Throwing a party or planning an event? You obviously want it to be fantastic, but there’s so much to organise and so much to think about, where on earth do you start? Well here’s a tip. The key to a brilliant party is the entertainment. Entertain your guests and you can be sure they’ll have a good time, and there’s not many better ways to do that than with live music from a fantastic function band.
A terrific live band can elevate a party from ordinary to outstanding, and here’s the really good news – although getting the entertainment right is crucial to the success of your event, it’s also one of the easiest aspects of planning a party to get right. All you have to do is choose the band and let them do the rest, and that’s where we come in. We spend our working lives helping people just like you to find the perfect entertainment for their event.
To give you a taste of what’s on offer we’ve chosen 10 top party bands than can make any function a fabulous, fun-filled, frolicking, and any other word beginning with F you can think of – blockbusting bash.
Jumpstart
Charismatic and effortlessly cool, every member of this funky 5 to 7-piece band is dripping in talent and ready to get your party started. With a diverse all-star repertoire and vibrant on-stage presence, guests of all ages will be desperate to get up on the dance floor!
Foxland
This fun and folky pop and rock band are sure to bring a high-energy performance to your party. With a vast repertoire spanning from the 50s to the present day, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. All feet will be glued to the dance floor!
The Flintlocks
Partygoers absolutely love The Flintlocks, and it’s easy to see why. James Brown, Franz Ferdinand, Metallica, The Kooks, Bastille, Britney Spears – the list goes on and on of the great artists this incredible trio cover in their roof-raising show. All you have to do is bask in the praise for booking them!
Ultraglow
Enjoy a night of non-stop pop, RnB and house hits from the past and present with the incredible Ultraglow! This 6-piece show band will make your party pop! Take things to the next level with the addition of violin and additional vocalist or add their professional DJ and saxophonist sets to wow your crowd while the band are off stage. Ultimate party band? We think so!
Levitate
Levitate really get the party started with their dynamic performance of floor-filling hits. This male and female-fronted band play pop, rock, soul and funk classics that are guaranteed to keep everyone dancing!
Wildcard
If you want to hire a band to really rock your venue you’ve just found it. Wildcard are the definitive rock, indie and pop band, exciting, edgy and powerful, with guitar licks to set the nerves jangling delightfully. Not only that, they have an exceptional pedigree, having wowed guests at private functions and events over many years on the stage.
Don’t Stop Now
50s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s, 10s – whatever the theme, whatever the genre, whatever the time of year, whatever the period, whatever the occasion, Don’t Stop Now’s 3-6 piece line-up will set your party swinging. They’re what parties were made for.
Dime
Fresh, upbeat, sublime, superlative-exhausting, and incredibly polished, Dime aren’t just at the party, they’re part of it. With a breath-taking show of irresistible hits from 60s to the latest chart toppers, this amazing band will bring the X factor to any event – ensuring a massive YES from your guests.
Husk
It’s worth throwing a party just to hire this incredible band. Belting out hit after hit from the likes of Rod Stewart, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Strokes, Oasis, and Coldplay, Husk are a smash wherever they play. Mass sing-alongs are the norm, followed by demands to know when the next party is.
Whiskey Wood
This exceptional folk-inspired 4-piece will have your guests beaming from ear to ear the second they hit the stage. Non-stop feel-good vibes, cracking talent and a setlist packed with chart-topping legends like Harry Styles and Bruno Mars makes Whiskey Wood one of the most in demand party bands around. Better dust off those dancing shoes!
That’s just a small selection of the hundreds of awesome function bands we have to offer. We’re here to help you organise the perfect party, function or corporate event. It’s what we at Entertainment Nation do, and we’d love to do it for you. If you’re interested in hiring any of the bands on this blog or you have any questions, we’re here to help from 10am to 10pm, seven days a week.
