piece band that will keep you on your feet all night! The band comes equipped with a decades spanning repertoire, performed by a quartet of amazing musicians with years of experience entertaining crowds all over the world....

From £1,672
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Starstruck

5 stars - Starstruck are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Essex
Starstruck are a four-piece party band captivating audiences since 2020 with their versatile performances and infectious energy. Specialising in Rock, Pop, and Soul hits from artists like Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Dua Lipa, Whitney, The Killers and more, they adapt seamlessly to any event, making them a top choice for weddings, corporate events, private parties, and festivals....

From £1,294
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The Jukeboxes
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5 stars - The Jukeboxes are Highly Recommended 117 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Talented 4 piece band covering an extensive mixture of Rock & Pop favourites from the classics Beatles to the latest Kings of Leon. With amazing male vocals plus outstanding musicianship, The Jukeboxes are the ideal party band!...

From £1,928
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Indigo Groove

5 stars - Indigo Groove are Highly Recommended 7 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
From the contemporary hits of Dua Lipa and Sam Fender to the timeless classics of ABBA and Fleetwood Mac, Arctic Monkeys' indie vibes, Harry Styles' chart-topping tunes, Lizzo's infectious energy, Coldplay's anthems—Indigo Groove covers it all and more! With over 10 years wowing crowds across the UK, this professional and highly sought-after group are one of the leading party band's in the North West!...

From £1,757
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Neon Rose Live

Number of members: 4 London
The four-piece lineup—vocals, saxophone, violin, and DJ—delivers a vibrant, contemporary edge to every performance. Fully wireless, they move effortlessly on and off stage, creating an engaging, high-energy experience. They have performed around the world and shared the stage with renowned artists, showcasing versatility and exceptional musicianship.Designed as a flexible plug-and-play act, they can integrate seamlessly into your event’s existing setup, with the PA system provided on-site. or PA hire can be added as a booking option through Neon Rose....

From £3,190
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The Connection
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5 stars - The Connection are Highly Recommended 38 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Leicestershire
Professional, fun and friendly. With a huge ranges of styles and material to draw on including pop, rock, jazz, dance and many other genres - old and new. From tasteful, sedate gatherings to full on P.A.R.T.Y!...

From £1,864
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Live Forever
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5 stars - Live Forever are Highly Recommended 45 Reviews
Number of members: 3 London
A cool, energetic party trio specialising in Pop, Rock & Indie. Spanning the unforgettable 60s through to the latest chart hits, Live Forever appeal to the masses & offer something special for every taste & style. The band also boast a unique Britpop repertoire, so if you are a lover of bands like Oasis, Pulp & more, prepare to get your swagger on!...

From £2,064
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The Courts
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5 stars - The Courts are Highly Recommended 52 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Sussex
Critically acclaimed by Blur’s Alex James & Tom Odell, The Courts have earned their reputation as an authentic, energetic, professional group of musicians. With music from Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder, Arctic Monkeys, The Beatles, Maroon 5, Queen & more, The Courts have mountains of experience & are ready to rock your event!...

From £1,997
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Boom Town
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5 stars - Boom Town are Highly Recommended 79 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Hampshire
Boom Town are a dynamic 5 piece party band with both male & female vocals! Mixing a vast blend of timeless & contemporary pop & rock covers, this cool & charismatic band cover music from The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Bruno Mars, Jessie J & much more!...

From £1,398
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Neon Carnival Band

5 stars - Neon Carnival Band are Highly Recommended 1 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
There is simply nothing else like Neon Carnival Band in the entire world! A fluorescent super-band guaranteed to blow your mind, this incredible group will leave your guests speechless with their neon instruments, bespoke party-inducing repertoire and legendary sound! Get ready for an experience like no other!...

From £5,456
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The Function3

5 stars - The Function3 are Highly Recommended 3 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Buckinghamshire
The Function3 are an extraordinary acoustic pop band with infectious energy, unforgettable talent and a party repertoire that'll have you singing and dancing all night long! Delivering stunning renditions of classic hits and contemporary favourites, The Function3 cover artists from Miley Cyrus, ABBA, Kings Of Leon, Bill Withers and lots more!...

From £1,083
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The Dons
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Dons are Highly Recommended 148 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Buckinghamshire
For those seeking a dynamic, professional, and effortlessly cool pop/rock band, look no further than The Dons. This tight-knit trio is all about striking the perfect balance to elevate your event. With a huge list of prestigious happy clients, The Dons provide an amazing setlist for your event, performing songs by Bruno Mars, Ed Sheeran, The Rolling Stones and so many more....

