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Find 667 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.

Happy Hour Deluxe
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5 stars - Happy Hour Deluxe are Highly Recommended 69 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
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 contemporary and classic hits across pop, rock, funk, and soul – perfect for getting guests of all ages on to the dance floor. Happy Hour Deluxe are known for their incredible vocalists, multi-part harmonies, and interactive performances, joining guests on the dance floor and turning every event into a full-scale celebration. Happy Hour Deluxe deliver a stress free experience, with their attention to detail and passion for performing making them a top choice for events across the UK and beyond....

From £3,237
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Party Starters
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5 stars - Party Starters are Highly Recommended 159 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
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 guaranteed to fill your dance floor & include music from Bruno Mars, Rudimental, The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder & much more!...

From £1,514
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Dexter
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5 stars - Dexter are Highly Recommended 187 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Cheshire
With 27 years experience performing at over 1500+ events, Dexter features both male and female lead vocals, with a varied set that includes dance floor fillers from across the decades. Their interactive live show engages audiences of all ages, and has helped them to become one of our most popular wedding and party bands in Cheshire, the North West and the Midlands. Highly recommended!...

From £1,658
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The Sonics
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5 stars - The Sonics are Highly Recommended 149 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
The Sonics are one of the hottest party band in town! Young, cool & current - they are guaranteed to kick off your party with a sonic boom! Armed with a killer repertoire, you’ll be dancing all night to songs from Ed Sheeran, Prince, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Fleetwood Mac & so much more!...

From £1,831
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The Kicks
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5 stars - The Kicks are Highly Recommended 311 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Surrey
Indie, Rock and Pop classics from the 50's through to today! These guys have extensive live experience having shared the stage with some of the UK's top artists touring worldwide. Previous clients include BBC2, O2 and ITV. Over 300 positive reviews!...

From £1,586
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Happy Hour
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5 stars - Happy Hour are Highly Recommended 511 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Kent
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 line-up or a power trio. Experience high-energy, non-stop dance floor filling hits, with incredible vocal harmonies and face melting guitar solos. Previous clients include some of the world's biggest names including Pinewood Studios, Microsoft, Budweiser, ITV & many more....

From £2,197
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Hipster
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5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended 557 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
With more than 2000 bookings to date, and over 500 five-star reviews, Hipster are one of the most well established and best loved party bands in the UK. Available as a 4 or 8 piece line-up, their repertoire contains classic Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones through to modern indie & pop from Kings of Leon, The Killers & Pharrell. Previous clients include Next, NSPCC, Channel 5, HSBC, Wella, Savilles, Deloitte, KPMG, RBC, Lloyds, M&S, Unileaver, BAE Systems and many more....

From £1,933 +VAT
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Switch
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5 stars - Switch are Highly Recommended 125 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Bristol
Switch are one of the freshest, most exciting new acts on the scene! Delivering up-to-date chart material to timeless classics, this band will fill your dance floor effortlessly with cool class, incredible vocals, amazing musicianship and a repertoire that's second to none!...

From £2,373
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Seven
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5 stars - Seven are Highly Recommended 87 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
Seven are a world class party band available to hire throughout the UK and internationally. The official band of the FIFA World Cup 2022 performing to 50,000 people a night, this experienced band is formed from a stellar line up of platinum selling musicians who’ve produced, written and toured with Shania Twain, Bastille, Rag N Bone Man, P!nk, James Arthur, James Blunt, Mika, Tom Grennan, Birdy, KSI and many more....

From £3,899
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The Arcadias
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5 stars - The Arcadias are Highly Recommended 151 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Dynamic and professional 4 piece Rock and Pop band The Arcadias are ready to bring the high energy and fun to your event. With a huge level of experience and enviable list of career highlights such as gracing the stages of the West End and various UK festivals. The Arcadias craft the perfect playlist for your event, playing songs from the 50's to the present, including tunes by Harry Styles, The Killers, Stevie Wonder and The Beatles....

