Party Bands for hire in Colchester

Hire a party band in Colchester 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 Stallions & The Bear  Party band with Encore
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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 Jupiter Ray Party band with Encore
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£895 - £3795
Party bandColchester

Jupiter Ray are an exceptional and experienced professional party band based in Essex and Hertfordshire. Motown/Pop/Party Music.

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Hire Mushroom Clown Party band with Encore
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From£700
Party bandEssex

Let Matt, Dave and Paul give your party event a brilliant musical boost with the very best in live music.

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Hire Hustle Party Band Party band with Encore
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From£1440
Party bandBury Saint Edmunds

We’re a 9- piece professional ensemble, bringing all the massive disco and dancealong hits- Chic, Sister Sledge, the Beegees, MJ and more!

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Hire Living The Dream  Party band with Encore
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Party bandWoodbridge

The #1 party band in the East Anglia ! We've played 500 gigs and Guaranteed to wow your guests!”

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Hire Into the Sun Party band with Encore
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£799 - £1195
Party bandColchester

The #1 party band in the UK! We've played 3000+ events including Glasto & VW fest and over 1,000 weddings. Guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire OLD SKOOL Party band with Encore
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£400 - £2200
Party bandColchester

Step back in time with the ultimate party band!

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Hire Kiss the Teacher  Party band with Encore
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£1743.75 - £2118.75
Party bandIpswich

Award Winning 4 piece ABBA tribute show, Available across the UK The most partilicious tribute to the fabbatastic Four! 100% ABBAttraction!

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Hire Electric Ocean Party band with Encore
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£1993.75 - £2975
Party bandEssex

Essex-based Award-winning Wedding & Function band covering the whole UK, playing a wide range of modern & classic hits!

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Hire T42Band Party band with Encore
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£800 - £2000
Party bandChelmsford

Electrifying 4 piece classic and modern pop/rock band with a killer repertoire. Keeping dance floors filled all over Europe.

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Hire The Soul Corporation Party band with Encore
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From£900
Party bandWickford

For the best in Soul, Club Classics and Dance!

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Hire The Motivators Party band with Encore
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£1375 - £2250
Party bandChelmsford

Essex’s Premier Wedding and Party Band!

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Hire Bandeoke Party band with Encore
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£1500 - £2250
Party bandColchester

BANDEOKE - THE STAGE IS YOURS If you’re after something different, off the wall and unique why not try Bandeoke - karaoke on steroids.

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Hire The Sound Collective Party band with Encore
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£1250 - £2500
Party bandBraintree

The Ultimate Function Band specialising in Corporate and Wedding functions. Playing the best in Disco, Soul, Motown and Pop.

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Hire DJ ALIVE Party band with Encore
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£2625 - £7000
Party bandColchester

Sassy Female Vocals, Powerful Male Vocals, Incredible Musicians performing at weddings around the world DJ Alive are the ONLY band to Hire

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Hire Acacia Road Party band with Encore
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£950 - £1700
Party bandChelmsford

Weddings, Birthdays, Bar Mitzvahs, Anniversaries WE DO IT ALL. We get the party going and get everyone involved!

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Hire AOB Party band with Encore
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£750 - £2000
Party bandWickford

If you are looking for a great rock/indie/pop covers band for your event, you just found it! AOB will get your party started!

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Hire Soul Occupants Party band with Encore
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£1200 - £3000
Party bandWitham

7 piece soul, funk and disco function band that never fail to get the party started, and keep the dance floor full from start to finish!

FAQs about hiring Party Bands in Colchester

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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 Colchester

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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 Party Band in Colchester?

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

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Bear in mind: musicians typically play for 45 mins with a 15 min break per hour.

Recent reviews of our Party Bands in Colchester

“Betsa and the rest of the band were fantastic, extremely easy to communicate with and excellent on the night. Definitely recommended!”

31 December 2019
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Stan hired Betsa and The Bueno Boys for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Colchester)

“We had a garden party and what the music & lighting they where perfect for the occasion and professional throughout.”

26 May 2018
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Beverley hired Mushroom Clown for a Private event (available in Colchester)

“We all had a brilliant time, energy was up and music choices suited amazingly. Thank you very much!!”

9 March 2024
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Jaymee hired Fully FunKtional for a Private event (available in Colchester)

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