Festival Bands for Hire in the UK
Hire a festival band in the UK to turn your next event into the bash of the year! These bands are not just about the music - they bring fun, flair, and a vibrant atmosphere sure to turn every event into a sensational celebration. From private parties to community functions and corporate events, these extraordinary musicians have the perfect soundtrack to get everyone on the dance floor.
Professional party bands have been at every UK music festival since the 1700s, from Glastonbury to your annual backyard barbeque. There’s no denying it - live music brings every party to life!
Our party bands cover all music tastes and styles. Whether you crave club classics, iconic rock, the latest pop hits, or soothing acoustics, we have the ideal band to match your festival style. With their talent and experience, these bands create perfect moments your guests will talk about long after the party wraps up. Ready to amplify your party’s vibe? Explore our top festival bands and let the music work its magic!
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Most Popular Festival Bands
Can the Festival Band Play My Favourite Song?
Chances are high that your favourite song is already on the setlist of one of our talented local bands at FixTheMusic. If you want to ensure a specific track is played at your event, it’s best to reach out to the band when making your booking. Most bands are flexible and open to adding a song or two to their playlist to ensure your party rocks.
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Festival Band?
When considering the cost of hiring a festival band:
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Budget between £1,500 and £5,000 for a four-piece band.
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Expect to pay between £1,500 and £3,000 for a brass or acoustic band.
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Larger showbands range from £5,000 to £10,500, which reflects their extensive set-up and performance capabilities.
For more details, visit your chosen bands' profile pages to see average prices.
How to Find a Festival Band for Hire in the UK?
Hiring the best festival bands is easy when you use FixTheMusic. Browse through the bands' profile pages, where you can read reviews, explore their playlists, and see where they have played before. Some profiles also have videos so you can see the band in action.
With just a few clicks, you will find the perfect band for the ultimate in live festival entertainment.
How Long Will a Festival Band Play For?
Performance times can vary between different festival bands. A general guideline is to expect two sets of 60 minutes each or three sets of 40 minutes each. Some party bands are flexible, performing three 1-hour sets, depending on the event's flow.
Most bands also offer DJ sets between performances, keeping the crowd’s energy high with music that doesn't come to an end.
You can share your time frame and preferences when booking for a smooth arrangement.
What Type of Music Will a Festival Band Play?
Festival bands are the champions of festival music! But the genre you choose should match the unique vibe of your event. Depending on the festival, you may want a rock band for high-energy dancing or perhaps reggae, jazz, pop, or modern covers - or even acoustic sets for a more laid-back atmosphere.
Match the live band to the music requirements of your festival. Check each band's profile, which details their performance style and playlists.
If you’re stuck between multiple favourites, shortlist a couple you have your eye on, and then send an enquiry to each of them - in just one click!
Do Festival Bands Only Play at Festivals?
Festival bands are essentially party bands and play everywhere, from festivals to garden parties. A festival wedding band is perfect for making your big day a special occasion.
Indoors or outdoors, live music is the magic that sets the atmosphere and gets people dancing. Local party bands will bring this festival magic to whatever celebration you have.
How Long Do Festival Bands Take to Set Up?
Setting up and doing sound checks generally takes between one and three hours. This can vary depending on factors like the size of the band and its equipment. For example, a large showband with a lot of equipment and lighting will take longer to set up than a 3-piece roaming band.
Having ease of access to the performance space will make things run smoothly.
Do Festival Bands Bring Their Own Equipment?
Professional musicians bring their own instruments, making things hassle-free for you. Many bands also include lighting as part of their package and come equipped with PAT-tested gear. Most bands also have their own PA system, and some even offer wireless microphones or additional lighting effects at a discounted rate for special occasions.
Acoustic bands keep it simple with just their instruments, voices, and charm. On the other hand, larger showbands often provide exciting add-ons like male or female vocalists, a horn section, or backing singers. Be sure to check with your chosen band to see what extras they offer to make your event truly unforgettable.
What's the Difference Between a Festival Band and a Regular Band?
Festival bands are versatile performers who bring high-energy, crowd-pleasing music tailored to open-air events or large gatherings. Unlike regular bands, festival bands are equipped to perform outdoors and often have multiple playlists that cover many genres.
Can I Hire a Festival Band for a Small Event?