From £1,673
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The Royale
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5 stars - The Royale are Highly Recommended 198 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Merseyside
Fronted by an amazing singer-guitarist with an incredible rock-pop voice, The Royale’s exciting repertoire spans modern day anthems plus a selection of unforgettable classics! A highly experienced band that has entertained crowds across the UK, played alongside Lenny Kravitz & Placebo, toured Europe, played numerous festivals & more!...

From £1,298
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Riptide
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5 stars - Riptide are Highly Recommended 157 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Having worked with the likes of Paolo Nutini, Chesney Hawkes, Echo Belly & Right Said Fred, Riptide are a highly experienced band with a cool & exciting edge! Guaranteed to show you a good time, the band's diverse repertoire covers all areas. Covering songs by The Beatles & The Kinks right up to modern day hits from Catfish & The Bottlemen, Taylor Swift, Arctic Monkeys & more!...

From £1,623
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Live Wires
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5 stars - Live Wires are Highly Recommended 297 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Staffordshire
Rocking events across the UK for the last 16 years, Live Wires are experienced, professional & ready to fill your dance floor! With over 280+ 5 star customer reviews, previous clients including Pepsi Co, Argos & Santander, and a killer repertoire packed full of dance floor classics plus some of today’s biggest hits, Live Wires will go down a storm!...

From £1,730
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The Upstarts
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5 stars - The Upstarts are Highly Recommended 105 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Lancashire
The Upstarts are one of the freshest bands around! Performing music everyone will love, The Upstarts live sets include cool classics from the Beatles and Stevie Wonder to the biggest modern-day hits from Bruno Mars, DNCE, Bieber and more!...

From £1,586
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Young Funks

5 stars - Young Funks are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Midlands
Meet Young Funks, a party band full of energy who are ready to rock your stage! Their upbeat, energising repertoire spans the 60's to present day, including hits from Aretha Franklin, Chic, Stevie Wonder, Destiny's Child, Lizzo and much more. Featuring two exceptional vocalists working in perfect harmony, Young Funks will leave you no option but to party with their fresh, vibrant, and crowd-pleasing performances!...

From £1,726
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Into The Groove

5 stars - Into The Groove are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
One of the finest bands on the scene, Into The Groove fuse stunning male and female vocals with a super tight rhythm section and razor sharp horns. Having previously performed with the likes of Beverley Knight, Jamiroquai and Ed Sheeran, this 6-10 piece band will provide you with a breath-taking performance from start to finish....

From £4,264 +VAT
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Dirty Weekend
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5 stars - Dirty Weekend are Highly Recommended 149 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
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 of them too! Knowing first-hand how priceless it is to be surrounded by your closest mates whilst watching your favourite artists, they've designed the coolest, most exciting show - ready to rock your party! Choose from 3 of 6 classic festival sets to build your own headline night, including Glastonbury, Live Aid, Isle of Wight, V, Reading / Leeds and Download!...

From £1,880
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Season
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5 stars - Season are Highly Recommended 149 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Sussex
Season showcase on-stage chemistry, incredible talent & loads of experience! Covering chart hits, indie anthems plus some funk & disco classics, this cool band bring an infectious energy to every party they perform at! The band are true professionals who have previously performed alongside Carl Barat, The Ordinary Boys, Liberty X & more!...

From £1,730
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The Leaners
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5 stars - The Leaners are Highly Recommended 96 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
One of our hottest new acts of 2025, get ready for The Leaners - your punchy and soulful party band! Available as a 4, 5 or 6 piece line-up. Mixing hot new hits and timeless classics from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder and Dua Lipa to name a few, their crowd-pleasing live sets are sure to kickstart any event. With experience across the South East, from festivals to live radio, they guarantee an electrifying performance!...

