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Function Bands in Worcestershire

Find the perfect function band in Worcestershire

From function rooms at hotels around Worcester and Malvern to golf and country clubs near Redditch, and marquees going up in back gardens across Worcestershire, a function band in Worcestershire plays a much wider range of spaces than a wedding band ever sees. A milestone birthday, an anniversary party or a big family celebration can land almost anywhere — and the band has to work just as well in a marquee on the lawn as it does in a hotel ballroom.

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 for a party that plays the songs your guests already know, arranged to fill a dance floor rather than reproduce the record note for note.

Hireaband has been booking live bands for parties and private events since 1999. Every band listed here travels to Worcestershire 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 pricing and availability for your date.

The essentials:

  • Typical cost: £1,200 to £2,400, depending on line-up, date and season
  • Always included: PA system, stage lighting and travel costs, in every quote
  • Line-ups from three-piece to eight-piece, with playlist music between sets
  • Most parties book several months ahead, sooner for a summer Saturday
  • Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Space matters more than guest numbers. A three or four-piece covers band suits most function rooms and a marquee of modest size comfortably — enough to fill a dance floor without overwhelming the room. A bigger marquee or a larger hotel function room carries a six to eight-piece easily, with brass or an extra vocalist adding weight for a bigger crowd. If you tell us the space — hotel room, golf club function suite, marquee at home — we can usually say what has worked there before.

Most parties spend between £1,200 and £2,400. The number of musicians is the biggest factor, followed by the day and the time of year — a weekday date can cost less than a Saturday in summer. PA, lighting and any travel costs are included in the quote you receive, so the figure you're given is the figure you pay.

Every band's page carries video and audio of that exact line-up, so you can see the band in action and hear the musicians who would actually play at your party, rather than a generic demo, alongside their full song list. Underneath are written reviews from people who have already booked them. Between the videos, the set list and the feedback, you can form a clear picture of the night well before you commit.

Use the instant quote button on this page and enter your date and venue to see pricing and availability straight away. Once you've chosen a band, we handle the contract, the deposit and the arrangements, and stay in touch through to the day itself. Every booking comes with a 14-day change-of-mind refund, and an emergency contact line is available on the night 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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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?

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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

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

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)

“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.”

(5)

““Special band for my Wife’s special birthday.
Really got the party started!
Will definitely book again – if they’re available!!!!””

(5)

“Fantastic Singer and Entertainer. Very versatile from Solo Artist, DJ. Greg has a wide range of songs from 60s to present day and can adapt to any age group or type of party mood or function to suit individual needs. Absolutely brilliant entertainer and value for money. We have used him on several occasions and went down a storm every time.”

Local Venues in Worcestershire

Abbey Hotel, Golf & Spa

Abbey Hotel, Golf & Spa

Golf, a spa and 175 acres of Redditch parkland: the Abbey Hotel is the sort of wedding venue that quietly turns your day into a whole weekend.

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Curradine Barns

Curradine Barns

Red-brick barns, an orangery full of light and a courtyard that smells of wood-fired pizza. Curradine Barns at Shrawley is Worcestershire at its best.

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Old Rectory House

Old Rectory House

A Georgian face on an Elizabethan house, 200-year-old oaks and a tipi on the old croquet lawn: Old Rectory House in Redditch is quietly special.

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Redhouse Barn

Redhouse Barn

Two beautiful barns, a koi pond and gardens that open onto open country. Redhouse Barn at Stoke Prior near Bromsgrove is made for a long, happy day.

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Birtsmorton Court

Birtsmorton Court

A Grade I listed manor with a double moat below the Malvern Hills, a party barn all of its own and beds for more than 40 of your favourite people.

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Stanbrook Abbey Hotel

Stanbrook Abbey Hotel

A Pugin abbey church with a great rose window, 70 bedrooms and 26 acres below the Malvern Hills: Stanbrook Abbey at Callow End is pure theatre.

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Brockencote Hall

Brockencote Hall

A French-inspired Victorian manor in 70 acres, with a lake, a dovecote and three AA rosettes on the plate.

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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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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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