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Looking for a party band or a wedding band to hire in Essex? Find Pop, Jazz, Classical & Vintage Bands, Dixieland Trad & Swing Jazz Bands, Barn Dance, Ceilidh & Irish Bands, Klezmer, Gypsy Swing & Steel Bands and more!

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Of the era
1940s Blitz Big Band
Hertfordshire Vintage Jazz
Dressed in period costume, The 1940s Blitz Big Band specialises in authentic performance of those swinging hits and much-loved anthems from the wartime era. Glenn Miller springs into life before your eyes!
78rpm Swing Jazz
78rpm
London Swing Jazz
78rpm present Ratpack, Swing and Jazz classics, all served up with stylish vocals and supreme musicianship. Impeccably turned out, this band is perfect for weddings, social occasions and corporate receptions
80’s Forever
Wiltshire 1980's Tribute
'80s Forever give you the best of the glamorous 1980s.  From Bananarama and Madonna to Dexy’s Midnight Runners, Chaka Khan and Wham, expect the very best dancefloor fillers, presented in authentic '80s costume.It's a brilliant '80's Tribute!
Abba Alive
Wiltshire Abba Tribute
Abba Alive presents a superb four-piece tribute to the smash-hit '70s band Abba. Complete with authentic costumes, lightshow and disco-style music in the breaks, it all adds up to a splendid evening's entertainment.
Abba Girls
ABBAGirls
London Abba Tribute
With superb singing, terrific stage-presence and wonderfully glamorous costumes, it's no great surprise that the ABBAGirls stageshow has rapidly become one of the biggest popular UK spectacles of recent times
ACDArts
ACDarts African Drums And Dance
London African drums
African drums, energetic choreography and colourful costumes get both young and old clapping and dancing along to a fusion of exotic rhythm and evocative melody, creating an exciting carnival atmosphere
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All Stars Trad Jazz
London Dixieland Jazz
The All Stars Trad Jazz Band brings the spirit of the New Orleans carnival to your wedding, party or corporate event. An acoustic trio from the band evokes the perfect atmosphere for an outdoor drinks reception
Backbeat Beatles
Backbeat Beatles
Liverpool Beatles Tribute
The Backbeat Beatles recapture the fresh enthusiasm of the early 'Fab Four' at their brilliant best. These guys present a show which is so musically and stylistically authentic, it's much more than simply a tribute
Banish Misfortune
Banish Misfortune (with caller)
London Ceilidh
London-based Banish Misfortune comes complete with a professional dance-caller, who will demonstrate and organise energetic country dances accompanied by lively sets of traditional Celtic songs and tunes
Banish Misfortune - With Caller
Banish Misfortune Irish
London Irish
Banish Misfortune performs a well-presented, eclectic and versatile mix of traditional and modern Irish songs, melodies and dance-tunes, certain to delight and enthrall audiences of all ages and all backgrounds
Biggin Hillbillies Kent Bluegrass Band
Biggin Hillbillies
Kent Bluegrass & Barn Dance
The Biggin Hillbillies is a Kent based five-piece bluegrass band performing vintage bluegrass songs, folk, ‘50’s and ‘60’s pop, Irish favourites and jazz standards, all delivered in classic bluegrass style. The band can include an additional caller to organise a barn dance hoedown
Boomtown Swingalings
Boomtown Swingalings
London
The Boomtown Swingalings are a group of young aficionados from the London thriving London swing scene that present a very exciting blend of jazz from the golden age of swing, perfect for a 1920s, 1930s or 1940s-styled event
Caribbean Heatwave: London steel band
Caribbean Heatwave
London Steel Pan
The London based Caribbean Heatwave steel pan combo performs a mix of traditional steel pan and can also include Reggae pop classics that will fill the dance floor. The band can bring a limbo dancer if required.
