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Event Bands in the South East

Event bands across the South East

The South East covers a lot of ground, from Guildford, Newport, Horsham, Henley-on-Thames, Westminster and Maidstone. Our event bands travel right across the region, so wherever your event is, you'll find acts on this page who already know the venues, the roads and the local crowds. They're booked for Christmas parties, awards dinners, product launches and summer socials.

This region page covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. If you already know which area your venue is in, the links below take you to the page for that area, with venues and acts picked for it.

From Millbridge Court and Appuldurcombe House to Cowdray Estate, Hadsham Farm, Royal Lancaster London and East Quay Venue, the venues across the South East range from grand country houses to barns, hotels and city spaces. Our acts are used to adapting to all of them.

Not every event band does the same job. Within this category you'll find party bands, soul and Motown groups, swing bands and larger show bands with brass, and knowing the feel you want for your event makes the choice much easier.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched acts with clients right across the country. The event bands here all cover the South East and include PA, lighting and travel in the price. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

At a glance:

  • Most event bands cost between £1,500 and £3,200
  • PA, lighting and travel are included in the price you're quoted
  • One page covering every area of the South East
  • Popular acts book up early for busy dates, so enquire soon
  • A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

Some venues have sound limiters, early finishes or restrictions on where acts can set up. Check these early, as they can decide which line-up is the better fit for your event.

Expect to pay from around £1,500 up to £3,200 or more for a larger line-up. The act, the date and your set times make the biggest difference. Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so nothing is added later.

Each act's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how an act works a room than any description can.

The instant quote button gives you a price and availability for your date straight away. From there, we manage the contract and deposit and keep you updated until the event. Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and there's an emergency contact line on the day in case anything needs sorting.

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The Tommy Guns

The Ultimate Four Piece Wedding & Party Band Performing Rock & Pop Hits From Across The Generations

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From £2,420

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Kickback

Possibly The Finest Wedding & Function Band Around | Male Vocals Pop & Rock | Horn Section Add-on

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From £1,240

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Voltaires

Male Vocals | 3 Piece Line-up | Pop & Rock From All Generations

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From £1,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Tommy & The Big Guns

6 Piece Band | Horn Section | The Tommy Guns' Big Brother

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From £3,070

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Uptown Groove

3 or 4 Piece Band | Brings A Full Band Sound | Ideal For A Limited Budget Or Space.

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From £1,835+VAT

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Park Life

4 Piece | Male Vocals | A superbly energetic band with massive experience

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From £2,160

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

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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Lift Off

Four Or Five Piece Band | Male Vocals | Added Female Vocals | Incredible Song List

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From £1,770

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Wild Ponies

Small in Number but Packing a Punch, This Versatile 3 Piece Band Is Guaranteed To Get Everyone Dancing

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From £1,365

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

City Boys

Super High-Energy 3 Piece Band Playing Music From All Generations!

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From £1,500

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Good Times

An energetic five piece party band making sure you can party like there is no tomorrow!

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From £2,100

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Verge

Young, Modern and Versatile | Massive Repertoire | 4+ Piece | Female Vocals | Horn Section Add-on

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From £1,900

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Baby Blues

An Authentic Swing Band Playing Your Favourite Rat Pack & Soul Tunes. You Even Get A Choice Of Singers..

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From £2,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Mirror

Ultra talented 7 piece | Quality Female Vocals | Powerhouse horn section.

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From £3,000

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

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 Martinis

Wedding & Function Bands Don't Come Better Than This. All Genres, Male & Female Vocals, They Have It All.

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From £2,200

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Brooklyn

5 Piece Band | Male Vocals | Horn Section

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From £2,165

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

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

East River

Massive set list, experienced worldwide musicians, unique sound - East River are your band!

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From £985

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Big Yin Ceilidh & Covers Band

London's Premier Celtic Covers Band

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From £1,650

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)

“Carlyle were absolutely fantastic, I've had such great feedback from colleagues on the band's performance at our anniversary party and people asking where we found them. Although a lot of our group were slow to get on the dancefloor, the songs and atmosphere created by the band soon got them going and everyone was up later in the evening. Loved the setlist, not a bad song all night!”

(5)

“Many thanks to The Scene Stealers for supplying such an excellent evening of music and entertainment for our Ball last Friday. We had over 430 guests and the dance floor was packed during your sets - which is what its all about! Its only been a few days since the Ball but we have received many many compliments - so thanks again for your superb contribution to a great evening!”

(5)

“Excellent communication from Del and the team. Declan was brilliant. Very professional musician with a lovely voice. Played a great variation of songs to suit all age groups of the party. Excellent value for money. Stairway to Heaven was incredible! Will book again in the future and highly recommend Declan and the company to everyone.”

(5)

“Once again I enjoyed the company and great music of this fabulous group. This is the second year they have worked for me at an event, once again they didn't disappoint. Fab band, Fab night - thank you once again!”

(5)

“Hi, just to say the evening was a huge success and Horizon were amazing, everybody loved them. Although we don't have live music that often, we will certainly use your agency when we do. Your staff were very helpful and kept in contact right up until the day of the booking. Once again many thanks and we highly recommend Horizon!”

(5)

“We have had The Bond 3 times at our very successful gala days, they are an amazing band and would highly recommend for any event, the crowd always really enjoy the music and they get everyone dancing.”

Local Venues in South East

Millbridge Court

Millbridge Court

A restored Victorian house at Frensham near Farnham, all light-filled halls and 9 bedrooms, taken entirely on exclusive use for the weekend.

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Appuldurcombe House

Appuldurcombe House

A roofless Baroque mansion in Capability Brown parkland at Wroxall, yours alone on a Saturday. Few Isle of Wight weddings look anything like it.

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Cowdray Estate

Cowdray Estate

Tudor ruins, Capability Brown parkland and a walled garden at Midhurst, deep in the South Downs, offering two very different ways to marry there.

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Hadsham Farm

Hadsham Farm

Giant tipis beside a lake in a hidden valley outside Banbury, running off-grid on solar and spring water, and yours for three unhurried days.

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Royal Lancaster London

Royal Lancaster London

Set 18 floors above Hyde Park, with two pillar-free ballrooms and a view that does half the work. Royal Lancaster London has thrown parties since 1967.

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East Quay Venue

East Quay Venue

The old oyster grading room on Whitstable Harbour, all bare brick and sea views, with a built-in stage and a shingle beach all of its very own.

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Michelham Priory

Michelham Priory

Cross the longest medieval moat in England to a 7-acre island near Hailsham, an Elizabethan barn, and gardens that have been tended here since 1229.

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The Dairy at Waddesdon

The Dairy at Waddesdon

A restored Rothschild dairy beside an ornamental lake on the Waddesdon Estate, and what a live band and a late-running evening look like there.

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The Elephant Hotel

The Elephant Hotel

The Elephant at Pangbourne is 22 bedrooms of colour and character near the Thames.

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Lainston House

Lainston House

A 17th-century country house in 63 acres outside Winchester, with a mile-long avenue of lime trees, a chapel ruin and a barn that dances late.

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Ramster Hall

Ramster Hall

A family-run country house at Chiddingfold with 20 acres of woodland garden, a 17th-century barn for the party and no corkage charged at the bar.

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Albert Cottage Hotel

Albert Cottage Hotel

Once part of Queen Victoria's Osborne estate, this listed East Cowes villa has 10 bedrooms, 2 acres of private gardens and a kitchen of its own.

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