From £1,730
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The Secret Set
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5 stars - The Secret Set are Highly Recommended 122 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Bristol
The Secret Set are a high-energy funk, soul, and RnB band based in Bristol, known for their electrifying live performances and irresistible dancefloor grooves. With a powerhouse vocalist, world-class musicianship, and a setlist packed full of iconic hits and modern classics, The Secret Set bring unforgettable energy to every event they play....

From £2,416
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Midnight Train
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5 stars - Midnight Train are Highly Recommended 65 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Midnight Train are a 4 piece party band hailing from Leeds. They have played together for almost a decade, combining their different styles & passions to create exciting, memorable sets to fill any dance floor. Expect hits from Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce & much more! Previous clients include Cancer Research UK, The RAF, York Races & more!...

From £1,873
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The Compilation
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5 stars - The Compilation are Highly Recommended 102 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Keeping the party dancing with an array of Chart Hits, 90s anthems and a selection of funk & disco classics, The Compilation offer something for everyone whilst bringing an infectious energy to each and every performance! This band are true professionals, with members supporting artists such as Kings of Leon, Girls Aloud, G Flip, Disclosure, MJ Cole, and Lamar! Performing at venues such as The O2 Arena, Silverstone Formula One, & Birmingham City FC....

From £1,341
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BrassWerk Orchestra

5 stars - BrassWerk Orchestra are Highly Recommended 2 Reviews
Number of members: 12 Lancashire
Entertainment like you’ve never seen before! BrassWerk Orchestra are an unforgettable experience for the eyes and ears! Bringing you’re the biggest, hottest Funk, Soul and Pop tunes around, this incredible immersive show includes sensational vocals, punchy brass, the coolest DJ and stunning strings! Previous clients include Man City FC, Manchester Pride and more!...

From £9,273 +VAT
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Soulisphere
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5 stars - Soulisphere are Highly Recommended 27 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Surrey
Soulisphere are an energetic 5–12 piece ensemble delivering fully immersive party experiences with musicians playing the biggest and best hits right amongst the audience! The band have performed in Oman, Italy, Singapore, France, Azerbaijan, Spain and the Philippines and have rocked stages at prestigious venues including The Ritz, The Savoy, The Dorchester, Four Seasons and more! Previous corporate clients include Microsoft, Coca Cola, Mercedes and Ascot Race Day to name a few....

From £4,844 +VAT
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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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All Lit Up

5 stars - All Lit Up are Highly Recommended 19 Reviews
Number of members: 7 Kent
All Lit Up were the Official Band of Fifa World Cup 2022. With a unique LED drum kit, All Lit Up are a premium quality, fully interactive party band who will bring the fun wow factor to any event! 7-12 piece band. Have worked with Sam Smith, Adele......

From £5,545
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The Party Set
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5 stars - The Party Set are Highly Recommended 28 Reviews
Number of members: 10 London
A sensational Pop, Soul and Motown band performing a huge range of hits from the very best of the finest acts. They deliver a funky and energetic performance guaranteed to get your guests on the dancefloor!...

From £6,077 +VAT
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Night Shift
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5 stars - Night Shift are Highly Recommended 75 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Want that unforgettable party? Want funk? Want rock and pop? Night Shift deliver. With the band's mix of stone cold classics and spanking-new bangers, you’ll be a party legend, because the dancing never stops. Members have shared stages with Busted, UB40 and Example and are now ready to rock your party!...

From £1,442
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Technicolour
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5 stars - Technicolour are Highly Recommended 141 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Sussex
Meet Technicolour! A stand out, vibrant band of talented dudes. Stylistically diverse with a repertoire filled with all of your favourites spanning the last seven decades, this band have entertained Heineken, Shard media, Birmingham FC and more!...

From £1,154
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The Low Down
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5 stars - The Low Down are Highly Recommended 137 Reviews
Number of members: 3 London
Having performed on some of the biggest stages from Glastonbury to Alexandra palace alongside acts such as Bastille and Tom Odell, The Low Down are an explosive, energetic 3 piece band that will keep you on your feet all night! The band feature a dancefloor filling repertoire performed by a trio of amazing musicians with years of experience entertaining crowds all over the country....

