Birmingham bands for hire

Hiring a Birmingham party band for your event brings live music energy that creates unforgettable memories and showcases the best local and regional musical talent.

Our experts have tracked down the most talented and reliable local bands so that you don’t have to! We have party bands in Birmingham 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 which party songs to play and when!

Birmingham party bands perform a wide range of music styles — from upbeat pop, rock, soul and Motown covers to indie, funk and dance floor classics — so there’s something to suit every event and audience.

Our Birmingham wedding bands range from 3-piece or 4-piece guitar-based bands right up to stomping funk and soul bands complete with horn sections and extra backing singers.

Most of them are happy to learn a first dance or special song just for your event, whether you want dance or pop by Birmingham natives Fine Young Cannibals or metal by Black Sabbath!

Our Birmingham function bands perform at top venues across Birmingham and the West Midlands, from historic hotels and elegant halls to iconic event spaces and outdoor gardens

With Birmingham’s rich musical heritage boasting bands from UB40, Duran Duran, ELO, The Moody Blues and The Streets, Birmingham has always been the party heartbeat of our work here at Function Central.

From New Hall Hotel, Fazeley Studios, Edgbaston Park, Highbury Hall and The Best Western Westley to the Botanical Gardens, Weatheroak Hall and The Westmead Hotel, our bands have played at some of the very best Birmingham wedding venues. 

Our bands have played throughout the city and beyond, including: Edgbaston, Solihull, Stourbridge, Yardley, Kidderminster, Walsall, Wolverhampton, Bromwich, Coventry, Dudley, and throughout the West Midlands.

Many Birmingham party bands are happy to take song requests submitted in advance so you can tailor the live music at your event to your tastes.

In some cases, unfortunately, the band won’t be able to play certain songs. This may be due to instruments required, whether the song requires a male or female voice and whether the track fits with the band’s overall style.

Check out the band’s song list on their profile and feel free to send any requests from this along with any banned songs. These tracks have been selected and perfected by our bands and are guaranteed to wow your guests.

Most Birmingham party bands perform live music for around two hours — typically split into 2 × 60-minute or 3 × 40-minute sets with breaks in between. Check out each band’s profile to find out more about their timings.

Yes, in Birmingham you can hire a wide variety of live music genres beyond party bands, including jazz bands, swing ensembles and traditional ceilidh bands for weddings, corporate events and parties.

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

Yes, you can hire background musicians in Birmingham too, including steel pan bands, jazz ensembles and other live music acts to enhance your drinks reception or daytime event.

If you’re not sure about what kind of music would suit your event, venue and guests, why not get in touch?

Our experts can take you through the options, and help you find the perfect local band for your event!

Yes, all bands are insured and use PAT-tested equipment. 

Yes, our Birmingham bands travel to weddings and event venues across the UK, performing live music wherever your celebration takes place.

Our bands have performed at some of Birmingham’s very best wedding venues and many of our bands are likely to be familiar with your wedding or event venue. 

If a Birmingham party band member is ill or unable to perform on the day, we’ll arrange a suitable replacement, so your live music and event entertainment go ahead without disruption.

Our bands are known for not only their talent but also their reliability, so it’s rare that they don’t make an event as planned. However, sometimes circumstances out of their control occur. Rest assured, with our round the clock customer support, the show will go on!

Our Birmingham party bands all arrive fully equipped with professional sound and lighting gear for your event. 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!

If you think your event will exceed 250 guests, as extra equipment might then be necessary, get in touch to find out more. 

Here are some easy ways to save money when booking a Birmingham band for your event without compromising on quality: 

• Before you book more musicians for afternoon background music, check whether members of your band can provide this – it'll save you additional costs, such as travel.
• If you haven't yet set your event date, consider booking a midweek or winter date to take advantage of the most competitive rates.
• Always consider hiring a band from your local area, to save on travel and accommodation costs. We have bands based in most major towns and cities across the UK.

Check out our guide to saving money on your band for more ideas. 

When your Birmingham party band takes a break, they can keep the music going by playing a pre‑recorded Spotify playlist through their PA system.

They can play their own party playlist or yours, just make sure you send it in advance.