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Whether you're celebrating a milestone birthday, anniversary, Christmas party or company celebration, our incredible party bands for hire will keep your guests dancing to the songs they’ll know and love. Featuring talented and experienced musicians, they know how to fill the dance floor and keep the energy high from the first song to the last. With 656 hand-picked acts to choose from, it's easy to book a band for a party across the UK. Read more

Choosing the Right Party Band

Think about the style of party you're planning, then choose a band that complements the atmosphere. Pop and rock bands are a popular choice for birthdays and lively private parties, bringing guests of all ages onto the dance floor. Indie and festival-style bands are ideal for outdoor celebrations and summer events. Soul, funk and Motown bands are a favourite for anniversaries and retirement parties with mixed-age guest lists, while larger showbands with additional vocalists, saxophonist and brass sections bring extra impact to awards nights, Christmas parties, corporate celebrations and larger venues.

Party Music That Keeps Guests Dancing

Expect floor-filling sets packed with proven dance-floor favourites and party anthems, combining current chart hits with pop, rock, soul, Motown, funk, disco and indie classics. Many acts can also learn special requests, helping personalise the soundtrack to your celebration.

Helpful Booking Tips

Enter your event location and date, then filter by price, music style or line-up to compare the bands that best suit your plans.

Most popular choices: Our most-booked bands for parties are 4-piece bands, with customers spending an average of £1750 in 2026, including travel costs. The most popular package includes two hours of live music, usually split into 2 x 1 hour or 3 x 40 minute sets.

When to book: Customers book an average of 9 months before their party, but for peak summer Saturdays, December events and New Year’s Eve celebrations, we recommend enquiring around a year to 18 months ahead for the widest choice.

Venue planning: A typical 4-piece band needs approximately 4 x 3 metres of clear performance space. Also check if your venue has a sound limiter, parking, and any special curfew time before confirming your act.

Packages & Upgrade Options

A standard evening party package will usually include the live performance, a PA system, basic stage lighting, and recorded music between performances. Many bands also offer flexible upgrades, including acoustic performances for garden parties or afternoon celebrations, a manned DJ service, larger line-ups with saxophone or brass, additional musicians, early setup or a later finish.

Why Book with Alive Network?

Alive Network has spent 27 years helping customers book party entertainment and has secured 39469 party band bookings to date. If you'd like expert guidance, our team can recommend suitable bands based on your venue, budget and the type of party you're planning.

The Leaners
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Leaners are Highly Recommended 103 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
One of our hottest new acts of 2025, get ready for The Leaners - your punchy and soulful party band! Available as a 4, 5 or 6 piece line-up. Mixing hot new hits and timeless classics from artists such as Aretha Franklin, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder and Dua Lipa to name a few, their crowd-pleasing live sets are sure to kickstart any event. With experience across the South East, from festivals to live radio, they guarantee an electrifying performance!...

From £1,833
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Party Starters
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5 stars - Party Starters are Highly Recommended 165 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Party Starters are a cool & contemporary pop & rock band that know what a great party is all about! Energetic & exciting, Party Starters live sets are guaranteed to fill your dance floor & include music from Bruno Mars, Rudimental, The Beatles, Arctic Monkeys, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder & much more!...

From £1,540
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Dexter
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Dexter are Highly Recommended 190 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Cheshire
If you’re looking for a band that fills dance floors, ignites parties and delivers pure feel-good energy from the very first note, then welcome to Dexter. With over 27 years experience performing at over 1500+ events, Dexter bring dancefloor filling sets full of the very best Pop, Soul, R'n'B, Funk and Disco. Featuring both male and female lead vocals, their interactive live shows delight audiences of all ages, and have helped them to become one of our most popular bands for weddings and events across the North West....

From £1,686
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Young Funks

5 stars - Young Funks are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Midlands
Meet Young Funks, a party band full of energy who are ready to rock your stage! Their upbeat, energising repertoire spans the 60's to present day, including hits from Aretha Franklin, Chic, Stevie Wonder, Destiny's Child, Lizzo and much more. Featuring two exceptional vocalists working in perfect harmony, Young Funks will leave you no option but to party with their fresh, vibrant, and crowd-pleasing performances!...

