Function Bands for hire in Cardiff

Hire a function band in Cardiff for your wedding, party or event. If you need to book a live band to keep your guests on their feet all night, look no further. Whether you like Ed Sheeran, The Beatles, or Louis Armstrong, we have everything you'll need. Choose from 360 of the best local bands right here.

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Hire Fake Plastic Chairs Function band with Encore
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£880 - £2400
Function bandBristol

Award winning South West based function band that will get the dance floor moving with tracks for all ages. Varying line-ups available.

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Hire The Midnight Fiddle Band Function band with Encore
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£500 - £2000
Function bandNewport

South Wales’ freshest Country Folk Function Band. Guaranteed to fill the dance floor with hits from Mumford & Sons, Zac Brown Band & More

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Hire Funkty Dumpty Function band with Encore
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£2250 - £3125
Function bandBristol

Funkty Dumpty - The ultimate party band, playing the very best live funk, soul and pop at weddings, Christmas parties and corporate events!

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Hire Four On The Floor Function band with Encore
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£1000 - £1437.50
Function bandBristol

Versatile and Professional, Four On The Floor are guaranteed to get you up on the dance floor!

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Hire SONIC CITY Function band with Encore
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Function bandPort Talbot

#PARTYBAND South Wales!

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Hire Presuming Ed Function band with Encore
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£650 - £1400
Function bandAberdare

Presuming Ed are a 4 piece function band with male and female vocals, made up of professional experienced musicians.

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Hire The Caballeros Function band with Encore
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Function bandBristol

The Caballeros are a 4 piece party rock and pop band from Bristol. We play an eclectic mix of rock and pop from 50’s to modern day.

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Hire RetroChic Function band with Encore
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£1120 - £1910
Function bandWells

Non-stop floor-filling hits guaranteed to to get your party dancing!

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Hire Silver Souled Function band with Encore
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From£800
Function bandBristol

Silver Souled are a professional, five-piece function band based in the South West, covering a variety of soul/motown/pop/chart music.

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Hire Audio Vultures Function band with Encore
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£1050 - £2100
Function bandBristol

A fun, energetic four piece who cover a wide range of music from the past 50 years that are guaranteed to fill the dance floor!

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Hire Bristol Pops Orchestra  Function band with Encore
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£1500 - £2625
Function bandBristol

The Bristol Pops Orchestra are a Unique Party Fun Band with a Fantastic line up of musicians playing Pop from the 60s to 000s

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Hire Felonious Funk Function band with Encore
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£2500 - £3500
Function bandBristol

Sit back and relax or boogie along as we play party tunes across a variety of genres including Funk, Soul, Pop and Disco!

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Hire The White Noise Collective  Function band with Encore
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£750 - £1500
Function bandBristol

The White Noise Collective are a high energy 4-piece party band, guaranteed to fill up your dance floors!

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Hire CLARA RISU Function band with Encore
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£700 - £3500
Function bandBristol

CLARA RISU is a premium international and multi-lingual function band that plays Pop, Soul and R&B classics with a modern twist.

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Hire Groove Jacks Function band with Encore
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£875 - £1150
Function bandBristol

Experience hits from the 60s & 70s with Groove Jacks! Expect powerful vocals, red-hot guitar solos and grooves to get you dancing!

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Hire SAMS Band Bristol Function band with Encore
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£250 - £600
Function bandBristol

SAMS is/are a Bristol based band covering the south west for functions, weddings and corporate events. We can offer competitive rates.

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Hire Kings and Queens Function band with Encore
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Function bandPort Talbot

#partyband South Wales, Kings and Queens are a fantastic trio perfectly tailored to weddings and corporate events.

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Hire The Instigators Function band with Encore
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£400 - £2400
Function bandWeston-super-Mare

Hailing from the South West of England, The Instigators travel far and wide to get the party started!

FAQs about hiring Function Bands in Cardiff

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What do function bands do?