Charleston Charlies
Charleston Charlies
Manchester 1920s Vintage Jazz
The Charleston Charlies will whisk you back on a nostalgic journey to the bandstand of The Savoy Ballroom, circa 1929. Their infectious, pitch-perfect rendition of '20s classics instantly recreates the Jazz Age
CoolBeans
CoolBeans
Buckinghamshire Pop Band
An exceptional high-energy party band with male and female lead vocals and beautiful harmonies, they will get you dancing from their first song to their last encore with stunning musicianship and stage-presence
Diaspora
Diáspora
London Salsa
Diáspora presents a five to eleven-piece Latin band combining traditional and contemporary salsa with a variety of jazz, funk, rock and pop influences, bringing you a fresh, feisty and unique Latin music experience
Disco Prophets
Nottingham 1970's Disco Tribute
Looking for a modern, energetic, stylish 1970's Disco Tribute party band to keep your guests on the dancefloor all night long? The Disco Prophets is a 7 piece party band, fronted by three hot vocalists that performs an irresistible playlist of Disco, Soul and Funk.
Excelsior Vintage Trad Jazz Band
Excelsior Vintage Trad Jazz Band
Berkshire Dixieland Jazz
Excelsior Vintage Trad Jazz Band will generate a Dixieland carnival atmosphere at your garden party or drinks reception. Ranging from an acoustic quartet to a full six-piece band, it's iconic Trad Jazz at its very best
Five Star Swing
Five Star Swing
London Swing Jazz
Stylish, authentic musical arrangements are the hallmark of Five Star Swing. When this eight-piece Little Big Band step out in style, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and Shirley Bassey come to life before your eyes
Frank Sinatra Ultimate Tribute Band
London Sinatra Tribute
With over three decades of acclaimed stage appearances in London theatres and prestigious venues in the UK, David Alacey has all the experience necessary to create and deliver his fine tribute to Frank Sinatra
Funk Monkeys
Funk Monkeys
Buckinghamshire Funk
Young and lively, dedicated followers of Funk, The Funk Monkeys are on an urgent mission with their main aim to bring the legendary Motown, Soul and Disco party experience vividly to life, before your very eyes
FUNKology
FUNKology
London Pop and Funk
With a repertoire of guaranteed dancefloor-fillers spanning six decades, FUNKology will keep you and your guests dancing all night long. Expect classic Funk, Soul, Motown, Disco and Pop grooves.
Funky Groove
Funky Groove
London Pop and Funk
This stylish, superbly-presented band is equally at home with Funk, Soul, Motown and Pop. You can expect a non-stop, high-energy performance of a diverse range, from classic tracks to present-day chart hits
Fuse
Fuse
London Function Band
Fuse is a six piece professional party band presenting a repertoire of dance floor fillers from the 1950s to now. You can expect a jam-packed dance floor when Fuse takes the stage.
Gary Grace Sinatra Tribute Band
Gary Grace Sinatra Tribute Band
London Sinatra Tribute
Want the glamour, excitement and razzmatazz of Frank Sinatra - Ole Blue Eyes himself - for your celebration party or social event? A veteran of the London cabaret and theatre scene, Gary Grace is your man
Goldrush Nottingham wedding band
Goldrush
Nottingham Pop & Indie
Simply the best of Motown and Soul - signed, sealed and delivered - complete with stunning vocal harmonies and an upbeat live sound, meaning Goldrush will surely have that dancefloor bouncing all night long
Grand Central
Grand Central
Buckinghamshire Pop and Funk
Gutsy guitar, funky bass and steaming drums really get the party going - add superb vocals and you've got a truly exciting combination. Grand Central is a scintillating five-piece outfit packing a massive sound
Grinch Mountain
London American Bluegrass
Grinch Mountain - London’s premier bluegrass band - gives you fiddle and banjo led Vintage Americana at its very best. The band includes a dance caller to get everyone up on their feet for a good ole hoedown barn dance!
Harmony Girls
Surrey 1940's Vintage Trio
Move over, The Andrews Sisters! This glamorous close harmony trio bring the boogie back to life. With an extensive repertoire of vintage songs from the 1940’s, the group recreates the period with talent, verve and enthusiasm.