Yes, you can hire a festival band for your small event, as they can scale their performance to suit the event's size.
Got something special in mind? Reach out to us, and we'll help you find the perfect band to make your celebration extraordinary.
Hire your festival band today and make your event the party venue that draws the crowds!
Reviews from local events in the UK
“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely Fantastic – They Know How to Get a Party Started! We booked the Fusion Girls (plus their vocalist!) for an After Party organised for a client in London on 20th October for 800 guests, and they were absolutely fantastic! From the moment they started performing, they brought so much energy and atmosphere to the party. The costumes looked amazing, the performances were brilliant, and they certainly knew how to get everyone on their feet and keep the dance floor full! They really helped make the evening a huge success, and I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again. A massive thank you to the girls for such a fabulous night! Highly recommended! 🎷🎶💃”
“The Wandering Three were incredible they were such a huge part of our Wedding day. To ensure our day was truly special they customised a playlist to our favourite music without question and were very collaborative. I can't recommend them enough for anyone needing a band for their Wedding day.”
“Groove Addiction were a highlight of our wedding weekend. Beyond their incredible musical talent, they brought so much life to our party. Everyone was up and dancing, and our friends are still raving about it now! We cannot recommend the highly enough. Thank you SO much!!”
“We cannot recommend Mojo Band highly enough! They travelled to Cambridge to perform two sets at a 30th birthday party and were absolutely brilliant. The music was fantastic, the atmosphere was amazing, and they had everyone up dancing and enjoying themselves. From start to finish, they were a pleasure to deal with, with special thanks to Mark, the Bands Manager, who made everything so easy and straightforward. They really made the party extra special and helped create a night to remember. We wouldn’t hesitate to book them again and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a fantastic band. Thank you, Mojo Band, for making our evening so memorable!”
“We had ROAMEO play at our wedding and they were fantastic!! We had such a great evening and so many of our guests have since mentioned how much they enjoyed the band. We were quite particular about the music we wanted, keen to avoid anything too cheesy but still have a proper party with everyone dancing. David and the team were really receptive to our ideas and flexible throughout, and they absolutely delivered on the night. The musicians were excellent, there was a great atmosphere and we loved how they got the crowd involved, including some of our friends joining in! Special mention to the trombone player, who was a big hit. David was also really easy to deal with in the run-up to the wedding, and everything was very professional and well organised. A big thank you. We'd definitely recommend Roameo!”
“We cannot thank PYT enough for helping make our wedding day so special. From start to finish, they were absolutely incredible. Our first dance song was perfect, both live sets were fantastic, and the DJ set was the ideal way to round off the evening. The dance floor was packed all night, and so many of our guests have since commented on how brilliant the band was. PYT brought so much energy, talent and fun to the day, creating exactly the atmosphere we had hoped for. They played a huge part in making our wedding unforgettable and gave us memories that we will treasure forever. If you're looking for a band that will keep your guests entertained and your dance floor full, we couldn't recommend PYT highly enough. Thank you again to the whole band for being such a special part of our day! Louise & Dale ❤️”
“Hi Chris, I just wanted to say a massive thank you for Saturday, you guys were amazing and completely made our party! All of our guests have been non stop raving about your sets and how much they enjoyed it. We can’t thank you enough for the incredible energy and talent you brought to our wedding party. From the first song to the last dance, you created an unforgettable atmosphere. We couldn’t recommend you highly enough to anyone looking to make their event extra special.”
Booked Mashup Roamers for a wedding at Southsea Golf Club, Portsmouth
“Sam and the Manhattans were absolutely great, from the time we first inquired with the band through the last song of the night. Sam was very responsive and worked with us to create the perfect music backdrop for our wedding day. He learned our wedding song prior to us even booking! Which sealed the deal for us. The band performed our ceremony (piano/vocals), drinks reception (guitar/sax), and dance reception (full 5 part band) - and they crushed every single part. Sam and the band are super easy to work with, not to mention widely talented with a vast array of song catalogue. Easy pricing model as well, not all of this by hour/piece/timing/ etc. - 1 simple fee, very easy. Would 100% recommend hiring The Manhattans - I would definitely hire them again in a heartbeat. Thanks Sam and the band for making our day special!”
