Party Bands for hire in Dorset

Hire a party band in Dorset 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 South West Bounce Party band with Encore
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£1728 - £4864
Party bandBournemouth

Bournemouth's most well-rounded pop, soul, and RnB party band!

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Hire Class of ‘97 Party band with Encore
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£1250 - £1400
Party bandBournemouth

Class of ‘97 are a professional live party band based in the Midlands, bringing you the biggest Pop and Dance hits of the 80’s, 90’s & 00’s!

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Hire The Audio Allstars Party band with Encore
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£800 - £2000
Party bandBournemouth

The Audio Allstars are a premium-quality events band based in the South, UK. We play modern chart hits as well as classics from the past!

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Hire Life Of The Party Band Party band with Encore
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Party bandBournemouth

Premium quality 7-piece party band based in Dorset, gig UK-wide. Playing our own unique blend of pop, disco, indie and parts classics!

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Hire The Old Grey Guitarist Band Party band with Encore
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Party bandDorset

Bringing viral charm to your event! Fronted by John Wines,AGT Semi-Finalist, the Old Grey Guitarist Band will make your event unforgettable.

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

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

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Hire Untold Party band with Encore
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£1500 - £2000
Party bandLangport

Untold specializes in delivering electrifying live performances, offering a diverse musical journey with customer and budget focus!

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Hire Soulstar Music Party band with Encore
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£812.50 - £2375
Party bandBournemouth

A fun bunch of talented musicians form this multi award winning, party & wedding band! Dance offs, singing battles, memories to last forever

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Hire Martin Warman Band Party band with Encore
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Party bandBournemouth

Acoustic band, electric band, blues band, function band,

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Hire Airwave Covers Band Party band with Encore
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Party bandPoole

Airwave are a high energy, dance floor filling - party covers band In Bournemouth and surrounding areas

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Hire Brass Monkeys Party band with Encore
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£1625 - £4875
Party bandWimborne

Delivering the best live music experience possible, for you. We take pride in providing quality live music tailored to your audience.

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Hire 80s Asylum Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £2500
Party bandDorchester

The Ultimate 80s Experience

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Hire Infinity Party band with Encore
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From£1120
Party bandWimborne

EarthWind & Fire,Phil Collins,Nile Rodgers,David Bowie,Chicago,Level 42,Michael Jackson/Jackson 5,Go West,Stevie Wonder,Adele,Toto,ELO etc

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Hire MK & the Misters Party band with Encore
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£2432.50 - £7292.50
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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£8659 - £14689
Party bandLondon

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

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Hire Madame Riviera Party band with Encore
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Party bandLondon

With a DJ and live band you’ll have the dance floor jumping whilst flawless musicians wow the crowd with their impressive performances!

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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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FAQs about hiring Party Bands in Dorset

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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 Dorset

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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 Dorset?

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 Dorset

“The Goodfoot Duo were fantastic, fabulous music shining through them both, great people, great music. I recommend them 100%. ”

29 November 2019
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Gill hired The Goodfoot Band for a Private event (available in Dorset)

“Cannot compliment The Goodfoot Duo highly enough. Superb musicianship, fantastic vocals - note perfect. Wonderful selection of songs which suited my birthday party brilliantly. Family and friends alike all commented on how good they were. Thank you. ”

13 September 2019
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Rose hired The Goodfoot Band for a Birthday party (available in Dorset)

“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 Dorset)

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