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Funk & Soul Bands in Yorkshire & the Humber

Find funk and soul bands for your wedding or event in Yorkshire & the Humber

Whether you're planning a wedding or event in a city-centre hotel or a country house miles from anywhere, funk and soul bands in Yorkshire & the Humber cover the whole region. This page brings together acts that play everywhere from Hull, Harrogate, Scarborough, Sheffield and Bishopthorpe, so you can compare them side by side.

Across Hull & East Yorkshire, Leeds & West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Sheffield & South Yorkshire and York, the funk and soul bands listed here play wedding receptions, corporate parties and big birthdays. Use the area links lower down if you'd like a list narrowed to one part of Yorkshire & the Humber.

From Burtonfields Hall and Oulton Hall to Howard Court, Wortley Hall, The Hospitium and Burton Constable Hall, the venues across Yorkshire & the Humber range from grand country houses to barns, hotels and city spaces. Our acts are used to adapting to all of them.

Across Yorkshire & the Humber you can choose from Motown, disco, funk and classic soul line-ups, many with brass. Most will take a few requests ahead of the day, and many can learn a special song if you ask.

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

At a glance:

  • Most funk and soul bands cost between £1,000 and £3,500
  • PA, lighting and travel are included in the price you're quoted
  • One page covering every area of Yorkshire & the Humber
  • Popular acts book up early for busy dates, so enquire soon
  • A 14-day change-of-mind refund comes with every booking

Start with the space and the guest numbers. A smaller line-up suits an intimate room or a venue with a sound limiter, while a larger act fills a ballroom or marquee. Tell us the venue and numbers and we'll suggest what tends to work.

Smaller line-ups typically start from around £1,000, while bigger acts can reach £3,500 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.

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.

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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

44th Street

Pop, rock & soul funksters 44th Street - the essential ingredient for any party

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From £1,370

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Domino

Wide variety of flexible options and stunningly diverse repertoire, don't miss out on the highly talented Domino!

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From £1,930

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Soul Sealed Delivered

Soul, RnB and Motown perfection from the outstanding Soul Sealed Delivered | Female Lead Vocals | 80s Specialist Option

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From £1,635

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Essential Soul Sisters

UK based all woman soul review of the very highest standard.

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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
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Dan Burnett - Piano Vocalist

Dan Burnett is one of the UK’s leading piano vocalists. It’s in his blood.

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From £495

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Supertonic Music

11 Piece Band | Female & Male Vocals | 4 Piece Horn Section

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From £6,000+VAT

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Atlantic Funk

A Seven Piece Funk, Soul & Disco Band With The Sole Aim Of Getting Your Party Dancing | 4-10 Piece Options

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From £1,895

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Weekend Beat

The Weekend Beat Know How To Fill The Dance Floor! | Various Line-ups & DJ Add-ons | Sax Included

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From £2,600

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Domino Showband

Quality Showband with Horn Section | Male & Female Vocals | Perfect for Large Scale Special Events

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From £2,250

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Links

A Premier League Wedding and Corporate function band with over a decade's experience. One of the very best around.

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From £2,980

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Soul 10

A massive soul machine with a horn section to blow your wedding or function guests away.

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From £2,690

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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Havana

8 Piece Powerhouse Band | Female Vocals | Horn Section | Amazing Arrangements To Keep You Dancing

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From £3,350

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Stereo Saints

A High Energy Five Piece Party Band With Male & Female Vocals And Brass Section Add-On Option For Ultimate Versatility

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From £1,305

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

The Milestones

One of the finest covers band the UK has to offer - in a league of their own | Funk, Soul & Motown Plus Chart Covers

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From £3,100

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

Borrowed Blues

The Ultimate Live Band Experience - The One Everyone's Talking About

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FAQs

The songs cross generations. Motown, disco and soul classics are recognised by almost every guest, so a funk and soul band gets people of all ages onto the dance floor — which is why it's one of the most popular choices for weddings and company parties.

Expect Motown and Stax classics, seventies funk and disco from acts like Chic, Stevie Wonder and Earth, Wind & Fire, and soul-pop hits right up to the present day. Each band's page lists its full repertoire, and most will learn a first-dance or special request with enough notice.

If the room and budget allow, yes — saxophone and trumpet are what give funk and soul its punch. For smaller venues, a four or five-piece with strong vocals still delivers the songs well, and some bands can add horns just for the main sets.

