Party Bands for hire in County Durham

Hire a party band in County Durham 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 Firebeats Party band with Encore
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£750 - £1250
Party bandStockton-on-Tees

If you love live music & different genres. If you love music from different eras. Then you have to book The Firebeats.

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Hire Duke Party band with Encore
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£500 - £600
Party bandHebburn

Duke are an energetic acoustic duo performing your favourite upbeat covers at events across the UK, with 10 years of industry experience!

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Hire Funk Conspiracy Party band with Encore
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£1450 - £2050
Party bandNewcastle upon Tyne

The Northeast's funkiest and most soulful wedding and corporate function band bringing all the fun to every event!

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Hire KICK Party band with Encore
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£700 - £1400
Party bandNewcastle upon Tyne

Possibly one of the most versatile and hardworking bands around......from pop to indie and rock.......THE PARTY STARTS HERE!

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Hire The Hornzmen Party band with Encore
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£850 - £1750
Party bandNorth Shields

The Hornzmen are an instrumental soulful, funky, bluesy brass/horn based inband that perform ripping versions of hit music as only they can!

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Hire Le SAPE Nocturne Party band with Encore
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£2500 - £3500
Party bandNorth Shields

Well-known music re-envisioned in exciting and surprising new ways, rock becomes swing, pop becomes jazz, hiphop becomes soul and vice versa

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Hire The Marigolds Party band with Encore
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£250 - £1250
Party bandSouth Shields

Unique 4 piece band performing all of the best hits from across the decades!

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Hire Late ‘n’ Live Band Party band with Encore
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Party bandNewcastle upon Tyne

The North East’s #1 function band for any occasion. Need great music? Fancy a unique live music quiz or karaoke event? We’ve got you covered

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Hire Wait until midnight  Party band with Encore
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£150 - £380
Party bandPeterlee

Freshest band in the north east! Ranging from cover songs to original songs! Any genre of your choice!

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Hire Talk Pixi Party band with Encore
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£175 - £350
Party bandWhitley Bay

We are Talk Pixi a professional acoustic duo based in the Northeast, with Brad Talburn - guitar and Patsy Lowe -vocals.

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Hire Beth Browne Party band with Encore
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£300 - £1625
Party bandSouth Shields

Performing timeless hits and contemporary classics

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Hire Common People Party band with Encore
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£675 - £1125
Party bandSouth Shields

Highly popular 4-piece bringing you the best of British guitar-based music, from the Beatles to Britpop, and beyond...

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Hire MK & the Misters Party band with Encore
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£2435 - £7295
Party 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 Big Phat Jukebox Party band with Encore
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£650 - £1800
Party bandMarket Harborough

Big Phat Jukebox are a 5 piece band that's Proud to Party! Stonking vocals, sax, guitar, bass and drums. Plus a 'secret weapon' instrument!

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Hire LDN Showband Party band with Encore
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£13309
Party bandLondon

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

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Hire The Alleycatz Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £6875
Party 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 Twist of Rock : Party Anthems Party band with Encore
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£1500 - £2850
Party bandNorthampton

Party anthems with a Twist of Rock! 4-piece or 5-piece show band

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Hire Stallions & The Bear  Party band with Encore
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Party bandColchester

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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Latest reviews of our Party Bands in County Durham

RAZORZ
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"Excellent. Razorz fully met our brief for our birthday dinner party on 8 November 2024. We found them friendly, professional, enthusiastic and punctual. We loved their music. They reached and responded to their audience (including Scousers and a few octogenarians. Nearly everybody got up to dance and feedback from guests was positive. They recognised the inspiring historical surroundings of Lincoln’s Inn Old Hall and appreciated the refreshments provided. We would be happy to meet and do business with Razorz again and recommend them to others who seek 50s and 60s music, which they play enthusiastically in their own arrangements A successful choice for us"

Graham hired RAZORZ for a Birthday party (available in County Durham)

Verified Review, 8 November 2024
Louder Than the DJ
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"Honestly cannot fault these guys one bit! Such an amazing live band that had everyone up bouncing! Heard nothing but great things from all of our wedding guests. Quite a few asking for their details to pass on to their mates etc. They ensured our day went as smooth as possible and turned up early to set up and soundcheck before we arrived. 11/10 wpuld highly recommend!"

Matt hired Louder Than the DJ for a Wedding (available in County Durham)

Verified Review, 31 October 2024
Sham Radio
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"We chose Sham Radio from the Encore website & we were not disappointed. They are a talented duo who have a varied playlist. Our guests thoroughly enjoyed their set & danced the night away. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. "

Gail hired Sham Radio for a Private event (available in County Durham)

Verified Review, 26 October 2024

FAQs about hiring Party Bands in County Durham

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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 County Durham

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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 County Durham?

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

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