Function Bands for hire in County Durham

Hire a function band in County Durham 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 The Firebeats Function band with Encore
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£750 - £1250
Function bandStockton-on-Tees

If you love live music & different genres. If you love music from different eras. Then you have to book The Firebeats.

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Hire KICK Function band with Encore
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£700 - £1400
Function bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Possibly one of the most versatile and hardworking bands around......from pop to indie and rock.......THE PARTY STARTS HERE!

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Hire Late ‘n’ Live Band Function band with Encore
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Function bandNewcastle upon Tyne

The North East’s #1 function band for any occasion. Need great music? Fancy a unique live music quiz or karaoke event? We’ve got you covered

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Hire Duke Function band with Encore
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£500 - £600
Function bandHebburn

Duke are an energetic acoustic duo performing your favourite upbeat covers at events across the UK, with 10 years of industry experience!

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Hire Funk Conspiracy Function band with Encore
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£1450 - £2050
Function bandNewcastle upon Tyne

The Northeast's funkiest and most soulful wedding and corporate function band bringing all the fun to every event!

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Hire The Hornzmen Function band with Encore
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£850 - £1750
Function bandNorth Shields

The Hornzmen are an instrumental soulful, funky, bluesy brass/horn based inband that perform ripping versions of hit music as only they can!

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Hire Trio Grand Function band with Encore
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£725 - £945
Function bandStocksfield

Trio Grand features some of the North East's finest musicians!. We offer easy-listening cocktail style Jazz, Contemporary & Blues music.

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Hire Le SAPE Nocturne Function band with Encore
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£2500 - £3500
Function bandNorth Shields

Well-known music re-envisioned in exciting and surprising new ways, rock becomes swing, pop becomes jazz, hiphop becomes soul and vice versa

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Hire The Marigolds Function band with Encore
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£250 - £1250
Function bandSouth Shields

Unique 4 piece band performing all of the best hits from across the decades!

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Hire Wait until midnight  Function band with Encore
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£150 - £380
Function bandPeterlee

Freshest band in the north east! Ranging from cover songs to original songs! Any genre of your choice!

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Hire Talk Pixi Function band with Encore
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£175 - £350
Function bandWhitley Bay

We are Talk Pixi a professional acoustic duo based in the Northeast, with Brad Talburn - guitar and Patsy Lowe -vocals.

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Hire Common People Function band with Encore
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£675 - £1125
Function bandSouth Shields

Highly popular 4-piece bringing you the best of British guitar-based music, from the Beatles to Britpop, and beyond...

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Hire Twist of Rock : Party Anthems Function band with Encore
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£1500 - £2850
Function bandNorthampton

Party anthems with a Twist of Rock! 4-piece or 5-piece show band

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Hire The Vibrations Function band with Encore
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£4399 - £6400
Function bandLondon

Established in 2016, we've played countless high-end weddings, plus corporate parties for the likes of Spotify, Fujifilm and Diageo +more!

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Hire The Alleycatz Function band with Encore
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£1000 - £6875
Function bandLondon

The Alleycatz are one of the UK's Premier function bands! A brilliant 5-12 piece pop/Motown & funk band that'll bring class to any occasion!

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Hire MK & the Misters Function band with Encore
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£2435 - £7295
Function bandLondon

MK & the Misters is the UK’s finest party band! Comprised of London’s top musicians, we performed at 300+ events since 2016!

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Hire Stallions & The Bear  Function band with Encore
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Function bandColchester

Hailing from the Sicilian City of Palermo (Italy), Stallions & The Bear are one of the UK's most vibrant and popular wedding and event bands

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Hire The Weekend Grooves Function band with Encore
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£675 - £7292.50
Function bandLondon

4+ piece party band ready to fill the groove and fill the dance floor with music from the 50's all the way up to current hits.

Latest reviews of our Function Bands in County Durham

KICK
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"Chris and the band were a fantastic center-stage of our 50th birthday bash at The Grand, Tynemouth. Great variety of songs across the genres that drew everyone to the dance floor - musicality first class, vocals great and energy lifted the whole party. Also great communication and no nonsense professionalism throughout. Have booked Chris and team for the 75th!! And hopefully numerous other gigs before. Thanks guys! "

Scott hired KICK for a Hotel / Restaurant event (available in County Durham)

Verified Review, 21 October 2023
The Firebeats
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"The Firebeats preformed at RAF Leeming for our Battle of Britain evening. Band was fantastic!! Friendly, energetic, wide range of songs and managed to get everyone up dancing making the evening one to remember. Would highly recommend and have booked again for another event. "

Abby hired The Firebeats for a Private event (available in County Durham)

Verified Review, 15 September 2023
KICK
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"Absolutely Amazing band, couldn't do enough for us, easy to contact, good music and put on one hell of a show. Brilliant"

Craig hired KICK for a Corporate event (available in County Durham)

Verified Review, 22 July 2023

FAQs about hiring Function Bands in County Durham

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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 County Durham

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Popular genres:
Pop, Rock, Folk
Average response time:
1 hour
Busiest times:
June, July, August

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

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

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