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Event Bands in Newcastle upon Tyne

Find the perfect event band in Newcastle upon Tyne

From hotel function suites in Newcastle and Gateshead to conference and event venues across Newcastle upon Tyne, this is where everything from a Christmas party to an awards dinner or a product launch takes place — and a corporate audience wants a band that reads the room just as well as any wedding crowd, without the room itself being a barn or a marquee. Most bookings land in a hotel ballroom or a similar business event space.

An event band, a corporate band, a party band for a corporate event — nothing to separate them, really. Whatever you call it, you're after a professional act that reads a room of colleagues or clients and gets them up for the last hour of the night.

Hireaband has been booking live bands for corporate and business events since 1999. Every band listed here travels to Newcastle upon Tyne as standard, brings its own PA and lighting, and sets up and clears away on the night — use the instant quote button on this page to check pricing and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £1,500 to £3,200, depending on line-up, date and season
  • Always included: PA system, stage lighting and travel costs, in every quote
  • Line-ups from three-piece to eight-piece, with playlist music between sets
  • Corporate dates are often booked well ahead of the festive season especially
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Room size and the shape of the evening both matter. A four or five-piece suits most hotel function suites comfortably, giving enough sound to fill a dance floor once the formal part of the evening is over. A larger conference venue or ballroom carries a six to eight-piece easily, with brass or an extra vocalist adding weight for a bigger room. If you tell us the venue and roughly how many guests, we can usually say what has worked well there before.

Most corporate bookings spend between £1,500 and £3,200. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the date — December dates for Christmas parties book up fastest and are priced accordingly, while a quieter month can cost less. PA, lighting and any travel costs are included in the quote you receive, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Every band's page carries video and audio of that exact line-up, so you can see the band in action and hear the musicians who would actually play at your event, rather than a generic demo, alongside their full song list. Underneath are written reviews from people who have already booked them. Between the videos, the set list and the feedback, you can form a clear picture of the night well before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page and enter your date and venue to see pricing and availability straight away. Once you've chosen a band, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day itself. Every booking comes with a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the night if anything needs sorting quickly.

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The Chosen Few

4 Piece | Male Vocals | A supremely talented band seamlessly covering all genres

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From £1,555

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Reprise

The Reprise. 3 Piece Band of Superb Pros with an Unbelievable Price.

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From £1,000

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Empire

Engaging, energetic and in demand. Empire turn your event up to eleven!

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From £1,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Baby Ace

4 Piece | Male Vocals | Baby Ace are dedicated to creating the perfect party feel.

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From £925

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Rollin Drones

Ever wondered what Robbie Williams sounds like on bagpipes? Wonder no more!

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The Supersonics

Strap yourself in, The Supersonics are going to give you the ride of your life!

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From £1,375

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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The Red Valentines

A professional function band covering old and new Soul, Funk & Pop | Amazing Value

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From £1,040

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Domino Showband

Quality Showband with Horn Section | Male & Female Vocals | Perfect for Large Scale Special Events

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From £2,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Borrowed Blues

The Ultimate Live Band Experience - The One Everyone's Talking About

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The Kuil

A Party Band Like No Other!

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Eccentric Pony

These guys do it all - the ultimate party band! | Huge Repertoire | Free Manned DJ Service

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From £1,300

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Domino

Wide variety of flexible options and stunningly diverse repertoire, don't miss out on the highly talented Domino!

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From £1,930

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Stereo

Stereo play the biggest rock and pop hits that keep the dance floor filled from the first note until the final encore.

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From £1,240

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Working with a budget?

We work with acts from £250 - £5,000+! We can certainly help you find the perfect entertainment that fits your style and budget - get in touch to get started.

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The Knights

A party band for your wedding or corporate event who are sure get the room buzzing! one of the highest regarded party bands in the North!

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From £1,845

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The MacDonald Brothers

X Factor Live Show Finalists, The MacDonald Brothers Offer a Stunning Show. Add the WOW Factor to your event.