From £1,118
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Atomic Hi-Fi
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5 stars - Atomic Hi-Fi are Highly Recommended 64 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Midlands
Atomic Hi-Fi are the ultimate entertaining pop rock band. Young professional musicians having a great time makes for the perfect party atmosphere. With songs from The Beatles, Queen, James Brown, and Bon Jovi, through to The Arctic Monkeys, Kings Of Leon, Reef, and The Killers, they have the perfect set for any occasion. Sound-limiter friendly set up is also available....

From £999
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Mrs X
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5 stars - Mrs X are Highly Recommended 54 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
Meet Mrs X, a band unlike any other! A glamorous all female band oozing style and sophistication, Mrs X play huge hits from Gaga to Fitzgerald & guarantee to get your guests on to the dance floor!...

From £2,795
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Golddust

5 stars - Golddust are Highly Recommended 4 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Somerset
Golddust deliver a world-class live show packed with hit after hit — from the swinging 60s to today’s chart-toppers. Available from a 4-piece band up to the full 10-piece showband, Golddust offer complete flexibility to suit your budget, venue, and vision. With a razor-sharp band, powerhouse vocals, and undeniable stage chemistry, Golddust are the ultimate choice to make your event truly shine....

From £3,329
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Tritts And The Numbers
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5 stars - Tritts And The Numbers are Highly Recommended 74 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Essex
An award winning party band with blistering guitar solos, on stage high jinx and a set list that will leave any audience begging for more! Featuring hits from Bruno Mars, Arctic Monkeys, Faithless and many more; crowd surfing is inevitable!...

From £2,357
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The 123s
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5 stars - The 123s are Highly Recommended 31 Reviews
Number of members: 3 North Yorkshire
Playing banging songs that’ll keep you dancing & singing all night long, The 123's deliver infectious personality, huge talent & a powerful party vibe! Covering much-loved guitar anthems, from modern Indie to classic Rock & retro Rock n' Roll, The 123's are not to be missed!...

From £901
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The Party Rockers

5 stars - The Party Rockers are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Lancashire
The Party Rockers are an energetic and modern 5-6 piece function & wedding band hailing from Lancashire. One of the hottest wedding bands in the North-West, combining a mix of soul & swing classics, with a range of modern pop music, these guys are the choice to get any party started and rocking until the early hours....

From £1,959
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The Disco Experience

5 stars - The Disco Experience are Highly Recommended 20 Reviews
Number of members: 7 Essex
With over 20-years performing together, The Disco Experience have forged themselves a reputation as the UK’s very best disco tribute! They’ve headlined stages at Glastonbury, Standon Calling, Silverstone’s F1 & more, wowing crowds with their 'all killer, no filler' sets packed full of Disco's greatest hits!...

From £5,326
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Last Night
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5 stars - Last Night are Highly Recommended 173 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Bristol
Are you ready for a party that's anything but ordinary? Look no further than Last Night, a band that'll take your dance floor to new heights! With over 6 years of making dreams come true and having performed at more than 300 weddings across the UK, Last Night blend classic hits with unexpected gems, packing your dance floor to the sounds of The Killers, Queen, Backstreet Boys and more all in the same setlist!...

From £1,415
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Brown Sugar
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5 stars - Brown Sugar are Highly Recommended 29 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Staffordshire
Brown Sugar are known for their powerhouse sound, high energy sets & first class customer service. Covering music from the greats across the decades, like Aretha to Stevie, Bruno & more, this 4 piece band have a whole host of previous clients who absolutely rave about them!...

From £1,418
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Hellafunk

5 stars - Hellafunk are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Wiltshire
Known for their infectious energy and vibrant style, Hellafunk light up every stage with feel-good grooves and undeniable charm. Whether you're planning a chic cocktail soirée, a wedding reception, or a full-on festival, this versatile act brings the perfect vibe. Available as anything from a soulful duo to a full-scale band, Hellafunk tailor their lineup to suit your event, space, and budget—without ever compromising on quality or impact....

From £1,065
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Instaband
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5 stars - Instaband are Highly Recommended 18 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Modern, exciting and ready to party! Instaband are a stylish trio featuring some of the most in demand musicians around today. Showcasing female vox, guitar and saxophone plus professional backing tracks for a full sound, Instaband bring you the biggest and best party music from retro 60's right through to the latest chart hits! Larger lineups also available!...

From £2,330 +VAT
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Party Band Booking Guide

Useful Information About Hiring A Birthday Party Band

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.

