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Function Bands in the South East

Find function bands for your party in the South East

From Horsham, Henley-on-Thames, Aylesbury, Guildford, Newbury and Eastbourne, the South East has a huge choice of venues and a busy calendar of milestone birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations. The function bands on this page cover the whole region, and many play several dates a month within it.

This region page covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, the Isle of Wight, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey and West Sussex. 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.

Venues across the South East that our acts know well include Grittenham Barn and Old Luxters Barn, Danesfield House Hotel and Pembroke Lodge, and Wasing Park and Hendall Manor Barns. Every venue has its own space, power supply and finish time, and we'll check those with the act for you.

The category covers three-piece party bands, soul and Motown groups, rock and indie bands and bigger line-ups with brass. Their pages show exactly what each one plays, so you can match the act to your guests and your venue.

We've been booking function bands since 1999, and every act on this page travels across the South East. PA, lighting and travel are built into the quote, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

At a glance:

  • Most function bands cost between £1,200 and £2,400
  • PA, lighting and travel are included in the price you're quoted
  • One page covering every area of the South East
  • Popular acts book up early for busy dates, so enquire soon
  • A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

The South East is a large area, so it's worth mentioning your venue's exact location when you enquire. Acts based nearby often have more availability and more experience of local venues, and we'll point you towards them.

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.

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.

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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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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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)

“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.”

(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.”

Local Venues in South East

Grittenham Barn

Grittenham Barn

A Grade II listed Sussex barn near Petworth, with a lake, an orchard and seven acres of it all to yourselves. Here is how a wedding day unfolds.

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Old Luxters Barn

Old Luxters Barn

A candlelit 18th-century barn high above the Hambleden Valley near Henley, with the estate's own vines on the hillside and its own wine on the bar.

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Danesfield House Hotel

Danesfield House Hotel

Danesfield House stands high above the Thames at Marlow, all turrets, terraces and Chiltern views.

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Pembroke Lodge

Pembroke Lodge

A Grade II listed Georgian house at the highest point of Richmond Park, with 11 acres of garden, enormous views and a proper party at the end of it.

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Wasing Park

Wasing Park

Wasing Park near Aldermaston hands you 200 acres, 26 bedrooms and a barn with a stage of its own.

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Hendall Manor Barns

Hendall Manor Barns

A cluster of ancient barns in the Weald near Uckfield, given over to one wedding at a time, with a split-level stone barn made for dancing in.

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St Julian's Club

St Julian's Club

A Georgian house and private family club above the Weald near Sevenoaks, with 40 acres of gardens and orchard and long views right across Kent.

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Kimbridge Barn

Kimbridge Barn

A restored barn on the River Test near Romsey, with a firelit courtyard, a kitchen worth talking about and dancing beneath old oak beams at night.

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East Afton Farmhouse

East Afton Farmhouse

An 18th-century farmhouse and barns above Freshwater, on ground where the Isle of Wight Festival once stood. Exclusive use, big skies, room to dance.

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The Gore Hotel

The Gore Hotel

The Gore has been welcoming guests to Queen's Gate since 1892: antiques, four-posters, panelled Bar 190 and South Kensington at its most characterful.

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Farbridge

Farbridge

An old Sussex dairy turned barn wedding venue just north of Chichester, with a secret garden, seven bedrooms and the South Downs all around.

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Blenheim Palace

Blenheim Palace

A UNESCO World Heritage palace in 2,000 acres of Capability Brown parkland at Woodstock, and how a wedding evening actually works inside it.

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