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The Wanderers

Mumford Folk Meets Pop & Rock. Available Static or Roaming.

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From £2,160

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Top Secret Party Band

Possibly the best value for money party band in the UK right now!

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From £1,150

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Arrival

The Arrival: High Energy, Non-Stop Party!

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From £1,050

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Nothing in the band itself, again — the same acts play corporate events, private parties and weddings; what changes is the brief (timings, dress code, sometimes a shorter or later set).

Yes, many event bookings ask for exactly this — quieter music through a meal or awards, then a full live set once the formal part ends.

Yes, this is the most common setting for a corporate booking in the region, alongside dedicated event spaces.

Yes, a six to eight-piece line-up with its own PA is built for exactly this kind of room.

Typically £1,500 to £3,200, with December dates for the Christmas party season at the higher end.

As early as possible for December dates specifically, since demand is highest then.

Reviews

(5)

“Thanks lads, you filled in at last minute and gave us a lot more entertainment then we expected, we will certainly be booking you again for future company events, cheers!!”

(5)

“Hi Debbie, I should have emailed sooner but have been very busy, to say how much we all enjoyed your band's performance at the ball. Many club members have said what a wonderful band and that you really made the ball one of the best ever. We would love you to play again next year and will be in touch with the date soon.”

(5)

“I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for the fantastic job your band did in entertaining the guests at our recent Gala Dinner.”

(5)

“The Connection played an amzing 2 hours set at our charity ball to a crowd of nearly 200 people. Nothing was too much trouble for the band accommodating all of our requests to ensure that everything was as we wished. The choice of songs played were perfect for the night and we received many compliments afterwards on our choice of band. Thank you for helping to make our event a huge success!”

(5)

“Just a note to say thank you for all your hard work and support on the Christmas Party. Everyone has provided incredibly positive feedback and I have a feeling this years will be difficult to beat!! Can you please pass on my thanks to the band, they truly were spectacular and extremely professional; they did exactly as we requested with no fuss.”

(5)

“Absolutely brilliant performance at our party! Mitch brought his DJ/percussion combo and honestly, it was a game-changer. What could've been just a regular office do turned into something really special. The live drumming during the DJ sets got everyone up on their feet and made the night one to remember. From start to finish, everything was super easy to organise and went off without a hitch. Our team's still talking about it, and we're already thinking of booking again next year!”

Local Venues in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Jesmond Dene House

Jesmond Dene House

An Arts and Crafts mansion in a wooded valley of waterfalls and rustic bridges, only minutes from the middle of Newcastle. A rare city address.

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Northside Farm

Northside Farm

A converted barn and round Gin Gang on 70 acres near Hadrian's Wall, with glamping pods, lakes and the whole farm to yourselves for three days.

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The Biscuit Factory

The Biscuit Factory

A Victorian warehouse in Ouseburn turned contemporary art gallery, where you can marry surrounded by original work that is genuinely for sale.

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The Parlour at Blagdon

The Parlour at Blagdon

A listed smithy and stable yard on the Blagdon Estate, ten minutes north of Newcastle, with festoon-lit beams and a courtyard full of flowers.

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Wylam Brewery

Wylam Brewery

The last building standing from Newcastle's 1929 exhibition, reborn as a brewery and wedding venue with a daylit dome in the middle of Exhibition Park.

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The Vermont Hotel

The Vermont Hotel

A five-star hotel on the Quayside, once Northumberland's council chambers, with rooftop views over the Tyne Bridge and Castle Keep.

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Newcastle Civic Centre

Newcastle Civic Centre

A landmark civic building in the middle of Newcastle whose Banqueting Hall seats 500 for dinner and has a fully sprung dancefloor already in place.

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Matfen Hall

Matfen Hall

A Gothic mansion in 300 acres of Northumberland parkland, with a Great Hall whose vaulted ceiling is painted sky blue and scattered with gold stars.

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Close House

Close House

A 250-year-old estate on the north bank of the Tyne near Hadrian's Wall, with 400 acres of Northumberland countryside and long valley views.

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