From £1,757
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Happy Hour
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Happy Hour are Highly Recommended 532 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Kent
Our #1 best selling party band, you'll be blown away by the Happy Hour experience! With over 500 five star reviews, Happy Hour are available as a 4-piece line-up or a power trio. Experience high-energy, non-stop dance floor filling hits, with incredible vocal harmonies and face melting guitar solos. Previous clients include some of the world's biggest names including Pinewood Studios, Microsoft, Budweiser, ITV & many more....

From £2,238
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Technicolour
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Technicolour are Highly Recommended 149 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Sussex
Meet Technicolour! A stand out, vibrant band of talented dudes. Stylistically diverse with a repertoire filled with all of your favourites spanning the last seven decades, this band have entertained Heineken, Shard media, Birmingham FC and more!...

From £1,173
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Hipster
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5 stars - Hipster are Highly Recommended 567 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Cheshire
With more than 2000 bookings to date, and over 500 five-star reviews, Hipster are one of the most well established and best loved party bands in the UK. Available as a 4 or 8 piece line-up, their repertoire contains classic Beatles, Fleetwood Mac & The Rolling Stones through to modern indie & pop from Kings of Leon, The Killers & Pharrell. Previous clients include Next, NSPCC, Channel 5, HSBC, Wella, Savilles, Deloitte, KPMG, RBC, Lloyds, M&S, Unileaver, BAE Systems and many more....

From £1,967 +VAT
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Seven
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Seven are Highly Recommended 89 Reviews
Number of members: 7 London
Seven are a world class party band available to hire throughout the UK and internationally. The official band of the FIFA World Cup 2022 performing to 50,000 people a night, this experienced band is formed from a stellar line up of platinum selling musicians who’ve produced, written and toured with Shania Twain, Bastille, Rag N Bone Man, P!nk, James Arthur, James Blunt, Mika, Tom Grennan, Birdy, KSI and many more....

From £3,974
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Into The Groove

5 stars - Into The Groove are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
One of the finest bands on the scene, Into The Groove fuse stunning male and female vocals with a super tight rhythm section and razor sharp horns. Having previously performed with the likes of Beverley Knight, Jamiroquai and Ed Sheeran, this 6-10 piece band will provide you with a breath-taking performance from start to finish....

From £4,781 +VAT
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Happy Hour Deluxe
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5 stars - Happy Hour Deluxe are Highly Recommended 69 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
Happy Hour Deluxe are more than just a band – they’re a high-energy, non-stop live music experience! This award-winning 6 to 8-piece party band blends contemporary and classic hits across pop, rock, funk, and soul – perfect for getting guests of all ages on to the dance floor. Happy Hour Deluxe are known for their incredible vocalists, multi-part harmonies, and interactive performances, joining guests on the dance floor and turning every event into a full-scale celebration. Happy Hour Deluxe deliver a stress free experience, with their attention to detail and passion for performing making them a top choice for events across the UK and beyond....

From £3,298
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Soulisphere
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5 stars - Soulisphere are Highly Recommended 29 Reviews
Number of members: 6 Surrey
Soulisphere are an energetic 5–12 piece ensemble delivering fully immersive party experiences with musicians playing the biggest and best hits right amongst the audience! The band have performed in Oman, Italy, Singapore, France, Azerbaijan, Spain and the Philippines and have rocked stages at prestigious venues including The Ritz, The Savoy, The Dorchester, Four Seasons and more! Previous corporate clients include Microsoft, Coca Cola, Mercedes and Ascot Race Day to name a few....

From £4,939 +VAT
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Switch
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Switch are Highly Recommended 134 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Bristol
Switch are one of the freshest, most exciting new acts on the scene! Delivering up-to-date chart material to timeless classics, this band will fill your dance floor effortlessly with cool class, incredible vocals, amazing musicianship and a repertoire that's second to none!...

