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Sussex bands for hire

Make any event special with a party band for hire in Sussex – from weddings, student parties and corporate events to birthday parties, NYE parties and Bar Mitzvahs. As well as pop and rock covers bands we can also provide jazz, swing and ceilidh music for any event.

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The Indie Buskers Band

  • 4
  • (2)

Unique boho party band featuring acoustic bass and violin, playing well-known covers with a festival folk-inspired makeover, from Ray Charles to Britney Spears.

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from£1,160

Kickstart

  • 3-4
  • (59)

Breathtaking vocals, lush harmonies and an explosive rhythm section – this West Midlands wedding party band play a wide selection of soul, disco, rock’n’roll and the latest indie to keep you dancing until the wee hours! DJ service available.

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from£3,075

The Modern Swing Band

  • 5-7
  • (21)

This authentic postmodern style swing band masterfully plays classic swing tunes, as well as pop songs reimagined in a swing style. They also offer the option to include additional musicians in their lineup.

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from£1,455

The Get Ups

  • 4-8
  • (32)

Offering a versatile range of line-ups from their acoustic duo to the full party package 8-piece, The Get Ups offer a modern repertoire delivered with bags of professionalism and charisma.

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The Rumours

  • 4
  • (42)

Believe everything you hear about these guys! The Rumours are a vibrant 4-piece band that come with boundless energy and an infectious love for mixing the latest hits from Bruno Mars and George Ezra with timeless classics from Chic, Earth Wind & Fire and The Beatles.

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The High Rollers

  • 3
  • (118)

Authentically recreated indie rock covers by The Killers, Blur and The Kinks sit alongside funkier pop by Bruno Mars, Taylor Swift and Pharrell Williams. For value and impact, wedding bands don't come better than this.

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from£2,555

The Natural Highs

  • 5-11
  • (28)

One of the best funk and disco bands in London, The Natural Highs will bring floor-filling songs, wow-factor and raw soul energy to your party.

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from£1,845

The Playlist

  • 4
  • (29)

London’s newest indie pop party group with a huge repertoire spanning decades of classics and a harmony-packed, polished live show to back them up.

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from£2,440

The Soul Girls

  • 5-8
  • (25)

Fantastic all-female soul, Motown and pop band with a wide-ranging repertoire, who have performed with artists as diverse as Lady Gaga, The Noisettes, Corinne Bailey Rae and Fatboy Slim! DJ service also available.

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from£2,710

The Gents

  • 4
  • (37)

Inventive and unique festival style party band specialising in feel-good dance anthems, UK garage and club classics - all recreated on live instruments.

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from£3,940

Lightspeed

  • 7
  • (30)

Ultimate live music experience featuring a centre-stage light up drum kit that delivers a feast for the eyes and ears. This slick outfit brings you supreme talent and a large repertoire of chart hits. Additional musicians, jazz sets and DJ service available.

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Swinging in Blue

  • 5-13
  • (25)

This versatile jazz and swing ensemble really is a cut above the rest! Their plethora of material spans the contemporary chart hits from the last 80 years. Larger line-ups, lead male vocals, acoustic afternoon sets and DJ service are available.

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Shake The Moon

  • 4
  • (77)

A sassy, classy, badass party band with 10 years experience playing the live music scene in the South West. The band features both male and female lead vocals, with DJ services and acoustic sets also available.

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Party Club International

  • 5-12
  • (33)

Party Club International featuring world-class musicians who have shared stage with Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and George Ezra, Party Club International offers a meticulously curated and expertly performed selection of the finest pop, soul and Motown.

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Club Soul

  • 4
  • (56)

Max out on all your party favourites with this stunning live DJ band featuring sax, vocals and percussion. Expect high energy show-stopping performances.

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from£2,830

Soulband

  • 7-10
  • (12)

Powerful seven-piece led by internationally touring vocalists, mixing Motown, jazz, funk, and reggae.

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from£3,745

Fireflies

  • 6-14
  • (42)

Exhilarating 6-14 piece party band featuring stunning male and female vocals and offering optional horns, playing accurate renditions of modern and classic hits.

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Parklife

  • 3
  • (36)

London-based wedding and party band with a vast repertoire covering all genres, including a specialist Britpop/90s set, covering indie bands such as Oasis, Blur and Supergrass, as well as classic British rock acts.

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The Dip Dabs

  • 4-8
  • (46)

Top-flight rock and pop party band delivering exceptional value for money, female lead vocals and optional brass, rapper and string section.

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from£1,940

Havana Beat

  • 4-8
  • (16)

Explosive and energetic Cuban band fronted by a fantastic female vocalist. One of the finest bands representatives of Cuban son, Latin and salsa music in the UK today!


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Guide to booking party bands in Sussex

Why should I hire a Sussex party band for my event?

Whatever occasion you are celebrating, music is the best way to make any event memorable, and Sussex attracts great musicians from all over the world!

Our experts have tracked down the most talented and reliable acts so that you don’t have to.

We have Sussex party bands in all styles, suitable for all budgets – and all of them are young enough to love what they do and experienced enough to know exactly what to play and when!

What style of music do your Sussex party bands perform?

Our Sussex wedding bands play all the hits, from time-tested classics to modern chart-toppers, and are happy to learn a first dance or special song for your event – whether it’s a well-known sing along or an obscure indie gem.

We have party bands for hire playing a wide range of genres. For a corporate party or glamorous student ball, book a Gatsby style swing band, or a band playing jazzy versions of pop covers.

For a raucous party in the pub, hire a rock and indie band.

For a garden party with no easy access to a power supply, hire a ‘wireless’ roving band, such as a steel band or acoustic band.

Can you provide background musicians for hire in Sussex?

This page is dedicated to Sussex party bands for an evening party, where dancing is on the cards. But if you’re looking for something more laid-back, or suitable for a small venue, how about a singer guitarist or an acoustic duo?

Our jazz bands are ideal for creating an upbeat, mellow atmosphere your guests can talk over.

Do you offer other musical genres, such as ceilidh or jazz bands in Sussex?

If you’re looking for something more refined, our Sussex jazz bands 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.

Do we need to provide any equipment for the band?

Our Sussex 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!

Where do your Sussex party bands tend to perform?

Towns full of history, views of the sea, walks through the countryside and a heavy sprinkling of rustic personality, Sussex really does have it all.

With such a collection of beautiful venues to choose from, we always know its going to be a fantastic party at Goodwood House, Buxted Park Hotel, Hendall Manor Barns, Hickstead Hotel, Hartsfield Manor, Cowdray House, Long Furlong Barn, Milwards House, Southdowns Manor, South Lodge, The Darenth, Alexander House Hotel or Langshott Manor.

Our West Sussex bands stretch across Worthing, Crawley, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Shoreham-by-Sea, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, East Grinstead and Chichester.

Our East Sussex bands are available throughout Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Hastings, Bexhill-on-Sea, Seaford, Crowborough, Hailsham, Portslade-by-Sea, Peacehaven and Lewes.

How can we save money on our Sussex party band?

Our price promise means that, if another agency offers you one of our Sussex party bands for a lower price or on better terms, we’ll match their offer. And you won’t have to worry about hiring a separate DJ, as many of our acts provide a free DJ service when they’re not playing.

But the bargain price doesn’t mean you have to compromise on quality; our Sussex cover bands are the most gifted performers in the county, as well as being the most reliable, and are all strictly vetted before being allowed on to our books.


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