Christmas party Function Bands for hire in Reading
Latest reviews of our Christmas Party Function Bands in Reading
"I cannot express how fantastic Open Road were. From looking for a band to choosing these guys was an absolute dream. Great communication and nothing was too much trouble. Every playlist was exactly what we wanted and Jake and the boys went through everything to make sure we were happy with everything before the day. The whole set up was fantastic and all the songs were brilliant. We had so many of our guests commenting on how great the band was with a great range of songs and what a fabulous night they all had. We would recommend Open road to anyone looking for a band and I am sure that we will use them again in the future. Thank you so much boys for making our event one to remember. Lindsey and Tom x"
Lindsey hired Open Road for a Birthday party (available in Reading)
"Best Band you could possibly hire out there! JOSE is amazing, super friendly and accommodating. They literally made our bday party!! Highly highly recommended! "
JULIA hired Sound Express band for a Birthday party (available in Reading)
"Sound Express were just wonderful! They played out our wedding reception in London (including ceremony and aisle) - so professional, handled everything themselves so we had nothing to worry about in the lead up. They are such a tight band, with a huge amount of experience and beautiful vocals. They learnt a couple of additional songs too. The version of At Last for our ceremony was spot on perfect. Couldn’t recommend highly enough - our only regret was not having longer to enjoy them :)"
Kathryn hired Sound Express band for a Birthday party (available in Reading)
FAQs about hiring Christmas Party Function bands in Reading
Take the stress out of hiring musicians with Encore
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 Reading
Useful information
Christmas Party Function bands in Reading typically play Pop, Rock, Folk, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in July, August, September, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.
How much does it cost to hire a Christmas Party Function Band in Reading?
Prices for Christmas Party Function bands vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget Christmas Party Function bands typically charge around £220 per performer, mid-range acts around £330, and high-end Christmas Party Function bands from £400 per performer upwards.
A guide to hiring Christmas Party Function Bands
Take the hassle out of hiring Christmas Party Function Bands with Encore Musicians
This page was created by the Encore team using data from 9077 bookings and 4618 verified reviews across the UK.
Last updated: 3 August 2026
