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The songs we play are high energy dance-floor fillers tried and tested at 100s of events since we formed in 2010.
A brilliant 4-piece band that are well qualified to provide a truly memorable night of live music and get your guests on the dance floor!
We are an upbeat 4-piece band with incredible female and male lead vocals, guaranteed to exceed your expectations on a party you and your guests wont forget.
We are an upbeat 2 piece duo, offering incredible vocals and guaranteed to impress your guests. With an extensive repertoire, they can play just about anything, requests welcome!
The Rascals Party Band bring quality music and entertainment to events. Our setlist has been created and moulded from our experience and previous clients.
We are very passionate about what we do and individually have a wealth of musical experience and talent. We offer music from the 60’s up to now so there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Want a show of Funk, Soul, RnB and Blues fusion with contemporary mashups? Smithstone will deliver with a sexy, raw & silky sound guaranteed to get your event lively and having a good time!
Hard Candi are a brilliant professional live band with a wealth of experience entertaining guests at all special occasions.
Midnight Shindig are an upbeat party band, guaranteed to make your party rock! Playing a mixture of classic and modern dancefloor fillers, Midnight Shindig will make your event memorable!
This band's upbeat, floor-filling classics are perfect for injecting much-needed life and soul into any party, wedding or event.
Hi-Five delivers high-energy performances that bring the best music of the past and present to life, creating unforgettable nights full of dancing, singing, and fun.
Help your guests to start dancing the night away with some live acoustic music! The perfect soundtrack to any special event!
Stretching all the way from the 60s to contemporary chart-toppers, Sandcastles Band uplifting live show will thrill guests of all musical preferences.
The Voxens are one of the most sought-after wedding trios. Ensuring everyone is on the dance floor from the first set. We offer a variety of styles and tailor our set to your event.
Perfect for any special event, Brass Monkees are sure to give you that feel-good factor and pack your dance floor.
Supreme musicianship with over 25 years experience performing around the World! Services as diverse as supporting The Happy Mondays, F1, MotoGP, Cruises, British Army, Corporate & Weddings
Top musicians, fantastic singers & a repertoire of the most iconic dance tunes over the past half-century, packaged into a sound & light show that'll blow your socks off!
Bringing you the unique sound of male vocals, acoustic guitar & live looped beats, The Goldleaf Duo are an exciting duo with a modern flavour!
We play songs that everyone knows and always get the crowd singing and dancing along. We pride ourselves in getting the party going. Playing a variety of music from the 50s to modern-day pop, rock, ska, and motown! If you have any music requests that are not in the existing repertoire below, please let us know, we love a challenge!
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The Bees Knees are a professional Party Band for all of Your Event Needs. Play a range of pop, rock, motown, ska and more! We have a lot of experience and it shows!
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R&B belongs in Manchester. The city’s always blended soul, indie grit and late-night energy, which is exactly what a great R&B band brings to a party. If you’re searching for an R&B band in Manchester for a wedding, a media or agency do, a uni ball or a big city birthday, this guide walks you through everything you need to know. We’ll cover venues that suit the sound, line-ups that work in real rooms, budgets that make sense and how to lock it all in with minimal faff.
Manchester audiences love groove. Give them a tight rhythm section, a velvet vocal and a few modern hits arranged with flair and the dancefloor fills fast. The city’s event spaces are made for it too, from exposed-brick lofts in the Northern Quarter to handsome hotel ballrooms and refurbished mills with bags of character. R&B translates well in those rooms because it balances energy and warmth. It feels classy without being stiff, lively without getting shouty.
R&B bands are versatile. They pivot between smooth ceremony moments and high-energy finales without changing personnel. Here’s where they slot in best.
If you want the band to cover background earlier on, a stripped set during arrivals works beautifully, then the full show for the evening.
Manchester gives you lots of acoustic personalities. We plan line-ups and tech to match the space.
We always read the room, literally. The right speaker placement and a competent sound engineer make more difference than adding two extra musicians you don’t really need.
Lean into Manchester’s own personality and you get a night that feels designed, not generic.
These themes aren’t rigid. We tailor them to your guest list and venue so the pacing feels right from doors to last track.
You don’t need a festival-sized ensemble to sound expensive. The right core gives you polish and punch.
We’ll help you match the ensemble to the room, your theme and your budget so you spend where it matters.
A strong R&B band in Manchester will thread classics with contemporary tracks, then build momentum across the night. Expect a mix that might include:
We encourage you to flag must-plays, nice-to-haves and any no-go tracks. That helps us shape the arc without micromanaging every tune.
Most Manchester bookings land between £900 and £2,000. Where you sit in that range depends on:
If you want maximum impact per pound, the quartet is often the smart buy. Add a sax feature or a short DJ set rather than stretching to a bigger band you don’t fully use.
You don’t need to be a sound engineer. Focus on the big wins.
Tell us about any venue rules early. We adjust kit plans so the band sounds great without triggering limiters or annoying neighbours.
Shortlist with your ears and your event in mind, not just the biggest line-up photo.
We’ll line up options that match your date, your venue and your theme so you compare like with like.
For weddings, R&B is gold. It’s romantic when you need it and joyful when you want the dancefloor to move.
We’ll help you choose a first-dance arrangement that suits your voices and the room rather than forcing a studio-perfect clone.
Professional guests judge the vibe within minutes. A modern R&B brief hits that premium note without feeling safe or predictable.
You get a contemporary soundtrack, crisp presentation and timings that respect the schedule.
For uni balls, variety is king. R&B works because it bridges tastes. Add a few indie reframes and you’ve covered a broad crowd. For city birthdays, you want something that feels grown-up without losing fun. A five-piece with a charismatic lead vocalist does that in style.
Central venues often have load-in windows, lift access and noise policies. Tell us your venue early so we:
That’s the difference between a good night and a great one. The music sounds better when logistics are calm.
Poptop is not just a marketplace, it’s the most reliable and straightforward way to organise an unforgettable event in Manchester. Here’s what that looks like when you book your R&B band with us.
You get the creative joy of planning a party without the stress that usually comes with it.
We’ll show you Manchester R&B bands that match your brief, confirm prices instantly and wrap up the details fast.
If you want a full dancefloor, a polished sound and a plan that runs on time, an R&B band in Manchester is a brilliant choice. We’ll help you find the right musicians, shape a set that feels personal and get the tech right for your space, whether it’s a Northern Quarter loft, a handsome hotel ballroom, a characterful mill or a lively brewery taproom. Share your date and vision, and we’ll get your shortlist ready with instant, all-inclusive pricing. Book through Poptop and enjoy a calm planning process, friendly pros on the night and a party people talk about for all the right reasons.