Christmas party Function Bands for hire in Dorset

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Hire What the Phunk
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Encore Approved
£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 South West Bounce
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£1728 - £4864
Function bandBournemouth

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

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Hire The Audio Allstars
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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 Stomping Boondocks
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£630 - £1250
Function bandBournemouth

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

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Hire Joe's Jazz
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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 Class of ‘97
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£1250 - £1400
Function bandBournemouth

Class of ‘97 are a professional live party band based in the Midlands, bringing you the biggest Pop and Dance hits of the 80’s, 90’s & 00’s!

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Hire Martin Warman Band
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Function bandBournemouth

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

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Hire Tin Pan Allies
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£860 - £1500
Function bandPoole

... a strolling vaudeville band playing pop from the last 100 years - Armstrong to Zutons, in a swing style! No wires, no limits!

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Hire Brass Monkeys
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Function bandWimborne

Delivering the best live music experience possible, for you. We take pride in providing quality live music tailored to your audience.

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Hire Aaron & Oleg ~ Vocals & Sax
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£450 - £600
Function bandBournemouth

Live Vocals & Sax Duo ~ Swing, Jazz, Soul, Pop, Laid back Chill to Upbeat & Lively.

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Hire Airwave Covers Band
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Function bandPoole

Airwave are a high energy, dance floor filling - party covers band In Bournemouth and surrounding areas

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Hire Infinity
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From£1120
Function bandWimborne

EarthWind & Fire,Phil Collins,Nile Rodgers,David Bowie,Chicago,Level 42,Michael Jackson/Jackson 5,Go West,Stevie Wonder,Adele,Toto,ELO etc

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Hire Chill - The Party band
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Function bandDorchester

One of the South West's top rock and pop party bands, with a reputation for high quality sound, musicianship & professionalism.

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Hire 80s Asylum
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£1000 - £2500
Function bandDorchester

The Ultimate 80s Experience

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Hire The Burning Shoes
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£750 - £2500
Function bandLondon

A highly sought-after function band, renowned for their versatility and ability to bring energy and sophistication to every event.

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Hire Sound Express band
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£1000 - £1800
Function bandLondon

The Sound Express band is a high energy, versatile and super professional band, performing a huge range of classic and current hits.

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Hire Discovered
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£1065 - £1815
Function bandOxford

One of the UK’s finest bands providing songs, dances and entertainment for everyone. Over 500+ events in 10 years, satisfaction guaranteed!

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Hire Halfway to New York
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£2995 - £4495
Function bandBexleyheath

Toured the US twice, Supported Bruce Springsteen at Hyde Park & Headlined Trafalgar Square - this band is guaranteed to deliver & then some!

Hiring a function band in Dorset

Useful information

Popular genres:
Pop, Rock, Folk
Average response time:
3 hours
Busiest times:
June, July, August

How much does it cost to hire a 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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Frequently asked questions

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!

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