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Function Bands in Cardiff

Live party bands across Cardiff

Planning a big birthday or anniversary means finding music that suits everyone from your oldest relatives to your youngest guests. A good function band manages exactly that. Hosts in Cardiff book these bands for 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations.

Popular party venues in Cardiff include Miskin Manor, De Courceys Manor and National Museum Cardiff, and our bands play celebrations across Cardiff Bay, Penarth and the Vale of Glamorgan. Tell us your venue, or that you're hosting at home, and we'll suggest acts that fit the space.

Within this category you'll find three-piece party bands, soul and Motown groups, rock and indie bands and bigger line-ups with brass. Most will take a few requests ahead of the day, and many can learn a special song for a birthday or anniversary moment.

Since 1999, Hireaband has supplied live bands for celebrations of every size. The bands listed here all travel to Cardiff, bring their own PA and stage lighting, and include travel in the price. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

What to know:

  • Budget £1,200 to £2,400 for most line-ups, with weekday dates often costing less
  • Every quote includes the band's PA, stage lighting and travel
  • Playlist music is provided between sets, so there's no silence
  • Bands play marquees and homes as well as function rooms
  • Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Plenty of our function bands play marquees in back gardens. The main things to check are a flat area for the band, a nearby power supply and a rough finish time that suits the neighbours. Mention it when you enquire and the band will tell you exactly what they need.

Expect to pay from around £1,200 for a smaller line-up up to £2,400 or more for a larger band. Line-up size matters most, then the date and your set times. Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so nothing is added later.

Each band'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, so it's worth watching two or three before you shortlist.

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

UpTones

Powerhouse Female Vocals | Modern & Classics Song List | Amazing Reviews

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From £2200

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

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

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

Stereo Jack

A musical rollercoaster of Pop, Dance, Garage and DnB hits from the last 30 years, filling the dancefloor with their signature mashups, medleys and remixes

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From £1,480

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras
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Tommy & Sons

Three or Four Piece Folk Style Covers Band | Roaming or Static Options Available.

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From £2,020

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

Third Wheel

Three Piece Band | Male Vocals | Huge Live Energy

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From £1,140

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The 365s

Four Piece Band | Male Vocals | Guitar, Keys, Bass, Drums | Smooth As Silk And Know How To Work A Dancefloor

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From £1,685

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

Central Park

Four Piece Roaming Band | Wedding or Corporate Events | Perfect Addition To Any Event

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From £1,550

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Juno

Four Piece Band | Male Vocals | Learn First Dance | Pop & Rock Favourites

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From £1,395

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 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

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 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 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

Brando

Brando tick all the boxes...and then some! A live music phenomenon, this wedding and function band is a must have.

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From £3,600

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

FAQs

Nothing in the band itself; the difference is the occasion. The same acts that play weddings play parties, and the set list is built the same way — a strong mix of songs that fills a dance floor.

Yes, this is one of the most common bookings — same process, same instant quote, same PA and lighting included.

Yes, a marquee in a garden is one of the most common Function Bands settings, and the same band can just as easily play a hotel function room the next weekend.

Mainly power and space — a band will usually ask what's available before the day so the line-up and setup fit comfortably.

Typically £1,200 to £2,400, depending mainly on line-up size and the date — PA, lighting and travel are always included in the quote.

Most parties book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday when dates go quickly.

Reviews

(5)

“All thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment. Stewart made the party go with a bang and feedback from guests was excellent. Personally it made my 70th party memorable. Thank you .”

(5)

“The Rivers were a great band. They had the dance floor full all night long and really got into the spirit of our Apres Ski party. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.”

(5)

“The party was fantastic and the band were amazing. We all had a really great time and it was my son Daniel who was 18! Thanks for your help and I will definitely recommend the band to my friends.”

(5)

“Just to say a HUGE thank you for helping to make the party so fantastic on Sunday evening! We had such great feedback on you from all our guests and I think you really made the evening.”

(5)

“We just wanted to say a big thank you for your brilliant performance on Saturday night. We really enjoyed the party and the music was a vital element of the evening. It was great to see everyone on the dance floor; I only wish it could have lasted longer!!
I am sure we will see you again in the future.
Best wishes,”

(5)

“The Brakes played my 40th birthday party in August 2012. Although we know the singer Stevie, we were not prepared for how good they were. People are still talking about it and it was the best birthday anybody could wish for. Loads of people asked for requests and they were able to do it for us, what more could you want! Highly recommended.”

Local Venues in Cardiff

Pencoed House Estate

Pencoed House Estate

A Grade II* listed manor in 36 acres at Capel Llanilltern, with a glasshouse, an old stone hall and beds for a good part of the wedding party.

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The Celtic Manor Resort

The Celtic Manor Resort

A grand resort above the Usk valley at Newport, where a 19th-century manor house sits among ballrooms, golf courses and a rooftop garden terrace.

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Cardiff Castle

Cardiff Castle

Roman walls, a Norman keep and dazzling William Burges interiors in the middle of Cardiff, with a stone-vaulted undercroft made for dancing.

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Hensol Castle

Hensol Castle

A Grade I listed castle in the Vale of Glamorgan, with gothic towers, a 15-acre lake, 23 bedrooms and a gin distillery down in the old cellars.

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Miskin Manor

Miskin Manor

A family-owned listed manor at Miskin near Pontyclun, set in 25 acres of award-winning gardens, with 42 bedrooms and a warm country welcome.

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Coed-y-Mwstwr

Coed-y-Mwstwr

A Victorian mansion on a wooded hillside above Coychurch, with long views over the Vale of Glamorgan and a glass folly in its own secret garden.

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National Museum Cardiff

National Museum Cardiff

Marble pillars, a soaring domed ceiling and one of Europe's great Impressionist collections, in the Portland stone heart of Cardiff's civic centre.

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De Courceys Manor

De Courceys Manor

An exclusive-use manor in the hills above Pentyrch, with a secret garden, a starlit arbour and country cottages where 36 guests can stay the night.

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Llanerch Vineyard

Llanerch Vineyard

A working Welsh vineyard near Hensol, where 5,000 vines, a lodge for 150 guests and 36 bedrooms turn the day into a whole weekend in the Vale.

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