“We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better band for our wedding. The Ferrymen were absolutely brilliant from start to finish and fitted the atmosphere of our day perfectly. They were so accommodating with all of our music requests, and their version of our chosen first dance was genuinely incredible — it made such a special moment even more memorable. They then completely got the party going and had everyone dancing from the very first song. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how good they were, and they really were one of the highlights of our evening. We’re so glad we chose The Ferrymen and would recommend them to anyone looking for a brilliant wedding band!”
“We feel so blessed to have had Pop Republic play at our wedding. Not only did they sound AMAZING (we got SO many compliments from guests), but they were friendly, professional and very accommodating. We had people dancing who NEVER dance, and everyone truly had a wonderful evening thanks to Pop Republic. We cannot thank them enough.”
“Hi Ollie, an eventful evening with the rain! We needed to write to say thank you so much for the great entertainment… you received lots of compliments, which is always great to hear. I think it was the first time a lot of us had experienced a roaming band, and it definitely added to the atmosphere of our celebrations (And I have passed on your name to those that requested it.) Plus a huge thank you to the band for dealing with the weather so well. In hindsight, the fact that the guys were roaming, meant an easy move from the outside to the inside. The weather could have led to disappointment, but James, Kieron and Andy dealt with it with good humour and complete professionalism. Thanks again! We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Regards, Sue and Lizzie.”
“Wow wow wow. We lost count of the number of guests at our wedding 2 weeks ago who told us that the old school 90s band were the best wedding band they’d ever seen! They played banger after banger and the dance floor never even got close to thinning out all night! Thank you so much to Thom and the team for an unforgettable 2 hours of music. Also shout out to the drink meet up we had with Thom in advance of the wedding, he went the extra mile to connect with us and get to know us a little before the wedding which was a really good idea. They also took responsibility for playing a playlist in between sets which was helpful. 100% recommend!”
Booked The Old School 90s Band for a wedding at The Organ Factory E2, London, UK
Hiring a Festival Style Wedding Band on FixTheMusic
Our festival style wedding bands in the UK have been selected by invitation only based on their ability to get people onto the dance floor!
FixTheMusic is trusted by thousands of clients each year to provide professional bands for weddings, corporate events, charity events and private parties throughout the UK and Europe.
Bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment – these are requirements of event venues in the UK.
Festival style wedding bands generally play a range of festival covers, from Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers and other folk-rock bands to modern pop and indie rock covers.
About FixTheMusic
FixTheMusic is a secure platform for hiring amazing professional wedding bands and musicians anywhere in the world. And it's completely free to use.
Founded in 2015 by two brothers who share a passion for great live music, FixTheMusic is a new way to find and book hand-picked bands for weddings, private parties, corporate events and charity events.
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As professional musicians, we realised how difficult it can be for event planners to find and book musicians for their event. So we decided to make it easy.
With FixTheMusic, all you need to do is tell us what you’re looking for and our system does the heavy lifting to get you offers from our carefully curated selection of amazing musicians.
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Beyond the UK, FixTheMusic has helped clients find amazing local musicians and book UK-based bands for destination weddings and events as far afield as Cyprus, France, Malta, Monaco, Ibiza, Spain, Italy, Portugal, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Croatia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands, Iceland, Finland, Poland, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Guinea, India, Israel, the Dominican Republic, Singapore and China.
We are the world's leading specialists in providing outstanding bands for weddings in France, Italy, Greece (and the Greek islands, especially Santorini), Spain, Portugal and Croatia.
We have ambitious plans to grow internationally over the coming years — we want FixTheMusic to be the first port of call for discovering and booking outstanding local musicians throughout the world.
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FixTheMusic was a finalist in the Parmee Prize for Entrepreneurs at Pembroke College, Cambridge.
We have been an official supplier with Rock My Wedding. They choose only the very best wedding suppliers and we're proud that they invited us to join their hand-picked selection of outstanding suppliers.
We have become the first port-of-call for British couples looking to hire the finest wedding bands UK has to offer.
Having provided the live music entertainment for thousands of weddings and events worldwide, we were often asked by clients if we provided other entertainers aside from bands.
We now offer a full range of entertainment options for weddings and corporate events, from fire dancers and magicians to acrobats and stilt walkers, including other professionals such as wedding photographers.
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