The Afrik Bawantu (based in Middlesex)

Music Description: Afro Funk Band

Packages range from £2500 to £4000

Get ready to embark on a journey to Afla Sackey's musical dreams through his newly born orchestra, The Afrik Bawantu. Blending vibrant African percussions to a funky and talented horn section, the upcoming Afro Funk sound takes the trendy London crowd to a sc... > View band profile

Atlantic Soul Showband (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: all round party band

Packages range from £800 to £3000

Atlantic Soul Showband have been established for over 9 years with fully professional & experienced musicians, fronted by up to 3 girls, including funky female sax player. Both male and female vocals and 4 piece harmonies, choreographed dances & state of the ... > View band profile

The Backbeats (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: All round party band

Packages range from £1150 to £2500

The Backbeats are an outstanding covers band playing hits from the 50's to present day. Their package starts as a basic 5-piece band but they can downsize to a 3 or 4 piece and expand to a 7-piece with the full sound of a brass section, or as a complete contra... > View band profile

The Baghdaddies (based in Newcastle upon Tyne)

Music Description: Balkan Brass Band

Packages range from £950 to £3000

Blistering Eastern brass harmonies and high-energy rhythms. Inspired by the Roma wedding and brass band music of the Balkans, fused by eclectic musical influences ranging from calypso and jazz to punk, The Baghdaddies are an experience not to be missed. ... > View band profile

Baja (based in Birmingham)

Music Description: Indian, Punjabi style band

Packages range from £900 to £2000

Baja is one of the oldest & finest Indian/ Punjabi style brass bands in the UK. They specialise in performing at weddings, melas and carnivals across the country & abroad. Baja is a team that consists of a trumpet player, an accordion player, thre... > View band profile

The Banjo Lounge 4 (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Enter The 'Banjo Lounge' For Swinging Bluegrass Party Fun!

Packages range from £400 to £2000

Formed in Edinburgh in November 2007 the Banjo Lounge 4 are a finger-popping, tune-swinging bluegrass acoustic quartet that combine the awesome power of double bass, funky drums, fat strumming acoustic guitar and the novelty redneck jazz styling of the five st... > View band profile

Beggars Opera (based in Lanarkshire)

Music Description: all round party band

Packages range from £700 to £1800

Playing classic rock, 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's, 00's, Motown, Scottish and Celtic rock, Beggars Opera were formed five years ago, by the four main members of the band, which between them have some ninety years experience in the business, as band and session play... > View band profile

Big Mac's Wholly Soul Band (based in Cardiff)

Music Description: Classic Soul Big Band

Packages range from £1500 to £3000

Big Mac’s were formed in 1990 as the house band for the legendary Hollywood Club in Newport. Within months of their formation The Commitments film was released and the band, being of a similar size and specializing too in 60’s Soul music, were inu... > View band profile

Bigtime (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: All round party band

Packages range from £900 to £2000

Bigtime are a 4 piece band which expands to a 5 piece to provide a ceilidh option and further still, up to a 10 piece big band. They perform a wide cross section of music, from 60's through to contemporary hits and very much tailor their set to suit the client... > View band profile

Boogie Down (based in Newcastle)

Music Description: Soul, Funk and Pop Covers Band

Packages range from £700 to £2000

Boogie Down is a fully live, energetic and groovin' six piece Soul band. Based in Newcastle and widely regarded as one of the North East's premier party bands, Boogie Down is perfect for weddings, corporate entertainment, and almost any other event. ... > View band profile

Brass Impact Big Band (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: Swing, Jazz, Funk & Soul Big Band

Packages range from £1500 to £5000

Brass Impact are one of Scotland's most dynamic jazz ensembles, offering a unique presentation of big band jazz that is entirely new, fresh and exciting. Playing a wide range of music in the style of the ever popular big bands, their main aim is to provide our... > View band profile

The Capitals (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Funk, Soul and Pop big band

Packages range from £2000 to £4000

The Capitals exude style and energy. Fronted by dynamic singer Nikki Kent and backed by the highest quality musicians, The Capitals blend an authentic mix of soul, funk, disco, pop and swing classics guaranteed to inject some groove into your event. Comprising... > View band profile