A complete entertainment package, party bands will provide everything they need for their performance, including sound and lighting equipment, with no need for you to hire any additional services.

Their sets are specifically tailored to parties and may include DJ options, or ‘bandeoke’, where you and your guests take over the lead vocals, accompanied by the live band.

Professional party bands are used to performing internationally and all over the UK and will often travel large distances.

You name it and party bands play it! But you may prefer to choose your band based on the repertoire in which they specialise. Most party bands play a huge range of rock, indie and chart music from early Beatles and Motown to current floor fillers, with some bands preferring guitar-based rock, or dance, funk and soul. A standard set list may include songs from artists such as:

Amy Winehouse
Andy Williams
Arctic Monkeys
Aretha Franklin
Beyoncé
Bruno Mars
Calvin Harris
Dua Lipa
Coldplay
Daft Punk
David Bowie
Ed Sheeran
Ellie Goulding
Jackie Wilson
James Brown
Jess Glynne
Justin Timberlake
Kings of Leon
Michael Bublé
Michael Jackson
Prince
Neil Diamond
Oasis
Stevie Wonder
Taylor Swift
The Beatles
The Killers
The Rolling Stones

The repertoire for each of our party bands is featured on their profile pages. Usually artists will tailor their set list to your specific party requirements, and this can be discussed with your Alive Network Entertainment Coordinator.

1. Guitar bands

Usually consisting of 3–5 members, these bands unsurprisingly specialise in a repertoire based around guitar music – think rock/indie/pop. Guitar bands will cover artists from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and The Jam, through to The Strokes, Oasis and The Killers.

2. Pop/Funk/Soul bands

Mainly led by female singers and consisting of anything from 4–12 members, pop, funk and soul bands feature a more prominent use of synths and/or a brass section. Repertoire is more dance focussed, including soul and Motown artists like Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder, as well as modern chart and RnB artists such as Jess Glynne, Rihanna and Beyoncé.

Our party bands jet set all over the world – from Dorset to Dubai! The most popular UK locations include:

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! Sets are lively and energetic, and best performed after any food has been served to enable guests to dance comfortably.

Many bands offer ‘bandaoke’ or ‘rockaoke’ sets (take a look at The Dukes) where guests can take on the lead vocals in a karaoke style, with a live band accompaniment. This is a great way to bring guests into the action, as well as being a real crowd pleaser!

Almost all bands also provide a DJ service if you want to keep the party going after their final set has come to a close.

If your celebration is an all-day affair, party bands can offer daytime-friendly acoustic sets, providing a backdrop for a champagne tent, drinks reception, awards or garden parties.

Booking one band for the whole day’s celebration can be a real timesaver – and great for the budget too. Both logistics and price are minimised, compared with the option of hiring several separate performers.

Space considerations at your event

A typical 5-piece band will need a space of roughly 5m width × 3m depth to perform comfortably. For approximate requirements, see ‘How much space will a party band need?’, below.

Volume considerations - How loud is a party band?

The volume of your band will be dictated by the line-up, instruments and room acoustics at your venue. Live party bands tend to be hired for a big, energetic evening performance, and their volume often reflects this – usually in the region of 95 dB – 110 dB. For any daytime entertainment, eg for drinks receptions or garden parties, the sound will obviously be quieter if you opt for a smaller, pared down or acoustic version of the band.

If your party venue has volume restrictions or has a sound limiter fitted, many bands can play with an electronic drum kit to lessen the overall volume. You can find our sound limiter friendly bands here.

The cost of party bands varies, depending on the number of musicians, and the options each band offers.

The average price of a 4-5 piece party band is around £1,800 including travel costs.

This list shows the wide range of fees for different size party bands:

3-piece bands - £800 - £3000
4-piece bands - £800 - £4000
5-piece bands - £1000 - £5000
Larger line-ups - £1300 - £27000

If your budget is tight, booking a band local to your venue is a great way to reduce cost, as any travel fees will be minimal. The home town of all Alive Network party bands are included on their profile pages, and your Entertainment Coordinator can recommend the best bands near your venue. However, you don’t need to limit your search to just local bands – your perfect band maybe willing to travel at nominal cost!

Our list features the current premier UK party bands, based on performance quality, reputation, innovation and quality:

Party bands usually perform two 60-minute or three 40-minute sets.

If you’ve booked your party band for an evening, they might arrive at 6pm, set up and perform the all-important sound check by 7.30pm to 8pm, get changed and ready to start the first performance by around 9pm. After a 30 minute break, the second set would then start around 10.30pm, and finish at 11.30pm, before the usual midnight curfew. Many party bands offer longer performances or DJ sets at an additional cost, including finishing times of 1am and 2am.

