Skip to main content
My Wishlist
0
Havana Wedding band Havana Local Wedding Band 3 Havana Party Band
  • Overview
  • Videos (1)
  • Listen (1)
  • Set list (45)
  • Reviews (13)
  • FAQs (27)
  • Gallery (7)
  • Further Info
  • Get Quote

Havana

From £3,350

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

From £3,350

Price is based on standard fee without any travel or extras

Overview

Havana are one of those bands that make everyone in the room dance, smile and be amazed! Striking vocals, great arrangements, horn section, playing everything from old to new. 

Havana were first formed in 2015 while all the members were still at university, where they quickly became one of the top function bands in the Bristol University circuit. More than your standard wedding or function band, Havana are made up of 8 of the most exciting young musicians in the South West. Forget the same-old generic cover versions, Havana bring a powerful sound and bespoke arrangements that never fail to bring the house down. Their usual 8-piece set up is extremely versatile, and can cover class funk and soul through to re-vamped covers of Rihanna and Adele.

Their usual 8 piece line-up is Female Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, 3 Piece Horn Section (Sax, Trumpet, Trombone)

From the band.... 

“I think what really sets us apart is that we’re all good mates, unlike some bands who basically meet for the first time at the gig. We all met at university where we’d go to jam nights together, and then after a while we thought ‘hey we're pretty good at this, we should put a band together.' That was four years ago and we've been playing together ever since!" 

“We love playing the classics, stuff like Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, the old disco tunes, but it’s so much fun being able to put our own spin on them. Most of us studied music degrees and I really think it shows in our creative approach. We just love to make people dance!”

To really impress your guests, book Havana! Get an instant price and availability check on them now. 

Listen

Set list

Classic Funk & Soul:

Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Joe Zawinul)

I Just Wanna Make Love to You (Etta James)

I Feel Good (James Brown)

Ain’t no Mountain High Enough (Marvin Gaye)

Respect (Aretha Franklin)

Heard it Through the Grapevine (Marvin Gaye)

Signed, Sealed, Delivered (Stevie Wonder)

ABC (Jackson 5)

Superstition (Stevie Wonder)

Isn’t she lovely (Stevie Wonder)

I Wish (Stevie Wonder)

 

Disco:

 Never Too Much (Luther Vandross)

Just the Two of Us (Bill Withers)

Somebody Else's Guy (Jocelyn Brown)

 

Modern Classics:

 Lady Marmalade (Labelle/Christian Aguilera)

Rock your Body (Justin Timberlake)

If I Ain’t Got You (Alicia Keys)

Crazy in Love (Beyonce)

Golden (Jill Scott)

Deja Vu (Beyonce)

Mercy (Duffy)

Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)

Valerie (The Zutons/Amy Winehouse)

Rude Boy (Rihanna)

Treasure (Bruno Mars)

Rather Be (Clean Bandit)

Redbone (Childish Gambino)

That’s What I Like (Bruno Mars)

Disco Yes (Tom Misch)

South of the River (Tom Misch)

 

Original re-arrangements:

Diamonds (Rihanna)

Hello (Adele)

Pillowtalk (Zayn Malik)

Lettsanity (Lettuce)

Staying Alive (BeeGees/Electro Duluxe)

Summertime (Jason Rebello Version)

American Boy (Estelle)

 

Note:

Our sets are constantly updating and changing so this list is not exhaustive! We're happy to work with you if you have particular styles you'd like to hear at your event.

Reviews (13)

Havana

Wow. We were completely blown away by you guys! From start to finish everyone was on the dance floor loving it. We loved how creative and fun your set was. You are all unbelievably talented and we are so so pleased that we found you to play at our wedding. Thank you x10000

1st March 2025

Havana

Havana were absolutely amazing at our wedding, they learnt our requested first dance song and performed it just as we had imagined. Every guest was up dancing and expressed how much they loved the music! Would absolutely recommend and we wouldn’t hesitate to book them again for future events!

19th October 2024

Havana

A great band that everyone loved, many people commented on them being the highlight of the night. Alfie and Joe were able to accommodate a new song for them to learn as well as allowing the bride to sing a song with the band supporting. Would recommend to anyone!

3rd August 2024

Havana

Every aspect of the interaction with the band was incredible. As we rang them repeatedly with late worried calls, Joe took them in his stride and left us feeling calm. On the day they set up without any need for direction or fuss. The compliments from the guest are the best way to describe the fun that the dance floor became. Every single one of the band is incredible, and the singer had everyone genuinely going wild. Hopefully it is clear how much we recommend this band.

8th July 2023

Havana

These guys were amazing! They were everything we wanted in a wedding band and kept the dance floor full from start to finish. Could not recommend them highly enough!

24th September 2022

Havana

The band were absolutely incredible. They nailed the performance of our first dance and kept our guests dancing all night. Thank you so much for keeping the party going!

