Function Bands for Hire in Essex

Looking to spice up your next event with the electrifying beats of a live band? We have a wide range of function bands for hire in Essex, catering to every musical preference and budget. From the nostalgic charm of classic rock to the soulful allure of jazz. Prices from £320/duo.Read more

Function Bands in Essex

Hire Essex’s top function bands for your 2026 wedding reception. Choose from 173 energetic party bands, perfect for festival-style celebrations at Leez Priory.

Every function band in this selection is personally vetted by our team, evaluating listing quality, reliability, and verified client feedback to guarantee top-tier entertainment.
Booking a live band typically averages £1,442 per event, with final pricing depending on your specific event duration and number of performance sets.
Our Essex function bands have successfully performed at 230 events, earning 78 glowing reviews and a stellar average rating of 5.00* out of 5*.

Four stylish adults pose on a tufted brown leather Chesterfield sofa, laughing in bright studio light with clean white backdrop.

5.0(2 reviews)

• 5 bookings

'The Shakers' Playing Pop, Rock, Disco, Funk & Soul

Playing songs from the 60’s to modern day classics. We guarantee to provide musical entertainment for all ages.

from £1,500 / event

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Reviews for Function Bands in Essex

Read verified reviews from real clients, who booked with Poptop in Essex

Sally Harries9 May 2020

Booked for Corporate Function

Unfortunately our event had to be postponed due to social distancing rules, but communication with the Covergirlz has been first rate. We have postponed the event for 12 months, and look forward to welcoming them next year. Meanwhile, we have enjoyed watching their performances on Facebook live and You tube over the weekend.

Carly Barlow27 Feb 2020

Booked for Birthday party

Absolutely amazing night was had by all and the ATs made sure of that!! Fantastic group with the very best choice of music!! I would highly recommend these friendly musicians and can’t wait to book them again in the future!! 🕺🏼💃🏽

Nikki Grant28 Aug 2019

Booked for Wedding

Jukebox trio did an amazing job at our wedding. They kept everyone entertained and were great in including my father in law. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a band.

Gill Myers10 Nov 2018

Booked for Birthday party

Torres and Butler aka Mike and Leo are fabulous! From the moment I contacted them through Poptop they worked with us to make Nick's 50th birthday party a real success. They tailored their sets to our preferences and even learnt a couple of new songs. Communication with them was really easy and they arrived on the night all set to go. The party was organised chaos and Mike and Leo joined in with gusto, dealing with giddy six year olds, heckling teens and 40 somethings behaving badly. It was ace and in the last week's recounting of the night all our friends have said how good they were. We would whole heartedly recommend them and need to find another excuse for a good shindig that they can play at!

Simon Long7 Sep 2018

Booked for Private party

Swinzing provided the most wonderful roving jazz backdrop to our wedding reception. A fabulously relaxed jazz groove to help get everyone in the perfect mood. A pleasure to deal with.

Fiona Hillier6 Jul 2018

Booked for Birthday party

"Halos performed at my garden birthday party a few weeks ago and to say they were brilliant is an understatement! Throughout the whole process Jim was very professional but also very easy to communicate with. A thoroughly lovely guy! The day was just perfect, amazing weather, England beating Sweden to kick the party off, and the music being the icing on the cake. Chilled, relaxed, funky soulful tunes. Julie has the most amazing voice and Jim and George excellent musicians. We loved them so much we asked them to play for another hour! If you want a cool, soulful acoustic trio then look no further than Halos, you won’t be disappointed!"

We delivered next level parties for exceptional companies

We also did more than 40,000 birthday parties. Probably, including your neighbour’s recent big bash.

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Function Bands in Essex

Live catering-style performance with female singer in bright orange and guitarist in navy suit, isolated on white stage backdrop, polished and vibrant.

5.0(2 reviews)

• 2 bookings

KeeleyMacDuo | A fun, stylish and experienced party duo based in Essex

We are a high-energy, party duo that aims to get the audience up dancing and singing all night playing dance hits from the 60's to the present day.

from £500 / event

A lively band in black suits performs energetically on a wooden floor, illuminated by colorful stage lights in a smoky atmosphere.

4.93(14 reviews)

• 11 bookings

"All Roads" Party Band

All Roads Party Band bring real energy and live music to your event, keeping guests dancing with a mix of classic and modern hits tailored to your crowd.

from £1,350 / event

Four smiling musicians pose in a clean studio lineup, guitars in hand, under soft even lighting against a dark gray backdrop.

5.0(1 review)

• 6 bookings

'The MonStars' The Ultimate Indie, Pop & Rock band

They love the electric feeling in the air when their audience chants for one more tune, and they love nothing more than fulfilling the request!

from £1,255 / event

5.0(20 reviews)

4-Piece Band "High Voltage" Always Ready To Rock

High Voltage makes sure their clients are fully satisfied making sure they having as much fun as possible, and take their audience and clients with them on their journey.

from £1,255 / event

Smiling four-piece live band with guitars and drums in a brick courtyard, warm amber lighting, polished stage gear, and catering-event energy.

No reviews yet • 7 bookings

'The Ignitions' Bring the Best Rock-Pop Party Music

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Dressed to Impress "The Brit Invasion"

5.0(5 reviews)

The Brit Invasion are a professional five piece covers band formed in 2009, known for their energetic and engaging set list - The Brit Invasion gets guests of all ages up on the dance floor. "Dressed to impress" - The band enjoys the visual aspect of their performances and are known for their matching outfits, echoing the smartly dressed bands of the 1960s.

About supplier

The band consisting of drums, bass, keyboards, lead guitar and lead singer have played at a wide range of venues and events and recently completed a tour of Cyprus. We have also recently completed a Quadrophenia Tribute Night with Gary Shail who played Spider in the original 70's Film.

from £1250 / event