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Function Bands in the South West

Find function bands for your party in the South West

The South West covers a lot of ground, from Plymouth, Cheltenham, Poole, Falmouth, Taunton and Swindon. Our function bands travel right across the region, so wherever your party is, you'll find acts on this page who already know the venues, the roads and the local crowds. They're booked for milestone birthdays, anniversaries and family celebrations.

This region page covers Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. 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.

Popular venues across the region include Watermouth Cove, Hyde House, Hinton St Mary Estate, Lusty Glaze, St Audries Park and Ashley Wood Farm. Tell us your venue when you enquire and we can usually say which acts have played there before.

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 West. PA, lighting and travel are built into the quote, and you can check your date and price straight away with the instant quote button.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £1,200 to £2,400, depending on line-up, date and how long the act plays
  • Always included: PA, lighting and travel, in every quote
  • Acts travel to venues right across the South West
  • Summer Saturdays and December dates book up first
  • Every booking carries 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.

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.

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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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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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

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
Working with a budget?

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 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

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)

“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.”

(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.”

Local Venues in South West

Watermouth Cove

Watermouth Cove

A private cove, a clifftop viewpoint and 25 acres of North Devon coast: Watermouth Cove near Ilfracombe is a wedding you walk down to the sea for.

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Hyde House

Hyde House

A beautifully restored Victorian house and barn on the Fosseway near Stow-on-the-Wold, with 20 bedrooms so nobody leaves when the music stops.

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Hinton St Mary Estate

Hinton St Mary Estate

A medieval tithe barn, walled gardens and a village estate in the Blackmore Vale near Sturminster Newton, held by one family for four centuries.

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Lusty Glaze

Lusty Glaze

A private cove on the edge of Newquay, reached by cliff steps, where you can marry on the sand and dance with the Atlantic just beyond the deck.

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St Audries Park

St Audries Park

A Victorian Gothic manor in 100 acres of deer park above the Somerset coast, St Audries near Taunton is yours from midday until the last song.

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Ashley Wood Farm

Ashley Wood Farm

2 oak barns, 4 acres of garden and the glint of Fonthill Lake below make Ashley Wood Farm near Tisbury a thoroughly happy place to get married.

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Leigh Court

Leigh Court

A Palladian mansion in parkland on the Bristol side of the gorge, with a sweeping double staircase and a Great Hall you may know from the telly.

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Higher Eggbeer Farm

Higher Eggbeer Farm

Dark skies, a heated pool and a barn with a stage built in: Higher Eggbeer near Cheriton Bishop is a whole Dartmoor-edge farm to yourselves.

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Lapstone Barn

Lapstone Barn

A restored 18th-century barn on the hill above Chipping Campden, with south-facing lawns, a sheltered courtyard and acres of Cotswold quiet.

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Lulworth Castle

Lulworth Castle

A 17th-century castle set in Dorset parkland minutes from Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, restored from ruin and given over to one wedding at a time.

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Eden Project

Eden Project

Say your vows among olive trees or beneath the rainforest canopy at Cornwall's Eden Project, then dance late inside a glowing, softly lit biome.

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Wick Farm

Wick Farm

Medieval barns built for the monks of Hinton Priory, 37 acres of countryside and Bath just down the road: Wick Farm is a farm wedding with real history.

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