Party Bands for Hire in New Forest

Browse 1,473 party bands available for hire in New Forest, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 3,703 reviews from real clients. These function bands cover pop, rock, soul, funk and Motown, playing weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and private celebrations. Prices start from £180, with most bookings around £800.

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Top quality 5 piece wedding and party covers band based in the South of England.

New Forest

England

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Top Tier, Professional, Party Band.

Southampton

England

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Turning Nights Into Memories

Southampton

England

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Duo with Vocals & Guitar

Southampton

England

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Adriana is a versatile live vocalist blending soul, pop, R&B, funk, dance & more

Southampton

England

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

Southampton

England

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Award winning 5 piece cover band, playing pop, indie & rock from 60s to today

Southampton

England

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4 musicians dedicated to live music - a professional performance for all

Southampton

England

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An 8-piece fun-loving party band with multiple vocals and a full-on horn section

Eastleigh

England

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6-piece counter cover band performing popular country hits!

Bournemouth

England

(3)

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Professional Solo Saxophonist & DJ for Weddings, Parties & Corporate Events

Bournemouth

England

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4 piece well established covers band performing music from the 50's 60's 70's

Bournemouth

England

(1)

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Three Piece Function Band - Ideal for Weddings, Parties & Events

Bournemouth

England

(2)

Book from £1000 (GBP)

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Duo cover band playing hits from the 50s to now.

Bournemouth

England

(1)

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4 piece professional function band playing popular songs for people to dance too

Salisbury

England

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Elvis Raised on Rock Tribute Show with Craig Jefferson

Fareham

England

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Highly versatile function band performing songs to suit all ages

Fareham

England

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I am a singer, guitarist and fiddle player

Fareham

England

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Rates for function bands in New Forest range from £180 to £2,550+, with the average booking at £800. Band size is the biggest factor: a three-piece costs less than a six-piece with brass or a second vocalist. Performance length, travel distance and whether the act supplies its own PA and lighting all move the figure. Contact the supplier you like for an accurate quote.

What our enquiries show

Based on 958 enquiries for Party Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 18 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within 12 hours
61% of enquiries get a reply within a day
How early people enquire
About two months
25% enquire less than a month before the event
Busiest months
May to August
56% of events take place in these months
How far suppliers travel
About 30 miles
For the 90% based outside the event's town

Reviews of Party Bands available in New Forest

5/5 from 3,703 reviews
Photo of Firestar Firestar "Hi I just want to say you were brilliant! Really great music, well played and got everyone on the dancefloor! Thank you so much! Wishing you all well in the future. Regards Irene" Based in New Forest, England Irene Lloyd - Birthday Party Photo of Adriana Adriana "Adriana is a beautiful person as well as a gifted performer." Based in Southampton, England 14th August 2026 Catherine - Private Birthday Party Photo of The Pocket Rockers The Pocket Rockers "Fantastic!!!!!!! Made my husbands 40th birthday something to remember. People kept asking us for days after " Who are the band?" They were amazing. Highly recommend and fantastic set list. Thank you so much xxx" Based in Southampton, England 20th January 2026 Beau H - Birthday Party Photo of The Boppers The Boppers "We recently had the pleasure of having ‘Big Town Boppers’ perform at our wedding, and we cannot recommend them enough. From the moment they started playing, the dance floor was packed with guests of all ages. The band's energy was contagious, and they had a way of getting everyone on their feet and dancing. Their setlist was a perfect mix of old and new hits. The lead singer was engaging with our guests, and the entire band was incredibly talented. They brought a level of professionalism and enthusiasm that made our wedding unforgettable. Throughout the planning process, the band was easy to work. On the day of the wedding, they arrived early to set up and soundcheck, and they just got on with setting up. We received so many compliments from our guests about how fantastic the band was, and we couldn't agree more. If you're looking for a band that will make your wedding reception a night to remember, look no further than the ‘Boppers’!" Based in Southampton, England Charles Thatcher - Wedding Photo of Acoustic Roulette Acoustic Roulette "Thank you so much for playing at the new inn the past couple of times. The pair of you were brilliant and everyone loved the different range of music! Definitely recommend you to everyone who wants Sunday afternoon music or a Saturday night sociable band" Based in Southampton, England Denise - The New Inn, Totton Photo of EverClare EverClare "Thanks for a great gig last night, guys. Sore feet today from too much boogying!" Based in Southampton, England Victoria H - Party

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Frequently asked questions

Hiring party bands typically costs between £180 and £2,550+, with an average of £800. The price is driven primarily by the number of band members, performance duration and whether the act includes extras such as DJ sets between live music, lighting or staging. Party bands range from lean four-piece outfits to large ensembles with horn sections and backing vocalists.

The party bands for hire play a broad mix of crowd-pleasing music including pop, rock, soul, funk, disco, Motown, hip hop and current chart hits. The focus is on well-known, danceable songs that appeal to a wide audience and keep the party atmosphere going.

Hiring party bands is one of the most popular entertainment choices for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties, festivals and private celebrations. A live party band brings energy, interaction and showmanship that take any event beyond what a DJ or playlist can deliver.

A typical party band booking covers two to three hours, usually divided into two or three sets with short breaks. Larger party bands with bigger line-ups often deliver a more high-energy show with audience interaction between songs. It is worth discussing the event timeline with the band to agree on the best format.

The party bands on Gig Heaven range from compact three or four-piece groups to larger ensembles with horn sections, backing singers and additional musicians. A bigger line-up creates a more powerful sound for large venues and events. Many bands offer flexible line-up options to suit different budgets.

Most party bands are self-contained and provide their own PA system, instruments, stage lighting and DJ equipment for use between sets. For very large venues or outdoor stages, additional sound and lighting may be required. It is a good idea to confirm all technical details before booking.

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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