You can find the booking options on each party band’s profile page. Of course, times supplied above are just an example – the band will always liaise with you and will tailor performances to suit your celebration.

The table below demonstrates how much space party bands of different sizes might require:

3-piece band = 3 x 3 metres
4-piece band = 4 x 3 metres
5 and 6-piece band = 5 x 3 metres
7-piece band and bigger = 5/6 x 4 metres

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.

Depending how close to the performance space a party band can park, unloading, setting up and performing their sound check will take around 60 – 90 minutes. Some city-centre hotels require bands to load in via a supplier’s entrance, using a shared staff elevator, which can increase set up times.

Following their performance, it takes a party band around 45 – 60 minutes to pack down and load out.

Most party bands need:

a dedicated, suitably-sized, safe, dry, flat performance area or stage
if performing outside – by prior agreement – they will need cover from the elements (either direct sunlight, strong wind or rain!)
parking provision with easy access to the venue
a secure, lockable changing room
adequate lighting for set up, especially if playing in a marquee, for example
a minimum of four 13 amp power sockets, depending on the line-up
refreshments – soft drinks and a hot meal, for example, depending on how long you’ve booked them for

Party bands provide their own PA sound system, microphones, backline amplifiers, and stage lighting, with some offering additional production packages, including staging and lighting effects.

If you are planning a large party with over 200 guests, especially if it is an outdoor event, you may need a larger PA system. Your dedicated Entertainment Coordinator will be happy to discuss the requirements for specific party bands.

Aside from finding some of the best Party Bands in the UK and getting expert advice from our friendly staff, one of the main reasons to hire a Party Band from Alive Network Entertainment Agency is security. We ensure your booking is covered 24/7 against any eventuality, so that no matter what, you can enjoy your event without worrying about whether your entertainment will turn up. If your band is ill or unable to perform, our team will be on hand to source a suitable replacement even out of office hours and at short notice. Imagine having to do that yourself!?

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Established in 1999, Alive Network has grown to become the UK's largest live entertainment agency and one of the leading online entertainment booking services in the world. We specialise in wedding entertainment, party entertainment and corporate entertainment, trusted by companies like Apple, Mercedes-Benz, Microsoft, Coca-Cola & Nike, and we have helped over 110,000 customers to hire the perfect live entertainment for their events. We are formally partnered with BIMM, the largest and leading provider of contemporary music education in the UK and Europe, ensuring that we are able to bring you the very best new talent exclusively at Alive Network.

Find more about Alive Network Entertainment Agency here

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What you will need in order to apply?

High quality promo videos, audio tracks and promo photos
Reliable, good quality equipment & your own transport
A setlist of music suited to private events
Smart formal stage clothes, suited to private events
A PA system & stage lighting suited to audiences of up to 200 people
Reliable, professional band mates

For information on the following, see our Frequently Asked Questions:

If you have any other queries, simply visit our FAQ page.

Alternatively, our dedicated expert entertainment coordinators are on-hand to help. Simply call 01782 740 839 or email enquiries@alivenetwork.com.

16,758 Reviews For Our Party Bands

Sugar Push Party Band Review Private Party London

5 stars - Sugar Push are Highly Recommended

“Just wanted to say a big thank you to you and the rest of the band for helping make Paisley's 40th such a special evening. You sounded great, and was very much in keeping with the theme! And thank you for getting the dance floor going too ??”

BIrthday P booked Sugar Push for their party on 24th January 2026

5 stars - Sugar Push are Highly Recommended

BIrthday P booked Sugar Push for their party on 24th January 2026

Checkmate Party Band Review Wedding South Yorkshire

5 stars - Checkmate are Highly Recommended

“Thank you so much for a fantastic gig, you sounded fantastic, Lots of people came up to us and were very complimentary about you”

Ben F booked Checkmate for their wedding at Saint Mary's Drive in South Yorkshire

5 stars - Checkmate are Highly Recommended

“Checkmate put on a brilliant performance for us, filling in at very short notice due to unforeseen circumstances. They got everyone dancing and were great at gauging the mood of the guests in terms of which songs to play. Our friends and family can't stop talking about them! We would highly recom...”

Ben F booked Checkmate for their wedding in South Yorkshire on 31st October 2025

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Supporting Artists.

We help local artists reach a national audience of customers like you, supporting careers.

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Registered offices: Ground Floor Suite, Silk Mill Studios, Princess Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1DD, United Kingdom

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