Party And Function Bands
When you’re hosting a cosmopolitan gathering you want to make sure there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Tastes differ so how do you keep everyone happy? The answer probably lies in hiring the services of the one of Britain’s finest Party Bands.
Catering for a broad spectrum of popular music they can play the generation game and blast out tunes from years gone by right up to the contemporary chart-toppers.
Pop, soul, dance, disco, rock n’ roll, blues, latin, country, salsa, 40’s, 50’s, 60, 70’s, 80’s – you can’t go wrong.
Be it a charity ball, a family reunion, an after conference party, a wedding, an awards presentation, a bar mitzvah, a cabaret – the choice is yours because in this instance one size fits all
Featured Band
Vice Versa
Vice Versa come to you with full stage lighting, the best in sound equipment and co-ordinated stage dress, making for a dazzling performance: the ideal complement to your big event. Specialising in corporate and private social functions in London, East Anglia and the South East, Vice Versa will tailor a performance to your own requirements including requests, dinner music, compere, and if required, additional instrumentation such as a saxophonist or indeed an entire brass section. Vice Versa can also provide backing music for any cabaret act or performance. For a seamless night of non-stop music, the Vice Versa Roadshow is available with DJ and disco to co-ordinate with the band sets and to keep the dancefloor full.
Ensure your event is remembered and enjoyed with the band that you'll want to play on all night! Just sit back and relax, or get up and dance, to the unrivalled sound of the best in modern entertainment! For smaller venues, Vice Versa can be available as a Duo, Trio or Quartet and are called Diamond Life.
Party And Function Bands Overview
Alpha Connection
One of the most exciting show-bands in the UK today, Alpha Connection's unique style has seen them tour extensively throughout the UK and Europe. Their completely choreographed show combines the best in music from the past 4 decades with a breathtaking range of dance routines and stage effects. 8 piece including brass section and special lighting effects.
Big City All Stars
A young 4 piece band playing music across the board with many current covers. Can be joined by female vocalist and DJ for full show.
The Bogus Brothers
Anyone that has attended a Bogus Brothers concert will know they have a unique ability to make you forget you're in the audience and you will become part of the band. They have performed at Ronan Keatings 21st Birthday Party, at Caroline Corrs Wedding in front of U2 and Eddie Jordan of the F1 Team and with Patrick Kielty of Fame Academy.
44’s
Their material is mainly drawn from the music of the 1950’s and 1960’s. This well experienced 4 piece band has been involved in several music projects throughout their careers. They will provide a fun pack evening of entertainment playing those classically crafted pop hits from a golden era - ideal for themed evenings.
Chris Poole & The Shades
6 piece highly energetic band playing music from 1950s through to the present day. Chris himself has a unique vocal range and entices the crowd with his lively on stage performance.
Charm
5 piece band with excellent female vocalist covering wide variety of material from 50’s, Rock 'n' Roll, Soul and lots of modern day hits. The band have played with top acts including Hot Chocolate, Brand New Heavies, Peter Green of Fleetwood Mac and many more.
Co-Stars
7 piece formed in 1993 - Performing a mixture of non-stop dancing classics featuring everything from Glen Miller to Oasis complemented by a choreographed stage show. Also perform a number of tribute acts suitable for themed nights including Grease.
China Grove
6 piece band with young, fresh and lively approach to everything they do. With superb lighting and sound the band provide a wide range of styles each to the highest musical standards. Very popular with younger corporate audiences.
Dark Blues
UK's leading dance band originally formed in 1962. Have now played around 4000 engagements throughout the UK. Have entertained at Prince Charles' 21st and 40th birthday parties. Repertoire from Mozart to Madonna, Glen Miller to Simply Red.
E2
A 6 to 10 piece band that has been drawn from the upper echelons of the industry, the band is focused on delivering a dynamic and exciting performance that will ensure your guests talk about your event for years to come. The musicians have worked with some of the greatest performers including Jamie Cullum, Ronan Keating, Will Young, Sting, Peter Gabrielle & The Red Hot Chilli Peppers – they can’t be all wrong!
The Flying Emperors
5 piece band covering everything from Soul to Salsa - they have dramatic and high-energy stage presentation, guaranteed to refresh the parts other bands cannot reach.
Fully FunKtional
Ultimate Party people. An 8-10 piece band comprising of top London session musicians. 10 piece features three sexy singers, famously funky rhythm section, two sizzling horns & percussionist (minus percussion & singer for 8 piece) Also offer dinner Jazz, cocktail piano, trumpet fanfares & afros for a 70's set or movie costumes for al Hollywood theme - topped with a pumping disco, lights & PA.
