Christmas party Function Bands for hire in Greater Manchester

23 reviews

£500 - £1620

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Function bandSalford

One of the UK's leading function bands. An elegant 2-4pc band offering the finest musicians guaranteed to provide high-quality entertainment

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45 reviews

£400 - £1100

The Lads

Function bandManchester

Over 600+ successful events played. Past Clients: Amazon UK, World Snooker, World PDC Darts, NHS Awards and played hundreds of weddings.

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14 reviews

£1295 - £2795

Late Last Night

Function bandManchester

"Non-Stop Party Music for Unique Clients"

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10 reviews

£1000 - £1700

Groovething

Function bandCheadle

Groovething are a fabulous wedding, function and party band, based in the North West of England.

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4 reviews

£375 - £1500

The Wigwams

Function bandManchester

We specialize in performing nineties and noughties rock and pop music, guaranteed to make your night unforgettable!

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1 review

£1250 - £1750

Gemma Daltrey Band

Function bandManchester

Premium party party guaranteed to impress your guests!

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3 reviews

Destination: Dancefloor

Function bandManchester

Unstoppable fun from Manchester’s most lively function band!

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4 reviews

Soirée

Function bandManchester

Soirée is a band delivering high-energy pop covers at all types of events, blending classic and modern hits, guaranteed to wow your guests!

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2 reviews

£900 - £1375

The Big Phat Phunction Band

Function bandStockport

The top NW function band - available for all occasions as a 5-12 piece. Specialising in Motown with brass options for that Big Phat sound!

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3 reviews

£875 - £2875

The Mojos

Function bandSalford

Exquisite all-around music entertainment. Add a luxurious and dynamic element to your event with The Mojos!

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2 reviews

£500 - £1875

On The Cover - Bandeoke

Function bandManchester

The most professional band in the northwest! with over 20 years playing experience We specialize in Bandioke, - Ask for more details :)

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1 review

£1000 - £1875

The Magic Jukebox

Function bandBolton

The liveliest function band around the North West. #1 band for rocking up the classics! Covering music from all decades with a bit of grit!

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3 reviews

£2362.50 - £3125

Rock Steady Music

Function bandManchester

For the premium party experience, look no further! We're made up of some of the finest musicians in the North West, guaranteed to impress!

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189 reviews

£800 - £1750

Eccentric Pony

Function bandWarrington

The Ultimate Party & Wedding Band - Eccentric Pony provides the perfect soundtrack for your event!

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43 reviews

£900 - £1750

The Nat O'Brien Band

Function bandGreater Manchester

The #1 collective of pro musicians from Greater Manchester who deliver Funk, Soul, Motown and much more. We are your band!

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36 reviews

£1250 - £1875

Mustard

Function bandManchester

The Ultimate Party Band For Any Occasion

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53 reviews

£2000

The Rock 'n' Soulers

Function bandManchester

The Covers Band For Music Fans. All Weddings & Events! Rock/Indie/Britpop/Soul/60s,70s,80s. Manchester/Cheshire/Worldwide!

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19 reviews

£600 - £850

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We are a very experienced duo experienced in performing at weddings, corporate events, parties, pubs and clubs. Check us out!

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Cheadle
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Denton
Droylsden
Dukinfield
Eccles
Failsworth
Farnworth
Gatley
Golborne
Hale
Hazel Grove
Heywood
Hindley
Horwich
Hyde
Ince-in-Makerfield
Irlam
Kearsley
Lees
Littleborough
Little Lever
Marple
Middleton
Milnrow
Mossley
Partington
Radcliffe
Ramsbottom
Romiley
Royton
Sale
Shaw
Stalybridge
Standish
Stretford
Swinton
Tyldesley
Urmston
Walkden
Westhoughton
Whitefield
Worsley

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Latest reviews of our Christmas Party Function Bands in Greater Manchester

"The band were amazing!! Very prompt to respond to queries and they even learnt our first dance song, highly recommend "

Jenny hired Soirée for a Wedding (available in Greater Manchester)

Verified Review, 16 August 2025

"That were great from start to finish and a crowd of over 200 loved their music Thanks again "

David hired The Mojos for a Private event (available in Greater Manchester)

Verified Review, 25 July 2025

"Awesome band also did the DJ playlist - great comms. great set list highly recommended "

Andrew hired The Lads for a Birthday party (available in Greater Manchester)

Verified Review, 12 July 2025

FAQs about hiring Christmas Party Function bands in Greater Manchester

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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 Greater Manchester

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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 Greater Manchester?

The typical price per group member for Function Bands is:

£Budget£220

££Pro£330

£££High-end£400+

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