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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£500 - £1250
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 Purple Cosmos Party band with Encore
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£750 - £1250
Party bandYorkshire, UK

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

Lively Function Wedding Band. We get the crowd going! First Dance, Requests, Dj service, Rock,Pop,Soul,Folk,Indie. Competitive, Professional

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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 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 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 Jenkins & Alexander Party band with Encore
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£625 - £875
Party bandWakefield

Singer/guitarist and Sax duo available for Weddings, Parties and Events.

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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!

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Hire Second Hand Store Party band with Encore
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£1200 - £1800
Party bandLeeds

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

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Hire 5K! - The North’s Premier Pop Punk Party Band Party band with Encore
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From£800
Party bandYork

The North's Preimer Pop Punk Party Band. Professional and tailored sets to suit any occasions. Available for any event you want to rock!

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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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Recent reviews of our Party Bands in York

“A fantastic experience from start to finish. Very good communication with both Encore and the band members. Arrived early, great stage set up, appearance and sound quality. Playlist was perfect for our Dad’s birthday and they specifically included some of his favourite tracks. They made the whole performance fun and personable. Very positive feedback from our guests too. Thank you so much for making this day extra special. We will certainly want to book again. ”

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Jill hired The Maestros for a Birthday party (available in York)

“Everything was perfect. From start to finish. Booking process with Encore was smooth and everything and everyone did what they said they would. I didn’t have to worry about a thing. Music was 100% fabulous in every respect. Guests loved The Maestros so much they’re getting future bookings from them already ❤️”

6 January 2024
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Lesley hired The Maestros for a Birthday party (available in York)

“These guys were absolutely amazing. Everyone at the party enjoyed the sets and were singing their praises (including 2 music teachers). I would definitely recommend to everyone who wants live music at their event. ”

9 December 2023
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Natalie hired Purple Cosmos for a Birthday party (available in York)

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