Function Bands for hire in Guildford

Hire a function band in Guildford 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 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 The Covered Function band with Encore
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£2187.50 - £4250
Function bandHenley-on-Thames

Multi-award winning wedding & party 6-8 piece band playing floor-filling Motown, soul funk pop and rock classics from across the decades!

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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 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.

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Hire LDN Showband Function band with Encore
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£13309
Function bandLondon

London's #1 Showband. Featuring a collective of the country's finest session musicians.

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Hire The Burning Shoes Function band with Encore
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£1000 - £2875
Function bandLondon

"Elevating events with London's premier function band."

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Hire Sound Express band Function band with Encore
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£1250 - £2000
Function bandLondon

The Sound Express band is a high energy, versatile and super professional band, performing a huge range of classic and current hits.

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Hire The Headliners Function band with Encore
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£1375 - £2500
Function bandCoulsdon

The Headliners is one of the UK's leading party bands, providing world-class live music entertainment, perfect for every occasion.

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Hire Bloomfield Avenue Function band with Encore
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£625 - £4562.50
Function bandWoking

Bloomfield Avenue are a high-end, experienced function band. Covering all genres of music for all types of party. 400+ gigs played since '08

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Hire Royal Piano Show Function band with Encore
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£750 - £4312.50
Function bandLondon

Duelling Pianos Party Band - 2 x Singing Pianists with band playing the greatest music hits live- High energy Interactive request based show

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Hire Danger Goat  Function band with Encore
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£1000 - £2500
Function bandLondon

Interweaving infectious grooves with irresistible melodies that you know and love, Danger Goat promises to get everyone up and dancing!

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Hire The Edge Band Function band with Encore
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£1800 - £4000
Function bandLondon

The Edge are a first class, international modern party band, rocking corporate events, weddings and functions both here in the UK and abroad

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Hire The Unswung Heroes Function band with Encore
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£812.50 - £4500
Function bandLondon

Top diverse London band with everything from vintage covers to function classics. Nothing but 5* reviews, book now!

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Hire Rock The Night Function band with Encore
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£1500 - £2000
Function bandBracknell

Playing everything Rock, Indie, Pop Punk, Britpop, Rock n’ Roll and Pop; you won’t want to leave the dance floor.

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Hire The Icono Band Function band with Encore
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£1000 - £2750
Function bandLondon

Modern 4 Piece party band with live Sax. Performed at over 600 corporate events and weddings in the UK, Europe and Asia.

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Hire The London Swing and Soul Band Function band with Encore
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From£1400
Function bandLondon

The London Swing & Soul Band is probably the UK’s most eclectic party band offering everything from mellow Jazz to uptempo soul, funk & rock

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Hire Victoria & The Foxes Function band with Encore
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£1250 - £3750
Function bandLondon

#1 International Jazz, Soul, Funk, and Party band in London. We bring sass, style and soul to any event!

Latest reviews of our Function Bands in Guildford

The Icono Band
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" Could not recommend highly enough! The Icono Band created a fabulous sound and atmosphere throughout the whole evening! It was so much fun and helped create the wedding of our dreams! Communication was great throughout the planning and they kindly accommodated all of our requests to make a truly unique feeling wedding. The guests loved the extra that the saxophonist brought to the evening! The Icono Band learned and played our first dance which was fabulous and we wish we could do it all again!"

Hollie hired The Icono Band for a Wedding (available in Guildford)

Verified Review, 30 November 2024
The Burning Shoes
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"Fantastic"

David hired The Burning Shoes for a Private event (available in Guildford)

Verified Review, 30 November 2024
Rock The Night
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"Rock The Night were amazing. Jake did a great job of communicating everything with us before the gig to ensure the set list matched our tastes. The band performed our first dance song incredibly well and mdke the evening of our wedding the greatest of fun. Could not recommend them more for any kind of function."

George hired Rock The Night for a Wedding (available in Guildford)

Verified Review, 30 November 2024

FAQs about hiring Function Bands in Guildford

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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 Guildford

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

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

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

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