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Edinburgh based Paddy Goes To Holyrood presents the best of the Irish tradition in Scotland. Look forward to all the well-known Irish songs combined with toe-tapping jigs and reels, laced with a good spot of the blarney. The perfect combination for a Scottish Irish wedding ceili!

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The 1940's Blitz Big Band
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!
60's Forever
60’s Forever
Wiltshire Tribute Band
With all the individual flair and panache that only Sixties music and fashion could acquire, this four piece tribute group deliver the quality sound that defined British music for a generation, from the Beatles through The Beach Boys to Elvis - The King himself. This is '60's Tribute at it's very best.
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
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
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.
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ABBA UK Tribute Band
Birmingham Abba Tribute
ABBA UK Tribute Band presents a superb homage to Sweden's premier '70s pop icons. Musical excellence is complemented with flamboyant costumes and slick choreography - the spirit of ABBA lives on!
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
Ace Face Disco
AF Mobile Disco
Coventry D J
With fifteen years of professional experience, AF Mobile Disco provides a wide-ranging, well-presented service. You can build your very own personalised playlist to make your special day stand out from the rest
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Americana Bluegrass Boys
Staffordshire Bluegrass
Looking for a costumed American band for a cowboy themed event? The Americana Bluegrass Boys give you the good old-fashioned down-home Kentucky rural music tradition that first introduced the Nashville sound to the world. Want a Hoedown or square dance? The boys will include a dance caller.
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 - 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
Black Velvet Band
Black Velvet Band
Bristol Ceilidh, Irish & Americana
Irish Ceili? Scottish Celidh? English Barn Dance? American Hoedown? Versatile professional musicians from Black Velvet Band present Irish, Scottish, English and American songs and dances, including an expert dance caller when needed and tailoring the style to suit your event
Brand of Fire - With caller
Brand Of Fire (with caller)
Gloucetershire Ceilidh
Based in Gloucestershire, Brand of Fire ceilidh band comes complete with caller to organise the dances. Expect high energy jigs and reels and simple dances everyone can join in. It is a great recipe for a barn dance or ceili!
Brand of Fire
Brand Of Fire Irish
Gloucestershire Irish
If you are an exceptional Irish band that performs the very best of the Gaelic and Celtic tradition, look no further than Brand of Fire. A traditional ceili and Irish music night has to be one of the best all-inclusive styles of family party!
The Burdock Ceilidh Band
Burdock Ceilidh Band
Birmingham Ceilidh
Presenting authentic traditional music and dances from the British Isles, The Burdock Ceilidh Band guarantees to get everyone up dancing, and will put together a package to suit both your event and your pocket
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
Cut The Mustard
Cut The Mustard (with caller)
Birmingham Ceilidh
Cut The Mustard serves up a brilliant mix of traditional Celtic folksongs and tunes. The band comes complete with a specialist caller who will explain, demonstrate and organise dances that everybody will enjoy
Cut The Mustard
Cut The Mustard Irish
Birmingham Irish
One of the best Irish bands in the Midlands, Cut The Mustard serve up a brilliant selection of well known Irish songs and tunes.
Denifari African Drums and Dance - Manchester
Denifari African Drums And Dance
Manchester African Drums
Denifari Drums And Dance Troupe invite audiences into the soulful world of West African culture in exhilarating and colourful exhibitions that combine djembe and kora music with captivating Senegalese dancing
Disco Prophets
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.
El Diablo Jazz
El Diablo Swing Jazz
Birmingham Swing Jazz
Caracas pianist Edgar Macias infuses the searing heat and humidity of Venezuela into the music of El Diablo. Smouldering Latin cross-rhythms and prominent percussion give the ensemble its distinctive sound
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
Firefly Party Band Cheltenham and Gloucestershire
Firefly
Gloucestershire Pop Band
Atmospheric keyboards, soaring guitar riffs and highly effective harmony vocals generate that trademark Firefly sound, relentlessly driven along by bass and drums, solidly underpinned by a toe-tapping disco beat
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
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
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High Fidelity
Birmingham Pop Band
A compact four-piece function band, fronted by both male and female vocals, plus excellent harmonies, High Fidelity presents an eclectic range of well-known pop hits from the '60s to now, including a complimentary DJ service
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
Joanna Chambers - Solo Violinist
Joanna Chambers – Solo Violinist
Gloucestershire Solo Violinist
A solo violinist working with backing tracks, Joanna Chambers performs classical favourites, Bollywood hits and modern pop. She provides a bespoke tailored performance for civil partnerships, weddings, parties and corporate events.
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!
Kamara
Kamara
Stoke-On-Trent African Drums
Kamara form a West African Drum and Dance Troupe who introduce a variety of authentic African instruments including percussion, kora, balafon and vocals, traditionally combined with acrobatic dance displays
Viva Zapata
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
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
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
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
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
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!
Rox Elektra
Rox Elektra
Birmingham Pop Band
Modern-day chart hits, iconic '80s classics and all-time favourite retro tunes from this high-energy and dynamic four-piece covers band based in the Midlands. Rox Elektra are guaranteed to get any party started!
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!
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
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
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 Stamford Stompers
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
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The Two Of Us
Berkshire Vintage 1940's Jazz
The Two Of Us concoct the perfect mix for an elegant drinks reception with a sophisticated set of romantic songs, performed either with backing tracks or accompanied by a live swing jazz ensemble.
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 Diva
The Vintage Diva
Nottingham Vintage Singer
With a repertoire spanning the ‘20s, ‘30s, ‘40’s, ‘50’s, and ‘60’s and costumes to suit each decade, The Vintage Diva brings the period of your choice to life. Performing with backing tracks and PA, it’s a complete evening’s entertainment.
The Vintage Swing Orchestra
The Vintage Swing Orchestra
Nottingham 1940's Swing Jazz
'20s, '30s '40s themed event - Rat Pack or '50s Jump Jive? Impeccably costumed this 8 piece band brings the Swing Era back to life. With male and female vocals and full brass section, the band provides unforgettable entertainment.
Tommys Ceilidh Crew - With Caller
Tommy Dempsey’s Irish Ceili Band
Birmingham Irish
Steeped in the incomparably rich musical tradition of the British Isles, and Ireland in particular, Tommy's Crew present their contagious selection of the very best Irish and Celtic songs, melodies and dance-tunes
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
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.
Walking on Sushine - Birmingham wedding band
Walking On Sunshine
Birmingham Pop
Walking On Sunshine is a talented trio with a versatile repertoire featuring Pop favourites to suit all generations - from Beatles and Stones to Adèle and Mumfords, plus everything in between - the ideal party band!
Waytes and Measures
Waytes And Measures
Gloucestershire Medieval
Waytes And Measures perform traditional music from the Medieval and Tudor periods on authentic instruments. This quintet is a perfect choice for medieval banquets, re-enactments, concerts and themed events
West Midlands Sitar and Tabla Duo
West Midlands Sitar and Tabla Duo
Leicestershire
Enjoy the tranquil sounds of Sitar and Tabla at your special event. We perform at weddings, corporate functions, birthday parties etc. We provide authentic Indian classical sounds and Bollywood tunes.