Hussy
Hussy
London Indie, Rock & Pop
Whether it's a wedding reception, a birthday celebration, a private or corporate event or even a university ball, these guys can present exactly the right mix of popular music to get a party going with a real swing
Jalikunda African Drums
Jalikunda African Drums
Bristol African Drums
Jalikunda presents a blend of West African melody and rhythm, with the rippling harp-like sounds of the kora and hand-held djembe drums generating mesmerising cross-rhythms that will set the pulses racing
Jamma de Samba - Samba Band for hire in Bath
Jamma De Samba
Bristol Samba
Importing the pulsating, vibrant rhythms of Brazilian Carnival to the UK, this scaled-down version of a Samba troupe is designed to bring those infectious Latin beats to indoor events or more intimate occasions
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Jazz It Up
Hertfordshire Funk
Looking for a funky Swing Jazz band with added raunchy Rock 'n' Roll and sleek, smooth Soul? Talented four-piece Jazz It Up presents all this plus their very own take on Motown standards and Pop favourites
Jazzification
Jazzification
London Swing Jazz
Versatility and flexibility are major watchwords as this talented ensemble sashays seamlessly between genres, from laid-back romantic ballads through Blues to Latin, Bebop, Swing - even up-front Soul and Funk
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Jive Kats
Kent Rock 'n' Roll & Jive
The Jive Kats give you the best of Swing Jazz combined with classic Rock 'n' Roll and Jive - and even Pop and Funk. This is the perfect band for a Vintage 1950's night. Get ready to Jive the night away!
Johnny Hepbir Quartet
Johnny Hepbir “Hot Club” Quartet
Brighton Swing Jazz
Johnny Hepbir introduces his cool and sophisticated guitar-led quartet, fronted by stunning female vocals and playing a seductive mix of Parisian Hot Club, Swing and Big Band classics to evoke a bygone era
Jumasteel
Jumasteel
London Steel Drums
Emanating from Trinidad during the late 1940s, the steel band phenomenon is now firmly part and parcel of the Caribbean experience. There simply can be no better way to evoke a sunshine, carnival atmosphere
Kais Cats
Kai Hoffman Jazz Quartet
London Jazz
The Kai Hoffman Quartet can present a beguiling selection of classic Swing standards, well-observed vintage 1920s Jazz and a brilliant, effervescent session of Jive that will have you all dancing your socks off
Kais Cats
Kai’s Cats
London Jive and Vintage Swing
Dressed to kill and authentically attired in the finest vintage style, Kai's Cats are an exceptional five to seven-piece dance band performing a selection of the very best in Swing and Jive from the '40s and '50s!
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Kinacho’s Salsa & Latin
London Salsa
London based Salsa Band Kinacho's Salsa & Latin present of Latin-American music that is passionate, dynamic and eminently danceable. Look forward to the characteristically hot-blooded tempos of Cuban Salsa and the Brazilian Lambada
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Knoxville Highway
Birmingham Country
This band of brothers share a passion for American Country Music. From foot-stomping Bluegrass, through well-known Country classics, to the infectious rhythms of Tex-mex, this band are sure to have something for everybody at your event.
La Cuba Ritmo
La Cuba Ritmo
London Salsa
With swinging rhythms and skipping beats that lift the sound, Cuban music is powerhouse of cheerful energy. No-one can stay in their seats for long when La Cuba Ritmo strikes up - it's salsa music perfection
London Vintage Pianist
London Vintage Pianist
Looking for a Vintage New Orleans style atmosphere for your party or celebration? Performing a mix of blues, ragtime and early jazz, the London Vintage Pianist brings the period to life, creating the perfect ambience for small drinks reception.
Mancini String Quartet
Mancini String Quartet
London String Quartet
Are you searching for that elusive touch of class to give your event that extra edge? Then look no further. The youthful musicians of The Mancini String Quartet not only sound the part, they look sensational too
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Maximum Ceili
London Ceilidh
Bringing together some of London's talented young Irish musicians, Maximum Ceili presents an exciting modern take on traditional Irish jigs, reels and polkas. The band comes complete with a dance-caller, providing the perfect ceili option for wedding, anniversary or birthday parties .
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New Orleans Brass Marching Band
London Trad Jazz
Want a good-time New Orleans or Dixieland Trad Jazz style marching band? This flexible, adaptable acoustic ensemble will be equally happy fronting a parade or playing a strolling set in a garden for a drinks reception.
