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Function Bands in the East of England

Find function bands for your party in the East of England

Finding the right function band is easier when you can see every option in one place. This page covers all of the East of England, from St Albans, Colchester, Norwich, Cambridge, Ipswich and Luton, and every act listed travels to venues across the region for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations.

Our listings for the East of England take in Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Norfolk and Suffolk. Each of those areas has its own page too, which you'll find in the links further down, but the acts here will travel to any of them.

From Micklefield Hall and Blake Hall to Godwick Great Barn, South Farm, Bruisyard Hall and The Barns Hotel, the venues across the East of England range from grand country houses to barns, hotels and city spaces. Our acts are used to adapting to all of them.

Across the East of England 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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched acts with clients right across the country. The function bands here all cover the East of England and include PA, lighting and 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 bookings
  • Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel
  • Travel within the East of England 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

Start with the space and the guest numbers. A smaller line-up suits an intimate room or a venue with a sound limiter, while a larger act fills a ballroom or marquee. Tell us the venue and numbers and we'll suggest what tends to work.

Expect to pay from around £1,200 up to £2,400 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.

Rather than a generic demo, every act's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio and a song list. Underneath are reviews from clients, often at venues you'll recognise.

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 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 Motivators

Five Piece Band | Rock & Pop | Male Vocals

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From £1,600

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
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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 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 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

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)

“Punctual and professional we would definitely book them again!”

(5)

“The band were amazing. Everybody loved their choice of music, the sound, professionalism and the quality of the performance together with lighting. I would definitely use them again.”

(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)

“Lots of guests said to me the band were great. They got the dance floor going and keep it going all night. Venue access and space was a challenge but the band said they would sort it, and they did - a huge thanks to them. Highly recommend Fleet Street to anyone who wants to have a great party.”

(5)

“The entire experience booking a band through Hireaband was flawless. Their range of music options was extensive and their advice and communication excellent. Perhaps most important was the fact that the band we hired (The Gold Standard) were perfect for the occasion and thoroughly entertaining. The band were extremely professional and capable, and contributed significantly to the success of the evening.”

(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.”

Local Venues in East of England

Micklefield Hall

Micklefield Hall

Micklefield Hall spreads over 350 acres near Sarratt, with a 15th-century great barn made for dancing. A look at how a wedding day unfolds there.

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Blake Hall

Blake Hall

Rose gardens, ancient trees and three restored barns at Bobbingworth near Ongar. Blake Hall is a family estate that wears its centuries lightly.

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Godwick Great Barn

Godwick Great Barn

A Grade II listed Elizabethan barn in the lost village of Godwick near King's Lynn, with unploughed parkland and a ruined church tower beside it.

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South Farm

South Farm

A tree-lined drive, 20 acres of organic farm and barns strung with fairy lights: South Farm near Royston is a wedding worth lingering over.

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Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall

Bruisyard Hall near Saxmundham gives you 700 private acres, a restored medieval barn and a house full of friends.

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The Barns Hotel

The Barns Hotel

A 13th-century tithe barn and a Tudor manor house on the banks of the Great Ouse, a few minutes from the middle of Bedford.

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Knebworth House & Barns

Knebworth House & Barns

Gothic turrets, a 250-acre deer park and fairy-lit Tudor barns near Stevenage — a Hertfordshire estate built for a properly big evening party.

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Vaulty Manor

Vaulty Manor

An ancient manor, a vast oak barn and a walled garden at Goldhanger near Maldon, with the whole of Vaulty Manor and its 12 acres yours for the day.

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Hockwold Hall

Hockwold Hall

A 16th-century Tudor hall near Thetford with walled gardens, a marquee on the lawn and exclusive use: one house, one wedding, one whole weekend.

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The Guildhall

The Guildhall

A striking Victorian civic building in the heart of Cambridge's Market Square, with a grand hall built for occasions on a real scale.

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Lanwades Hall

Lanwades Hall

An Edwardian manor at Kentford near Newmarket, built on a 100 to 1 Derby win. Lanwades Hall is oak panelling, sunken gardens and unhurried evenings.

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Moreteyne Manor

Moreteyne Manor

A secluded moated Tudor manor house at Marston Moretaine, run by the same family for some 30 years and yours alone for the whole of the day.

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