Party Bands for hire in Northern Ireland

Hire a party band in Northern Ireland 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 5 best party bands here.

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Hire Kooskoos Party band with Encore
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£375 - £3750
Party bandBelfast

We Give it Rice! Leave a generous helping of pop music to simmer for eight decades and serve with a cold pint.

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Hire Hard Lines  Party band with Encore
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£175 - £375
Party bandLisburn

Hard Lines are a well established and polished band Guaranteed to wow and entertain your guests Belfast,s best live band

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Hire The Royal Jukebox Party band with Encore
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Party bandBelfast

DJ & Live Band Act Live Sax, Guitar & Drums You’ll never want our show to end!…

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Hire The Fuzz Tones  Party band with Encore
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Party bandNewtownards

Classic Rock/ Blues/ 90’s 3 Piece Party Band

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Hire Leah and the Flamingoes Party band with Encore
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£360 - £1250
Party bandCounty Down, UK

If you love 70’s, 80’s, 90’s Pop/Rock/Blues/Dance and current chart hits - you’ll love us!

Latest reviews of our Party Bands in Northern Ireland

The Anthemics
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"They were brilliant they made the entire night for me. I did not come off the dance floor. Would most definitely hire them again. Thanks Lads "

Lindsay hired The Anthemics for a Corporate event (available in Northern Ireland)

Verified Review, 14 December 2024
Bad Pandas
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"Hired Bad Pandas for our works Christmas Party. Excellent band, and really made party one to remember. Thank you. would highly recommend."

Leah hired Bad Pandas for a Private event (available in Northern Ireland)

Verified Review, 13 December 2024
The Dynamics
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"Band were great, very professional and excellent standard. "

Liz hired The Dynamics for a Private event (available in Northern Ireland)

Verified Review, 6 December 2024

FAQs about hiring Party Bands in Northern Ireland

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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 Northern Ireland

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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 Northern Ireland?

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

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