Niteblues Steel Pan Trio, London
Niteblues Original Steel Pan
London Steel Pan
Niteblues Original are a colourful group of musicians who take great pride in producing an uplifting performance at every event. Their lighthearted, sunshine music will import the spirit of the Caribbean to your party
Oscars Swing Jazz Band
Oscar’s Swing Jazz Band
Manchester Vintage Swing Jazz
Carefully-crafted arrangements are the hallmarks of Oscar's Swing Jazz Band, offering keyboard, saxophone, double-bass and drums each the opportunity to step into the spotlight in style as the music unfolds
Oysland Klezmer Band - London wedding band
Oysland Klezmer Band
London Klezmer
London-based Oysland provides a youthful “take” on the Balkan Klezmer tradition - perfect for weddings and bar mitzvahs. The band is available from a duo to a full-on seven piece and can include a dance caller.
Padraig's People - Irish Wedding Band
Padraig’s People
West Wales Irish
Padraig’s People is a high-energy, experienced Irish band performing all your favourite songs with style and conviction. Look forward to a wild party in The Dubliners style!
Party Max
Essex Pop
Party Max is a 3 - 6 piece band performing an eclectic repertoire featuring Pop from the '50s to now, plus Disco, Rock, Punk, Swing and classic ballads. Including an additional DJ option, Party Max presents the perfect modern dance band for weddings parties and corporate events.
Piccadilly Dance Orchestra
Piccadilly Dance Orchestra
London Swing Jazz Big Band
The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra are proud to present arguably the greatest dance music of all time - a studied selection of the best tunes of the Jazz Age, not to mention the 'Ratpack' classics of the Swing era
Pink Champagne
Pink Champagne
Hertfordshire Swing &Funk
Tasty keyboard over a solid rhythm section of bass and drums sets the pulse going as Chris's great saxophone adds tonal texture. Meanwhile Mara's eminently versatile voice breathes life and soul into the songs
Premier Brass Marching Band
London Marching Band
Premier Brass supply a fanfare team or marching band for every occasion. Whether it's an awards ceremony, banquet or product launch, these superbly-drilled musicians will enhance the event and add a distinct ceremonial touch
Prestige
Prestige
Hertfordshire Pop Function Band
To balance and complement keyboard, guitar, double-bass and drums, throw in two saxophones, a trumpet and an occasional flute. The variety in the repertoire and the texture of sound produced are simply huge!
Red Hot Ceilidh Band
Red Hot Ceilidh Band
Kent Ceilidh Band
The Red Hot Ceilidh Band is a group of highly-skilled players, musically responsive to one another and able to take the music to new dimensions. With an experienced dance-caller, this is ceilidh at its very best!
Shama
Shama
London Bollywood
Shama leads a versatile Indian band who bring the exotic spectacle and sensual flavour of Bollywood music to the world fusion stage through their vivid, unique presentations and exciting, colourful performances!
Shulmans Gypsy Jazz Band
Shulman’s Gypsy Jazz Band
London Gypsy Jazz
An extremely versatile and talented band who perform a diverse range of lively traditional styles from around the world including Eastern European Gypsy music, Jewish Klezmer, Simcha and American Swing Jazz
Simply Blue Pop Band London
Simply Blue
London Pop
Simply Blue is a great London function band. Modern Pop, Classic Pop, Motown and Soul, Indie and Rock band good old Rock 'n' Roll are all included in the mix.  It's the perfect band for weddings parties and corporate events. Available as a 4 - 7 piece band.
Some Like it Hot - Swing Jazz
Some Like It Hot Swing Jazz
Leicester Swing Jazz
Roll back the years to the magical time when Frank Sinatra and Nat 'King' Cole were the undisputed superstars of popular music. As Hollywood and Broadway adopt the songwriting giants, you've got Swing Jazz
Status String Classical Quartet London
Status String Quartet
London String Quartet
As Britain’s first and foremost ‘crossover’ string quartet, Status has its very own distinctive style, with a unique library of sparkling arrangements of all kinds of popular music from Monteverdi or Mozart to Madonna
Strings Bollywood Band London
Strings Bollywood Band
London Bollywood
Founded in 1994 by international singer Anuradha Shukla and music producer Kiran Thakrar, Strings Bollywood Band has steadily become the foremost exponent in the UK of Bollywood in its purely musical form
Strings Sitar Fusion Band
Strings Sitar Fusion Band
London Sitar & Tabla
Sitar melody and tabla rhythms sit at the centre of the sound, with keyboard completing a trio for larger events. Sax or flute can also be added to the mix.