The Celtic Soul Orchestra (based in Edinburgh )

Music Description: Big Beats and Soulful Grooves Celtic Style

Packages range from £2000 to £5000

The Celtic Soul Orchestra combines a unique blend of big beats and soulful grooves with a distinctive Celtic character. The band fuses the soul, funk and disco sounds of Hammond organ, guitar, bass, drums, brass, with fiddle, all performed by exceptional music... > View band profile

Corra (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: All Round Party Band With Ceilidh Options

Packages range from £1180 to £3000

Corra originated in as a Celtic band in 2004 and over the years have evolved into an all encompassing ensemble providing music raging from; soul, funk, rock n roll, disco and contemporary pop tunes without loosing their traditional roots. Therefore when it com... > View band profile

The Counsellors (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Lounge tinged Swing, Latin & Funk

Packages range from £1400 to £2500

The Counsellors are a seven piece extravaganza of a band. Their sound is classic lounge, with a twist of lemon, and an extra jigger of dry Vermouth. Comprised of vocals, three horns (trombone, trumpet and sax), guitar, bass and drums, The Counsellors swing (an... > View band profile

Craig McMurdo & That Swing Thang! (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: 40's, 50's, 60's & 70's, to present day...

Packages range from £3000 to £8000

With over 18 years experience Craig McMurdo is the ultimate entertainer for private & corporate entertainment, wedding entertainment or cabaret entertainment, be it music for dancing, cabaret entertainment or background with complete and tailored packages avai... > View band profile

CubaVida (based in Manchester )

Music Description: Salsa, Latin Jazz and Latin American Music

Packages range from £900 to £3000

The CubaVida Band are an exciting seven piece outfit offering a unique sound emerging from Latin, Jazz, Funk, Reggae-Ton and Salsa music. The band consists of 2 horns, 2 percussionists, keyboard, bass and Cuban vocalists. The line up of the band and the indivi... > View band profile

Das Contras (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: Pop, Soul and Folk with a Latin Twist

Packages range from £600 to £2000

Das Contras are a six-headed musical monster with a Latin temperament, a worldly attitude, two devilish horns and a rock n roll heart. They were winners of the 2006 PRS New Music Award.

"Like an acoustic Groove Armada, Das Contras like their brass and b... > View band profile

Debbie Davis (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Jazz, Swing and Big Band

Packages range from £800 to £3000

Debbie Davis has a vast and beautiful voice, awarded ‘Runner Up Best Vocalist of the year’ by The Scottish Jazz Awards 2009 Debbie's repertoire is versatile and impressively extensive in range. Often outperforming originals her excellence is instan... > View band profile

Dias Quartet (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Funky take on Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms

Packages range from £550 to £1500

A foot-stomping funky take on classic Brazilian and Afro-Cuban rhythms, Dias combine Latin American folk talents with a tight funk-jazz rhythm section to produce an exciting blend, full of dance, groove and ambient sounds. With added colour from instruments su... > View band profile

The Eastcoast Boys (based in London)

Music Description: Celebrating The Music Of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

Packages range from £2000 to £4000

This Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Tribute are guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles, featuring many hits from both sides of the Atlantic: 'Sherry', 'Grease Is The Word', 'Bye Bye Baby', 'Stay', 'Silence is Golden', 'Working My Way Back to You Babe... > View band profile

FNUK (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: Non-stop funk, soul and disco

Packages range from £1500 to £3000

FNUK are a nine-piece funk, soul and disco act performing hits by artists from the last 40 years, consisting of male and female vocals, keys, guitar, bass and 3-piece horn section (sax, trumpet and trombone) all set to the solid grooves laid down by the drumme... > View band profile

Funk Conspiracy (based in Newcastle)

Music Description: Live funk, soul and disco music, covering songs from the 60s to the 00s.

