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Function Bands in the West Midlands

Function bands across the West Midlands

From Stafford, Hereford, Warwick, Shrewsbury, Malvern and Leamington Spa, the West Midlands 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.

Our listings for the West Midlands take in Birmingham, Coventry, Herefordshire, Shropshire, Staffordshire, Warwickshire and Worcestershire. Each of those areas has its own page too, which you'll find in the links further down, but the acts here will travel to any of them.

Venues across the West Midlands include Sandon Hall, Hampton Court Castle, Warwick House, Walcot Hall, The Wood Norton and Wethele Manor. It's worth asking yours early about finish times and any sound limiter, as both affect what works on the night.

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.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched acts with clients right across the country. The function bands here all cover the West Midlands and include PA, lighting and travel in the price. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

What to know:

  • Budget £1,200 to £2,400 for most bookings
  • Every quote includes PA, lighting and travel
  • Travel within the West Midlands is never added on later
  • Many acts offer longer or extra sets if you need them
  • Every booking is covered by 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.

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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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

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
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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)

“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.”

(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!”

Local Venues in West Midlands

Sandon Hall

Sandon Hall

The Earl of Harrowby's family seat near Stafford, with 400 acres of parkland, a 13th-century church in the grounds and the whole house to yourselves.

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Hampton Court Castle

Hampton Court Castle

A Grade I listed castle begun in 1427 near Leominster, with a medieval chapel, celebrated gardens and a ballroom that turns into the dance floor.

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Warwick House

Warwick House

A Grade II listed house in Southam given over entirely to weddings, with a terrace, gardens and the whole place exclusively yours for the day.

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Walcot Hall

Walcot Hall

Clive of India's Georgian house above Lydbury North, with a turquoise ballroom, one of Britain's finest arboretums and two days of it all to yourselves.

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The Wood Norton

The Wood Norton

Built for exiled French royalty and later home to the BBC, The Wood Norton near Evesham is the most surprising country house in Worcestershire.

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Wethele Manor

Wethele Manor

A family-run venue at Weston under Wetherley, near Leamington Spa, known for personal service on the day.

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Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Birmingham Botanical Gardens

Victorian glasshouses and Grade II listed suites at Edgbaston, set among the botanical collections.

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Alrewas Hayes

Alrewas Hayes

A Grade II listed Queen Anne house set in 100 private acres of lakes, parkland and woodland near Burton upon Trent, with a barn built for proper parties.

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Dewsall Court

Dewsall Court

Twelve acres of countryside near Hereford with a lake, an ancient church, a candlelit barn and a cellar den that runs on into the small hours.

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Ettington Park

Ettington Park

Grade I Victorian Gothic in 40 acres of parkland near Stratford-upon-Avon, where turrets, chandeliers and an ancient church set the whole scene.

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Pimhill Barn

Pimhill Barn

A 1584 oak-framed barn on a farm drive north of Shrewsbury, where you bring your own caterers, your own band and keep the place for two days.

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Eckington Manor

Eckington Manor

Eckington Manor near Pershore is a working farm turned country retreat, with a glass Sun Room facing the Malverns and food worth travelling for.

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