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Popular function bands in Manchester
About Our Carefully Curated Selection of Local Function Bands for Hire in Manchester
Manchester has a vast array of outstanding professional bands to choose from.
Our local function bands are selected by invitation only, and all are highly recommended by previous clients based on several factors, including quality, professionalism, punctuality and the ability to get function guests dancing.
At FixTheMusic, function bands provide quotes directly to you – FixTheMusic is free for event planners to use. You can submit an enquiry to get offers directly from our hand-picked professional function bands in the local area.
You are always in direct contact with bands via our messaging system. When you've made your choice, you can book and pay securely on FixTheMusic.
Outstanding professional musicians
Members of our live function bands have trained at some of the most renowned performing arts universities in the UK, including the Guildhall School of Music, The Royal Northern College of Music, the Royal College of Music, the Royal Academy of Music and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
Our function bands have performed at notable venues in Manchester, including Mint Lounge, Manchester Art Gallery, Imperial War Museum North, Saison, People's History Museum, Salford Museum and Art Gallery, Sheridan Suite, Tribeca and Whitworth Hall.
As they are in such high demand, many of our function bands already have bookings up to two years in advance at some of the venues above.
Bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
Reviews from local events in Manchester
“The Happy Hours made my birthday party extra special! Unforgettable night!! They are great people and very professional musicians. Highly recommend them!”
“Spektra Showband were perfect. Both visually and sonically stunning, they were incredible.”
“Glow Stix were fantastic at our wedding! They suited the venue - Albert Hall, Manchester perfectly. They really started the party off and everyone was up and dancing. We didn’t want them to end, we could have continued dancing for many more hours! According to all our friends, it was the best wedding they've ever been to! Thank you Glow Stix!”
“If you want a band that will play all your favourite songs and play them amazingly, then this is the band for you. We were so lucky to have them at our wedding. so glad we booked them, couldn't imagine any other playing our wedding.”
“We booked Wild Foxes to play and DJ at our wedding, could not have asked for anything better - they had everyone up on the dance floor all night!! Thanks so much guys!”
“We just wanted to say that we thought you were wonderful at our wedding - the guests loved the band, the sets were really upbeat and fun. Thank you especially for being so patient with us and checking our preferences - it was great for the day to be so easy in areas like that. A special thanks for accommodating Charlie to sing a song with you - while we missed it (and are gutted about that) apparently it went really well. It was a lovely accommodation for which we are grateful. Overall it was just a brilliant experience and we wanted to wish you the very best of luck for the future.”
“Sam and the band were absolutely brilliant for our wedding. We saw them a few months back to scope out their skills and we were more than impressed. So much so we asked for additional band members to make the day even more special. The band's professionalism and care to detail was fantastic and we could not have asked for anything more. All of our guests seemed to have enjoyed Full House and were constantly asking for their details - most of our Guestbook includes the band being the best bit about the day & my sisters were too busy being infatuated with Sam to even write in the book! The best bit was the surprise they gave us - it made the day even more special. Thank you all so much you were amazing, see you soon. (For those debating about booking these guys, just do it. You won't be disappointed).”
“Miami Nights were INCREDIBLE at our wedding! They brought so much energy to the evening, their set list was perfect and they executed it amazingly! Max and the rest of the band were absolutely brilliant, keeping the dancefloor full the entire evening, and they even learnt our first dance song for us (The Promise - When in Rome) and it was 1000% better performed live!! They also DJ'd for us in between and after their sets which they managed perfectly - we gave them some inspo songs but let them manage the atmosphere and they nailed it. I lost count of the number of our guests who asked us 'where did you find this band?!' - we had SO many compliments of how good they were! If you are looking for an 80's party band - my best advice is to book Miami Nights right now before they book up on your date.”
“The Club Collective were wonderful! Maria has an amazing voice - her range and repertoire are both superb. The band members are all great musicians and obviously enjoy what they do. Happy smiling faces all night, a real warmth and connection with your audience. You really made my special birthday party a great night. You had everyone up on the dance floor - even my 85 year old father-in-law!! I would highly recommend The Club Collective for any event.”
“The band created such a good atmosphere and made my party complete. I would fully recommend booking you and can’t wait to see you play again!”
“Tony has put together an outstanding outfit that will certainly put a stamp on your event. It’s a life long dream for him to create a band of this kind, operated by himself which reduces problems you tend to find with entertainment companies that operate as an agency. With Timeless Motown, you will deal with the main man which is amazing! After working alongside the band, they focus on attention to detail, creating an amazing atmosphere and engaging the audience. Definitely consider these for your event!”
“The 60 minute set was incredible, just what we needed to get things going - unbelievable night!”
Booked Spektra Showband for a corporate event at Manchester City Etihad Stadium
View our Manchester function bands performing live
If you're looking to hire a brilliantly fun and charismatic band for your wedding, you've come to the right place.
On their profiles, you can watch their videos, read their verified reviews from clients on FixTheMusic, view recent event photos and enquire with them directly.
Wedding bands on FixTheMusic have public liability insurance and PAT tested equipment.
We really hope you enjoy using FixTheMusic. If you have any feedback for us, please get in touch. Otherwise, read more about FixTheMusic, browse our FAQs or read our blog to find helpful articles, research, insights, definitive guides and much more!
