Function Bands for hire in Hackney

Hire a function band in Hackney 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 Vivid Function band with Encore
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£2200 - £3562
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Cool, stylish, exciting and preferred supplier to many exclusive venues. Just voted 'Best Band in the South East' at the TWIA 2024 Awards!

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Hire Supatonic Function band with Encore
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£1250 - £2812.50
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Serving the freshest vibes of Funk, Pop, Soul and Jazz! From a 3-8 Piece Function Band to help you get your groove on! 🕺🎶✨

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Hire Deeper Undersound Function band with Encore
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£1340 - £2840
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London's Top Party Band, unrivalled service and quality!

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Hire Juma Steel Band Function band with Encore
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£437.50 - £975
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With years of experience Juma Steel Band will transport you to an unforgettable caribbean experience. and bring a ray of sunshine .

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Hire The Big Cool Celts: Scottish Ceilidh, Reeling & Covers Party Band Function band with Encore
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£1065 - £2840
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With unrivalled service and quality, they have built a reputation as one of the best Celtic party bands in the UK

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Hire On The Rocks Function band with Encore
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£1480 - £2399
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Fully-charged vocals, pedal-to-the-metal showmanship, stellar musicianship & fantastic hair.

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Hire Down for the Count Function band with Encore
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From£1440
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Stylish band performing jazz, swing, soul and Motown music. Previous clients include Virgin, Dell, BMW and Lindt.

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Hire Diamond Skyline Orchestra Function band with Encore
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From£4235
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Unique London based showband. 7-12-piece Swing Band, 9-14 piece Party Band or a 19-piece Big Band, 100 years of live music to choose from!

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Hire Soul Funk Secret Function band with Encore
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£1680 - £2100
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Soul Funk Secret are a London-based party band who deliver high quality, engaging performances that are guaranteed to fill the dancefloor.

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Hire Prostbusters Function band with Encore
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£1065 - £5050
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Who you gonna call? Prostbusters! London's Top Oompah Party Band

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Hire Babel Brass Band Function band with Encore
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£1250 - £2000
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UK's #1 award-winning Brass Band playing a mix of pop, funk, hip-hop & jazz! Weddings, functions & festivals! Flexible price!

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Hire The Ukulele Ska Collective Function band with Encore
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£800 - £1500
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Ukulele Ska Collective play ska classics and more on ukulele's with full back line, harmonies and more thrown in! Put on your dancing shoes!

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Hire The Bears Function band with Encore
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£1200 - £1600
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Award winning wedding and party band with 15 years experience and over 200 songs to choose from!

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Hire Mama Brass Function band with Encore
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From£1280
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New Orleans-inspired pop/funk band bringing some brassy lovin' to your lives

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Hire Titus Maz Quartet / Trio  Function band with Encore
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£700 - £900
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A vibing grooving quartet mixing Jazz standards with modern Neo Soul. From bebop to Fusion and more.

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Hire UnSwung BRASS Function band with Encore
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£1500 - £2375
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High-energy brass and percussion lineup, playing New Orleans jazz and pop covers! Available as a roaming acoustic act or amplified on stage!

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Hire APOLLO BRASS Function band with Encore
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£625 - £2400
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Live music like you've never heard before! Guaranteed to be the life of any party!

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Hire The Islanders Function band with Encore
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£450 - £750
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Rock/pop duo based in London available for private and corporate events.

FAQs about hiring Function Bands in Hackney

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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 Hackney

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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 Hackney?

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 Hackney

“Perfect performance exactly what I expected!”

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Joe hired Vivid for a Birthday party (available in Hackney)

“We all had so much fun! I’m so pleased this band were able to join me for my birthday party and everyone commented on how great they were. End of the evening everyone was singing along and there was so much energy in the air. Super helpful with communication before the event. I really appreciated that. ”

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Christine hired Vivid for a Private event (available in Hackney)

“Vivid were amazing!! Great band and overall amazing show. Very professional and great communication throughout, they couldn’t do enough to keep us happy! Really got the crowd going and everyone stated how great they were. Loved the extra interactions when they came out and partied with us in the audience. Great musicians and it was an honour to see them perform. Kept the party going all evening!! Would definitely recommend! Thank you so much for helping us create a perfect day! ”

2 September 2023
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Lucinda hired Vivid for a Wedding (available in Hackney)

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