Summer Music Headliners
Headline Bands For Spectacular Events
Headline Show Bands
For the biggest of stages, our world-class show bands offer a high impact performance that lives up to the occassion! Featuring multiple interactive singers, dazzling costumes and a large line-up to fill your stage - these are the ultimate crowd pleasing headline bands for your summer events. Explore more showbands here.
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Get Funked
Standing as one of the most in-demand and critically acclaimed bands in the luxury and corporate events industry, Get Funked boast a global reputation for ...
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Black and Gold
Black and Gold are one of the UK’s top modern function bands, delivering high-energy performances, exceptional musicianship and a polished contemporary sou...
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BrassWerk Orchestra
Entertainment like you’ve never seen before! BrassWerk Orchestra are an unforgettable experience for the eyes and ears! Bringing you’re the biggest, hottes...
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BABYLONDON
Highly experienced, highly accomplished & highly recommended. BABYLONDON have performed worldwide at some of the most prestigious, star-studded events! Per...
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Happy Hour Deluxe
🌟 Customer Favourite
Happy Hour Deluxe are more than just a band – they’re a high-energy, non-stop live music experience! This award-winning 6 to 8-piece party band blends cont...
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The Disco Experience
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 sta...
Prom Style Bands
For a more sophisticated headline act, try our outstanding Orchestral Dance Anthems band, or how about our incredible swing big bands and jazz orchestras? Explore more classical musicians, big bands and swing bands.
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Orchestral Dance Anthems
🌟 Customer Favourite
Orchestral Dance Anthems are the ultimate headliner for large scale events and private festivals. Featuring classic White Isle tracks by Groove Armada, The...
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Bella And The Bourbon Boys
🏆 Customer Choice Award
Inspired by the American band Postmodern Jukebox, Alive Network’s exclusive swing jazz quintet Bella and the Bourbon Boys give a retro spin to events with ...
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Pop Symphony Orchestra
The Young & Dynamic Pop Symphony Orchestra offers a unique blend of classical, pop, and rock covers with a modern twist, tailored to your specific requests...
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The Swing Smiths
🏆 Customer Choice Award
The Swing Smiths are a sensational swing and soul band performing a huge range of hits from the Big Band, Rat Pack, Soul & Motown eras. With a distinctive ...
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The Glitz Band
One of the most luxurious, innovative & unique showbands around, The Glitz Band dazzle every stage they grace! Raising the bar for luxury events around the...
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Crystal Clear Dance Orchestra
A show-stopping ensemble featuring superb choreography, the best professional musicians & an incredible party! With band members having performed with the ...
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The MBB Band
🏆 Customer Choice Award
Magnificent 10 piece act specialising in Modern songs in a Swing style, Jumpin' Jive, Supercool Swing & R'n'B! Covering music from the likes of Frank Sinat...
Headline Party Bands
Perfect for stages of all sizes, our 4 to 5 piece party bands offer a huge sound at an affordable price point! No wonder they're the most popular choice for summer weddings and private parties. Explore more function bands and party bands.
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Dirty Weekend
🏆 Customer Choice Award
Dirty Weekend are the UK's #1 Festival Themed party band! Paying tribute to the biggest & best music festivals in the world, they've also performed at many...
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Hipster And The Hot Hot Horns
🏆 Customer Choice Award
Imagine the Killers or Arctic Monkeys with a brass section, and that's the vibe you get with Hipster and the Hot Hot Horns! Experience indie / guitar clas...
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Party Starters
🏆 Customer Choice Award
Party Starters are a cool & contemporary pop & rock band that know what a great party is all about! Energetic & exciting, Party Starters live sets are guar...
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Happy Hour
🏆 Customer Choice Award
Our #1 best selling party band, you'll be blown away by the Happy Hour experience! With over 500 five star reviews, Happy Hour are available as a 4-piece l...
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Evelyn and The Vipers
🏆 Customer Choice Award
Evelyn and the Vipers are a cool & stylish band with a signature sound. A fun 5 piece perfect for any event looking for something exceptional, the band per...
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The Compilation
🏆 Customer Choice Award
The Compilation deliver a modern, dancefloor-first live music experience packed with pop, disco and 90s/00s favourites. Their DJ-style sets blend songs sea...
Over 63,000 Customer Reviews
“We had the best time, The Compilation were absolutely brilliant every song was beautifully crafted, and they read the room perfectly. Everyone was dancing and singing along; I probably should have spent more time talking to our guests, but I couldn’t leave the dance floor! The setup and pack-down we...”
Pauline W booked The Compilation for their party in Hampshire on 19th September 2025
“Happy Hour really made the night. Really professional set up, and a friendly bunch. Accomplished musicians. Just the perfect combo of acoustic sets for people arriving and chatting, a classic club sax session, and proper live band sets to get everyone on their feet. Thanks guys. You really h...”
Warren T booked Happy Hour for their party in Essex on 13th June 2026
“I arranged for The Compilation Band as a surprise for my now wife at our wedding reception. The venue was a little unusual so from the very outset, I have to say their communication, understanding and willingness to work with me to make it happen was second to none. They helped me keep everything a ...”
Jaye D booked The Compilation for their wedding in Dorset on 25th October 2025
“Hipster are not just amazing musicians, but absolute pros at weddings, knowing how to build a set list that builds the atmosphere and is enjoyable for all ages. So happy we booked them for our wedding. They were communicative before the event, agreeing to songs and knew the venue so set up easily. T...”
Lucie S booked Hipster for their wedding in Oxfordshire on 15th March 2025
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