Function bands
Background musicians
Function bands
Background musicians
We've gathered together the most talented party bands for hire in Essex, so that you can find the perfect live music for your event. Our bands play covers of rock, pop and soul from Colchester to Chelmsford as well as jazz, swing and ceilidh!
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With a splash of merry wedding tunes and a dash of melancholy lullabies, Klezmer Kapelye whip up a hearty brew of soul-stirring melodies that are sure to get your feet tapping.
Whether you need upbeat entertainment for a lively celebration or a relaxed atmosphere for a drinks reception, Daylight Duo can cater to your needs.
Tropicalia DJ Band is a DJ act with live musicians, bringing an exotic, vibrant performance to your event. The act performs floor-filling mash-ups and remixes of classics from the 70s to the present day.
Sensational jazz and swing band, blending timeless jazz classics, energetic swing tunes, and modern twists on pop favourites.
World class DJs and musicians team up to create an epic atmosphere for your special occasion.
Acclaimed ceilidh and barn dance band playing a mix of traditional Irish, Scottish, English and Americana for dancing or listening. Available with caller and extra musicians.
Our party bands in Essex are young enough to love what they do, but
experienced enough to know exactly what to play to get the party started
– and keep it going until the end of the night! We have function bands
suitable for every venue or occasion, from corporate events to weddings.
We're band hire experts and have spent years tracking down the best local party bands for every event – from office parties and birthday parties to high-profile corporate functions.
All our acts are strictly vetted before we book them,
so that you can be sure that any act you book with us will provide you
with an outstanding live performance and be punctual, reliable and
friendly on the day.
If you’re looking for a stomping soundtrack to a wild wedding party, how about one of our Essex wedding bands playing the best pop music from across the decades? If you’d like to fill the function room in the Hope and Anchor or the Fox and Hounds, how about an acoustic duo or a swing singer with backing tracks? If you’d like a serenade in a sushi bar, how about hiring a string quartet?
For bigger venues, birthdays and guests who love dancing, we have a huge choice of party bands – these range from rock and indie bands to huge soul and Motown bands who can add horn sections and extra singers.
Line-ups vary from versatile, guitar-based 3 and 4-pieces through to large, multi-layered soul bands, featuring keyboards, brass, percussion and extra vocalists.
If you're looking for something a bit quieter for a drinks party,
corporate event or garden gathering, hire a local jazz band.
Typically they play swinging classics from the Great American Songbook, from Sinatra to Jamie Cullum. Most of them also throw in a few jazzy versions of classic and current pop music too.
Since our dixieland bands and many of our Gypsy jazz bands can perform "unplugged" without the need for a power supply, they're ideal for outdoor summer garden parties where this is difficult.
If you’re looking for something more refined, our jazz bands in Essex for hire cover a range of sub-genres including gypsy jazz bands, jazz trios, wedding jazz bands, background jazz bands.
All will play non-intrusive, sophisticated background music that your guests can talk over.
For the evening, consider hiring a swing band to get the party started.
Our bands all come fully equipped for your event – it’s just worth getting in touch if you think your event will exceed 250 guests, as extra equipment might then be necessary. You just need to make sure that the band has a power source to plug in to and a space to perform!
We recommend a flat and sheltered stage area of at least 3x3 meters for a 3-piece band – then add an extra metre squared per band member that you have booked.
A raised stage is preferable for maximum impact but our bands are flexible to all kinds of set ups!
From Crondon Park, Parklands, Gosfield Hall, Boreham House, Leez Priory and Woodhall Manor to Prested Hall, The Rochford Hotel, Braxted Park, Smeetham Hall Barn, Fennes, Botleys Mansion and Down Hall Hotel, our bands always jump at the opportunity to put on a memorable evening at all our Essex events.
You can hire a live band in Essex to perform anywhere in the county,
including: Southend-on-Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford, Basildon, Rayleigh,
Harlow, Grays, Brentwood, Clacton-on-Sea, Braintree, Canvey Island,
Billericay and Saffron Walden.
Our Essex bands for hire can also perform throughout the UK and beyond but for even more options, browse our bands in nearby towns and counties too such as Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, Norfolk, Suffolk.
Planning an all-day event? Many of our party bands offer jazz or acoustic background sets in the afternoon. Since they'll already be at your venue, they can usually offer these for almost half the price of hiring in a separate act.
You can also reduce costs by taking advantage of your band's own DJ
services, before, between and after their live sets – they'll mix songs
and take requests to keep the party going until last orders, and save
you on the space, hassle and cost implications of booking a separate
act.
For more booking options, take a look at individual band pages to see what else they can offer.
Finally, hire a local band to save money on travel and accommodation.
Function Central is a leading cover bands hire agency. We provide exceptional local talent for private events, both in Essex, throughout the UK and internationally.
Hire a local act to save on costs – we have bands based in most major UK towns and counties.
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