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Function Bands in the East Midlands

Book function bands anywhere in the East Midlands

Whether you're planning a party in a city-centre hotel or a country house miles from anywhere, function bands in the East Midlands cover the whole region. This page brings together acts that play everywhere from Newark, Grantham, Kettering, Chesterfield and Leicester, so you can compare them side by side.

This region page covers Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Nottinghamshire. 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 Hodsock Priory and Branston Hall Hotel to Delapre Abbey, Tissington Hall, Quorn Grange Hotel and Holme Pierrepont Hall, the venues across the East Midlands range from grand country houses to barns, hotels and city spaces. Our acts are used to adapting to all of them.

Across the East Midlands you can choose from 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 if you ask.

Hireaband has been booking live entertainment since 1999. Every band listed here covers the East Midlands, and PA, lighting and travel are included in the quote you receive. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

What to know:

  • Budget £1,200 to £2,400 for most bookings
  • Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel
  • Travel within the East Midlands is never added on later
  • Many acts offer longer or extra sets if you need them
  • Every booking is covered by a 14-day change-of-mind refund

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 party.

Smaller line-ups typically start from around £1,200, while bigger acts can reach £2,400 or more. Summer Saturdays and December are the busiest dates. The price in your quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Every act's page has video and audio of the performers who would actually play at your party, a full song list and written reviews from people who have booked them. It's the easiest way to judge the style before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page to see prices and availability for your date. Once you've chosen an act, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day. Every booking includes a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the day if anything needs sorting quickly.

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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 blend of Mashups, Medleys and Remix’s

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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

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
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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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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

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 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 Scene

An experienced and popular wedding and function band. Add the Fiddle Player for a perfect Irish twist!

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From £1,950

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

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)

“An amazing band. Super professional, high end singers. Crowd was on the dance floor throughout the night. Will definitely use and recommend Dynamite party band.”

(5)

“Booked this band for my 30th birthday party. I was given an extensive set list to choose my requests from. I just said do what you want as long as I can dance, and dance I did all night. Great band, shall definitely book them again.”

(5)

“If you are considering adding Wow factor to a party then look no further than the amazing Jay who is a Frank Sinatra impersonator with class, style and panache. My daughter's 21st birthday was the most special event because of his engaging, professional and warm presence. Hireaband made it simple to organize the event and I recommend that you don't hesitate to book Jay now.”

(5)

“We had such a brilliant time last night and the band completely hit the spot. The lounge music during dinner set the mood perfectly, and the party afterwards was amazing! it was great to see so many people dancing – even the older ones! The only sadness was having to bring it all to an end! We’ll definitely be hiring you again next year!”

(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.”

Local Venues in East Midlands

Hodsock Priory

Hodsock Priory

A Tudor gatehouse, 800 acres and those famous February snowdrops at Blyth, near Worksop, all yours for the day. Nottinghamshire at its loveliest.

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Branston Hall Hotel

Branston Hall Hotel

A Victorian country house hotel outside Lincoln, with its own lake, formal gardens and several rooms for a full-service wedding.

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Delapre Abbey

Delapre Abbey

Nine hundred years of history a mile from Northampton, with formal gardens, a walled garden and parkland enough for a marquee of 500 on the South Lawn.

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Tissington Hall

Tissington Hall

A Jacobean hall at the heart of one of the prettiest estate villages in the Peak District, and how a wedding band fits into the day at Tissington.

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Quorn Grange Hotel

Quorn Grange Hotel

Oak panelling, an inglenook fire and 8 acres of garden at Quorn Grange, a 19th-century hotel between Loughborough and Leicester that is made for a party.

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Holme Pierrepont Hall

Holme Pierrepont Hall

A Tudor manor house ten minutes from Nottingham, still a family home after 19 generations, with a box-hedged courtyard garden at its very heart.

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Stoke Rochford Hall

Stoke Rochford Hall

A Jacobean Revival hall on a hilltop estate near Grantham, with views across the valley and space for a large wedding.

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Fawsley Hall

Fawsley Hall

Grade I Fawsley Hall stands alone in 2,000 acres of parkland and lakes near Daventry, a Tudor and Georgian house with 60 bedrooms and a spa.

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Shottle Hall

Shottle Hall

Country-house views over the Ecclesbourne Valley, a warm new barn built for dancing, and what live music is like at Shottle Hall near Belper.

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Kilworth House

Kilworth House

An Italianate country house in 38 acres near North Kilworth, with a glass orangery for the vows, 44 bedrooms and an open-air theatre in the woods.

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Village Hotel

Village Hotel

A relaxed, modern hotel on Brailsford Way in Chilwell, with a pool and gym, plenty of bedrooms and a function space built for a proper party.

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Hanbeck Farm

Hanbeck Farm

A working farm turned wedding venue in the quiet village of Wilsford, near Grantham, with barns built for a rustic celebration.

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