Function bands perform live music at events, engaging audiences with diverse songs from various genres. They tailor their sets to fit specific occasions, encouraging guests to dance and participate. Function bands create memorable experiences by interacting with the crowd, offering customisation options, and ensuring a lively atmosphere. From weddings to corporate events, function bands enhance events with their musical expertise, making them popular choices for entertainment.

How many people are in a function band?

Most groups have a minimum of three members, and it increases from there. Most function bands are willing to adjust their size to fit your budget.

What styles of music can a function band play?

Function bands can perform various genres, including pop, rock, R&B, soul, funk, jazz, and even classical music. Their versatility allows them to cater to different audiences. From classic hits to contemporary chart-toppers, function bands tailor their repertoire to suit the crowd, making them a popular choice for most events.

Do function bands take requests?

Function bands will know a lot of songs, and if they don't know yours, they can learn it. Your booking may incur an extra fee as a result, but it will be well worth it to hear your favourite music played exclusively for you. A function band can gauge which songs will get people on the dance floor and which songs will change the mood, so give them your best music and let them give you a live performance that will keep the dancefloor filled.

How long do function bands play for?

Typically, function bands are hired for two one-hour sets or three 40-minute sets, with breaks of 15 to 30 minutes in between. As such, we advise to not look at hiring a function band during a wedding meal (if booking for a wedding). It's important to note, that your function band will also require around one hour for setup and soundcheck.

Do I have to pay for the band's travel?

With Encore, all fees (travel, VAT, and other expenses a musician may need) are included in the quote, making booking a function band simple. The only additional add-on fee is the optional Encore Cover package we offer which means on top of your Basic Protection (full refund in the unlikely event of a musician cancellation), you will also get a tailored replacement search, out-of-hours support, and if the replacement act is more expensive than the original musician booked, we’ll cover the cost. As such, you can have complete peace of mind you will have the perfect entertainment for you event. As with all musicians, the closer they are to your chosen venue, the lower the fees will be thus we always advise to consider local bands first.

Do bands need insurance?

All professional function bands should have PLI, and your venue may need it. PLI, or third-party insurance, is short for Public Liability Insurance. PLI insures damage to another person or their property that occurs during your event, for as if a guest trips over the band's amplifier. It's easy to find and book bands with PLI on Encore, as all our bands with PLI will be marked with a badge on their profile.

Will the function band provide all their own equipment?

Yes—most function bands will be fully equipped with their own PA system, music gear, and usually even lighting! Many will also provide a sound assistant, as well as a DJ service. A DJ service will keep the music going while the band take short breaks, but is also perfect add-on if you and your guests want to boogie into the far-reaches of the night!

What kind of performance should I expect from a function band?

Good question! There are essentially three types of function band performances: headline, background, and roaming. Headline bands are the most common; perfect for filling the dancefloor and getting the crowd moving. Background function bands are usually jazz bands—they can provide a great ambience for whatever event you might have in mind. Roaming bands are great for outdoor weddings or events where you want the band to get around to all the guests and provide a bit of audience interaction. Roaming bands are only possible as an acoustic act, so they come cord-free!

Hiring a Function Band in Cardiff

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Popular genres:
Pop, Rock, Folk
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1 hour
Busiest times:
July, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Function Band in Cardiff?

The typical price per group member for Function Bands is:
£Budget£220
££Pro£330
£££High-end£400+

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Recent reviews of our Function Bands in Cardiff

“amazing band! everybody absolutely loved them, they made the night! Great songs which made everyone want to get up & dance. People asking me all night where I found them 👌 Looking for the next event we can book them, worth every penny thanks so much boys you were amazing 👏 ”

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Claire hired The Caballeros for a Private event (available in Cardiff)

“We hired Monico for our xmas party and they went down a storm. Really lovely bunch of lads, good communication prior to the gig and also on the day. Staff had an amazing evening - thank you for making our night!!!”

15 December 2023
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Francesca hired MONICO for a Christmas party (available in Cardiff)

“Great band, very friendly and good music choices. We used them for our wedding and all the guests said how good they were! ”

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James hired Four On The Floor for a Wedding (available in Cardiff)

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