From £1,154
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Fresh

5 stars - Fresh are Highly Recommended 12 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
Fresh are more than just a band – they’re a high-energy, non-stop live music experience! This award-winning 5 party band blends contemporary and classic hits across pop, rock, funk, and soul – perfect for getting guests of all ages on to the dance floor. Fresh are known for their incredible vocalists, multi-part harmonies, and interactive performances, joining guests on the dance floor and turning every event into a full-scale celebration. Fresh deliver a stress free experience, with their attention to detail and passion for performing making them a top choice for events across the UK and beyond....

From £2,641
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The Atoms
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5 stars - The Atoms are Highly Recommended 99 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Staffordshire
The Atoms are a seasoned three-piece events band with decades of experience, performing thousands of shows from major UK festivals to weddings, corporate parties and private celebrations worldwide. The Atoms deliver hit-filled sets that pack dancefloors and bring energy to every event....

From £1,333
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Out Of Control
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5 stars - Out Of Control are Highly Recommended 118 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Midlands
Out Of Control are a fantastic 3 piece function band with the ability to bring any crowd to their feet. Their repertoire covers the old classics right through to the music of today, whether it be rock, pop or soul! Out Of Control are ideal for any event!...

From £1,398
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Bella And The Bourbon Boys
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5 stars - Bella And The Bourbon Boys are Highly Recommended 74 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
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 their vintage Jazz covers of pop songs, including hits from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi and many more!...

From £2,036 +VAT
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Hipster And The Hot Hot Horns
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5 stars - Hipster And The Hot Hot Horns are Highly Recommended 395 Reviews
Number of members: 8 Cheshire
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 classics backed by searing horns, with incredible 4 part vocal harmonies - and you've got a perfect combination to headline your next event! Over 390+ five star reviews, from performances world-wide, including Vietnam, Dubai, Singapore, France & Austria. Previous clients include The NEC, Wembley Stadium, Grosvenor House, NEXT, KPMG, BAE Systems and many more....

From £4,497 +VAT
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Tuxedo
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5 stars - Tuxedo are Highly Recommended 43 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
Featuring some of the most seasoned, sought after session musicians, this professional 5 piece band boast outstanding musicianship, a crowd-pleasing repertoire & a unique experience that guarantees a foot stomping, hand clapping, unforgettable occasion!...

From £1,651
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The Nightliners

5 stars - The Nightliners are Highly Recommended 24 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Brighton, THE NIGHTLINERS are a cool, experienced & energetic group that will give you a night to remember! Specialising in Rock, Indie & Pop, covering The Killers, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters & many others, members have appeared on Later with Jools Holland, shared a stage with The Maccabees, Foals, Frank Turner, Friendly Fires, The Vaccines & Noel Gallagher, and received airplay on Radio X, BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, & 6 Music!...

From £1,880
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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 73 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 £2,217
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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!?

Outstanding five-star customer service
Emergency cover 24/7, 365 days a year
Hand-picked bands for the ultimate in quality and reliability
Safe, secure booking contracts for your peace of mind
Easy enquiry and booking process
Hundreds of bands to choose from
Trusted brand with over 110,000 previous clients & high-profile industry partnerships
Instant online Party Band prices & availability

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

For information on joining Alive Network please visit our 'How to join' pages here.

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.

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

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“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

Checkmate Party Band Review Charity Event Oxfordshire

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“Brilliant as always. Very good rapport with audience. Will be booking them for next year”

Madeline T booked Checkmate for their event in Oxfordshire on 18th October 2025

Golddust Party Band Review Wedding London

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“Golddust were incredible! The sets were so energetic and everybody danced all night. They learned certain songs especially for us which went down a storm! If you want a superb quality band then definitely book Golddust" Laura, Guildford”

Laura booked Golddust for their wedding on 4th October 2025

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