Passengers - Party Duo
From £715
Passengers' electrifying party sets are sure to get the party in full flow. Passengers now offer their high-energy party sets -...
The Swing Band
From £935
Performing a selection of tracks from the greats, 'The Swing Band' offer an authentic take on 40s and 50s classics. Covering artists such as Frank Sinatra, Sammie...
Spring Break
From £1250
Spring Break are out for the summer and the guys are ready to hand out the red cups! Picture American Pie, The Girl Next Door, Road Trip and every other American...
The XL
From £3745
The XL deliver a truly exceptional live sound with their carefully crafted arrangements of popular hits from across the decades. The band's high-energy performance...
Rival Kings
From £1190
Introducing Rivals Kings, a stylish band with explosive sets that will keep your guests glued to the dancefloor. Party all night to your favourite songs and enjoy your...
The UpKicks
From £1550
The UpKicks deliver the very best in pop, club, rock and soul for an evening jam-packed full of party anthems. With an experienced line-up featuring four of London's...
Gilded Showband
From £4095 + VAT
The sensational Gilded Showband offer an extraordinary live show ranging from an 8-piece all the way up to a staggering 21-piece band....
The Get Down
From £1345
The Get Down are a fun and funky party band boasting an impressive repertoire of party favourites from the past six decades. With every base covered, from 50s rock 'n'...
90's Revival
From £2350
Hit rewind and let yourself be transported back to the 90s! An era of boy/girl bands, baggy clothes and grunge rock! 90s Revival are a faithful recreation of the...
Solstice
From £1755
Dance anthems, chart toppers and old school classics - Solstice are the ultimate party starters! Turning every event into an unforgettable night is the band's end...
Night Riders
From £2100
It's time to relive those glory days with Night Riders - the ultimate 80s band ready to take you back to the decade of decadence. The 80s has some of the best...
Young Soul
From £1295
With authentic renditions of vintage soul and R&B classics, this showstopping 4-piece band will have the crowd buzzing with excitement and nostalgia. With a set...
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Horizon
From £935
An electrifying group of young musicians with plenty of enthusiasm to match. Horizon present their own impressive take on modern and classic songs for an unforgettable...
Kingdom DJ Live
From £1595 + VAT
Blending electronic elements with live instrumentation, Kingdom DJ Live offer a stunning experience that’s not to be missed....
Luna & The Wolves
From £1030
Luna & The Wolves bring to life classic hits from across the decades in their own unique and soulfully delivered style. Luna &...
Blacksmiths
From £3995
A multifaceted folk, pop & rock band with incredible range and diversity to their performances. Blacksmiths have travelled across the globe performing at a range...
Walkabout
From £1395
Who needs a microphone - or a stage, for that matter - when you can Walkabout? A terrific example of a roaming acoustic band, Walkabout comprises four incredibly...
Big Blue Moon
From £1170
Big Blue Moon are an infectious swing band performing classic 1920s swing, and contemporary mash-ups with a vintage twist. The band work closely with a selection of...
London Cover Band Guide

Are you looking to hire a London function band but not quite sure where to start? Below you'll find answers to some of the most common queries about London bands for hire.

What style of music do your London cover bands perform?

We represent a wide and diverse roster of London cover bands, performing everything from old school classics to modern pop music.

You’ll find the majority of our London cover bands have put together a setlist to include a range of music to cater for guests of all ages. From 50s and 60s rock 'n' roll to 70s disco, 80s anthems, 90s indie, rock, dance and more.

So, whether you’re into London rock 'n' roll legends such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeplin and Queen, or you’d prefer a more contemporary set featuring the likes of Mumford and Sons, Bastille and Florence and the Machine, you’re sure to find a live band to suit your tastes.

If Motown and soul is your thing, you may be interested in one of our epic London soul bands, featuring some of London’s top vocalists and musicians.

What type of events do your London party bands perform at?

Our London party bands are experienced in every type of event making them the ideal live entertainment for all of the following:

  • Corporate event
  • Award ceremony
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding anniversary
  • Birthday party celebration
  • Christmas office party
  • New years eve party
  • Charity Ball
  • University end of year ball
  • Garden party / Family party

Bands For Hire is one of the UK’s leading wedding band suppliers, head over to our London wedding bands section for more information.

What other live entertainment does Bands For Hire offer in London?

Along with our evening function bands, we also represent a whole host of other London musicians, perfect for corporate entertainment, wedding music and daytime background music.

For ceremony musicians, you may be interested in our range of string quartets and wedding harpists, perhaps notching up the tempo later on in the day with one of our acoustic or jazz bands for hire.

For that added element of sophistication, why not hire a London jazz band to perform as your guests arrive, throughout the wedding meal or for the mains evening entertainment. Our roster of jazz musicians includes everything from small jazz bands to full swing bands with brass section and vocalists. Visit our London Jazz Bands section to view all of our jazz bands in London.

How much does a London function band cost and what’s included?

There are a several factors that can affect the price of a live function band, mainly the number of musicians, the experience of the band and the travelling distance.

As a guide, you can expect a trio to start at around £1000, with 4-piece bands ranging between £1200 and £2000.

We always outline exactly what’s included in your quote, but as a guide, you can expect all prices to include the following:

  • 2 x 60 or 3 x 40 minute live sets to finish by midnight
  • Professional PA system (Speakers, mixing desk, amps etc)
  • High-quality lighting for performance area and dance floor
  • DJ Playlists before, between and after live sets until midnight
  • Travel expenses
  • Public Liability Insurance and required PAT test certificates

What time will the band arrive to set up?

For evening events such as corporate events, birthday parties and charity balls, the band will arrive in good time to ensure they are all set up and sound checked before guests arrive. This is usually at around 5:30 pm.

For weddings, bands will base their quote on a standard arrival time of approximately 5:30 pm/6 pm. If the band are setting up in a different room to the meal and speeches, they'll be able to set up straight away. Otherwise, the band will usually wait until the meal and speeches have finished avoiding any interruptions.

What time does the band start their sets?

All of our bands and happy to work with your schedule. As a general guide, we recommend starting the band's live sets no earlier than 8:30 pm/9 pm.

How long does the band take to set up?

Function bands typically take around an hour to set up and sound check, with some larger bands requiring up to 2 hours.

How do I book a London band?

We’ve made booking a London band a simple and stress-free process, simply follow the steps below:

  • Step 1: Browse through the London party bands on this page, watch the videos and visit the band’s profile page to view more videos, photos and information about setlists and packages.
  • Step 2: Add the band to your shortlist by clicking on the star icon, once you’re happy with your shortlist, send us an email with your event details. Alternatively, you can enquire about each band separately using the contact form at the bottom of the band’s profile page.
  • Step 3. We’ll check availability with the band and send you a quote based on your event location. From here you can reply to our team to ask any questions you may have.
  • Step 4: If you’re happy to proceed with the quote, we’ll just need you to send over your full name and address along with confirmation of the full venue address.
  • Step 5: We’ll send over a contract for you to review and sign along with an invoice for a deposit, equal to approx. 20% of the total fee.
  • Step 6: Once the contract has been signed and deposit paid, we’ll send over a booking confirmation email outlining your booking. You’ll also have your own member of our team assigned to your event who will be available to answer your queries right up to the event date.

Why hire a London band through us?

  • Over 20 Years experience in the events industry
  • Hundreds of 5 Star reviews across Facebook and Google
  • All bands hand-picked by our team of experts
  • Dedicated member of our team assigned to your event
  • Professional contracts for your peace of mind
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