Christmas party Function Bands for hire in Dorset

Hyper Fly

Function bandBournemouth

Ignite the dance floor with Hyper Fly!

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Encore Approved

£1280 - £3840

What the Phunk

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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£875 - £1500

Miss-Chief and the Makers

Function bandDorset

The Southwest's leading Party Band - Live music for any occasion. Events include events for JP Morgan, Salisbury Guildhall to name but a few

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The Old Grey Guitarist Band

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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Human Radio

Function bandChristchurch

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

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10 reviews

£937.50 - £1500

Stomping Boondocks

Function bandBournemouth

High energy electic ceilidh band - A modern twist on tradition with covers of sing-a-long folk, country and indie hits in between

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3 reviews

Infinity Nights

Function bandBournemouth

Make your night unforgettable with Infinity Nights!

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10 reviews

£1500 - £2000

Untold

Function bandLangport

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

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11 reviews

£2000

RAVER

Function bandBournemouth

THE Most electrifying, feel-good energy party band that transforms every event into a rockin’ celebration. World Class.

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13 reviews

£1728 - £4864

The South West Bounce

Function bandBournemouth

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

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8 reviews

£625 - £937.50

The Rosewood Duo

Function bandPoole

Folk-inspired acoustic duo playing pop, rock, indie & Americana. With dual vocals, guitar, flute & percussion for a fresh, memorable sound.

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4 reviews

£718.75 - £1500

The PURE TONES

Function bandBournemouth

***No longer in use, please use The PURE TONES Collective.*** 🎶 Live Music That Brings the Party to Life! 🎶 The Ultimate Party Band.

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5 reviews

Joe's Jazz

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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12 reviews

£1750

ALPHATRAX

Function bandBournemouth

The best non-stop playing party party band .. 100% satisfaction, guaranteed surpass everyone’s expectations! :)

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4 reviews

£1562.50 - £2187.50

Wild Hearts Band

Function bandBournemouth

Bring the Heartbeat of Tennessee to Your Event with The Wild Hearts Band!

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7 reviews

£800 - £2000

The Audio Allstars

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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3 reviews

Soulstar Music

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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4 reviews

£2187.50 - £2562.50

Ramblin' Jacks

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Function bandDorset

Six pieces of real-deal country, authentic, built to ramble and all live!!

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Beaminster
Blandford Forum
Bridport
Chickerell
Dorchester
Ferndown
Fortuneswell
Gillingham
Lyme Regis
Shaftesbury
Sherborne
Stalbridge
Sturminster Newton
Swanage
Verwood
Wareham
Weymouth
Wimborne Minster

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BA22, BH1, BH10, BH11, BH12, BH13, BH14, BH15, BH16, BH17, BH18, BH19, BH2, BH20, BH21, BH22, BH23, BH24, BH3, BH31, BH4, BH5, BH6, BH7, BH8, BH9, DT1, DT10, DT11, DT2, DT3, DT4, DT5, DT6, DT7, DT8, DT9, EX13, SP5, SP6, SP7, SP8, TA18, TA20

Latest reviews of our Christmas Party Function Bands in Dorset

"Paul and guys were absolutely fantastic."

Mr hired The Retros for a Birthday party (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 11 April 2026

"Simply a stunning night of musical entertainment. All the band members made our Wild West party so special.The energy they provided was infectious and got everyone on the dance floor. All our guests have commented “what a band, they were sensational” Really lovely people, David made the booking so easy and couldn’t have been more helpful in organising our event. Would totally recommend booking “Twist of Rock” they were brilliant. Jerry"

JEREMY hired Twist of Rock for a Private event (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 28 March 2026

"Wow wow wow! The whole process from booking to them finishing their last song. Absolutely incredible. Matt & Jen you’ve gained another 100 fans. I cannot wait for an excuse to book you again. Nothing was too much trouble for you both and the couldn’t have wished for any better duo then you both. You’re both so talented and made my wedding reception one to remember. Great songs great flow and great atmosphere created. Even having people up dancing amazing. So Thankyou once again. "

Lee hired Cactus Club for a Wedding (available in Dorset)

Verified Review, 28 March 2026

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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Pop, Rock, Folk

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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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