From £2,209
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The Arcadias
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Arcadias are Highly Recommended 158 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
Dynamic and professional 4 piece Rock and Pop band The Arcadias are ready to bring the high energy and fun to your event. With a huge level of experience and enviable list of career highlights such as gracing the stages of the West End and various UK festivals. The Arcadias craft the perfect playlist for your event, playing songs from the 50's to the present, including tunes by Harry Styles, The Killers, Stevie Wonder and The Beatles....

From £1,922
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Live Wires
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Live Wires are Highly Recommended 303 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Staffordshire
Rocking events across the UK for the last 16 years, Live Wires are experienced, professional & ready to fill your dance floor! With over 280+ 5 star customer reviews, previous clients including Pepsi Co, Argos & Santander, and a killer repertoire packed full of dance floor classics plus some of today’s biggest hits, Live Wires will go down a storm!...

From £1,760
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The Kicks
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Kicks are Highly Recommended 316 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Surrey
Indie, Rock and Pop classics from the 50's through to today! These guys have extensive live experience having shared the stage with some of the UK's top artists touring worldwide. Previous clients include BBC2, O2 and ITV. Over 300 positive reviews!...

From £1,613
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Night Shift
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5 stars - Night Shift are Highly Recommended 78 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Want that unforgettable party? Want funk? Want rock and pop? Night Shift deliver. With the band's mix of stone cold classics and spanking-new bangers, you’ll be a party legend, because the dancing never stops. Members have shared stages with Busted, UB40 and Example and are now ready to rock your party!...

From £1,466
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Tuxedo
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5 stars - Tuxedo are Highly Recommended 45 Reviews
Number of members: 5 West Yorkshire
Featuring some of the most seasoned, sought after session musicians, this professional 5 piece band boast outstanding musicianship, a crowd-pleasing repertoire & a unique experience that guarantees a foot stomping, hand clapping, unforgettable occasion!...

From £1,681
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Black and Gold

5 stars - Black and Gold are Highly Recommended 88 Reviews
Number of members: 5 Kent
Black and Gold are one of the UK’s top modern function bands, delivering high-energy performances, exceptional musicianship and a polished contemporary sound for weddings, corporate events and private parties. Featuring elite musicians with credits including Rag’n’Bone Man, James Arthur, Adele and Shania Twain—and appearances at major venues like Glastonbury, The O2 and Madison Square Garden—they bring a premium live experience with a versatile setlist that keeps every dancefloor full....

From £3,783
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The Sonics
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Sonics are Highly Recommended 154 Reviews
Number of members: 4 London
The Sonics are one of the hottest party band in town! Young, cool & current - they are guaranteed to kick off your party with a sonic boom! Armed with a killer repertoire, you’ll be dancing all night to songs from Ed Sheeran, Prince, The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Maroon 5, Bruno Mars, Fleetwood Mac & so much more!...

From £1,862
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The Nightliners

5 stars - The Nightliners are Highly Recommended 32 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Hailing from the vibrant music scene of Brighton, THE NIGHTLINERS are a cool, experienced & energetic group that will give you a night to remember! Specialising in Rock, Indie & Pop, covering The Killers, Ed Sheeran, Foo Fighters & many others, members have appeared on Later with Jools Holland, shared a stage with The Maccabees, Foals, Frank Turner, Friendly Fires, The Vaccines & Noel Gallagher, and received airplay on Radio X, BBC Radio 1, Radio 2, & 6 Music!...

From £1,913
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Get Funked

5 stars - Get Funked are Highly Recommended 17 Reviews
Number of members: 22 London
Standing as one of the most in-demand and critically acclaimed bands in the luxury and corporate events industry, Get Funked boast a global reputation for sheer excellence. Available from an 8 piece to 30 piece band oozing soul, class, energy, unbelievable musical ability and stunning presentation, this bespoke showband have travelled the world wowing crowds at over 1000 events for clients such as Shell, Blackberry, BBC, BT and more!...

£POA
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Bangers and Anthems

5 stars - Bangers and Anthems are Highly Recommended 5 Reviews
Number of members: 6 London
Bangers and Anthems is an international luxury show band of the highest quality. Available from a 6 piece to a 21 piece line up, the band features charismatic singers, exquisite horn and string sections, plus percussion and a glamorous DJ. Previous clients include British & Monaco Grand Prix, Cannes Film Festival, Rolex, Bentley Motors, Harrods, IBM, Christian Dior and many more....

