Function Bands for hire in Hampshire

Hire a function band in Hampshire 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 Horizon Festival Band Function band with Encore
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Function bandNewbury

Discover Horizon, the UKs best festival party band. Create the perfect soundtrack to your event.

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Hire Wight Hot Pipes Function band with Encore
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£1500 - £2200
Function bandSeaview

Unique Celtic folk/rock band for corporate and private parties large and small. Shows in Glastonbury, BBKingClub New York. Flaming bagpipes

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Hire 19Eighties Function band with Encore
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From£1250
Function bandLondon/Surrey

19Eighties. A power trio playing the best songs of the 80s era, whilst providing a high quality sound & performance to your event or party.

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Hire The True Colours Band Function band with Encore
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£550 - £1660
Function bandBasingstoke

Top-rated internationally booked musicians from the South Coast, playing cruise ships, weddings and festivals with a huge repertoire!

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Hire The Voltaires Function band with Encore
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£1000 - £1850
Function bandPortsmouth

Multi award winning party 4 piece band with members who have charted in the UK top 10! Frequently chosen by celebrities for events!

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Hire Neon & Atlas Function band with Encore
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£750 - £1500
Function bandNewbury

Dynamic events band Neon Atlas with Global Experience. Credits with Jonas Blue, Billboard Chart Toppers! Make your event memorable, Book Now

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Hire The Ogretones - Shrek Tribute Band Function band with Encore
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£1550 - £3000
Function bandPortsmouth

The UK's premier musical tribute to the Shrek soundtracks!

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Hire Suite Function band with Encore
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£875 - £2250
Function bandHampshire

A fast paced exciting sound, professional pa and lighting, backing tracks creating the sound of a much much bigger band!

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Hire Catch 22 Function band with Encore
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£800 - £1250
Function bandPewsey

Catch 22 are an award winning wedding band based in Wiltshire. Making music and making memories just Scroll down to see how and why.

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Hire Karizma Duo Function band with Encore
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£625 - £1125
Function bandBasingstoke

Over 10 years experience, played over 250 events + as heard on ITV's love Island. Simply the best acoustic music for your event!

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Hire Dance2Night  Function band with Encore
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£900 - £2000
Function bandSouthampton

Wanna guarantee a packed dancefloor from first song to last? There’s only one thing for it. It’s time to Dance2Night.

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Hire The Strolling Tones Function band with Encore
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£2493.75 - £4062.50
Function bandBasingstoke

The ultimate in roaming acoustic music. The Strolling Tones are one of the UK's most loved and finest acoustic bands.

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Hire Pink Champagne- Jazz & Pop Band ( Duo , Trio )  Function band with Encore
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£325 - £950
Function bandFareham

Pink Champagne are an Award winning Jazz band who played 1000 + events for the likes of Sir Elton John, Nicole Kidman and many more.

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Hire Karizma Function band with Encore
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£2000 - £3250
Function bandBasingstoke

Award-winning party band based in the South East! Karizma knows how to fill a dance floor and, most importantly, keep it rocking all night!

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Hire Buzzword Function band with Encore
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Function bandHampshire

Enthusiastic, exciting & guaranteeing a packed dance floor! Your guests will receive an amazing performance to remember!

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Hire Daughters of Davis Function band with Encore
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£645 - £845
Function bandSouthampton

'Energetic & Soulful Duo or Full Band' Extensive Live Experience, Inc Opening for Leona Lewis, Peter Andre, Rebecca Ferguson & The Eels!

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Hire No Strings Attached Function band with Encore
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Function bandWinchester

A highly experienced wedding and party band

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Hire Stomping Boondocks Function band with Encore
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£875 - £1500
Function bandBournemouth

A lively folk / covers / ceilidh band with tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, America and England.

FAQs about hiring Function Bands in Hampshire

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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 Hampshire

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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 Hampshire?

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 Hampshire

“Superb. An excellent professional band who played superbly and kept the dancing going for the whole evening. They were first class.”

26 August 2023
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Roger hired Silent Assassins for a Wedding (available in Hampshire)

“Silent assassins played at our wedding and they were brilliant. Everyone was up dancing to their fantastic set. They really made the evening and we are so glad we booked them. Also they were very organized and accommodating when it came to all the administrative arrangements. ”

2 October 2021
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Kitty hired Silent Assassins for a Wedding (available in Hampshire)

“This has got to be the best young group available. The feedback from my party goers was fabulous”

10 June 2017
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Derek hired The Graduates (available in Hampshire)

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