Yes. Bands bring their own PA, lighting and usually a DJ playlist for between sets. They'll need floor space for the line-up and power sockets nearby, so it's worth checking both with your venue in Yorkshire & the Humber, along with any sound limiter.

From around £1,000 for a smaller line-up to £3,500 or more for a large band with horns. The number of musicians and the date make the biggest difference, and travel is always included in the quote.

Most play two 60-minute or three 40-minute sets during the evening, with a playlist between sets and after the band finishes. Many also offer an extra acoustic set or a later finish if you need it.

Reviews

(5)

“We booked Soul Sealed Delivered to play at our Christmas Party and we weren't disappointed. They were really professional and easy to deal with in the lead up to the event, and on the night they were fantastic. Their song list was great (not the usual ‘function band’ songs) and they had the dance floor full. We’ll definitely book them again for our next event.”

(5)

“‘Hot Piece of Brass was a fantastic addition to our corporate summer festival. Their performance kept the crowd engaged, and they even managed to draw people in from an adjoining room by taking their instruments through the venue and get everyone excited to come and watch them! Their fresh take on well-known songs was a big hit, adding a great vibe to the event. We were really impressed with their talent and energy. 10/10!’”

(5)

“We booked Sound System for our daughter's 18th birthday at the Royal Automobile Club and were absolutely delighted. They are a small band who play a great range of music and were very accommodating to our specific requirements. The band worked closely with banqueting at Woodcote Park throughout, leaving me free to enjoy the evening. I would thoroughly recommend them to other organisers of events for all ages.”

(5)

“We have used Havana for two university events and they did a fantastic job each time! Our guests loved their performance and got out of their seats to dance. We would highly recommend using this band and we will certainly be asking them to perform again. They are also really easy to work with and very reliable. They turn up on time and just get on with it and deliver great music!”

(5)

““Despite the adverse weather conditions (snow and ice) The Royal Valentines turned up promptly, set up efficiently and gave a fabulous high quality performance with great music We really enjoyed the evening and dancing. The audience was mixed ages from 20 to 70+ but everyone knew the songs and were very happy with the selection and the performance The musicians were of a very high standard and it was great to have live music”

(5)

“We had 44th Street for my husband's 40th Birthday last weekend after having booked them for my own 40th back in September. They were absolutely amazing both times - the guests loved them judging by the continuously packed dance floor and the fact many asked about how we found them. They created the very best atmosphere and made it a memorable and special night!”

Local Venues in Yorkshire & the Humber

Burtonfields Hall

Burtonfields Hall

A recently refurbished stately home at Stamford Bridge, set in parkland with nine en-suite bedrooms for the wedding party.

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Oulton Hall

Oulton Hall

A rescued Georgian mansion just outside Leeds, with gardens laid out by Repton, 300 acres to wander through and a ballroom built to be shown off.

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Howard Court

Howard Court

Howard Court sits in 22 acres at Great Ayton with Roseberry Topping on the skyline, two warm barns, a heated courtyard and the run of the place.

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Wortley Hall

Wortley Hall

The workers' stately home between Sheffield and Barnsley, with 26 acres of formal gardens, a fine Georgian front and a genuinely warm welcome.

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The Hospitium

The Hospitium

A timber-framed medieval hall in York's Museum Gardens, by the river and a few minutes' walk from the Minster.

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Burton Constable Hall

Burton Constable Hall

East Yorkshire's finest historic house, just outside Hull, with grand grounds built for a big day.

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Bowcliffe Hall

Bowcliffe Hall

A Wetherby estate with a ballroom, a chapel, 58 acres of parkland and, up in the woods, a copper-and-glass treehouse shaped like an aeroplane wing.

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Howsham Hall

Howsham Hall

Howsham Hall is a Grade I Jacobean house in its own valley near Malton, restored with real flair and let exclusively for weddings and long weekends.

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Whirlowbrook Hall

Whirlowbrook Hall

An Edwardian manor house set in 39 acres of Sheffield parkland, 4 miles from the city centre and right on the doorstep of the Peak District.

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The Grand, York

The Grand, York

A Georgian five-star hotel by York station, built as the headquarters of the North Eastern Railway.

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Hull Guildhall

Hull Guildhall

Live bands for weddings and dinners at Hull Guildhall, with its oak-panelled Banquet Hall in the heart of the city centre.

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The Mansion, Roundhay

The Mansion, Roundhay

A grand old house in the middle of Roundhay Park, 15 minutes from Leeds, with a sunny terrace, a great chandelier and 700 acres on the doorstep.

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