Function Bands in Hampshire

Live party bands across Hampshire

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 Hampshire book these bands for 40th, 50th and 60th birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations.

Hampshire has plenty of places to hold a party, from Stansted Park and Tithe Barn to Clock Barn. The bands on this page travel right across the area, including Winchester, Southampton and Basingstoke, and can play a marquee in a back garden just as easily as a function room.

Function bands come in many styles. Some focus on soul and Motown, some on pop and chart hits, and others on rock, indie or decade-themed sets. Their song lists show exactly what each one plays, so you can match the band to the crowd.

We've been booking party bands since 1999, and every band on this page covers Hampshire. PA, lighting and travel are built into the quote, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

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.

A three or four-piece typically starts from around £1,200, while a six-piece or a band with brass can reach £2,400 or more. December and summer Saturdays are the busiest dates. The price in your quote includes PA, lighting and travel, so it won't change once you've booked.

Rather than a generic demo, every band's page shows the actual line-up you'd be booking, with videos, audio and a song list. Underneath are reviews from clients who have already booked them, often at venues you'll recognise. Between them you'll have a clear picture of the party well before the day.

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.