Funk Bands for Hire in Bournemouth

Discover 374 funk bands available for hire in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom, backed by 689 reviews from real clients with an average rating of 5 out of 5. These professional funk groups and soul acts specialize in creating electrifying atmospheres at weddings, parties and corporate events.

Of the 374 suppliers listed here, 4 are based within 30 miles of Bournemouth. The other 370 are willing to travel there.

Also covers suppliers based in Poole, Southampton and Weymouth.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 689 reviews of Funk Bands
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The PURE TONES Fun party band for all ages, playing all your favourite songs.

Poole

England · 5 miles away

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3-piece covers party band performing a wide variety of material.

Poole

England · 5 miles away

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Madison Heights are a high energy exciting ten-piece, funky soul & Motown band

Southampton

England · 24 miles away

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8 piece funk fusion!! Including James Brown, Beyonce, Prince, Scary pockets

Weymouth

England · 26 miles away

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Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Willing to travel to Bournemouth

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Live 6- piece show band!

Portsmouth

England · 35 miles away

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Four piece instrumental jazz quartet consisting Sax, Keys, Bass and Drums

Portsmouth

England · 35 miles away

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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Funky RnB band playing classic dirty blues - uplifting. energetic, inspirational

Frome

England · 40 miles away

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Experienced and Versatile Trombonist

Wells

England · 47 miles away

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Six-piece disco/funk band

Wells

England · 47 miles away

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Book from £900 (GBP)

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4-piece 80s Tribute Show

Chichester

England · 49 miles away

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Party band for weddings and events

Bath

England · 50 miles away

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Wedding and events band performing Motown, Soul, R&B, and dance floor fillers!

Swindon

England · 58 miles away

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Book from £1300 (GBP)

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5-8 peice funk, disco and dance band

Swindon

England · 58 miles away

(5)

Book from £1750 (GBP)

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Top quality Funk, Disco and Soul band with optional brass section

Swindon

England · 58 miles away

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Book from £1100 (GBP)

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Professional sax player living in Bristol. I gig, record and teach, dep, jam...

Bristol

England · 60 miles away

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Book from £175 (GBP)

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7 piece function band based in Bristol playing a mix of funk, soul and Pop.

Bristol

England · 60 miles away

(1)

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Saxophone performer can play in any style solo to full band

Reading

England · 64 miles away

(3)

Book from £250 (GBP)

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The ultimate party band. Playing the best of funk, disco and pop.

Reading

England · 64 miles away

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Rates for professional funk bands in Bournemouth range from about £150 to £2,650+, with most professional acts charging around £850 for standard evening performances. Pricing typically reflects group size, performance duration and equipment, along with travel distance, special song requests and extras such as MC duties or extended performance time. Many acts offer package deals for longer events or multiple performance sessions. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 135 enquiries for Funk Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 11 November 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
67% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
27% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
June to September
57% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 83% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Funk Bands available in Bournemouth

5/5 from 689 reviews
Photo of What the Phunk What the Phunk "You were incredible, our party was all and more we wished for. Thank you for accommodating our family who also joined in the playing. Your patience and professionalism was appreciated." Based in Weymouth, England (26 miles from Bournemouth) Dr and Mrs Aplin - Private Wedding Photo of Le Freak! Le Freak! "We managed to secure Le Freak four days before our 30th birthday party and I’m so glad we did. They were amazing! They looked fantastic, sang fantastic and just had everyone up on the dance floor. Their songs were classic party songs with a range of well known songs. We couldn’t have asked for a better band. Would highly recommend. Thank you so much 💜" Based in Portsmouth, England (35 miles from Bournemouth) Katie Scarlett Denial - 30th Birthday Party Photo of 80's Inferno 80's Inferno "We booked Abba Inferno and 80s Inferno as a package for our Freshers event. The students loved it. Highly recommended.." Based in Chichester, England (49 miles from Bournemouth) CHARLIE S (He/Him) - Student union Photo of Motown to Soul Motown to Soul "You were all great thank you for putting on a great show!!" Based in Swindon, England (58 miles from Bournemouth) Rebecca - wedding Photo of The Groove Club Collective The Groove Club Collective "We booked these guys for my 30th birthday party and they were amazing! Great lively band, they were perfect in every way! 100% would recommend! Vocals were amazing, everyone commented on how good they were. They created a really great atmosphere. Made our night perfect ?" Based in Swindon, England (58 miles from Bournemouth) Holly Larkins - 30th Birthday Photo of Saxophone in England recording/performing Saxophone in England recording/performing "I just recently played at a little wedding celebration - the happy couple and their toddler, and me with my little set up playing in the corner while they ate cake. Even the kid danced a little, and they had a good afternoon. Here is their review sent to Encore (who did the booking): Alex L, 1 hour ago Wedding in Blackfriars Priory, Ladybellegate St, Gloucester GL1 2HN, UKSean was our saxophonist for our elopement wedding and I can not fault him at all! He was so accommodating with our song requests/genre and even played a few songs for our toddler. Absolutely fantastic. The venue commented on how great he was and so did everyone we showed the videos to. Would 110% recommend and would love to have Sean again at another event. Thanks Sean! :)" Based in Bristol, England (60 miles from Bournemouth) Alex L - I played at their "elopement" party

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for funk bands ranges from £150 to £2,650+, with an average of £850. The main factors are band size, set duration and the style of funk. Line-ups with horn sections, backing vocalists and percussion tend to cost more than smaller guitar-driven combos.

The funk bands for hire perform funk, soul, disco, R&B and groove-driven music. Many funk bands cover classic hits alongside modern songs, creating a setlist that is focused on tight rhythms, brass hooks and getting the audience dancing.

Hiring funk bands is a popular choice for weddings, corporate parties, birthday celebrations, festivals and any event where a packed dance floor is the goal. Funk music has a broad, cross-generational appeal and is one of the most effective genres for keeping guests on their feet.

The funk bands on Gig Heaven range from compact four-piece groups to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and percussion. A bigger line-up delivers a fuller, more powerful sound, while a smaller band can suit tighter venues and budgets. Many bands offer flexible line-up options.

Most funk bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments and amplification. For larger venues or outdoor events, additional sound equipment may be needed. It is worth confirming all technical requirements with the band before booking.

Not always. Four and five-piece groups often work without one, leaning on guitar, keys and a strong rhythm section, while the larger acts carry brass as the defining sound. Horns cost more and need more stage, so the question is usually budget and space rather than repertoire.

Volume is manageable in most function rooms, as bands set up smaller and play with lighter dynamics when the space calls for it. Rooms with a noise limiter are the real constraint, particularly for drums and brass, which cannot be turned down the way amplified instruments can. Give the limiter level when enquiring and the band will say whether the booking works.

Most carry a playlist to run through their PA during breaks so the room does not fall quiet. Some will also take a list of tracks to use in those gaps. Where the gap matters, such as during a meal, agree the break times when booking rather than on the night.

Yes, either add suppliers to your favourites and contact them all at once, or use the find a supplier wizard.

Booking as early as possible increases the chance of securing your supplier's availability on your event date, particularly during busy times of the year. However, many suppliers also accept last minute bookings, and we have successfully arranged bookings for clients with just a few hours' notice.

Contact the supplier you are interested in booking by clicking "Contact Now" on their listing. Discuss your requirements using our messaging system or join a video meeting (like a Zoom-call) to speak face-to-face. Once you are ready to confirm your booking, simply ask the supplier to send you a contract, which you can agree to online, or request amendments. Once you agree to the contract you will be asked to pay a 10% booking fee to confirm the booking, with the balance payable directly to the supplier by the due date you've agreed on.

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