Funk Bands for Hire in Oxfordshire

Discover 403 funk bands available for hire in Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, backed by 754 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 403 suppliers listed here, 2 are based in Oxfordshire. The other 401 are willing to travel there.

Rated Excellent (5/5) from 754 reviews of Funk Bands
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Jazz funk, soul and Latin music

Oxford

England

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Book from £240 (GBP)

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5-piece Funk and Disco band featuring superb vocals and saxes

Oxford

England

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Book from £500 (GBP)

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Flexible jazz outfit ideal for any venue or occasion

Cotswolds

England

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Saxophone performer can play in any style solo to full band

Reading

England

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

Reading

England

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Book from £1420 (GBP)

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

Swindon

England

(10)

Book from £1300 (GBP)

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5-8 peice funk, disco and dance band

Swindon

England

(5)

Book from £1750 (GBP)

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

Swindon

England

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Book from £1100 (GBP)

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5 piece soul funk and disco band perfect for parties for functions & weddings

Northampton

England

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4-Piece covers band, we play a huge range of songs from across the decades

Northampton

England

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A sizzling Soul band with sensational singers from the UK

Hemel Hempstead

England

(10)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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5-10 piece covers band performing popular hits from 70's to present day

Cheltenham

England

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Book from £1995 (GBP)

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15yrs experienced function singer with or without a backing band ideal 4 all

Watford

England

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Jazz & funk saxophonist who loves playing classics and contemporary music.

Bedford

England

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Live 6 piece Soul, Disco, Funk covers band playing dance hits from the 70s & 80s

Bedford

England

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Book from £420 (GBP)

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High energy versatile group playing your favourite funk, soul, rock and roll

Hitchin

England

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Book from £1200 (GBP)

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‘Let’s Get It On’ are a 5/6 piece Motown and Soul party band

Stevenage

England

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7 Piece Soul Funk Band Playing a mixture of original and cover material

Stevenage

England

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Rates for professional funk bands in Oxfordshire range from about £150 to £2,550+, with most professional acts charging around £800 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 132 enquiries for Funk Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 21 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six hours
68% 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 82% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Funk Bands available in Oxfordshire

5/5 from 754 reviews
Photo of Chameleon jazz funk band Chameleon jazz funk band "Chameleon are a fantastic band! They make great music which they obviously enjoy as much as their audience do. Their demo tapes don't do them justice. Guests at our party included lots of musicians from a range of genres and all commented on how good this band is and how much they enjoyed their music. They're also nice people and very easy to deal with. They arrived in very good time and set up with no fuss. We cannot recommend them too highly." Based in Oxford, England Shirley Northover - Private party Photo of Tunehead Tunehead "Amazing !!! Great band, these guys really know how to get a crowd up and dancing!" Based in Oxford, England E & L - Joe's Bar and Grill, Oxford Photo of The Sax Sound The Sax Sound "Absolutely amazing, created such a great atmosphere on our boat party and made it very memorable!" Based in Reading, England 17th August 2026 Caroline - Private event Photo of Motown to Soul Motown to Soul "You were all great thank you for putting on a great show!!" Based in Swindon, England 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 Holly Larkins - 30th Birthday Photo of The Soul D Band The Soul D Band "Soul D band was fantastic and really made our evening. They were professional and really interacted with the audience making their show a great experience for all of us." Based in Northampton, England Terry Russell - Birthday Party

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Frequently asked questions

Pricing for funk bands ranges from £150 to £2,550+, with an average of £800. 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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