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Function Bands in Northumberland

Find the perfect function band in Northumberland

Nothing gets a party going like a live band. Guests who would stand around chatting through a playlist tend to get up once the band starts, and the atmosphere builds from there. Function bands covering Northumberland play soul, pop, rock and party classics for audiences of every age.

Popular party venues in Northumberland include Ellingham Hall, Charlton Hall and Doxford Barns, and our bands play celebrations across Alnwick, Hexham and Morpeth. Tell us your venue, or that you're hosting at home, and we'll suggest acts that fit the space.

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 Northumberland. 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

Most function bands play two sets of around an hour, with playlist music in between. If there's a moment you want to mark, such as a cake, a toast or a special song, let the band know beforehand and they'll fit it into the evening.

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.

Every band'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 and the atmosphere before you commit.

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

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

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
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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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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

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
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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 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

Garden Party

Fresh, Stylish & Truly Awesome. Garden Party Are A Party Band Of The Very Highest Standard.

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From £3,995

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Hackney Hoedown

For All Your Hoedown, Barn Dance & Ceilidh Needs, Look No Further Than This London Based Act

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From £1,980

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Las Vegas Vinyl Club

Cool & contemporary, experienced & versatile, the only band you'll ever need at a price you won't believe.

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From £1,370

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)

“I just wanted to say thanks for the great night at my 60th party! Everyone enjoyed your performance, especially those writhing hips, absolutely brilliant performance as Tom Jones.The whole night went to plan from beginning to end.You made it a night to remember, it didn't last long enough. I will certainly be recommending you.”

(5)

“Abbatone’s were fantastic.
Both girls provided provided excellent entertainment. My daughters party was excellent and everyone who attended have been raving about the group. Will most certainly be booking them for any future events. Thank you”

(5)

“Guys were great, catered to all our needs and dressed to the theme of party.
Great music, great vibe and a great night , Thank you all.”

(5)

“What can I say but echo every single person at my party. You raised the roof! Absolutely brilliant, professional, entertaining, audience participation; spot-on.”

(5)

“Just to say we had a really good time yesterday with Gerry and his wife. They were very professional and gave Jason, my sons 48th birthday, a real treat. All the other residents in the house, the carers and the rest of my family had a good time. Although it was a small audience for them ( 15 people) they pulled out all the stops with 2 sessions and further party disco music.”

(5)

“FEEVA are outstanding! This is the second time we've booked them for a party and they are the BEST act ever. They get the party going and keep it going. The group members are lovely and nothing is too much trouble for them. Everyone at the party com.entrd how fantastic they were. Thanks for making our party so memorable.”

Local Venues in Northumberland

Doxford Barns

Doxford Barns

A cluster of restored 18th-century barns on a private estate near Chathill, where the whole 550 acres belongs to you and your guests for the weekend.

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Newton Hall

Newton Hall

A rambling Georgian house a few fields back from the Northumberland coast at Newton-by-the-Sea, taken over entirely by you and your guests for a weekend.

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Healey Barn

Healey Barn

Stone farm buildings gathered round a candlelit courtyard in the Tyne Valley near Riding Mill, with food cooked over open flames and views south for miles.

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Charlton Hall

Charlton Hall

A Grade II* Georgian hall on its own 150-acre estate near Alnwick, full of lakes, libraries, colour and an underground speakeasy you have to find first.

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Ellingham Hall

Ellingham Hall

A Haggerston family country house north of Alnwick, with secret chambers, a 19th-century chapel, eight acres of woodland and peacocks on the lawn.

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Hallington Mill

Hallington Mill

A restored 16th-century mill hidden away in its own quiet valley north of Corbridge, with a vaulted Hay Shed built for long tables and candlelight.

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Langley Castle

Langley Castle

A genuine 14th-century castle in ten acres of woodland near Hexham, with seven-foot stone walls, stained glass and a restoration story all of its own.

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Slaley Hall Hotel

Slaley Hall Hotel

An Edwardian mansion set in a thousand acres of moor and forest near Hexham, with a hidden Japanese garden and a spa to recover in the morning after.

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The Barn on the Bay

The Barn on the Bay

A working farm on Druridge Bay near Morpeth, with a mile of private dunes, a cowshed turned into a barn full of bars, and the North Sea right there.

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