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Here are some of our most in-demand function bands performing live...
How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Function Band in Manchester?
Function bands in Manchester generally start at about £825 for a 3-piece group. The average price for hiring a function band in Manchester is £862. Some larger function bands will charge over £1,000.
If your venue has a PA system, cover bands may be able to provide a cheaper quote if they are not required to transport their own PA system. The same applies to a lighting rig – if your venue has one, the cover band may provide a cheaper quote.
At FixTheMusic, function bands provide quotes directly to you – FixTheMusic is free for event planners to use. Through FixTheMusic, you will receive offers from some of the best function bands Manchester has to offer.
The Finest Function Bands Manchester Has to Offer
Our function bands perform in a variety of styles, from funk, jazz, acoustic, folk, Motown, swing, blues, soul, vintage and rock 'n' roll to R&B, electro-swing, Britpop, indie rock and pop covers from the 50s, 60s, 70, 80s and 90s, as well as recent indie and pop covers.
They are in demand to perform at birthday parties, drinks receptions, Bar Mitzvahs, awards ceremonies, wedding receptions, surprise parties, engagement parties, anniversary parties, university balls and charity events.
On FixTheMusic there is also a selection of ceilidh bands, cover bands, acoustic function bands, vintage function bands, Mumford and Sons style bands, and festival style bands available in the Manchester area.
Many of our function bands are able to provide a DJ service between and after sets at little or no extra cost. If you're looking for a professional and local function band, Manchester has a broad range to choose from to suit all preferences.
How Far Do They Travel?
Bands in Manchester on FixTheMusic are able to travel to venues in Greater Manchester and throughout North West England.
They may need to charge a small amount for travel, but this will be included in the quote they provide to you. Most function bands travel by car so please make sure there is parking as close as possible to your function venue.
See the map below to get an idea of how far bands in Manchester will travel – some may be able to travel further afield for your wedding or event.
So if you're looking for the best bands the city has to offer, submit an enquiry on FixTheMusic.
Manchester Is a Popular City for Corporate Events and Weddings in the UK
Greater Manchester hosted 22,243 weddings and civil ceremonies last year.
It has an incredible selection of wedding venues, especially the many historic country houses in the surrounding countryside.
You probably arrived at this page because you searched for function band Manchester – you've come to the right place. On FixTheMusic, you can quickly and easily get offers from some of the most highly recommended local bands in the Manchester area. So if you're looking for the finest function bands Manchester has to offer, submit an enquiry.
FixTheMusic is free for event planners to use – our website is simply a forum for local bands and musicians so you can book and pay securely online.
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.
FixTheMusic is free to use – the price you agree with musicians is the price you pay.
We really hope you enjoy using FixTheMusic. If you have any feedback for us, please get in touch. Otherwise, read more about FixTheMusic, browse our FAQs or read our blog to find helpful articles, research, insights, definitive guides and much more!
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.
We make it simple and secure for you to connect directly with the best musicians across the globe so you can book live music for any event within minutes.
Have a read of our highly curated list of 31 Best Wedding Bands in the UK ➡️
We're regularly mentioned in forums and wedding industry blogs and were recently featured in Vogue. Take a look at FixTheMusic in the press.
Check out our Instagram, YouTube and TikTok ♪ for videos and photos of our bands performing at real weddings, parties and events.
FixTheMusic is trusted by the world's most prestigious brands, universities, charities, wedding planners and events companies
FixTheMusic's corporate and government clients include Google, Facebook, Amazon, Lamborghini, Samsung, U.S. Department of State, Formula One, The Premier League, The Crown Estate, UNESCO, Playstation, Huawei, Hewlett-Packard, Pepsi, CHANEL, Dior, Bacardi, Unilever, Red Bull, Sky Arts, L'Oréal, House of Fraser, The Ritz, The Savoy, Johnson & Johnson, Aldi, the British Army, Ministry of Defence, Virgin Sport, WPP, W Series, KPMG, Deloitte, The Economist, G4S, Lavazza, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, English Heritage, The Courtauld Institute of Art, The King's Fund and numerous luxury hotels and wedding planners around the world 🌍
FixTheMusic is proud to have provided live music for numerous charity fundraising events, including for London's Air Ambulance, WWF UK, The Zoological Society of London, Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, The Royal British Legion, Shelter, The Genesis Research Trust and The Pituitary Foundation.
Local professional musicians and function bands throughout the world
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.
View thousands of verified reviews of our wedding bands and book with confidence
We're proud that we have received consistent 5-star reviews on Facebook, Google and Trustpilot.
As well as offering only a carefully curated selection of hand-picked bands and musicians, we strive to provide world-class customer service so you can book with complete confidence. See what our clients say in our verified reviews.
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.
To minimise our carbon footprint, for every 10 bookings on FixTheMusic, we provide funds to Trees for Cities for one tree to be planted. Trees for Cities is a UK charity which aims to plant urban trees and create greener cities 🏙️ 🌳
You can read more about FixTheMusic and their team of Ed, Adam, Zazie & Paul.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Hiring a Party Band or Wedding Band...
FixTheMusic provides bands for thousands of weddings and private events each year across Europe and worldwide. We've put together some Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about hiring a wedding band, a few of which are listed below: