Christmas party Function Bands for hire in Dorset

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Hire Hyper Fly Function band with Encore
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Function bandBournemouth

Ignite the dance floor with Hyper Fly!

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Hire What the Phunk  Function band with Encore
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£1280 - £3840
Function bandDorchester

Master funckateers! Pure funk with pop cover played in a unique style 😎 including Beyonce, AC/DC, Justin Timberlake and Stevie Wonder

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Hire The Old Grey Guitarist Band Function band with Encore
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Function bandDorset

Bringing viral charm to your event! Fronted by John Wines,AGT Semi-Finalist, the Old Grey Guitarist Band will make your event unforgettable.

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Hire Human Radio Function band with Encore
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Function bandChristchurch

Human Radio - 100%! Your new favourite Radio station.

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Hire Infinity Nights Function band with Encore
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Function bandBournemouth

Make your night unforgettable with Infinity Nights!

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Hire Stomping Boondocks Function band with Encore
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£875 - £1500
Function bandBournemouth

A lively folk / covers / ceilidh band with tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, America and England.

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Hire Untold Function band with Encore
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£1500 - £2000
Function bandLangport

Untold specializes in delivering electrifying live performances, offering a diverse musical journey with customer and budget focus!

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Hire The South West Bounce Function band with Encore
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£1728 - £4864
Function bandBournemouth

Bournemouth's most well-rounded pop, soul, and RnB party band!

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Hire Joe's Jazz Function band with Encore
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Function bandBournemouth

Joe's Jazz is one of the most sought after jazz bands in the UK and can cater for any event and be booked in any size, from a duos upwards.

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Hire The Rosewood Duo Function band with Encore
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£625 - £937.50
Function bandPoole

The ultimate acoustic duo for feel-good vibes! Playing upbeat modern hits and timeless classics to make your day unforgettable.

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Hire The PURE TONES  Function band with Encore
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£718.75 - £1500
Function bandBournemouth

The PURE TONES 🎶 Live Music That Brings the Party to Life! 🎶 The Ultimate Party Band for all events.

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Hire The Audio Allstars Function band with Encore
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£800 - £2000
Function bandBournemouth

The Audio Allstars are a premium-quality events band based in the South, UK. We play modern chart hits as well as classics from the past!

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Hire Martin Warman Band Function band with Encore
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Function bandBournemouth

Acoustic band, electric band, blues band, function band,

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Hire Soulstar Music Function band with Encore
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£812.50 - £2375
Function bandBournemouth

A fun bunch of talented musicians form this multi award winning, party & wedding band! Dance offs, singing battles, memories to last forever

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Hire Life Of The Party Band Function band with Encore
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Function bandBournemouth

Premium quality 7-piece party band based in Dorset, gig UK-wide. Playing our own unique blend of pop, disco, indie and parts classics!

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Hire 6 to the Bar Function band with Encore
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£1875 - £3437.50
Function bandBournemouth

Premier party and wedding band on the South Coast, 6 to the Bar play all the classics with our flavour and great finesse!

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Hire Jemima & The Five Function band with Encore
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£2250 - £3750
Function bandBournemouth

High energy female fronted, 6-piece band with sax! We keep everyone on the dance floor covering upbeat pop, funk and soul.

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Hire Lost In Music Function band with Encore
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£500 - £1000
Function bandYeovil

Yeovil Based Party band with over 90 years combined experience. Here to make sure the party keeps going and a dance floor is always full.

Latest reviews of our Christmas Party Function Bands in Dorset

Rock The Night
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"Utterly brilliant ... We had so many compliments about what a fantastic band they were "

Sara hired Rock The Night for a Bar / Club / Venue event (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 28 June 2025
The Tricks
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"We don’t even know where to begin, other than to say a HUGE thank you to The Tricks! From the moment they started playing, the dance floor was full – and it stayed that way all night. Their energy, talent, and connection with the crowd were just incredible. So many of our guests commented on how amazing they were and where we found them. The whole process, from initial contact to the final song, was smooth and stress-free. Communication was clear and easy, and they handled everything with total professionalism. On top of that, they’re just three genuinely lovely guys. The level of talent each of them brings is truly astounding. If we could do the day all over again, we wouldn’t hesitate for a second to book The Tricks again. They were a massive part of what made the day unforgettable. Thank you again for everything! Lee and Zoë Johnson x"

Lee hired The Tricks for a Wedding (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 28 June 2025
Funk City Band
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"We booked Funk City for a corporate summer party and they were amazing! They really helped us out, as we had to book them 48 hours before the event and nothing seemed like a challenge for them, which was appreciated! Thank you again - we will keep you in mind for future events! "

Kate hired Funk City Band for a Corporate event (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 25 June 2025

FAQs about hiring Christmas Party Function bands in Dorset

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What kind of performance should I expect from a function band?

Good question! There are essentially three types of function band performances: headline, background, and roaming. Headline bands are the most common; perfect for filling the dancefloor and getting the crowd moving. Background function bands are usually jazz bands - they can provide a great ambience for whatever event you might have in mind. Roaming bands are great for outdoor weddings or events where you want the band to get around to all the guests and provide a bit of audience interaction. Roaming bands are only possible as an acoustic act, so they come cord-free!

Will function bands take song requests?

Yes - but always best to ask well in advance! Most bands will be very accomodating if you've asked them to play a few special requests. Function bands are also usually very experienced, so requests on the night aren't out-of-the-question either (just don't be upset if they aren't keen to play all 23 minutes of Echoes by Pink Floyd!).

Will the function band provide all their own equipment?

Yes - most function bands will be fully equipped with their own PA system, music gear, and usually even lighting! Many will also provide a sound assistant, as well as a DJ service. A DJ service will keep the music going while the band take short breaks, but is also perfect add-on if you and your guests want to boogie into the far-reaches of the night!

Hiring a Christmas Party Function Band in Dorset

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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 Christmas Party Function Band in Dorset?

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

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