From £6,228 +VAT
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The Royale
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Royale are Highly Recommended 208 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Merseyside
Fronted by an amazing singer-guitarist with an incredible rock-pop voice, The Royale’s exciting repertoire spans modern day anthems plus a selection of unforgettable classics! A highly experienced band that has entertained crowds across the UK, played alongside Lenny Kravitz & Placebo, toured Europe, played numerous festivals & more!...

From £1,320
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Riptide
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Riptide are Highly Recommended 160 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Having worked with the likes of Paolo Nutini, Chesney Hawkes, Echo Belly & Right Said Fred, Riptide are a highly experienced band with a cool & exciting edge! Guaranteed to show you a good time, the band's diverse repertoire covers all areas. Covering songs by The Beatles & The Kinks right up to modern day hits from Catfish & The Bottlemen, Arctic Monkeys & more!...

From £1,651
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Season
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Season are Highly Recommended 152 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Sussex
Season showcase on-stage chemistry, incredible talent & loads of experience! Covering chart hits, indie anthems plus some funk & disco classics, this cool band bring an infectious energy to every party they perform at! The band are true professionals who have previously performed alongside Carl Barat, The Ordinary Boys, Liberty X & more!...

From £1,760
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The Compilation
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Compilation are Highly Recommended 108 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
The Compilation deliver a modern, dancefloor-first live music experience packed with pop, disco and 90s/00s favourites. Their DJ-style sets blend songs seamlessly, building energy and keeping the dance floor moving all night. Professional, engaging and easy to work with, they’re a trusted choice for weddings, parties and corporate events that want a full, vibrant atmosphere from start to finish....

From £1,466
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Funky Fresh

5 stars - Funky Fresh are Highly Recommended 14 Reviews
Number of members: 7 Hertfordshire
Funky Fresh are an exceptional and exhilarating high end 7-8 or 12-14 piece party band. Comprising of some of the UK’s most in-demand musicians and performing an array of music from the 60's to present day, Funky Fresh will have your guests up and dancing, and talking about your event for years to come!...

From £4,749 +VAT
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Dirty Weekend
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Dirty Weekend are Highly Recommended 151 Reviews
Number of members: 4 East Sussex
Dirty Weekend are the UK's #1 Festival Themed party band! Paying tribute to the biggest & best music festivals in the world, they've also performed at many of them too! Knowing first-hand how priceless it is to be surrounded by your closest mates whilst watching your favourite artists, they've designed the coolest, most exciting show - ready to rock your party! Choose from 3 of 6 classic festival sets to build your own headline night, including Glastonbury, Live Aid, Isle of Wight, V, Reading / Leeds and Download!...

From £1,913
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Midnight Train
🌟 Customer Favourite

5 stars - Midnight Train are Highly Recommended 69 Reviews
Number of members: 4 West Yorkshire
Midnight Train are a 4 piece party band hailing from Leeds. They have played together for almost a decade, combining their different styles & passions to create exciting, memorable sets to fill any dance floor. Expect hits from Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Beyonce & much more! Previous clients include Cancer Research UK, The RAF, York Races & more!...

From £1,905
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Hipster And The Hot Hot Horns
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Hipster And The Hot Hot Horns are Highly Recommended 395 Reviews
Number of members: 8 Cheshire
Imagine the Killers or Arctic Monkeys with a brass section, and that's the vibe you get with Hipster and the Hot Hot Horns! Experience indie / guitar classics backed by searing horns, with incredible 4 part vocal harmonies - and you've got a perfect combination to headline your next event! Over 390+ five star reviews, from performances world-wide, including Vietnam, Dubai, Singapore, France & Austria. Previous clients include The NEC, Wembley Stadium, Grosvenor House, NEXT, KPMG, BAE Systems and many more....

