Funk & Soul Bands in Manchester

Hire a soul band in Manchester

A funk and soul band brings horns, groove and big vocals to an event. In Manchester, they're a favourite for wedding evenings, corporate celebrations and private parties where the music needs real energy, with sets built around Aretha, Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire and the soul-pop hits that followed.

Across Manchester, funk and soul bands are booked for events in and around Altrincham, Stockport and Salford Quays. Venues in the area include The Midland Hotel, Victoria Warehouse and The Whitworth — each with function spaces that can take a full band and a dance floor.

Not every soul band sounds the same. You'll find Motown revue-style acts with sharp suits and harmonies, funk bands built around bass, drums and horns, disco specialists, and bands who blend soul classics with recent hits. Knowing the mood you're after makes comparing them much easier.

Since 1999, Hireaband has matched live bands with events of every size. The funk and soul bands listed here all travel to Manchester, include travel in the price, and arrive with their own sound and lighting. The instant quote button shows pricing and availability for your date in seconds.

The essentials:

• Typical cost: from around £1,000 for a smaller line-up to £3,500 or more for a large band with horns, depending on date and set times
• Line-ups from four-piece bands to eight or nine-piece bands with a full horn section
• Two live sets plus a DJ playlist between and after sets as standard with most bands
• Travel, PA and lighting are included in every quote
• Every booking carries a 14-day change-of-mind refund

Horns are what make funk and soul sound like the records. A band with saxophone and trumpet, or a full three-piece section, gives the biggest sound and suits a large function room. For smaller venues or tighter budgets, a four or five-piece with a strong singer still delivers the songs with plenty of energy.

A four or five-piece typically starts from around £1,000, while an eight or nine-piece with horns can reach £3,500 or more. The date and your set times make a difference too. The price in your quote includes travel, PA and lighting, so it won't change once you've booked.

Each funk and soul band's page carries real live video, audio, a set list and reviews from previous clients. A couple of clips will tell you far more about how a band works a dance floor than any description can.

Enter your date and venue in the instant quote button for live pricing and availability. After you book, we look after the contract, deposit and details, and keep in touch right up to the event. You also get a 14-day change-of-mind refund and an emergency contact number to use on the day.