Party Bands for Hire
Your big day is all about creating memories, and nothing makes a celebration more unforgettable than the right live music.
Whether you're planning the perfect wedding reception, a milestone birthday party, or even a corporate event, a live party band can bring your vision to life with music that fills the dance floor and keeps your guests talking about it for years to come.
At FixTheMusic, we’ve made it easy for you to find the best live party bands in the UK. With a variety of professional party bands for hire, we can help you find the right match to suit your style, your crowd, and most importantly—your party vibe.
Discover the best party bands
Is a Party Band the Same as a Wedding Band?
A party band is the life of the party, the energy that takes your wedding to the next level. These bands bring a fun, dynamic atmosphere to weddings, birthday parties, and corporate events.
Whether you want everyone on the dance floor or prefer something more laid-back during the cocktail hour, a party band can adapt to any occasion.
From energetic modern rock to contemporary pop hits and even hip hop bangers, party bands will tailor their setlist to keep your guests dancing all night long.
The best part? Most party bands feature both male and female vocals, giving you an amazing variety of songs to suit every moment of your big day.
What type of music do party bands play?
When you hire a live party band, you’re in for an incredible mix of music. From upbeat pop hits to classic party anthems, these bands are experts at reading the room and playing songs that get everyone, from your little cousins to your grandparents, up and moving.
Many of our professional party bands even offer a mix of live band performances and DJ sets, so you can keep the energy going without a break. And if you have a few requests, just let us know—our bands love making your day even more special!
Can I hire a local party band?
Absolutely! We have an incredible selection of local bands all across the UK. Whether you're getting married in a stunning country estate or hosting a city celebration, we can help you find a local party band that fits your needs and saves you from any extra travel costs.
Should I hire a party band for my wedding reception?
Without a doubt! A live party wedding band can take your wedding reception from fun to unforgettable.
A live band brings a personal touch to your wedding music that playlists and DJs just can’t match. With a party band, your first dance becomes even more incredible.
Our bands are also great for corporate events and birthday celebrations, but there’s nothing like a live band to make your wedding day truly stand out.
How much space do party bands need?
Our party bands come in all shapes and sizes, from small trios to a full function band with multiple band members. On average, most live bands need enough space to fit at least five musicians and their equipment, which includes drums, guitars, keyboards, and PA sound systems.
But don’t worry—if you’re working with a smaller wedding venue, we can recommend a sensational party band that fits your space while still delivering an unforgettable performance.
How long will party bands play for?
Most party bands typically perform in sets of 45-60 minutes with short breaks in between, and they usually play for around 2-3 hours in total.
But we know every wedding and party is different, so whether you want a band to play throughout your reception or just for the evening party, we’ll find a live band that fits your schedule.
Will the party band bring their own PA sound system?
Yes! Our professional bands come fully equipped with everything they need to put on an amazing show. This includes high-quality sound systems and, in many cases, even lighting to create the perfect party atmosphere.
All you need to do is enjoy the music and watch your guests have the time of their lives.
View Some of Our Party Bands Performing Live
Why people love FixTheMusic
The dust has settled a bit and we wanted to reach out again to thank you for playing at our wedding...
Hi Sam and band, The dust has settled a bit and we wanted to reach out again to thank you for playing at our wedding. We can't thank you enough for being so accommodating with the music, and being there all day to entertain the guests. From everyone we've spoken to, they have all said how good the music was throughout the day! If there are any final things you need from us please do let us know, otherwise we hope to see you guys again at another event! Good luck and thank you again! Kris and Lorna.
Booked The Manhattans
They were amazing and had the party going from the first song!
Hi Joe, Please do pass on my thanks to the band last night. They were amazing and had the party going from the first song! Thanks for all of your help in arranging. I’ll definitely be recommending them and will have them in mind for any future events we do. Best regards, Lucy.
Booked The Legends Collective
We have had so many compliments on how good the band was...
We booked Mashup Kings for our wedding at Kingscote Barn and we are so glad we did! We spent ages looking through different bands online to find something more in line with our music tastes and we're so glad we found these guys. We have had so many compliments on how good the band was and we both absolutely loved it too. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone thinking about booking them for their wedding - it will really make the evening. Thanks Benji & team 🙌
We were absolutely delighted to have Forever Diamonds play our wedding...
We were absolutely delighted to have Forever Diamonds play our wedding. They brought brilliant musicianship, showmanship, excitement and fun to the day, and their performance will live long in the memory! Thanks again for playing. We loved it so much. our photographer Murray said it was the best thing he has ever seen at a wedding!
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.
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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.