14th May 2022

Havana

Absolutely outstanding, the music was wonderful, would highly recommend them to anyone.
Thank you, we had an amazing evening.

8th October 2021

Havana

We hired Havana for our wedding to provide Jazz quartet at the drinks reception and 3x 40 min evening performances with the 8 piece band. They were all absolutely fantastic and made our special day pretty epic and one to remember. Could not recommend them highly enough, so if you're reading this wondering whether to book them, just do it!
They provided all the lighting and sound kit and all came together seamlessly, including playlists in between live performances. An absolute pleasure to work with, very polite and accommodating.

4th September 2021

Havana

Generally everything were great. The band were very chilled and there were no problems at all. Communication was easy and timings worked out perfectly. We thought the quality of the band performance was great too.

17th July 2021

Havana

Thank you so much for being our wedding band. We genuinely couldn’t rate you highly enough. Your energy and talent are insane. Everyone who spoken to me about the wedding has just raved about you. So thanks so so much for making our special day that little bit extra special. Mel and Tom x

23rd February 2019

Havana

Havana turned a good night into a banging party. Whether it’s a funked up Rihanna tune or a classic James Brown, each and every member serves up some crazy talent, all together sharing an infectious chemistry and energy that got every last one of us up and dancing!

Havana

I booked Havana for my wedding. They performed two sets; the first was light and jazzy (on our request), and the second really got the crowd going! Their renditions of classic and modern pop tunes were fabulous, and they brought so much energy to our night. Very easy to work with, punctual, and professional. Definitely would recommend!

Havana

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!

FAQs

How far in advance should we book?

As soon as you know your date, really. Popular dates (weekends, especially in summer) can book up 12+ months ahead, but we've also pulled off cracking gigs with just a few weeks' notice if we're free. The earlier you lock it in, the more choice you'll have.

How much do you charge?

You can use the instant quote button on this page to get a price straight away — your fee will appear on screen, and you'll also get a follow-up email confirming it. If we're available and you're happy with the price, get back in touch with the Hireaband team to secure the date. It's very much first come, first served, so if we're available, don't hesitate.

What's your payment and cancellation policy?

Hireaband will ask for a reservation fee to secure your date, with the remaining balance due before the event (your booking confirmation will have exact dates and amounts). If you need to cancel or postpone, get in touch as early as possible — the closer to the date, the harder it is for Hireaband to fill the slot, so the cancellation terms reflect that. Full details are in your booking agreement, but the Hireaband team are always happy to talk through the specifics.

What if any timings change after booking you?

No problem at all. We know that timings and details aren't always set in stone at the booking stage, and plans have a habit of evolving as your big day gets closer. We're happy to be flexible around changes to your schedule, and if you decide further down the line that you'd like to add on any extra services, just get in touch with the Hireaband team and they'll sort it out for you.

What should we expect if we've never booked a live band before?

Totally understandable if this all feels a bit new! Booking a band is a big part of your day, so we're here to make it as straightforward as possible. We've performed at countless weddings and events, and the Hireaband team will guide you through every step, from your initial enquiry right through to the big day itself. If you're ever unsure about anything, just ask — that's what we're here for.

Can we see you perform live before booking?

We don't always have public gigs to invite you to (weddings tend to be private!), but we're always happy to jump on a call and talk you through what to expect. A public performance will often be posted on this page too, so it's worth checking back — and if we do have one coming up, we'll gladly send details your way.

How much contact will we have with the band before the wedding?

Hireaband will put you in direct touch with us around 3 months before your date, so you can go through all the finer details together — song choices, timings, any special requests and so on. In the meantime, the Hireaband team are always on hand to answer any questions you have, so you're never left waiting.

How many songs will the band learn especially for me?

We're happy to learn your first dance or a special request. Other songs depend on the time frame given and what the songs are. We're always keen to learn new things, so do let us know and we'll try to accommodate as best we can for you.

Can we choose our own setlist?

Yes, within reason. We have a core set of crowd-pleasers that we know works brilliantly, and we're experts at reading a room and picking the right songs on the night to keep everyone dancing. We're also always happy to tweak the setlist based on your taste — send us a few "must plays" and a few "please avoids" and we'll build the night around them. Just bear in mind that learning brand new songs from scratch (aside from your first dance) depends on notice — see above!

Will you be able to do my first dance?

Given enough notice, yes. It takes a while for us to rehearse a song to the high standards that we set ourselves. If you can give us at least 8 weeks' notice, that should be fine. The song also has to be suitable for a band. If we can't do it justice, then we can put it on an iPod and go seamlessly into our set at the end of it.

How much space does the band need?