First Impression Band
Five piece Midlands based functions band that has been performing at top venues and for a variety of leading functions for more than a decade. The band comprises of keyboards, brass, bass guitar, drums and a female vocalist. The band play every style of music for dancing, and can span the decades; including standards from 50 years ago, right through to the contemporary era of popular music.
Fire Fly
This five piece band has one of the widest repertoires of any function band – pop and rock, funk and disco, jazz and ballads – and they tailor each performance to suit your occasion. They can offer an evening of quiet background music or live jazz for formal dinners, or a bouncing stage show for weddings, parties and corporate events. Their set list has something for every occasion and every musical taste
Five Live
Amongst the country’s leading function bands, boasting some of the finest musicians and vocalists in the Midlands, who perform a wide variety of music from every decade from the 1960’s right up to this years chart sounds. They also cater for clients who want Dinner Jazz or Scottish and Irish dance sets.
GrooveJuice
This groovy five-piece band is led by bass guitarist Lloyd Orford whose projects have already supported the like of Imagination, The Real Thing, Heatwave, Courtney Pine, Ruby Turner and Love Train. June 98 heralded the international debut of Groovejuice at the French Fete de la Musique in Nice before an audience of thousands. The front-page photo of the group in the Nice Matin newspaper was testament to a great performance
Hot and Horny
Hot and Horny are a big party band, consisting of three brilliant vocalists, a full red-hot rhythm section (guitar, bass, keyboards and drums), and a five-piece horn section (the Jalapeño Horns). Everyone in the band is a professionally trained and experienced musician, ensuring a high musical standard, but they know that it takes more than just good music to produce a party mood. A twelve-piece band is quite a spectacle, and they use their forces and versatility to full effect to create a great atmosphere.
Hot Stuff
A vast selection of the old classics combined with the latest hits, the band is able to tailor every performance to your needs. Below is a sample of what’s in store: from Rock & Roll, Pop, Disco and Soul.
Jamtastic
4/5 piece band with an incredible repertoire and a choice of line up. Soulful ballads, rock and roll, party and chart hits, Grease, Blues Brothers, costumed 70’s set. The band have played at many top venues including Café Royale, QE2, and overseas with tight musicianship and unsurpassed enthusiasm.
Jimmy Willan Connection
Offering live entertainment with a full mixed programme of all types of music. With experienced musicians and professionalism, and an added touch of humour, the band can guarantee you the right music and entertainment for a successful evening. The band is normally a three piece, Keyboard/Vocal - Drums/Vocal - Female Singer/Flute, although solo and duo can be arranged.
The James Duke Band
6-8 piece band, playing a wide range of music. Versatility makes the band ideal for all events from Charity Balls to Corporate Events, Weddings etc. Slick, stonking party with musicians and vocalists to die for.
La Tour
5 piece lively band consisting of three superb male musicians and two lovely female singers - their outstanding individual abilities enables La Tour to feature male and female lead vocals with 5 part harmonies across a wide range of musical styles
Live
One of the top corporate party band performing internationally and though-out the UK at every kind of event. Front by four superb vocalists and a popular brass section, with state of the art technical equipment. Individually tailored for a dynamic and versatile line-up of music covering the latest chart hits and tributes throughout the decades.
Little Big Band
If you’re looking for a versatile band to give all of your guests a night to remember, then look no further than The Little Big Band
Love Train
They are the Kings of Disco, on a mission to make every night a Saturday night...Strutting tall in their shimmering white strides, Lovetrain dazzle fun-hungry fans with their soaring vocal harmonies and party pumping bass lines. With razor sharp renditions of the funkiest hits from the 70’s and 80’s these guys guarantee to blow the dance floor into an explosion of hip swinging hysteria.
Madison Square
Madison square have now established themselves as one of the top party bands in the UK with a reputation for being the band that has turned the function scene around, particularly popular amongst the corporate scene. Music from the 50's to present day songs.
Mike Summers Band
Highly professional band playing strict tempo, pop, disco, Glen Miller. Can range from a 5 piece to a 13 piece with disco depending on the party.
Mike James
Dance through the decades with this established band. Three seasons resident at the famous Tower Ballroom Blackpool & entertaining at the most prestigious events in the UK and overseas. Up to 15 piece.