Packages range from £800 to £2000

Funk Conspiracy is a top function band playing live funk, soul and disco music for weddings, parties and corporate events. Accept no imitations, insist on booking Funk Conspiracy for your special occasion and keep your guests dancing all night. The band featu... > View band profile

The Funky Butt Swing Ensemble (based in Hampshire)

Music Description: Funky dance from the 20s to the 60s and lots more!

Packages range from £1975 to £3500

The Funky Butt Swing and Dance Ensemble are an established professional band who travel UK wide. Since recent BBC One appearances the band are in demand for dancing, background, corporate and cabaret engagements. ... > View band profile

Hold Tight (based in London)

Music Description: Funk, soul and disco band

Packages range from £1200 to £3000

The sensational Hold Tight are one of London's most sought after and finest party cover bands comprising of young funky professionals playing songs from all eras and genres specializing in Soul, Funk, Disco and Jazz. ... > View band profile

Jafala (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Jazz, funk and latin music for all occasions

Packages range from £800 to £1900

Jafala plays jazz, funk and Latin based music, with a five musician line up of female vocalist, horns and rhythm section. Whether in a concert setting, for dancing, or for background atmosphere they are adept at playing in exactly the right style and volume fo... > View band profile

The Jazz Bar Jazz Group (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: all kinds of jazz from upbeat to laid back

Packages range from £400 to £2000

Variable Jazz format groups (Trio/Quartet/Quintet/Funk Band/with vocal) that provide a cool jazz ambience, ideal as a background to a drinks reception, corporate event, wedding or other private gathering eg Birthday, or scaled up to a more dance-oriented role.... > View band profile

The Jive Aces (based in London)

Music Description: Swing and Rock n' Roll classics

Packages range from £4000 to £8000

The Jive Aces are one of the hardest-working bands in show business today, performing over 300 shows a year in over 25 countries and appearing on hundreds of TV and radio shows all over the world... > View band profile

Kalakuta Millionaires (based in Brighton)

Music Description: AfroFunk Latino band

Packages range from £1500 to £4000

An AfroFunk Latino outfit fusing tunes from the heart of 70s Nigeria to the carnivals of Cuba, the back streets of Brazil and beyond - expect blistering brass, stunning harmonies and an explosive rhythm section!... > View band profile

Legacy (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Pop Covers, Soul and Motown, Ratpack Swing, Jazz Standards and Ceilidh

Packages range from £250 to £2500

If you're planning a party or special event, and are looking for great live music to give your event that special touch, look no further. Legacy gives you every option you could possibly need. They are a flexible 1-9 piece band that performs Pop Classics, Rat ... > View band profile

Main Street Blues (based in Edinburgh )

Music Description: RnB and Blues

Packages range from £500 to £1500

Main Street Blues are an exciting Blues band from Edinburgh that brings together a powerful mix of up tempo Blues with a great range of classic and modern blues with funk/jazz influences. Main Street Blues are headed up with Derek Smith on vocals and guitar, K... > View band profile

Martin Waugh (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Jazz Vocalist

Packages range from £350 to £2000

Martin Waugh is one of Scotland’s leading jazz vocalists. After attending the distinguished Fiona Duncan vocal jazz workshop and working with his vocal coach Anne Diack, he has become one of the country’s most sought after singers.... > View band profile

Mojo Rising (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: Disco, soul and ceilidh band

Packages range from £900 to £2500

Mojo rising disco and soul band is perfectly suited for all occasions particularly weddings, functions corporate events and other happy occasions. Mojo Rising are an experienced function band consisting of two lead female vocalists and 6 very talented musician... > View band profile

Nightshift (and the BigNiteOut Horns) (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: Classic party band

Packages range from £1300 to £3000

Nightshift is one of the busiest bands on the circuit today. Fully live, and fronted by Tracey Braithwaite (KT Tunstall, Horse), with additional male lead vocals, the band has an extensive repertoire and is renowned for their customer service ahead of, and on,... > View band profile

The Regal Brass Quintet (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: Five piece brass ensemble

Packages range from £500 to £2000

Regal Brass are a highly experienced and versatile brass quintet. They perform in a variety of situations including recitals, weddings, ceremonial occasions and corporate events. Previous clients have taken advantage of the ensemble's ability to arrange reque... > View band profile

