Party Bands for hire in Oxfordshire

3 reviews

From£800

Chuckletruck

Party bandBanbury

Comedy show band. Established 30yrs ago. Family line up for 11 years. Fantastic band entertaining thousands across the UK each year.

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2 reviews

£320 - £480

Black Rose

Party bandAylesbury

Up and coming party duo, ready to take on the South East! Full of energy and ready to rock, we'll get you grooving to your fave party songs!

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51 reviews

£1036.25 - £2195

Discovered

Party bandOxford

One of the UK’s finest bands providing songs, dances and entertainment for everyone. Over 500+ events in 15 years, satisfaction guaranteed!

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21 reviews

£687.50 - £1850

The Ukes of Hazzard

Party bandAylesbury

Fun, unique and award-winning - get massive kudos for booking the band that roams the world, all with a twist of uke! Guests LOVE us!

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12 reviews

£1125 - £2125

Mumfudden Suns

Party bandAylesbury

Looking for a fun, unique, premium festival band with a pro team? Look no further! We guarantee the dance floor gets worn out!

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32 reviews

£1200 - £2400

The New Foundations

Party bandLane End

6-Piece Soul & Motown Tribute Band for Weddings, Parties, Corporates and Functions. We have done them all! No gig too big or too small.

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£987.50 - £1125

Weekend Retro Team

Party bandOxford

We are a classic rock, punk and indie covers band based in Oxford. We can provide a variety of sets to suit your needs.

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6 reviews

£1037.50 - £1537.50

The Mechanics

Party bandAylesbury

We wander, we sing. We stroll, we strum. Your guests will love it!

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£800 - £1500

The Denotones 60s Experience and tribute band

Party bandAylesbury

Great night every time with hits from elvis, jersey boys, the drifters, Elvis Presley, Buddy Holland and many more.

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20 reviews

£432 - £3750

Glyn Devey and The Station

Party bandAylesbury

See you on the dancefloor!

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£937.50 - £2250

Roughcut Ruby

Party bandWitney

We are Roughcut Ruby. The best party starter in Oxfordshire!

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10 reviews

£1000 - £1875

Fallen Angels

Party bandOxford

High energy party band from Oxford, covering the best 90s/00s rock pop and indie anthems!

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£1125 - £1718.75

George Zebra

Party bandAylesbury

The Festival-themed power trio! Hundreds of events and a huge set list guaranteed to wear out the dance floor!

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4 reviews

£1100 - £1150

Cissokho's Coute Diomboulou Band

Party bandOxfordshire

The Coute Diomboulou Band led by Cissokho is composed of musicians, mostly griots, from the old Mande Empire of West Africa.

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4 reviews

£1500 - £3000

The Groove Club Collective

Party bandSwindon

The South West No 1 Funky Function Band! Floor fillers from start to finish. Highly energetic, highly entertaining and highly professional.

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5 reviews

£750 - £1000

Greenvines Duo

Party bandOxford

Husband-wife acoustic loop pedal duo playing only the best pop classics, from relaxed jazz to upbeat tunes.

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2 reviews

£1125 - £2125

The DCTs

Party bandAylesbury

We play some of the best music in the rock and indie world! Anywhere from Mumford to Killers to Oasis - you'll be dancing all night!

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3 reviews

The Funklets

Party bandBanbury

Funky five-piece disco & party band from the UK. Unique instrumentation, dual vocalist and a setlist made to get your guests groovin!

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Recent reviews of our Party Bands in Oxfordshire

“Hands down the best wedding band there is. Professional, reliable, exquisite musicianship (and I am a musician myself so very picky!), vocals to die for (particularly the female lead vocalist) and the tightest band you'll ever hear. I hope you have huge successes are you are phenomenal. Thank you so so so much! Our favourite was Signed, Sealed Delivered for our first dance. We loved dancing to it so much with you singing it live. It's a memory that will live on forever! For anyone who is hesitating on whether to book, don't delay and book today because you won't regret having XCaliber at your special event. Love, Darcey and Rupert xxx”

6 April 2024

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Darcey hired Xcaliber Party Band for a Wedding (available in Oxfordshire)

“Absolutely excellent!!! Thank you !!”

31 March 2024

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Susan hired The Maestros for a Hotel / Restaurant event (available in Oxfordshire)

“Absolutely fantastic band!!!! ”

30 March 2024

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Vikki hired The Maestros for a Birthday party (available in Oxfordshire)

FAQs about hiring Party Bands in Oxfordshire

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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 Oxfordshire

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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 Oxfordshire?

The typical price per group member for Party Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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