Party Bands for hire in Canterbury

Hire a party band in Canterbury for your wedding, party, or event. Often including large band line-ups and performing the latest pop hits, these groups specialise in spectacular, high-energy performances. Booking a party band is a sure-fire way to give your guests a night to remember! Browse our collection of the 360 best party bands here.

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Hire The Dynamics Party band with Encore
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From£640
Party bandDover

The Dynamics are a fun, energetic band with outstanding musicianship. With a repertoire of over 250 songs, there's something for everyone!

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Hire FNKHAUS Party band with Encore
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£1250 - £2750
Party bandHerne Bay

Premium party band based in the South East, guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor!

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Hire Freak90 Party band with Encore
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£800 - £2250
Party bandFaversham

Party/Function/Wedding band with a focus on 90s R&B, soul & funkmusic. You can find us gigging in East Kent restaurant/pub venues.

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Hire Bad Pandas Party band with Encore
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£875 - £2500
Party bandMaidstone

Kent's ultimate party band

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Hire Upbeat Street  Party band with Encore
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£600 - £2075
Party bandGillingham

Upbeat Street is an award-winning high-energy premium party band playing classic & modern dance floor fillers from the last six decades.

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Hire Nouveau Lounge Party band with Encore
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£2625 - £4175
Party bandKent

Nouveau Lounge are a UK band who perform their own arrangements of modern pop songs played in a Vintage Style.

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Hire Swing The Bridge Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £1500
Party bandFaversham

FOR ALL AGES AND EVERY OCCASION! UPBEAT Ceilidhs and Barn Dances with ENERGY and ZEST!!!!! We sing too!

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Hire Brothers From Another Cover Party band with Encore
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£900 - £1300
Party bandMaidstone

We are Brothers From Another Cover, a covers band made with a passion for music and making sure everyone has a good time.

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Hire Project F Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £2000
Party bandCanterbury

Motown and soulful funk driven covers from a super six piece function and party band

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Hire The Redfords Party band with Encore
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Party bandKent

#1 wedding, corporate and party band in Kent and the South East! With 1000+ events, all your fav hits, guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire Changing Gravity  Party band with Encore
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£700 - £1250
Party bandMaidstone

WE’VE PLAYED FOR THE STARS, NOW LET US PLAY FOR YOU!!!!

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Hire Fit2Funk Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £1500
Party bandTenterden

One of Kent's top Funk & Soul Wedding Bands. Playing all classics from 70s through to 20s to have your guest dancing all night!

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Hire UNSHACKLED Party band with Encore
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£500 - £850
Party bandGillingham

Rocking party band covering music from all eras. We've played hundreds of events over the last seven years with our award winning vocalist!

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Hire Loose Change Party band with Encore
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From£1280
Party bandSittingbourne

Loose Change is the perfect showband for weddings, birthday parties, anniversaries, functions or corporate events in South-East England.

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Hire Manhattanville Party band with Encore
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£1875 - £3125
Party bandCanterbury

Vintage / Modern soul music, offering the coolest of vibes for any occasion.

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Hire Miss Holiday and the Swingtones Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £2500
Party bandKent

"Swing, jive and jazz together with modern songs in a Swingtones twist"

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Hire Decades Showband Party band with Encore
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From£1600
Party bandRamsgate

Established in 2018, Previously known as the Interseptors Showband. Decades Showband is one of the most energetic and entertaining Showbands

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Hire Studio33 Function Band Party band with Encore
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£640 - £1300
Party bandMaidstone

With infectious energy, professional musicality, and a sensational setlist, Studio33 bring the groove and guarantee to get everyone dancing!

FAQs about hiring Party Bands in Canterbury

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What is a party band?

A party band is a live musical group specifically designed to entertain and energise audiences at social events and parties. Unlike traditional bands, their repertoire focuses on upbeat, danceable music spanning various genres, ensuring a lively atmosphere. Party bands often perform popular hits, engaging the crowd with interactive performances to get your guests dancing and keep the dance floor packed. Their goal is to create a fun and celebratory ambience, making them a popular choice for weddings, corporate events, and christmas parties.

How much space does a party band need?

A minimum of 5 x 3 metres would be required for a six-piece band. Remember that a live party band will have to fit the PA, monitors, lighting, guitar amps, drums, and keyboards in addition to the people.

How long will the party band play for?

Generally, professional party bands perform two 1-hour sets or three 40-minute sets, with a 15- to 30-minute break in between. Your band will also require around one hour for setup and soundcheck.

How far in advance should I book?

The best time to book is as soon as possible, especially if you have special musical requests, but Encore handles last-minute bookings all the time and can easily find a function band if you need one quickly.

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

Hiring a band for a party with Encore is easy since all fees (travel, VAT, and other expenses) are included in the quote. Besides the Basic Protection package (full refund in the unlikely event that a musician cancels), Encore Cover is the only additional add-on fee we offer. As well as your basic protection (full refund in the unlikely event of a musician cancellation), you'll get tailored replacement searches, out-of-hours support, and if the replacement act costs more than the original musician booked, we'll pay for it. As such, you can have complete peace of mind you will have the perfect entertainment for your event. We always recommend considering local bands first because fees will be lower the closer they are to your chosen venue.

Does my party band need insurance?

The venue might require that your band has PLI (Public Liability Insurance). Your PLI protects another person's or their property from damage during your event. All of Encore's party bands with PLI will have a badge on their profile, so it's easy to find and book them.

Hiring a Party Band in Canterbury

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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 Party Band in Canterbury?

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

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Recent reviews of our Party Bands in Canterbury

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Karl hired The Dynamics for a Private event (available in Canterbury)

“The Dynamics were awesome! We will be having back! ”

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Elaine hired The Dynamics for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Canterbury)

“Great band, kept the dance floor full all night. Great success 👍”

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Nick hired The Dynamics for a Private event (available in Canterbury)

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