The Robert Sudall Orchestra (based in Manchester)

Music Description: Light orchestra performing popular music from 1930s-60s

Packages range from £5000 to £6000

The Robert Sudall Orchestra is a unique group of 20 youthful musicians from Manchester. The group performs brand new arrangements of jazz standards from the 1930s-60s, with the core of the ensemble consisting of a full string section. Also features instrument... > View band profile

The Scottish Blues Brothers (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: Blues Brothers Tribute Band

Packages range from £800 to £2000

Powered by the spirit of the 1980 motion picture and a massive back-catalogue of Blues and Soul masterpieces, the Boys faithfully re-visit the seminal anthems and sweet soul music of Jake & Elwood: "Everybody Needs Somebody", Soul Man", "Shake A Tailfeathe... > View band profile

Scottish Pipes and African Drums (based in Edinburgh )

Music Description: Scottish bagpipes and african drums

Packages range from £400 to £1500

A feel good fusion of piping and African drums. This duo perform most of the classic Scottish and Irish tunes set to the solid, pulsating grooves of the djembe drum. Suitable for all occasions, Jimi and Sam are the ideal act to welcome guests to your event. Th... > View band profile

The Smokin' Souls (based in Newcastle upon Tyne)

Music Description: Soul Band

Packages range from £1050 to £3000

The Smokin' Souls are a fresh and energetic nine piece Soul band, based in Newcastle. They are a group of talented musicians from across the UK, suitable for weddings, corporate entertainment, and various other functions. ... > View band profile

The Soft Touch (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: all round party band with additional Jazz and ceilidh options

Packages range from £2350 to £4000

The perfect choice for international corporate and top-end wedding functions due to their flexibility of styles. The Soft Touch Function Band are capable of performing everything from smooth jazz to floor-filling party favourites and Ceilidh dances. All of whi... > View band profile

The Son Real Orchestra (based in London)

Music Description: Latin Salsa Band

Packages range from £1300 to £4000

Son Real is one of the UK's most innovative and contemporary Latin bands around today. Created in January 2006 by Latin Touch Entertainments, Son Real aims to create a fresh sound representative of the UK's love affair with the "Latin spirit". Musically Son Re... > View band profile

Soulussion And The Soul Power Horns (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Soul, funk and disco bigband

Packages range from £1000 to £2500

Soulussion And The Soul Power Horns are a hot 8 piece Edinburgh soul/funk/disco band who, for the past eighteen months, have quickly been gaining a reputation as a professional outfit both live and in the studio.... > View band profile

Soznak (based in Newcastle)

Music Description: Afro, Ska and Big Beat - Big band

Packages range from £2000 to £4000

The Soznak musical ensemble is the latest addition to the cultural melting pot that is Newcastle upon Tyne In the north of the UK. Soznak is a multi-ethnic world music band, comprising musicians from Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Iran, Iraq, Ireland, Spain, and the... > View band profile

The Todd Gordon Big Band (based in Edinburgh)

Music Description: Jazz & Swing Big Band

Packages range from £2000 to £5000

Classic performer of American Songbook material. Inspired by the greats (Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Ella Fitzgerald and Mel Torme) but delivering the songs with his own personal style and panache. Because Todd has such an extensive repertoire, he can tail... > View band profile

The Union (based in Glasgow)

Music Description: Classic Soul and Rare Funk Grooves

Packages range from £900 to £2000

The Union has built up a solid reputation as being one of the most sought after exponents of Soul and Funk music in Scotland and throughout the UK. Having played some of the UKs top Venues. The Union always deliver Professional, Energetic, Authentic, and live... > View band profile

YolanDa Brown (based in London )

Music Description: Saxophonist - Jazz, soul, gospel, reggae, afrobeat

Packages range from £1000 to £5000

MOBO Award winning UK Saxophonist Yolanda Brown and her band perform jazz standards, chart hits and original compositions - a guaranteed crowd pleaser and sing-along night. The sounds range from jazz, funky soul, hip-swaying reggae and you will also find well... > View band profile