Party Bands for hire in Portsmouth

Hire a party band in Portsmouth 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 Suite Party band with Encore
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£875 - £2250
Party bandHampshire

A fast paced exciting sound, professional pa and lighting, backing tracks creating the sound of a much much bigger band!

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Hire Dance2Night  Party band with Encore
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£900 - £2000
Party bandSouthampton

Wanna guarantee a packed dancefloor from first song to last? There’s only one thing for it. It’s time to Dance2Night.

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Hire You Guys Party band with Encore
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£2125 - £2625
Party bandHampshire

Every You Guys show reflects a simple mission: the biggest songs, the very best sound and unrivalled performances.

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Hire The Retro Beats Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £1500
Party bandHavant

Guaranteed to wow guests and have everyone singing along - Rock & Pop Classics | New & Old Anthems | Dance Floor Fillers

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Hire The Moonrunners Party band with Encore
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£1562.50 - £1812.50
Party bandSouthampton

THE SOUTH COAST'S PREMIER PARTY BAND

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Hire Millennium Party band with Encore
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£1400 - £1625
Party bandHavant

Introducing Millennium, the hottest 4-piece high-energy party band around. Crafting a captivating performance with an infectious sound.

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Hire Extra-Curricular  Party band with Encore
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£400 - £2070
Party bandAlton

With a repertoire full of iconic party anthems and incredible vocal harmonies, this showstopper of a band is guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire The Johnny Roxvilles Party band with Encore
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£1406.25
Party bandWinchester

For those who want to ROCK.... this is a high energy party band that will have you on your feet, singing and dancing the night through.

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Hire Rewind Party Band Party band with Encore
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Party bandSouthampton

Experienced, energetic and exciting party band bringing you songs from you younger years to get you screaming along at the top of your voice

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Hire The Brass Holes Brass Band Party band with Encore
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£2000 - £3750
Party bandHampshire

Party Brass Band! We only play songs you HAVE to dance and sing along to, any event you name it, we can do it! Stay Brassy!

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Hire TheKazBaas Party band with Encore
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£750 - £1000
Party bandSouthampton

Fantastic full-of-fun party band that has been getting people dancing at Parties weddings and clubs all around South Hampshire for years.

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Hire Ten Dollar Shake Party band with Encore
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Party bandPortsmouth

All the party bangers, floor-fillers and cheeky bants you need for a night to remember!

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Hire The Dance Moves Party band with Encore
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Party bandSouthampton

Party band fronted by power house singer - dancefloor masters!

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Hire Bodacious Party band with Encore
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£750 - £1500
Party bandSouthampton

A fantastic party band who get people moving at festivals and private functions alike! Huge vocal versatility and a banger of a song list!

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Hire 19Eighties Party band with Encore
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From£1250
Party bandLondon/Surrey

19Eighties. A power trio playing the best songs of the 80s era, whilst providing a high quality sound & performance to your event or party.

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Hire Bierkeller Boys Party band with Encore
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£745 - £995
Party bandPortsmouth

The #1 Bavarian Oompah Band in the south of England. We play at over 150 gigs per year and have over 25 years experience

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Hire The True Colours Band Party band with Encore
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£1250 - £1650
Party bandLittlehampton

Top-rated internationally booked musicians from the South Coast, playing cruise ships, weddings and festivals with a huge repertoire!

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Hire The Voltaires Party band with Encore
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£1000 - £1850
Party bandPortsmouth

Multi award winning party 4 piece band with members who have charted in the UK top 10! Frequently chosen by celebrities for events!

Latest reviews of our Party Bands in Portsmouth

The Retro Beats
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"Fantastic, loved by all at my Birthday celebration they made the night! … great band would thoroughly recommend to anyone! "

Thomas hired The Retro Beats for a Wedding (available in Portsmouth)

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The Retro Beats
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"Great, The Retro Beats went down really well, wouldn't hesitate to book them again."

Nigel hired The Retro Beats for a Private event (available in Portsmouth)

Verified Review, 24 August 2024
Extra-Curricular
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"Jack and the team really brought the party! They played fantastically, were friendly and engaging and even dressed up to suit our theme! Will definitely be giving Extra Curricular a call next time we need great live music at an event."

Will hired Extra-Curricular for a Private event (available in Portsmouth)

Verified Review, 24 August 2024

FAQs about hiring Party Bands in Portsmouth

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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 Portsmouth

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Pop, Rock, Folk
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Busiest times:
June, August, September

How much does it cost to hire a Party Band in Portsmouth?

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

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