Function bands
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Function bands
Background musicians
Hiring a party band in London? The British capital, home to artists from the Rolling Stones to Dua Lipa, offers a huge choice of live cover bands for hire as well as as well as jazz, swing and ceilidh.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Inventive and unique festival style party band specialising in feel-good dance anthems, UK garage and club classics - all recreated on live instruments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Max out on all your party favourites with this stunning live DJ band featuring sax, vocals and percussion. Expect high energy show-stopping performances.
Powerful seven-piece led by internationally touring vocalists, mixing Motown, jazz, funk, and reggae.
Exhilarating 6-14 piece party band featuring stunning male and female vocals and offering optional horns, playing accurate renditions of modern and classic hits.
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.
Top-flight rock and pop party band delivering exceptional value for money, female lead vocals and optional brass, rapper and string section.
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!
Hiring a live party band in London is one of the best ways to make your event truly unforgettable, giving you live music energy, atmosphere and personalised entertainment that you simply can’t get from a party DJ or playlist.
Our experts have tracked down the most talented and reliable acts in London so that you don’t have to. We have London 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!
Our London party bands for hire perform a wide range of music genres — from upbeat pop, classic rock and funk to soul, Latin, jazz and ceilidh — so you can choose the perfect live music for your event or celebration.
We have party bands in London suitable for all occasions, budgets and venues. If you want a riotous wedding reception, book a London party band to play rock & pop hits all the way from the 60s through to the present day.
If you love the sounds of Motown, R&B and big brass sections how about hiring a London soul band?
If you’re not sure what would work best for your event, get in touch with one of our London party band experts, and we’ll find the perfect entertainment for you.
All of our London bands for hire come fully self‑contained with professional sound and lighting equipment included, so you won’t need to provide PA systems or lights for your event — just power and a performance space.
It’s worth getting in touch if you think your event will exceed 250 guests, as a larger PA system might be necessary.
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!
Make sure you check out performance space along with these other essential questions about live music for your venue.
Yes, you can request specific songs when you hire a live band in London, including your favourite party songs from their repertoire and any special songs you’d like them to learn for your event.
Check out the band’s song list and send over requests from the list in advance of your event. Please also feel free to send over any songs you wouldn’t like to hear.
If there’s something else you’d love to hear the band play, please do send a request within plenty of time. Bear in mind that while bands will do their best to learn and play requests, it’s not always possible.
When you hire a London party band, most live bands typically perform for around 2–3 hours of music in the evening, usually split into two 60‑minute or three 40‑minute live sets with short breaks in between.
Yes, our London party bands are fully insured and have PAT-tested equipment.
While this page focuses on party bands, we can also help you hire other types of professional musicians in London — from string quartets and solo guitarists to pianists and jazz ensembles for ceremonies, receptions, drinks or daytime entertainment.
Our London bands for hire can perform a variety of non‑pop music genres — from sophisticated jazz, swing and gypsy jazz ensembles to energetic ceilidh, folk, big band and other live music styles that suit everything from background ambience to lively dancing at your event.
Our London party bands for hire perform at a wide range of venues across the city — from iconic event spaces and historic wedding locations to corporate venues, private functions and outdoor celebrations throughout Central, East, West, North and South London.
We have London wedding bands and party bands able to perform in all areas of the city, including Camden, Greenwich, Hackney, Kensington, Hammersmith, Islington, Lambeth, Lewisham, Southwark, Tower Hamlets, Wandsworth, Westminster. We also provide bands to outer London boroughs including Barking, Barnet, Croydon, Ealing, Kingston-upon-Thames, Richmond, Harrow, Havering, Merton and Newham.
Check out our favourite London wedding venues to perform at.
If a booked live band in London is unable to perform due to illness, accident or another unavoidable issue, we will work quickly to secure a suitable replacement or alternative entertainment so your event still goes ahead as planned.
Our London bands are selected based on both their amazing performance skills and their reliability, so it’s unlikely that your band won’t play as planned.
You can save money when hiring a London band for your event by booking early, choosing a local or smaller line-up, and being flexible with your date and performance format to reduce overall costs:
When you hire a live band in London, you don’t necessarily need to book a separate DJ because most bands can provide a party playlist or basic DJ service through their PA system between and after their live sets.
You can create your own playlist and send it over to them in advance or they can play a party playlist of their own.
Saying that, if you’re looking for a more specialised music, professional mixing and additional lighting, we would recommend booking a London DJ here.
Function Central is a leading covers band hire agency. We provide exceptional talent for private events, both in London, throughout the UK and internationally.
Hire a local band to save on costs – we have bands based in most major UK towns and counties.
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