This will vary depending on the size of the band and the setup on the night, but we've performed at a huge variety of venues and can comfortably fit into most spaces that have hosted a live band before. If your venue has anything a little unusual about it, we can usually find a way to make it work, so just get in touch if you're not sure and we'll be happy to advise.

What is your line-up?

Our usual set-up is an 8-piece with female vocals, guitar, bass, drums, keys and a 3-piece horn section (sax, trumpet and trombone). We met at university, and that shared background gives us a tight, high-energy sound with plenty of bespoke arrangements rather than straight cover versions.

What kind of music do you play?

Our repertoire ranges from classic funk and soul (James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin) through disco and modern pop covers (Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Rihanna) to our own original re-arrangements of songs like Adele's Hello and Rihanna's Diamonds. We're always adding to the list, so if there's a particular style or artist you want, we're happy to talk it through with you.

Can you play a jazz set for a drinks reception?

Yes - alongside our full 8-piece evening line-up, we can provide a jazz quartet for a daytime drinks reception or ceremony, giving you a more relaxed sound before the main band takes over for an evening of dancing.

How long do you take to set up?

We ask for around an hour to set up and check everything is working, but if it needs to be shorter, just let us know and we'll always accommodate as best we can.

How far will you travel?

We regularly perform all over the country, so distance really is no object, but we will require an additional fee for travel and may need bed and breakfast arranged for us. Any price you receive already includes travel costs, so there won't be any surprise extras on top.

Will we need to feed you?

It depends on timings, but generally some hot food would be hugely appreciated. It doesn't have to be anything fancy. Normally a catering company will provide a 'crew meal' as part of their package, or we're happy to have evening food that's already available.

What do you wear?

We tend to be 'smart casual' as in our pictures and video. However, we can be smarter or more casual depending on your event and requirements.

How long do you perform for?

As standard, we provide 2 x 1hr or 3 x 40 minute sets as required on the night, up until midnight. We can play past midnight, but it can incur an additional fee. We are flexible though and will always try to accommodate your requirements. We can also add an additional 1hr set for a small fee!

Do you take breaks, and what happens to the music then?

Yes, we'll take short breaks between sets to grab a drink and catch our breath! During these breaks we'll have background music playing through our own PA system, so there's never a dead moment on the dancefloor. Just let us know if you have a particular playlist or Spotify account you'd like us to use.

Will the band provide a DJ service?

Yes, as standard we provide a playlist DJ service whenever we're not performing — so between sets and after our last set, right up until midnight (or your curfew if earlier). These are tried-and-tested playlists that we've refined over countless events, but you're also welcome to send us your own playlist to play instead. If you'd like a bit more than that, we offer an upgrade to a manned DJ service, where a band member stays on hand throughout to look after the music and take requests on the night.

Can you arrive earlier and finish later?

Our standard on-site time runs from 6pm to midnight, but we're happy to be flexible around your schedule. Whether you need us there earlier for an afternoon slot or performing later into the night, just let us know your requirements and we'll do our best to accommodate — additional fees may apply for extended hours.

Do you offer any optional extras?

Yes! On top of our standard package, we can offer a range of optional extras for an additional fee — things like extra performance sets, a manned DJ service, acoustic sets for your ceremony or drinks reception, and more. Just let us know what you have in mind and we'll see what we can put together for your day.

Do you provide all your own equipment?

Yes, all we need is a clear area in which to set up and a power supply.

Are you insured and PAT tested?

Yes to both. We carry full public liability insurance, and all our equipment is PAT tested annually. Hireaband will send your venue any certification that's required.

Can you work with sound limiters?

Yes. We don't 'love' them, but we absolutely can work within them.

What happens if one of the band is ill on the day of my event?

We have a network of fellow musicians that we can call on to stand in on the rare occasion one of the band is ill. On top of that, Hireaband is the UK's biggest entertainment agency and has access to dozens of wedding bands in your area even at the very last minute. However, we've never missed a gig yet.

Further Info

Line-Up

  • Default Line Up
  • Female Vocals
  • Keys
  • Bass
  • Guitar
  • Drums
  • Sax
  • Trumpet
  • Trombone

Performance Times

Booking Add-ons

  • Manned DJ Service
  • Late Finish (After Midnight)
  • Early Arrival
  • Additional 1hr Set
  • Background Jazz Set Before Main Performance
  • Learn First Dance

Provided by the Act

  • PA System
  • Complimentary Unmanned DJ Service (when not performing)
  • Stage Lighting
  • Public Liability Insurance & PAT Tested Equipment

Check availability and price for Havana

To find out if this act is available and what it would cost to hire them, please fill out the form.

To ensure the quote is as accurate as possible, remember to tell us the postcode or nearest town to your venue. Good Luck!

Copyright © 2026 Hireaband. All rights reserved. Terms of Business|Privacy Policy
Web Design & Development by Web Integrations