From £4,584 +VAT
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Jam Masters
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5 stars - Jam Masters are Highly Recommended 26 Reviews
Number of members: 6 West Midlands
An electrifying 6-piece band featuring exceptional male and female soul singers with dynamic backing vocals, guaranteed to pack dancefloors and deliver unforgettable vibes! Blending classic funk, soul, disco, and Motown with modern soulful pop grooves, house anthems, 90’s/00’s R&B, hip hop, and even melodic drum & bass, they create a truly unique and high-energy experience that will leave your crowd amazed....

From £2,948
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The Low Down
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Low Down are Highly Recommended 140 Reviews
Number of members: 3 London
Having performed on some of the biggest stages from Glastonbury to Alexandra palace alongside acts such as Bastille and Tom Odell, The Low Down are an explosive, energetic 3 piece band that will keep you on your feet all night! The band feature a dancefloor filling repertoire performed by a trio of amazing musicians with years of experience entertaining crowds all over the country....

From £1,173
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Fresh

5 stars - Fresh are Highly Recommended 12 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
Fresh are more than just a band – they’re a high-energy, non-stop live music experience! This award-winning 5 party band blends contemporary and classic hits across pop, rock, funk, and soul – perfect for getting guests of all ages on to the dance floor. Fresh are known for their incredible vocalists, multi-part harmonies, and interactive performances, joining guests on the dance floor and turning every event into a full-scale celebration. Fresh deliver a stress free experience, with their attention to detail and passion for performing making them a top choice for events across the UK and beyond....

From £2,693
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The Atoms
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Atoms are Highly Recommended 102 Reviews
Number of members: 3 Staffordshire
The Atoms are a seasoned three-piece events band with decades of experience, performing thousands of shows from major UK festivals to weddings, corporate parties and private celebrations worldwide. The Atoms deliver hit-filled sets that pack dancefloors and bring energy to every event....

From £1,355
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Out Of Control
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - Out Of Control are Highly Recommended 121 Reviews
Number of members: 3 West Midlands
Out Of Control are a fantastic 3 piece function band with the ability to bring any crowd to their feet. Their repertoire covers the old classics right through to the music of today, whether it be rock, pop or soul! Out Of Control are ideal for any event!...

From £1,424
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The Vibe Sound

5 stars - The Vibe Sound are Highly Recommended 6 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Manchester
The Vibe Sound: a renowned pop & soul band, perfect for weddings, parties, & corporate events. With captivating vocals & talented musicians, they guarantee an electrifying dance floor experience. Offering personalised touches & over 7 years of chemistry, trust them to elevate your event. Complete event support including PA systems & DJ services available. Explore their acoustic options for daytime entertainment too!...

From £1,627
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Bella And The Bourbon Boys
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5 stars - Bella And The Bourbon Boys are Highly Recommended 76 Reviews
Number of members: 5 London
Inspired by the American band Postmodern Jukebox, Alive Network’s exclusive swing jazz quintet Bella and the Bourbon Boys give a retro spin to events with their vintage Jazz covers of pop songs, including hits from Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi and many more!...

From £2,072 +VAT
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The Party Set
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5 stars - The Party Set are Highly Recommended 28 Reviews
Number of members: 10 London
A sensational Pop, Soul and Motown band performing a huge range of hits from the very best of the finest acts. They deliver a funky and energetic performance guaranteed to get your guests on the dancefloor!...

From £6,199 +VAT
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BABYLONDON

5 stars - BABYLONDON are Highly Recommended 15 Reviews
Number of members: 10 London
Highly experienced, highly accomplished & highly recommended. BABYLONDON have performed worldwide at some of the most prestigious, star-studded events! Performing Rock, Pop, Soul, Disco, Funk, Motown & more, they guarantee you a night to remember!...

From £6,412 +VAT
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The Upstarts
🏆 Customer Choice Award

5 stars - The Upstarts are Highly Recommended 109 Reviews
Number of members: 4 Lancashire
The Upstarts are one of the freshest bands around! Performing music everyone will love, The Upstarts live sets include cool classics from the Beatles and Stevie Wonder to the biggest modern-day hits from Bruno Mars, DNCE, Bieber and more!...

From £1,613
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