Mind The Gap
5 piece band that pride themselves on the fact that they can play the right songs for the occasion, with a huge repertoire of songs and vastly experienced musicians.
Mixed Feelings
This 7 piece band features three front singers and four backing musicians on keyboards, guitar, bass and drums (a horn/brass section can be added if desired). The choice of music is incredible, from riotous rock 'n' roll and soul medleys to sophisticated show songs. From 60's nostalgia to the latest chart hits from one musical mood to another. A mixture of great music, great entertainment and great value for money.
New Disciples
8 piece band including female vocalist playing soul, funk, party. Regularly requested by Richard Branson to play at functions. Truly great performers to get the party started.
Overtures
A 4 piece band playing classics from the best years of rock and pop. Four world class musicians and an amazing repertoire of dance floor classics, with guitar driven modern classics from the Beatles to Stereophonics to The Police. A non-stop, high energy party that guarantees success every time.
Objayda
4 piece female fronted band with sax, a first class, experienced party band – young but with traditional skills and plenty of dynamism.
Pure Orange
Their fresh and unique approach combines great music with tremendous stage presence. They are masters at injecting the right amount of energy into any event to create the perfect atmosphere.
The band perform from 6 - 10 piece. Their set includes 70's/80's, Disco,60's, Pop, Rock ‘n' Roll, Motown, Saturday Night Fever etc.
Party Kings
3/4 piece all male band. Can provide background jazz for arrival and dinner and extensive repertoire from 50’s rock ‘n’ roll to modern and ballroom. Good PA and lighting.
Planet Pop
Lively 5 piece female fronted band performing either a full range of party hits or a costumed 70’s and 80’s cabaret show.
Quill
The original foot tapping, fiddle playing, Rock 'n Roll band, who install a feeling of happiness and enjoyment to audiences of all ages. A very theatrical band, musically excellent and visually superb,having created their own classic image by incorporating a strong, dramatic look, with a breathtaking stage show.
Red Hot and Blue
Professional versatile 6 piece party band comprising of 3 males and 3 females, complete with own light show plus effects. All 3 girls sing and play Saxophone.
Red Shed
A lively, extravagant and zany 5 piece show band offering a unique live show and musical experience.
Rococo
6 piece stylish party band with 2 stunning female vocalists and optional 3 piece brass section. Their repertoire encompasses many of the great soul, pop, Motown and disco classics from the 60s to the present day.
Sahara
A 5-10 piece party/function band, with the latest sound and light technology. From sounds of the 60's right through to modern pop icons. Specialist theme nights catered for.
Spectrum Party Band
Spectrum Party Band: 6 piece sensational all male function band with huge repertoire of songs from 50s Rock and Roll to current chart hits. Can add up to 3 female vocalists and dancers for extra glamour.
Space Boogie
Drawing inspiration from the world of space fantasy, the band describe their look as ‘Barbarella meets Star Trek’. Playing 2 x 45 mins as a 6 piece band with male and female vocals. Also available up to a 12 piece, plus disco. All Saints to Michael Jackson, Spice Girls to The Bee Gees, the emphasis is on funky dance and soul for a party sound.
Souled Out
One of the UK’s finest soul/party bands, Souled Out is much more than just a band. Performing not only classic soul hits, including songs from The Commitments, Blues Brothers, Wilson Pickett, Otis Reading, James Brown and a whole host of legendary artistes, the band plays the whole spectrum of dance music from 50’s through to present day chart hits and has earned the reputation as one of the most exciting dance/show bands in the country
Star
Superb 8 piece show-band with full sound and light – one of the most popular bands on the party circuit. Male and female singers/dancers with costume changes.
Turning Point
An excellent Midlands based party band playing major venues throughout the UK, all the musicians sight-read and the band perform a comprehensive repertoire of music from the sixties to present day including Motown, Beatles, Kool & The Gang, Grease, Whitney Houston and many more.
Vice Versa
5/10 piece band which blends experience, professionalism, talent and a top quality repertoire of classic and chart hits, new and old, from the 50’s – 90’s. Comes with full stage lighting, the best in sound equipment and co-ordinated stage dress making for a dazzling performance. Can also cater for themed events and can provide their own DJ for a full evening of entertainment.
Wallace Connection
Top society band, with an extensive repertoire from Glenn Miller to current chart sounds for all ages - 6 piece band with female lead vocals.
Zig Zag
6-15 piece band playing 60s - now with Blues Brothers set. A first class fun loving line up with style and the knack of knowing just what to play and when to play it.