Function Bands in Warwickshire

Party and function bands in Warwickshire

A function band, a covers band, a party band or a live band: different names, same thing. Whatever you call it, you're after a band that plays the songs your guests already know, arranged to fill a dance floor rather than copy the record note for note. Across Warwickshire, these bands are booked for birthdays, anniversaries and private parties.

Warwickshire has plenty of places to hold a party, from Compton Verney and Ettington Park to Ragley Hall. The bands on this page travel right across the area, including Rugby, Kenilworth and Stratford-upon-Avon, 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.

Hireaband has been booking live bands for parties and private events since 1999. Every band listed here travels to Warwickshire as standard, brings its own PA and lighting, and sets up and clears away on the night. Use the instant quote button on this page to check prices and availability for your date.

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
• Choose anything from a trio to an eight-piece with brass
• Saturdays in summer and December go first, so enquire early
• A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

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.

Each band's page carries real video, audio, a song list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how an act works a room than any description can, so it's worth watching two or three before you shortlist.

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.