Swing For Sale
London Vintage Jazz
Swing For Sale are a three-piece vintage group from London, dedicated to getting hips swingin’ and toes tappin’. With a powerful sound that will transport you back to a time when the swing was king, these three know how to give you a night to remember.
The Amberlights
The Amberlights
London Pop
With a strong emphasis on musical entertainment, The Amberlights select classic pop songs from each decade since the '50s, then fashion them into an eminently danceable mix that will appeal to all generations
The Bears
The Bears
Hertfordshire Pop
Playing their well-balanced mixture of classics from six decades, The Bears are a wildly addictive, charismatic four-piece pop and rock band guaranteed to fill the dancefloor at any celebration party or social event
The Great Gatsby 1920s Band London
The Great Gatsby 1920s Band
London Vintage Jazz
The Great Gatsby 1920s Band, all dressed to kill in authentic period style and performing a repertoire to match, will evoke the atmosphere and bring the iconic sounds of the Roaring Twenties to your event!
The Hoedown Band
The Hoedown Band
Hertfordshire Country & Line Dance
Grab your Stetson, polish those rhinestones and come on down for just the best party ever. The Hoedown Band present their unique combination of rocky traditional and country style music to get your feet tapping
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The Jazz Gals
London Swing Jazz
The Jazz Gals deliver a sophisticated piano keyboard and vocal duet, performing classic pop songs, jazz and swing classics and vintage romantic ballads. Extra musicians can be added to create a more upbeat quartet or quintet if preferred.
The London Gadjo Gypsies
The London Gadjo Gypsies
London Gypsy Jazz
Chancery Blame and The Gadjo Gypsies serve up a potent cocktail of Eastern European gypsy music, begged, borrowed, blagged and all muddled up with a telling twist of klezmer and a devilish dash of rock'n'roll
The Morellos
The Morellos
Hertfordshire Gypsy Swing Jazz
The Morellos conjure up and revitalise the excitement and energy of night-time Montmartre. A violin, guitar and double-bass trio, their musical style features melodic blends of Parisian Swing and Mainstream Jazz
The Ninety Nines
The Ninety Nines
Luton Pop
This young and vibrant four-piece outfit performs all your favourite party tunes from the '50s to the present day. Featuring female vocals, guitar, bass and drums, the band generates a big sound from small forces
The Shlepping Mishpacha - London Klezmer Band
The Shlepping Mishpacha
London Klezmer
Klezmer reflects the culture of a people who fought hard to maintain their existence in the face of international social exclusion. The expression of joy in their music is so vivid, it comes close to incandescence
The Stamford Stompers
Lincolnshire Jazz Band
The Stamford Stompers is a four-piece Dixieland acoustic Trad jazz bandthat provides a strolling , carnival style performance that is perfect for garden parties and receptions.
The Swing Set
The Swing Set
London Swing Jazz
The Swing Set presents a unique blend of favourite 'Ratpack' swing and jazz standards from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Classy arrangements recreate the unmistakeable sound of a Glenn Miller-style Big Band
The Untouchables
The Untouchables
Essex Rock and Pop
Expect to be taken on a musical rollercoaster ride through a veritable lexicon of pop and rock classics, ranging from vintage Jerry Lee Lewis and Elvis Presley all the way up to Coldplay and The Scissor Sisters
The Vintage Songstress
London Vintage Jazz Solo
Looking to add an extra touch of glamour and romance to your wedding celebration or special event? The Vintage Songstress glides effortlessly from classical and operatic arias to swing jazz. Working with backing tracks, one person can provide all your entertainment needs.
Tommys Ceeilidh Crew - with Caller - Birmingham Ceilidh Band
Tommy’s Ceilidh Crew
Birmingham Ceilidh
Tommy's Ceilidh Crew presents an infectious mix of jigs, polkas, reels and hornpipes, played with tremendous verve and enthusiasm. Add their seasoned dance-caller to the mix and you're in for a fantastic party! It's a brilliant ceilidh band.
Wade Austin Steel Band for hire in London
Wade Austin Steel Pan
London Steel Pan
The Wade Austin Steel Pan Band from London evokes the spirit of the Caribbean at your wedding reception or party. Happy-go-lucky calypso and reggae beats will soon have your guests relaxing, smiling and laughing.