Party Bands for Hire in Sussex

Browse 1,468 party bands available for hire in Sussex, England, United Kingdom, rated 5 out of 5 across 3,713 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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The Highway Sun

The Highway Sun
Four piece country band from West Sussex playing modern to classic country songs
Party Band

Burgess Hill

England

(1)

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Roxi Abbott
Singing guitarist who comes with a band or becomes a band herself with loops
Party Band

Haywards Heath

England

(1)

Book from £160 (GBP)

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Tritone

Tritone
Jazz trio for all kinds of events
Party Band

Brighton

England

(1)

Book from £500 (GBP)

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The One Night Band

The One Night Band
5-piece party, function & wedding band - High Energy is everything!
Party Band

Brighton

England

(7)

Book from £1600 (GBP)

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Fingers Crossed

Fingers Crossed
4/5 piece wedding band
Party Band

Brighton

England

(3)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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The Wahoos

The Wahoos
Four or Five Piece Party Rock Band
Party Band

Brighton

England

(3)

Book from £800 (GBP)

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Beached Brass

Beached Brass
Six piece New Orleans Brass Band
Party Band

Brighton

England

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Book from £1400 (GBP)

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This Is It

This Is It
5-piece covers band performing all your favourite pop hits!
Party Band

Brighton

England

(2)

Book from £1250 (GBP)

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Son Guarachando

Son Guarachando
Cuban, latin, salsa band
Party Band

Brighton

England

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Vintage Voltage 60s/70s Rock Experience
Who said only dads could play #dadrock?!
Party Band

Brighton

England

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Book from £1250 (GBP)

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Bavarian Boys

Bavarian Boys
Compact Oompah brass band for all your Oktoberfest needs!
Party Band

Brighton

England

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Book from £900 (GBP)

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The Catfish Kings

The Catfish Kings
Five piece authentic rock and roll in the style of Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis.
Party Band

Hove

England

(6)

Book from £600 (GBP)

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The Purple Shoes

The Purple Shoes
Female fronted 21st century Folk/Rock. Americana with an English twist.
Party Band

Shoreham-by-Sea

England

(2)

Book from £200 (GBP)

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Reload

Reload
Reload is recognised as one of the top wedding/function bands in the South East
Party Band

Shoreham-by-Sea

England

(7)

Book from £700 (GBP)

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Crash

Crash
CRASH are a two-piece country acoustic duo located in Crawley, West Sussex
Party Band

Crawley

England

(7)

Book from £350 (GBP)

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The Hi-Vibes

The Hi-Vibes
Covers band - Great high energy with a following
Party Band

Crawley

England

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Book from £300 (GBP)

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COCKER A Tribute to the Legend

COCKER A Tribute to the Legend
A ten piece tribute to Joe Cocker
Party Band

Worthing

England

(1)

Book from £1200 (GBP)

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Desperate Dans Double Shuffle

Desperate Dans Double Shuffle
5 Piece Swing Blues band
Party Band

Worthing

England

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Book from £800 (GBP)

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How much does it cost to hire Party Bands in Sussex?

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Rates for function bands in Sussex 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 967 enquiries for Party Bands at events in the United Kingdom, made through this site in the last two years. Updated 30 October 2026.

Typical first reply
Within six 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 Sussex

5/5 from 3,713 reviews
Photo of The Highway Sun The Highway Sun "I thoroughly recommend you consider this band. They kept my guests dancing / singing all evening . The members are all extremely talented and experienced musicians who deliver a quality performance of all those popular songs . Great pre booking communication, punctuality, no fuss set up and pack up. Sarah D" Based in Burgess Hill, England Sarah D - Birthay Party Photo of Roxi Abbott Roxi Abbott "Brilliant saw Roxie at the Druids Head Brighton a bundle of fun very friendly,played many requests very good singer and musician played all different types of songs and music ,I think most people in that night were interacting with her and enjoying themselves would recommend her would travel to see her." Based in Haywards Heath, England Brian Heath - Party Photo of Tritone Tritone "What can I say? Thanks so much for making everything so easy. You showed up on time, unlike us, you looked great and the music was exactly what I wanted! Brilliant!" Based in Brighton, England 19th March 2026 Kirin - Wedding Photo of This Is It This Is It ""You guys were the highlight of the night, you are such a fun band to have! Thank you so much for coming along to play. We’re looking forward to having you guys again in the future!" Based in Brighton, England 27th February 2026 George Taylor - 40th Birthday Photo of Fingers Crossed Fingers Crossed "Great music, played with great passion. The lead singer has got a wicked voice. I was blown away by the music." Based in Brighton, England 16th November 2025 Steve - Railway Pub Burgess Hill Photo of The One Night Band The One Night Band "OMG BEST band EVER!! they played at our wedding recently and I never stopped dancing!!
Brilliant energy, excellent musicians and they will always have the dance floor full !!
My guests are still talking about how good they were...
A successful wedding = free bar, excellent food and most importantly an excellent band!!
Highly Highly Recommended!!!" Based in Brighton, England Sammy and Giles

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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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