Party Bands for hire in York

Hire a party band in York 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 Maestros Party band with Encore
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£525 - £1400
Party bandLeeds

#1 Most Booked Party Band of the Year 2022 & 2023. 100% Live Music with floor-fillers from the 60s to today. We've performed at 800+ events!

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Hire The Groove Merchants Party band with Encore
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£1250 - £1875
Party bandLeeds

We are a 5-piece party band based in Leeds, UK. Whether you're looking for Motown classics or todays' chart toppers we'll have you covered!

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Hire Henri Gaston Band Party band with Encore
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£1187.50 - £2250
Party bandHarrogate

Exceptional multi-instrumental musician! Sings originals and covers and is available Solo, as a Duo or with his Band!

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Hire Purple Cosmos Party band with Encore
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£750 - £1250
Party bandLeeds

One-of-a-kind sax party experience!

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Hire Bogus Brothers Party band with Encore
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£3000 - £5000
Party bandYork

One of the world's top party bands, Bogus Brothers are exciting, energetic & above all entertaining.

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Hire The Lights Band Party band with Encore
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£500 - £2500
Party bandPudsey

Unstoppable energy and epic beats. High entertaining function band from West Yorkshire.

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Hire Gig Machine Party band with Encore
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£400 - £1500
Party bandWakefield

Fantastic Up Beat Excellent Value Pop Rock Indie Trio.One of Encores most EXPERIENCED and BOOKED BANDS.Also available as a 4 piece SOUL BAND

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Hire Fresh Grooves UK Party band with Encore
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Party bandLeeds

High end modern function band based in Yorkshire! We've played 100s of events. Your guest will be dancing all night!

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Hire SaltEnders Party band with Encore
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£562.50 - £937.50
Party bandShipley

North England’s Multi-Award Winning Acoustic Band SaltEnders is one of the top wedding and function bands in the region!

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Hire The Mixtapes Party band with Encore
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£1150 - £1400
Party bandYork

Highly experienced party band with a MASSIVE song list! Every event is different, lets make it all about you!

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Hire Rockafella Party band with Encore
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£500 - £3500
Party bandLeeds

🎸 High-energy Rock & Indie Party Band ⚡️ Exciting, Energetic, Experienced 🇬🇧 Hire for UK Weddings & Corporate Events 🧑‍🎤 4/7 Piece Band

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Hire DUVET - The Ultimate Covers Band!! Party band with Encore
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£1100 - £2000
Party bandYork

Duvet - The Ultimate Covers Band!! are an in demand, Yorkshire based, party band, perfect for weddings, balls and private functions

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Hire South West Band Party band with Encore
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Party bandWakefield

With over 1000 events in a 12-year career, South West Band have an incredible reputation as the 'go to' band, guaranteed to wow your guests!

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Hire Emerald Skye Party band with Encore
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Party bandLeeds

Acoustic Folk-Pop band playing a foot-stomping, festival-worthy set of songs old and new.

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Hire Kudos Party band with Encore
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From£640
Party bandLeeds

Kudos are a Leeds based professional band who cover rep from the classics to the top 40.

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Hire Azurals Party band with Encore
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£812.50 - £1875
Party bandWakefield

Exciting West Yorkshire indie/rock covers band. Playing all your favourite indie rock and pop tunes, we'll ensure the dancefloor is packed!

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Hire Second Hand Store Party band with Encore
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£1250 - £2750
Party bandLeeds

Leeds six-piece with a killer line up and a repertoire list to get anyone and everyone dancing! Vocals, Sax, Keys, Guitar, Bass, Drums!

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Hire Jonny and the Dunebugs Party band with Encore
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£1500 - £2500
Party bandYork

Dreamt up by some of York's most established players comes a band lost in time, playing retro hits as your ultimate hip shakin’ party band!

Latest reviews of our Party Bands in York

The Maestros
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"This was our second booking with the Maestros...what can I say...another fantastic performance. Everything about them is great...they filled the dance floor all night. Would defo recommend this band. Their music also suits a number of generations"

Jackie hired The Maestros for a Private event (available in York)

Verified Review, 12 October 2024
The Maestros
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"We enjoyed a fantastic evening of great music to dance to at our daughter’s wedding reception. "

Andy hired The Maestros for a Wedding (available in York)

Verified Review, 3 August 2024
The Maestros
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"Excellent band, no hesitation to recommend. They played at our sailing club event to a mixed crowd, everyone said they were great."

Dave hired The Maestros for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in York)

Verified Review, 20 July 2024

FAQs about hiring Party Bands in York

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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 York

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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 York?

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

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